PHOENIX — Late in the Chicago Cubs’ 10-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, Nico Hoerner hustled into second base to beat out a throw from third baseman Eugenio Suárez, giving Matt ...

Coaches tossed footballs to runners as they rounded third base, emphasizing the importance of keeping their heads—tracking both the ball and base coaches rather than simply focusing on reaching home ...

LOS ANGELES — Willy Adames took accountability for a boneheaded base-running mistake that resulted in him being doubled up at second base late in the Giants’ loss to the Dodgers. “That mistake is ...

All runners have a mental image of their most glorious moments on the road: big smiles as they cross a finish line with new personal bests or feeling the runner’s high on their favorite trail. Each of ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected for a second consecutive game on Monday night, both times for arguing that calls were missed on base-running blunders by his offense. In the ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The Washington Nationals were the most aggressive team in baseball on the base paths in 2024. They led the ...

NEW YORK — Given how lethargic the Washington Nationals have been on offense of late, they have to take advantage of any and every opportunity. They can’t afford to make mistakes — especially on the ...

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker didn't mince words when addressing the base running mistake Eli White made in the ninth inning Friday night. It can't happen. But Friday night for the Atlanta ...