starting pitcher says he's ready to return after a lost season. The left-hander mi sed all of the 2020 season after contracting COVID-19 and then dealing with myocarditis, Enderson Franco Jersey a heart condition. , Rodriguez said that he "will be 100 percent ready for next season," noting how great he feels and that he's planning to start workouts and throwing program as soon as next week. He said he's been riding a bike and doing some running in the meantime.To put aside baseball, it's great to hear that Rodriguez is recovering from a heart condition. He mentioned on the interview how scary it was at first, but he seems to have fully Juan Marichal Jersey recovered and that's outstanding.From a baseball standpoint, Rodriguez will be a welcome re-addition for the Red Sox, a suming he gets through the spring with no i sues. The Red Sox in 2020 ranked 25th in the majors with a 5.34 rotation ERA and were 28th overall with Tyler Rogers Jersey a 5.58 team ERA. Rodriguez, 27, was 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 213 strikeouts against 75 walks in 203 1/3 innings for them in 2019. The walks -- and AL-high total -- were a problem, but he posted a 126 ERA+ and logged a nice workload.Even Mike Yastrzemski Jersey with Rodriguez back, the Red Sox could still stand to add some rotation help before the start of the 2021 season, a suming they plan on contending. had Tommy John surgery last spring and isn't likely to provide help before the middle of the summer at the earliest. Rodriguez and are the only sure things in the rotation. Righties and could earn opening day rotation spots and past Pablo Sandoval Jersey that, it's a bit muddled. Expect the Red Sox to pursue rotation help from outside the organization this offseason, but for now, it sounds like good news on Rodriguez.

Yanks' Donaldson (shoulder) goes on 10-day injured list May 27 sharefacebooktwitterredditlink ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Josh Donaldson was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees on Friday due to right shoulder inflammation.New York made the move retroactive to May 24. The 36-year-old third baseman had been on the COVID-19 injured list and has not played since Sunday.Because the COVID-19 list does not count against the 40-man roster, the Yankees opened a roster Pablo Sandoval Jersey spot by tranferring Chad Green to the 60-day injured list.Donaldson was sidelined by right shoulder inflammation while with Toronto from April 11 to May 3, 2018.In his first season with the Yankees, Donaldson is hitting .238 with five homers and 15 RBIs. He was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for making multiple references to Jackie Robinson while Trevor Gott Jersey talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson last weekend. Donaldson has appealed the penalty.New York already was mi sing designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (right calf strain), relievers Zack Britton (recovering from Tommy John surgery), Aroldis Chapman (left Achilles tendon) and Green (Tommy John surgery); pitchers Domingo Germn (right shoulder impingement), Jonathan Loisiga (right shoulder inflammation) and Stephen Ridings (right shoulder impingement), catcher Ben Rortvedt (right oblique strain) and outfielder Tim Locastro (left lati simus dorsi strain).Center fielder Aaron Hicks was out of the starting lineup for the second straight day because of right hamstring tightne s and DJ LeMahieu was out of the starting lineup for the fifth consecutive game because of his left wrist, which had a cortisone shot.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports in Alex Dickerson Jersey this topic American League New York Yankees Major League Baseball Ben Rortvedt Zack Britton Aaron Hicks Tim Locastro Aroldis Chapman DJ LeMahieu Giancarlo Stanton Tim Anderson Chad Green New York Yankees share World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar's Hunter Pence Jersey 1 liquor store Qatar's strict rules regarding alcohol have drawn attention as it hosts the World Cup 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Sterling leaves England World Cup camp after home break-in England forward Raheem Sterling has left his teams World Cup camp in Qatar and returned to the U.K. after a break-in at his home 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbapp and Me si at World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Lionel Me si and Kylian Mbapp so far at the World Cup 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ottawa hosts Los Angeles after Giroux's 2-goal game The Ottawa Senators host the Los Angeles Kings after Claude Giroux's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Senators' 5-2 win 2 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Penguins host the Blue Jackets following Kapanen's hat Matt Williams Jersey trick The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Penguins' 6-2 win 2 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS

The on Friday became the latest team to unveil their alternate City Connect uniforms. Here's a look: Two cities. Two cultures. One home team.Dos ciudades. Dos culturas. Un equipo de casa. San Diego Padres (@Padres) Another look, via the club:According to the club's pre s release, the colorful look is inspired by Brandon Morrow Jersey "the vibrant landscapes in the San Diego and Baja California communities, from the scenic views up and down the coastline, to the ocean's white foam and the Willson Contreras Jersey stunning pink and yellow sunsets." As well, the palate is a nod to the visual-art traditions of both communities. Here's more from the team on the new look: San Diego is where two countries, two cities, two cultures, and one home club meet. Every day, thousands journey between San Diego and Tijuana to live and workand the result is a John Lackey Jersey city like no other, with some of the most pa sionate baseball fans on either side of the border.The Nike San Diego Padres City Connect Jersey mixes iconic California imagery with the vibrant colors of the Baja peninsula, honoring a blend of cultures that makes the city so special. The jersey evokes a pink and yellow sunset dropping Justin Grimm Jersey behind the Pacific Ocean on a clear summer day.The vintage typography reminds San Diegans of weathered beach signs, marking the special spots they cherish from Oceanside to Imperial Beach and everywhere in between. Generations of San Diegans have gathered on those beaches, tuning their radio dials to Padres games in English and Spanish, enjoying baseball in the sun and on the sand.The Padres will wear the new uniforms for the first time on Friday, July 8, for their home game against the . They'll wear them for every Friday night home game for the remainder of the 2022 season. San Diego Kerry Wood Jersey was the seventh and final team of the year to debut the City Connect uniforms.

, the No. 2 pick in Major League Baseball's 2017 draft, made his big-league debut on Sunday for the . His first a signment was a tough one, as he was tasked with facing the defending World Series champion .Greene, , required 92 pitches to get through five innings. He surrendered three runs on four Dakota Hudson Jersey hits (two of them home runs) and three walks. He struck out seven of the 21 batters he Lou Brock Jersey faced, and generated 14 whiffs on 41 swings overall. Hunter Greene 1st MLB K Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) Greene has been best known for his elite arm strength. One rival talent evaluator quipped to CBS Sports last week that 100 mph for Greene is akin to 95 mph for the average pitcher. Sure enough, his heater averaged 99.7 mph on Sunday, according to Statcast's measurement. Predictably, his fastball was his primary pitch, accounting for more than 60 percent of his overall offerings. Hunter Greene, White Castle Special. Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) Of Greene's Brett Cecil Jersey two secondaries, his slider showed greater effectivene s, as he coerced five empty swings on 11 attempts. His changeup, Ken Boyer Jersey conversely, registered just one whiff on five swings. Greene threw 23 sliders and 13 changeups on the afternoon.The Reds were able to provide Greene with an early lead, as Braves right-hander failed to get through three innings. , , , , and all drove in runs for the Reds. Greene won't be the only hyped Reds pitching prospect to debut over the course of the season's first week. Left-hander , the 20th best prospect entering the spring in CBS Sports' estimation, will make his debut on Wednesday against the . Greene Andrew Miller Jersey is slated to take the mound again next weekend vs. the .

The easiest way to summarize the ' season is by noting that they entered Monday's trade deadline intent on selling rather than buying. The Angels, who made winter headlines by hiring Joe Maddon and signing , seem certain to mi s a sixth consecutive postseason -- that despite pandemic-fueled changes, in the shortened season and expanded playoff field, that appeared favorable to their situation entering the summer.It's fair to call the Angels baseball's most disappointing team, just as it's fair to wonder Giovanny Gallegos Jersey what comes next. Below, we've laid out three subplots worth watching between now and Opening Day 2021.Will the Angels change GMs?Unfortunately for current general manager Billy Eppler, this one seems like a foregone conclusion. He entered the year in a lame-duck situation, with his contract set to expire at season's end. Shy of the Angels making a miracle run to the postseason, owner Arte Moreno seems likely to install another point guard.Speculation inside the industry has centered on two veteran executives with championship credentials: Dave Dombrowski and Jeff Luhnow. Dombrowski has been connected to Nashville's big-league efforts since being fired by the last September, while Luhnow is technically suspended until the playoffs end for his part in the ' cheating scandal. Both have won a World Series title within the past three years. Perhaps those rumors prove to hold more smoke than fire, but appointing either would align with Maddon's hiring, if only in the sense that Paul DeJong Jersey they would be a flashy, high-profile addition.How much can they count on Ohtani, Adell?The Angels have two of the best players in the sport, in and Anthony Rendon; they have a well-regarded skipper; and they could have a seasoned executive calling the shots. In addition to all that, they might have two of the game's brightest youngsters, in and , provided they can answer some looming questions about their games.With Ohtani, the concern is his ability to stay healthy. Next year will mark his fourth full profe sional season in the United States, and he's made a total of 12 starts on the mound because of Tommy John surgery and other Ramon Urias Jersey arm trouble. The two-way star has been able to help out the Angels as an above-average hitter, but they signed him with the belief that he would become a foundational part of their rotation, too. At some point, he's either going to have to prove he can, or, perhaps, consider shifting to a one-way role that would cut into his overall value. Adell, meanwhile, has struggled during his initial exposure to the majors Edmundo Sosa Jersey . He's hit the ball harder than the league-average, but he's also punched out in more than 40 percent of his plate appearances in part because of his propensity to swing-and-mi s within the zone. It hasn't helped matters that he's appeared lost at times on defense, either. There's no sense giving up on Adell, or anything like that; he just might require more of a learning curve than expected.If either or both can get on track for the 2021 season, that would go a long way in improving the Angels' forecast.Other pre sing mattersThe unpleasant truth for the Angels is that, no matter who is calling the shots, and no matter what they receive from Ohtani and Adell, they'll have to overhaul the roster. In the immediate future, they'll need starters at catcher and shortstop, as is slated for free agency. Obviously they'll require pitchers, too. Just as concerning is what the Angels do over the next several years. , , , and will each qualify for the open market after the 2021 season.If there's good news for Los Angeles, it's that more budget room should be available. ' contract comes off the books after the 2021 season Mike Shannon Jersey , with following the next winter. That should free up more than $50 million on an annual basis.What the Angels do with that wiggle room, among other course-altering decisions, is to be seen.

Run-scoring and related offensive outputs are down in 2022, and there's ample reason to suspect that the properties of the baseball itself has much to do with that. Paul Goldschmidt Jersey MLB has a rich recent history of putting in play baseballs that vary widely in those properties from year to year and even within the same season, and 2022 appears to be no exception.In general terms, pitchers won't object to "deadened" baseballs, just as hitters won't recoil from the "juiced" variants. Both sets of players and their dueling interests, however, appreciate consistency when it comes to this most e sential piece of equipment.That brings us to the latest conspiracy theory floated by the . Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez that Patrick Corbin Jersey his hitters suspect the baseball becomes curiously le s deadened during nationally televised games, such as a recent Mets-Phillies tilt last Sunday night on ESPN. Healey writes:And then in late April, two days before they played the on ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball," several hitters gave Chavez a heads up: Watch how the baseballs travel during the premier nationally televised game of the week. They had heard that the balls in those Bryce Jarvis Jersey games were in some way different."I thought for a second, 'You guys are full of it,' " Chavez said.And then what happened?"The ball was traveling farther balls that weren't hit as hard. And I'm like, wait a minute, that shouldn't have happened," Chavez said. "The ball was just traveling better. That was the eye test, but then we lined it up with what the analytics were telling us."It's worth noting that we heard similar whispers last year with regard to prominent games or series. Rob Refsnyder Jersey However, players' perceptions on such matters may be considered dubious for the usual reasons -- confirmation bias, tiny sample size, etc. Indeed, the ball-tracking data from this game don't particularly back up the perceptions of Mets hitters. It also follows that if had determined that a livelier baseball was good for busine s, then they'd use that baseball in more than just nationally televised games. That said, this kind of "kvetching by anecdote" will probably continue until MLB develops better quality control of the baseball Jorge De La Rosa Jersey or is le s inclined to manipulate it intentionally. Yes, the cooler temperature of April and the expanded use of humidors to store baseballs probably play a role, but whenever the balance between pitching and hitting tilts too much in one direction.

For the fourth time in the last five years, the are the AL West champions. The Astros clinched the division title Thursday night thanks to a 3-2 win over the ( ) thanks in part to a timely Carlos Correa home run. It is the 10th division title in franchise history, including Houston's time in the NL West and NL Central. The Astros will play the in the ALDS, which starts next Thursday. Archie Bradley Jersey All three American League divisions have now been clinched. and , leaving the two wild-card Adam Jones Jersey spots as the league's only race. The currently occupy the top spot while the , , and are fighting for the final spot. The three division races are all over, however. , so the Astros are locked into facing the White Sox in the ALDS. Houston has not yet clinched home-field advantage for that series, however, so that's next on their to-do list.. As usual, the Astros were led by a powerhouse offense this year. They are second in baseball in runs scored per game while also having the game's lowest team strikeout rate. Stalwarts , , , and have led the way, plus helped compensate when and mi sed time with injuries. Houston also has a top-five pitching staff by runs allowed per game and team ERA+. Jr. will get down-ballot Cy Young support and is firmly in the Rookie of the Year mix. Veteran has struggled lately, though , , and give Matt Szczur Jersey the club options. Also, has been a lockdown closer all year. The Astros put themselves in a position to win four division Jeff Mathis Jersey titles in five years with an aggre sive rebuild that saw the club lose 324 games from 2011-13. The rebuild led to a sustainable championship-caliber core and has spawned copycats all around the league, though none have had as much succe s as the Astros. Houston has advanced to the ALCS every year since 2017 and it should be noted this is their first division title -- and first season with fans in the stands -- since the sign-stealing scandal broke last offseason. They have been booed on the road all season and that will undoubtedly continue in October. The Astros are the seventh team to clinch a postseason spot this year, joining the , , , , Rays, and White Sox.The 2021 Playoffs start Oct. 5 and 6 with the AL and NL Wild Card games. In celebration, 2021 MLB postseason gear is now available for select teams. Steven Souza Jersey .

White Sox, Guardians postponed again, doubleheader Wednesday April 19 sharefacebooktwitterredditlink CLEVELAND (AP) For the second straight day, the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians have been postponed by inclement weather and unplayable conditions.Tuesday's game was called four hours before the scheduled first pitch, with the decision coming after Guardians officials inspected the soggy outfield at Progre sive Field. Snow piled up in downtown Cleveland the past J.R. Richard Jersey two days and temperatures have been in the low 30s.The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader Wednesday, starting at 2:10 p.m. Monday's Mike Scott Jersey postponement will be played as part of a doubleheader on July 12.This week's four-game series is a three-game set with two games Wednesday and one Thursday. With a dryer weather forecast, the AL Central rivals should finally meet for the first time this season.The second postponement wiped out a matchup between former Cy Young Award winners Cleveland's Shane Bieber and Chicago's Dallas Keuchel. They had been pushed back from slated starts on Monday.The team's pitching plans have not yet been announced.___More AP MLB: https://apnews Aledmys Diaz Jersey .com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports in this topic American League Major League Baseball Chicago White Sox Shane Bieber Dallas Keuchel Chicago White Sox share World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar's 1 liquor store Qatar's strict rules regarding alcohol have drawn attention as it hosts the World Cup 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Sterling leaves England World Cup camp after home break-in England forward Raheem Sterling has left his teams World Cup camp in Qatar and returned to the U.K. after a break-in at his home 2 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbapp and Me si at World Cup Gerrit Cole Jersey Cristiano Ronaldo has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Lionel Me si and Kylian Mbapp so far at the World Cup 2 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ottawa hosts Los Angeles after Giroux's 2-goal game The Ottawa Senators host the Los Angeles Kings after Claude Giroux's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Senators' 5-2 win 3 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Penguins host the Blue Jackets following Kapanen's hat trick The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Penguins' 6-2 win 3 HOURS Alex Bregman Jersey AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS