EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFor the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday.From Aug. 16-18, a different aspect of players' lives will be highlighted through in-stadium events, game broadcasts and social media.Day 1 (Aug. 16) will feature their personalities, friendships…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWe're just about to the one-month mark of the 2024 MLB season, and while it's still too early to give too much credence to the standings, there are a number of surprising teams near the top -- and bottom.We're not even out of April yet, and there's a long season ahead, but few would have thought the Astros…

EmailPrintARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas shortstop Corey Seager left the Rangers' game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night following the seventh inning because of a left shin contusion after being hit by a pitch in the inning.The 2023 World Series MVP was struck on the back leg by an 0-2 pitch from reliever Austin Voth that bounced in the dirt…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- On Tuesday, the New York Yankees were hopeful that DJ LeMahieu could make his season debut as early as next week. By Wednesday, those tentative plans were dashed.LeMahieu will be shut down for at least a week, the team said, after being removed from the first game of his rehab assignment Tuesday. Yankees manager Aaron…