Rob Manfred has once again emphatically denied that Major League Baseball has altered baseballs to generate more offense, amid widespread criticism from some of the sport's top pitchers.
June 2019 - Baseball Wiretap
Rob Manfred: MLB Didn't Alter Baseballs For More Home Runs
MLBPA: Baseball Doing Poor Job Promoting Mookie Betts
Tony Clark says Major League Baseball has done a poor job of marketing Mookie Betts, the reigning American Leagye MVP.
Shane Bieber Named ASG MVP As AL Tops NL
Shane Bieber was named the MVP of Tuesday night's All-Star Game as the American League edged the National League 4-3.
Twins, Yankees Have Inquired About Marcus Stroman, Ken Giles
A pair of Blue Jays pitchers are drawing interest from two American League contenders.
Red Sox, Yankees In Talks With Mets On Zack Wheeler
The Mets have begun discussing Zack Wheeler in trade talks and the Red Sox and Yankees have entered into negotiations.
Vlad Jr. Breaks Home Run Derby Records
Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. lost to Pete Alonso in the final round of the Home Run Derby, but made history along the way.
Justin Verlander Believes MLB Has Doctored Balls To Increase Offense
Justin Verlander says the baseballs used in Major League games this season are "a f---ing joke" and that he believes "100 percent" that the league has implemented juiced balls to increase offense.
Pete Alonso Wins 2019 Home Run Derby
Pete Alonso bested Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. to win the Home Run Derby at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday night.
Matt Chapman Replaces Christian Yelich In Home Run Derby
Christian Yelich pulled out of the event with a back issue.
Rangers Prospect Sam Huff Wins Futures Game MVP
Sam Huff hit a two-run, game-tying blast to the bleachers off Rockies prospect Ben Bowden in the seventh inning.
Coors Field Has Been Very Hitter-Friendly This Season
Coors Field may be a hitter-friendly park, but the numbers in 2019 have been more extreme than usual.
Futures Game Showcases New Tiebreaker Rules
Both teams began their at-bats in the eighth with a runner at second, the same tiebreaking system already being used in the Minor Leagues.
Real-Life Crash Davis Retires After Walk-Off HR
Triple-A Reno Aces' Cody Decker retired as the active home run leader in the minor leagues.
Reds Wear Vintage Sleeveless Jerseys
The Reds on Sunday wore the uniforms the team had used for one year only in 1956.
Francisco Cervelli Is Done With Catching
The Pirates' Francisco Cervelli has suffered his sixth documented concussion in the major leagues.
Frazier: Arrieta Want 'Overboard' With Remarks
Todd Frazier has no use for the tough talk from Jake Arrieta.
Jonathan Lucroy Carted Off Field After Collision
The Angels have sent Jonathan Lucroy to a local hospital to be evaluated for a possible concussion and broken nose.
Christian Yelich Pulls Out Of HR Derby
Christian Yelich has pulled put of the Home Run Derby because of a back injury, and will be replaced the the A's Matt Chapman.
Pete Alonso Sets NL Rookie RBI Record Before The Break
Mets rookie Pete Alonso hit his 30th home run Sunday, driving in two runs, to set the mark.
Max Scherzer Out Of ASG With Back Injury
Max Scherzer still intends to represent the Nationals on the sideline in Cleveland.
Jake Arrieta Dealing With Bone Spurs
Phillies pitcher Jake Arrieta has bone spurs in his right elbow and will be checked during the All-Star break.
Masahiro Tanaka Surprised To Be Replacing Marcus Stroman In ASG
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka said he was caught off-guard when hearing that he would replace Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman on the AL roster.
Red Sox Sign Noah Song
Pitcher Noah Song might not be able to begin his pro career until 2021 due to his Navy service uncertainty.
Madison Bumgarner Leaves Game With Elbow Contusion
The Giants have said that Madison Bumgarner's X-rays were negative.
Reports: Mets GM Tosses Chair In Heated Meeting
According to the New York Post, GM Brodie Van Wagenen berated the coaches immediately after Friday night's loss to the Phillies.
Carlos Carrasco Being Treated For Leukemia
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco remains positive about his progress.
MLB Invites CC Sabathia To All-Star Game
CC Sabathia will be participating in events associated with next week's All-Star Game in Cleveland.
MLB Suspends Odubel Herrera For The Rest Of The Season
Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera violated MLBs joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.
Anthony Rendon To Skip All-Star Game
The Dodgers' Max Muncy will replace Anthony Rendon on the National League roster for the All-Star Game.
Gleyber Torres Replaces Brandon Lowe On AL All-Star Roster
The Rays have placed Brandon Lowe on the IL with a bruised right shin.
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