“Thank God, it didn’t hit me in the eye socket or temple. I’m very fortunate, very blessed,” says veteran MLB umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, who’s still resting at his New Orleans-area home a week after ...

George Kirby narrowly missed a devastating injury Tuesday night while on the mound. The Seattle Mariners pitcher took a 102.7 mph line drive right to the face, resulting in some bleeding from the ...

The last thing any pitcher wants to see is a line drive screaming towards their face. And on Sunday, Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet walked away from that terrifying situation against the Twins — even ...

A line drive struck Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas pitcher George Klassen and forced him out of the game in the top of the fourth inning in the first game of a double header against the Montgomery ...

November 1 - TORONTO -- A sudden and dramatic game-ending double play by the Los Angeles Dodgers set up Game 7 in the World Series with the possibility of more excitement. The Dodgers produced a three ...

SEATTLE — Cade Smith demonstrated remarkable composure Friday after a potentially catastrophic moment on the field when a line drive struck the Guardians reliever’s cap instead of his face, in what ...

SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby exited Tuesday night’s 5-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after taking a line drive to his right thumb and mouth. After the contest, Kirby said he ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... MILWAUKEE — Another day, another injury and ultimately, another loss for the Angels. Starting pitcher Jose Soriano was the latest Angels player bitten by the ...

MLB umpire Hunter Wendelstedt was hit in the left ear by a line drive during a Mets-Twins game. Wendelstedt is thankful the injury wasn't more serious, acknowledging he was fortunate. Sometimes the ...