Noah Syndergaard blames sweaty hands for pitching behind Chase Utley

Noah Syndergaard denied intentionally throwing at Chase Utley, blaming sweaty hands for the fastball that went behind the Dodgers player.

Noah Syndergaard denied intentionally throwing at Chase Utley, blaming sweaty hands for the fastball that went behind the Dodgers player.

Pirates’ Ryan Vogelsong carted off field after taking pitch to head (VIDEO)

Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the head by a pitch by Rockies starter Jordan Lyles in the Monday in Pittsburgh.

Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the head by a pitch by Rockies starter Jordan Lyles in the Monday in Pittsburgh.

Despite MLB’s unwritten rules, Josh Donaldson doesn’t appreciate beanballs

Josh Donaldson is fed up with the unwritten rules of baseball — the ones that say it’s OK to pitch at a guy if you don’t like his baseball.

Josh Donaldson is fed up with the unwritten rules of baseball — the ones that say it’s OK to pitch at a guy if you don’t like his baseball.

Misguided strategy by activists doomed fight against Redskins name

Native American activists used the wrong approach in their effort to force Dan Snyder to change the name of the Washington Redskins.

Native American activists used the wrong approach in their effort to force Dan Snyder to change the name of the Washington Redskins.

Yankees overcome backed-up toilet to beat A’s in decrepit Oakland Coliseum

The Yankees had to overcome the traumatization of a backed-up toilet before defeating the A’s 5-1 on Saturday.

The Yankees had to overcome the traumatization of a backed-up toilet before defeating the A’s 5-1 on Saturday.

Atlanta, South Florida, L.A. favored to land next three available Super Bowls

Atlanta, South Florida and Los Angeles are likely to be awarded Super Bowls LIII, LIV and LV, respectively, when NFL owners vote Tuesday.

Atlanta, South Florida and Los Angeles are likely to be awarded Super Bowls LIII, LIV and LV, respectively, when NFL owners vote Tuesday.