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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It had been 641 days since Shohei Ohtani last threw a pitch to a live hitter from a big league mound. At 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, inside an empty Citi Field on a cool afternoon in Queens, he finally did ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a departure from the previous six seasons, the Astros are considering hiring a Houston-based batting practice pitcher from outside the organization and have held tryouts prior to the team’s last ...

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 ...

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 ...