Shohei Ohtani took his usual stance in the batter’s box, bat perked up, face solemn. The ball came his way and he swung, launching it toward the sky, the arc of the ball’s path planting it on top of ...

SARASOTA, Fla. – Félix Bautista completed his second live batting practice session this morning in the intense Florida heat on the Camden Yards replica field, and it won’t be much longer before he ...

TAMPA — Trent Grisham is a few months into his third organization, so by now he knows the reactions that are coming whenever anybody sees him take batting practice for the first time. To the ...

There was a scary scene at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday afternoon, as a Washington Nationals staff member had to receive medical attention after collapsing on the field during batting practice ...

Francisco Alvarez was seen walking around Citi Field with a smile as wide as Broadway on Saturday morning. Finally, the Mets catcher was cleared to take batting practice with the team for the first ...

The Philadelphia Phillies didn't look like themselves in the Game 3 loss of the National League Championship Series on Thursday. After their offense was red hot at home against the Atlanta Braves and ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies takes batting practice before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on September 17, 2017 in ...

Alex Cusack waits for his turn to hit during the “Play for Opening Day” batting practice event at Wrigley Field on March 27, 2023. Carol Chapin waits for her turn to hit during the “Play for Opening ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Hats all, folks! The Philadelphia Phillies' 2024 batting practice New Era cap will likely be a fan favorite. New Era on Thursday revealed its new spring training, MLB clubhouse ...

A father discovers the reasons behind his 10-year-old son’s fears at bat and coaches him through with love and patience and a few tough pitches. A little practice can be as good for the pitcher as for ...

While meeting with the Houston Astros’ instructional league players in September 2013, the roving hitting instructor Jeff Albert asked the young prospects a series of questions. Do you swing and miss ...

Ryan Flaherty had a long, if mostly forgettable Major League Baseball career. The former Vanderbilt University standout, a linebacker-sizer shortstop capable of playing every position in the field but ...