Yordano Ventura, who threw at Manny Machado to kick off the fight, will appeal the suspension.
June 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
Yordano Ventura Suspended Nine Games; Manny Machado Gets Four
Athletics Place Rich Hill On Disabled List
The Athletics have placed Rich Hill on the disabled list with a strained right groin.
Phillies Could Draft Cheaper Player To Use Money On Second Rounder
The Phillies have the first overall pick in Thursday's Major League Draft and have been linked to A.J. Puk, Kyle Lewis, Corey Ray and Blake Rutherford.
Kyle Lewis Shooting Up Draft Boards
The Phillies are expected to take either A.J. Puk or Mickey Moniak with the first overall pick, but Kyle Lewis is gaining steam.
Callis, Mayo Both Have Draft Going Moniak-Senzel-Ray-Puk
With the Major League Baseball draft just a few hours away, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com have released another mock draft.
Source: Yordano Ventura Trade Rumors Are 'Complete And Utter Nonsense'
A source is strongly denying reports that the Royals have shopped Yordano Ventura in trade talks over the past month, according to MLB's Jeffrey Flanagan.
Rangers Watch Yu Darvish, Adrian Beltre Leave With Injuries
Yu Darvish left Wednesday's start in the fifth inning with shoulder tightness in just his third appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery.
Phillies To Evaluate Vince Velasquez's Sore Biceps
The Phillies are expected to re-evaluate Vince Velasquez on Thursday after he left Wednesday's start against the Cubs with biceps soreness.
Marlins Pessimistic About Signing Jose Fernandez To Long-Term Deal
Jose Fernandez, 23, is expected to seek $30 million annually in free agency.
Mets Acquire Kelly Johnson For Second Straight Year
Kelly Johnson was acquired for Minor League right-hander Akeel Morris and cash considerations.
Royals Recently Offered Yordano Ventura In Trades
The Royals have offered Yordano Ventura in trades within the last month, according to two baseball executives.
Madison Bumgarner Says Home Run Derby Doesn't Pose Injury Risk
Madison Bumgarner says he's not worried about injuring himself if he's allowed to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby.
White Sox Prepared To Make More Roster Upgrades
James Shields is owed $58 million over the next three seasons, but the Padres are picking up $27 million of that.
Phillies Nearing Long-Team Decision At First Base
Ryan Howard has been slowly losing starts to Tommy Joseph.
Jameson Taillon's Stay With Pirates May Be Short-Lived
Jameson Taillon will make his highly-anticipated Major League debut on Wednesday, but his stay with the Pirates may be short-lived.
Top Draft Prospect Fails Drug Test
Delvin Perez, a top draft prospect out of Puerto Rico, is sliding down mock drafts after a recent failed drug test.
Yordano Ventura, Manny Machado Ejected After Brawl
Manny Machado and Yordano Ventura were both ejected Tuesday night following a bench-clearing melee between the Orioles and Royals that began when Ventura threw at Machado.
Anthony DeSclafani To Make Season Debut For Reds On Friday
After throwing in the bullpen without any problem, the Reds say Anthony DeSclafani will make his season debut on Friday against the Athletics.
Rangers Play Jurickson Profar At First Base
The Rangers started Jurickson Profar at first base on Tuesday night in a creative way of keeping his bat in the lineup.
Jackie Bradley Takes Over Third OF Spot In AL All-Star Balloting
Jackie Bradley is aiming to make his first All-Star team.
Danny Salazar To Miss Start With Shoulder Fatigue
Danny Salazar will not make his scheduled start for the Indians on Tuesday against the Mariners because of shoulder fatigue.
Juan Lagares Has Partially Torn Ligament In Thumb
He won't be placed on the disabled list for now as the Mets plan to take a few days to determine if Juan Lagares can play through the injury.
Cardinals Demote Kolten Wong Months After $25.5M Extension
Just three months after signing him to a five-year, $25.5 million contract extension, the Cardinals have demoted Kolten Wong to Triple-A Memphis.
Cubs Pull Jon Lester Amid Shutout With Eye On Long-Term
Jon Lester was cruising towards a shutout against the Phillies on Monday night when Joe Maddon took the ball from him after just 95 pitches.
Mark Teixeira Putting Off Surgery In Favor Of Treatment, Rehab
Mark Teixeira will not have surgery to repair the torn cartilage in his right knee, but the procedure may ultimately be needed.
Tim Lincecum Determined To Make Return To Major Leagues
After significant hip surgery, Tim Lincecum is determined to make an appearance on a Major League mound as a member of the Angels organization.
Diamondbacks Aren't Ready To Shift Focus To 2017
The odds are stacked against the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes, but Tony La Russa says the club isn't yet shifting their focus to next season.
Cubs Wouldn't Trade Kyle Schwarber For Andrew Miller
The Yankees may begin trading off valuable pieces as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches and Andrew Miller could prove to be one of the marketable players on the block.
Dodgers Use Plate Umpire's Songs As Walk-Up Music
The Dodgers used Joe West songs as walk-up music during their first at-bats Sunday, perhaps hoping to score points with the home-plate umpire.
Fan Throws Beer Bottle At Ryan Howard In Philadelphia
The Phillies and local police are investigating an incident in which a fan at Citizens Bank Park threw a beer bottle from the stands at Ryan Howard on Saturday.
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