The independent Atlantic League is so pleased with "robot umpires" that it will continue using the system for the rest of the season, according to a source.
June 2019 - Baseball Wiretap
Robot Umpires Will Continue In Atlantic League
Mets Still Expecting 'Solid Return' For Injured Zack Wheeler
Zack Wheeler is on the injured list with a shoulder impingement, but the Mets are still expecting a "solid return" in any trade for the right-hander.
Pirates Have No Plans To Trade Felipe Vazquez
The Pirates may trade some veterans for prospects this month, but they won't be moving Felipe Vazquez.
'Impossible To Say' If Giants Will Trade Madison Bumgarner
Farhan Zaidi continued to drop no hints about whether or not the Giants plan to trade Madison Bumgarner before the July 31 trade deadline.
Cubs Among Those Interested In Nicholas Castellanos
Nicholas Castellanos would become Chicago's regular right fielder, while Jason Heyward would slide over to center.
Francisco Lindor Reacts After Foul Ball Strikes Child
Francisco Lindor hit a home run that helped the Indians beat the Royals on Sunday, but he was more concerned about the young child who was struck by a line drive he hit.
Corey Kluber Throws Bullpen Session
Indians pitcher Corey Kluber continues his comeback from a broken forearm.
Brandon Woodruff Headed To IL With Left Oblique Strain
Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff injured himself throwing against the D-Backs on Sunday.
Ryan Zimmerman Scheduled For MRI
Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman has already missed 53 games this season with plantar fasciitis.
Giants Designate Derek Holland For Assignment
Derek Holland allowed four runs in an inning of work on Saturday in a loss to the Mets.
Rivera, Halladay, Smith, Mussina, Martinez, Baines Join HOF
A crowd estimated at 55,000 attended the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday.
Rockies Cut Mark Reynolds
Mark Reynolds was hitting .170 with four homers and 20 RBIs in limited at-bats for the Rockies.
Jayson Stark Accepts HOF Spink Award
Jayson Stark received the HOF Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing on Saturday afternoon.
Rays Place Ryne Stanek On IL With Sore Right Hip
Ryne Stanek has made 27 of his 41 appearances as an opener this season.
Pete Alonso's HR Sets Mets Rookie RBI Mark
Mets rookie Pete Alonso hit his 33rd home run in a 11-4 win over the Giants on Saturday afternoon in San Francisco.
Giants Win Seventh Straight, Reach .500 On Mets' Error
The 1-0 victory over the Mets Friday night lifted the Giants' record to 49-49, the first time they have been at .500 since the start of the season.
Phillies, Drew Smyly Agree To Deal
Left-hander Drew Smyly will start for the Phillies on Sunday in Pittsburgh, pending a physical.
Padres Are Most Serious Suitor For Trevor Bauer
Trevor Bauer is under control through 2020 and the Padres are interested in making him the veteran anchor of their rotation.
Phillies Quietly Extended Matt Klentak, Andy MacPhail Before Season
The Phillies never announced the lengths of the duo's contracts when they were hired.
Max Muncy Says Hector Neris Shouted An Expletive At Dodgers' Dugout
Benches did not clear but several Dodgers came out of the dugout to respond to Hector Neris.
Aaron Boone Tossed After Profane Rant
Aaron Boone went on a profane rant that seemed to spark the Yankees' rally from a slow start to a 6-2 win over the Rays on Thursday.
Mets' Asking Price For Noah Syndergaard Remains Extremely High
The Mets are listening to trade offers for Noah Syndergaard, but a deal seems unlikely at this point as their asking price is steep.
MLB Hoping For International Draft By 2020 Or 2021
Major League officials met on Tuesday with team personnel and informed them of their desire to install a 20-round international draft as soon as 2020, according to a report.
Aroldis Chapman Denies Report He'll Opt Out Of Contract After Season
Aroldis Chapman has denied a report that he intends to opt out of his contract with the Yankees this offseason.
Noe Ramirez Suspended Three Games For Throwing At Jake Marisnick
Noe Ramirez has been suspended three games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing near Jake Marisnick's head.
Yu Darvish Gets First Victory At Wrigley With Cubs
It took the right-hander 14 home starts across two seasons and 17 months.
Rockies Unwilling To Trade Jon Gray, Scott Oberg
The Rockies are slumping but that doesn't mean they'll trade all of their pieces.
Matthew Boyd, Shane Greene Could Be Options For Phillies
The Phillies are in dire need of pitching help as the trade deadline approaches.
Brewers Among Teams Showing Interest In Robbie Ray
Robbie Ray is owed the balance of a $6.05 million salary for this season.
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