Category: Baseball

New Bill to Build Oakland Athletics Stadium on Las Vegas Strip Caps Nevada’s Cost at $380 Million

CARSON CITY, Nev.—A bill introduced late Friday in the Nevada Legislature would give the Oakland Athletics up to $380 million for a potential 30,000 seat, $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. The bulk of the public funding would come from $180 million in transferable tax credits from the state and $120…


Kimbrel 8th Pitcher in MLB History to Earn 400 Saves, Phillies Beat Braves 6–4

ATLANTA—Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6–4 on Friday night. Making his 730th career appearance, the 34-year-old Kimbrel worked a scoreless ninth to get his sixth save in…


A’s, Nevada Leaders Reach Tentative Ballpark Agreement

CARSON CITY, Nev.—Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday, May 24, a tentative agreement with the Oakland Athletics and legislative leaders for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion Las Vegas ballpark. The tentative agreement outlined in a joint statement indicates a funding…


Albies Drives in Winning Run in 9th as Braves Beat Dodgers 4–3, Avoid Sweep

ATLANTA—Bryce Elder’s clutch pitching kept Atlanta in the game. Strong situational at-bats in the ninth produced a much-needed win. Ozzie Albies’ sacrifice fly drove in Austin Riley in the bottom of the ninth and the Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–3 on Wednesday night, May 24, to avoid a three-game sweep. “It was really…


Ohtani, Trout Homer in Angels’ 7–3 Win, Completing Sweep of Slumping Red Sox

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered in the same game for the 26th time, leading the Los Angeles Angels to their fourth straight win and a sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 7–3 victory Wednesday night, May 24. “It’s pretty cool when we go deep twice,” Trout said. “Good things happen. ……


Dodgers Place LHP Clayton Kershaw on Bereavement List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed star left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the bereavement list on Monday, May 22, but the nine-time All-Star is still expected to make his scheduled start on Saturday. In a pair of corresponding moves, the Dodgers recalled right-hander Gavin Stone from Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated right-hander Wander Suero for assignment. Los…


Hard-Throwing Bobby Miller Solid in MLB Debut, Leads Dodgers Past Strider, Braves 8–1

ATLANTA—Bobby Miller took a while to get spiffed up after his big league debut. His Los Angeles Dodgers teammates celebrated Miller’s winning performance with an impromptu beer shower that expanded to include some other clubhouse condiments. “Ketchup, mustard, relish, beer—there was pretty nasty stuff poured on me,” Miller said, beaming at his locker after a…


Trout, Moniak and Thaiss Homer to Help Angels Beat Red Sox 4–0

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Mike Trout had a two-run shot, Mickey Moniak homered for the second straight game, Griffin Canning pitched two-hit ball for seven innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 4–0 on Tuesday night, May 23. Matt Thaiss also went deep for the Angels, who have won three straight and four of…


Moniak’s Homer in 8th Inning Propels Angels to 2–1 Victory Over Red Sox

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Mickey Moniak homered in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels won for the fourth time in five games, beating the Boston Red Sox 2–1 on Monday night, May 21. Moniak drove a changeup from Kutter Crawford (1–2) over the wall in the right field to lead off the eighth. Moniak, the top…


Freeman Hits Go-ahead 3-run HR in Atlanta Homecoming as Dodgers Rally, Beat Braves 8–6

ATLANTA—Freddie Freeman’s three-run homer in the fifth inning gave Los Angeles the lead, J.D. Martinez had four hits, including two homers, and the Dodgers rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 8–6 on Monday night, May 22. The Dodgers, who trailed 4–0 in the first, won the opener of a three-game series between the top two…