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Associated PressMay 1, 2024, 08:41 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK — Francisco Lindor left the New York Mets’ game against the Chicago Cubs after the second inning Wednesday night due to flu-like symptoms.Lindor, one of two Mets to start all 30 games this season along with first baseman Pete Alonso, …

Field Level MediaMay 1, 2024, 08:26 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsHouston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick, who has not played since Saturday, has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of right hamstring discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled shortstop Jacob Amaya …

Anthony Gharib, ESPNMay 1, 2024, 07:43 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Minnesota Twins are one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning their 10th straight game Wednesday.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedIt is the franchise’s longest win streak since 2008 and has come with a new member joining the Twins dugout — …

David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterMay 1, 2024, 06:59 PM ETCloseCovers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995BOSTON — Injuries continue to pile up for the Boston Red Sox as the team placed designated hitter Masataka Yoshida on the injured …

Associated PressMay 1, 2024, 03:38 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO — Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox because of right knee soreness in the second inning after an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base.Buxton singled leading off the inning, didn’t slide and was …

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 1, 2024, 02:10 PM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Open Extended ReactionsThree Milwaukee Brewers, including manager Pat Murphy, along with Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri, received suspensions for their roles that led …

Associated PressMay 1, 2024, 02:23 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsSEATTLE — Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith and wife Kathy Surace-Smith have purchased a stake in the Mariners, becoming just the third additions to the team’s ownership group since 1992.The team announced the addition of the Smiths to the Mariners …

Field Level MediaMay 1, 2024, 01:33 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with shoulder inflammation.Rodriguez, 24, is off to a strong start to his second season. He is 4-1 with a 3.71 ERA through six starts, striking out 37 batters …

Tristan H. CockcroftMay 1, 2024, 09:00 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsAnyone who has played this grand game that we call fantasy baseball for any length of time has heard the dreaded phrase, “small sample size.”The catch for us is that, while fantasy analysts constantly rail against reading too much into small …

Associated PressMay 1, 2024, 06:32 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsTOPEKA, Kan. — Some Kansas lawmakers see a chance to lure Kansas City’s two biggest professional sports teams across the Missouri border, but an effort to help the Super Bowl champion Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals finance new stadiums in the …

Associated PressApr 30, 2024, 10:19 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsPHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks are in a bee delay.The start of Tuesday night’s game at Chase Field was delayed after bees swarmed the top of the protective netting directly behind home plate.Bee swarms …

ESPN News ServicesApr 30, 2024, 11:08 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE — Punches were thrown when a brawl broke out between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning Tuesday night.The fracas ensued after Jose Siri grounded out against Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe leading off the inning. Uribe …

Alden GonzalezCloseAlden GonzalezESPN Staff WriterESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.Jeff PassanCloseJeff PassanESPNESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”Apr 30, 2024, 06:14 PM ETOpen …

Tisha Thompson, ESPNApr 30, 2024, 06:36 PM ETCloseTisha Thompson is an investigative reporter for ESPN based in Washington, D.C. Her work appears on all platforms, both domestically and internationally.Open Extended ReactionsThe series of $500,000 payments Ippei Mizuhara sent from Shohei Ohtani’s bank account to an illegal bookmaking operation were forwarded …

Associated PressApr 30, 2024, 07:10 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer was scratched from his second scheduled rehab start Tuesday because of thumb soreness.The soreness is similar to what Scherzer experienced last year before being sidelined for the end of the regular season …

Associated PressApr 30, 2024, 06:10 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsDETROIT — Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty tied an American League record with seven straight strikeouts to open a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday and finished with a career-high 14 in 6 2/3 …

ESPN News ServicesApr 30, 2024, 05:30 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsHOUSTON — The Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman Jose Abreu to their spring training facility to try to get the 2020 American League MVP back on track.General manager Dana Brown made the announcement Tuesday, saying …

Associated PressApr 30, 2024, 06:05 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMIAMI — Colorado Rockies highly-rated outfielder Jordan Beck was brought up from the minor leagues to make his major league debut against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.Colorado selected the contract of the 23-year-old from Triple-A Albuquerque, where he was hitting .307 …

ESPN News ServicesApr 30, 2024, 04:51 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Milwaukee Brewers will call up top infield prospect Tyler Black in advance of Tuesday’s home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports.Black, 23, was ranked the fourth-best prospect in the Brewers’ organization and the No. 51 prospect …

Field Level MediaApr 30, 2024, 03:03 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Nolan Jones on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a low back strain.Jones, who turns 26 on May 7, is batting just .170 with one homer, seven RBIs and 37 strikeouts in 26 games.He is a …

Field Level MediaApr 30, 2024, 11:39 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsFireballer Jhoan Duran is ready to join the Twins’ roster for the first time this season as Minnesota takes on the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.Manager Rocco Baldelli said Duran likely was to be available for the surging Twins, who have …

Anthony Gharib, ESPNApr 29, 2024, 12:15 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsUniform changes can be polarizing. Some sports fans like tradition. Others welcome innovation. One thing is certain: They get us talking.Major League Baseball’s City Connect uniforms, which launched in 2021, have done exactly that. Nike has worked with MLB teams to …

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterApr 30, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.Open Extended ReactionsThe Houston Astros arrived at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City on Saturday searching …

Associated PressApr 30, 2024, 02:21 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsPHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ powerful offense that includes Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman isn’t used to putting zeros on the scoreboard.They’re just fine with one that occurred Monday night.The Dodgers played an entire game without striking out once …

Associated PressApr 30, 2024, 12:39 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers found themselves on the wrong end of a momentum-swinging decision by an umpiring crew for a second straight day.This time, the umpires say they got the call right.Milwaukee thought it had tied the game in the ninth …

Kepler’s RBI single in 9th inning gives Twins 3-2 victory over White Sox for 8th straight win— Max Kepler had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Monday night for their eighth straight win. …

Associated PressApr 29, 2024, 09:21 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsANAHEIM, Calif. — Aaron Hicks was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday after batting .140 in 18 games.Hicks was 8 for 57 with the Angels and had only one hit in his last 19 at-bats.”We just thought we …

Associated PressApr 29, 2024, 07:24 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK — Mets right-hander Kodai Senga faced hitters Monday for the first time since hurting his shoulder, throwing 21 pitches of live batting practice against minor leaguers at Citi Field.Senga told reporters he’ll face batters two more times before beginning a …

Associated PressApr 29, 2024, 06:35 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMIAMI — Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo said Monday that he looks forward to rejoining the club soon, after tests revealed a mild flexor muscle strain in his throwing elbow.The 26-year-old Luzardo, Miami’s Opening Day starter, was placed on the injured …

Associated PressApr 29, 2024, 06:26 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsTORONTO — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was scratched from Monday’s lineup against the Blue Jays because of a tight back.An eight-time All-Star and the MVP of Kansas City’s World Series triumph in 2015, Perez is batting .340 with seven home …

Associated PressApr 29, 2024, 06:23 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE — Tampa Bay Rays reliever Chris Devenski was placed on the 15-day injured list with tendinitis in his right knee.The Rays announced the move Monday, though it’s retroactive to last Friday. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said before the Rays’ game …

Tristan H. CockcroftApr 29, 2024, 01:28 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThis week offers up a clear case of opportunity knocking, especially when it comes to outfielders. A pair of longtime rivals, both of whom recently moved into his team’s cleanup spot, stand out among the most popular fantasy baseball pickups. …

Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterApr 29, 2024, 04:16 PM ETCloseESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”Open Extended ReactionsLook for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart …

Field Level MediaApr 29, 2024, 04:35 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsIn need of offense, the Colorado Rockies are set to call up top outfield prospect Jordan Beck in advance of their series opener on the road against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, multiple outlets reported.Beck, 23, was a first-round draft pick …

Associated PressApr 29, 2024, 03:57 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsHOUSTON — The Houston Astros are promoting first baseman Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land as they try to solve problems at the position.The team announced Monday that Loperfido will be added to the roster before the start of Tuesday night’s series …

Associated PressApr 29, 2024, 03:05 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO — The Minnesota Twins reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the 10-day injured list on Monday before beginning a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox, after he missed 16 games with a strained right rib cage muscle.Correa batted .306 with two …

Field Level MediaApr 29, 2024, 01:50 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Boston Red Sox added first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper to the major league roster and designated utility player Pablo Reyes for assignment on Monday.The Red Sox acquired Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations.Cooper, 33, was designated for …

Anthony Gharib, ESPNApr 29, 2024, 12:09 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Tampa Bay Rays have always been willing to do things differently.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThough they routinely have one of the lowest payrolls in Major League Baseball, the Rays have reached the playoffs in five straight seasons by getting the …

Apr 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe battle for the American League East starts now! This week, the New York Yankees head to Baltimore to take on the Orioles in a four-game set, the two teams’ first meeting of the season. The Baltimore Orioles currently …

Jeff Passan, ESPNApr 28, 2024, 07:37 PM ETCloseESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports”Open Extended ReactionsMajor League Baseball plans to address its uniform fiasco after changes this spring to the standard jerseys and pants led to widespread complaints from players …

Associated PressApr 28, 2024, 07:58 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE — Aaron Judge should have been called for interference for his slide on a botched double-play attempt that sparked New York’s winning rally Sunday at Milwaukee, crew chief Andy Fletcher acknowledged after the Yankees’ 15-5 victory.With the …

Associated PressApr 28, 2024, 06:11 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a strained forearm.The 27-year-old Wicks was scheduled to start the series finale at Boston, but he was scratched on Saturday.Editor’s Picks1 Related”There was a forearm issue and …

ESPN News ServicesApr 28, 2024, 05:57 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsBALTIMORE — Closer Craig Kimbrel blew his second save in as many opportunities and departed with back tightness Sunday as the Oakland Athletics rallied to a 7-6, series-deciding victory over the Baltimore Orioles.”I mean I …

Associated PressApr 28, 2024, 03:51 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas — Wyatt Langford’s first big league homer was a memorable sprint around the bases for the promising rookie.Langford hit an inside-the-park homer for Texas on Sunday, helping the Rangers put together a fast start against the Cincinnati Reds.Batting with Jonah …

Field Level MediaApr 28, 2024, 12:54 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Miami Marlins placed right fielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain.The team also brought up outfielder Dane Myers and right-hander Emmanuel Ramirez from Triple-A Jacksonville and designated left-hander Kent Emanuel for assignment.Garcia, 32, …

ESPN News ServicesApr 27, 2024, 10:45 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsMEXICO CITY — Before the first of two games in Mexico City, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said he hoped that the trip could help them solve their offensive struggles.Apparently, it worked.Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a …

Field Level MediaApr 27, 2024, 10:32 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations.Cooper, 33, was designated for assignment by the Cubs this week after hitting .270 with a home run and six …

Todd Zola, FantasyApr 27, 2024, 11:09 PM ETCloseWriting on fantasy baseball game theory and player analysis since 1997 Winner of the 2013 Fantasy Sports Writer’s Association Best Baseball ArticleOpen Extended ReactionsLook for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball …

Associated PressApr 27, 2024, 04:37 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK — The banged-up New York Mets are minus two more important players after putting reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list and right fielder Starling Marte on the bereavement list Saturday.The team recalled infielder Mark Vientos and right-hander Dedniel …

Field Level MediaApr 27, 2024, 02:22 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Washington Nationals placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder sprain in advance of their road game Saturday against the Miami Marlins.The Nationals called up outfielder Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.Gallo, …

ESPN News ServicesApr 27, 2024, 11:27 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsLos Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said Friday that he has a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring, with the update coming five days after he was placed on the injured list with a “strain.”It …

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterApr 27, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Open Extended ReactionsMichael Busch has been a first-round draft pick, a top-100 prospect and a Pacific Coast League MVP during his ascent toward the majors. In most organizations, …

ESPN News ServicesApr 26, 2024, 11:40 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsSEATTLE — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen left his start against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night after feeling tightness in his right hamstring.Gallen walked Mariners third baseman Josh Rojas leading off the sixth inning and then was removed by Arizona …

ESPN News ServicesApr 26, 2024, 10:26 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsTORONTO — Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run, Max Muncy and Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 12-2 rout …

Associated PressApr 26, 2024, 06:45 PM ETMILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery.Miley, 37, was put on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation on April 22, retroactive to April 19.Editor’s Picks”I need a full Tommy John,” Miley said Friday …

Todd Zola, FantasyApr 26, 2024, 05:54 PM ETCloseWriting on fantasy baseball game theory and player analysis since 1997 Winner of the 2013 Fantasy Sports Writer’s Association Best Baseball ArticleOpen Extended ReactionsLook for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball …

ESPN News ServicesApr 26, 2024, 11:23 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Miami Marlins scratched left-hander Jesus Luzardo from Friday’s scheduled start because of elbow discomfort.The team said Luzardo, 26, will undergo further testing.In his place, right-hander Anthony Maldonado is scheduled to make his major league debut when the Marlins open a …

Field Level MediaApr 26, 2024, 05:05 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Chicago White Sox called up outfielder Tommy Pham from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.The White Sox also selected the contract of outfielder Rafael Ortega from Charlotte, optioned outfielder Dominic Fletcher to the Triple-A club and designated journeyman outfielder Kevin Pillar and …

Field Level MediaApr 26, 2024, 02:15 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.Holliday, 20, is just 2-for-34 (.059) with one RBI and 18 strikeouts in 10 games since making his major league debut on April 10.The son of seven-time All-Star outfielder …

Associated PressApr 26, 2024, 10:09 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsATLANTA — Second baseman Ozzie Albies was activated Friday by the Atlanta Braves ahead of a weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, matching the teams with the two best records in the major leagues.Albies returned from the 10-day injured list on schedule …

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterApr 26, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024.Open Extended …

Field Level MediaApr 25, 2024, 09:01 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis.Francis, who turned 28 on Monday, pitched two scoreless innings in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss at Kansas City. He is 2-2 with an …

Associated PressApr 25, 2024, 06:38 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Thursday.Houston has lost a season-high five straight and …

Associated PressApr 25, 2024, 06:14 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK — Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof was put on the 10-day injured list Thursday because of a strained left oblique.Gelof was a late scratch from Wednesday’s game after feeling pain during his pregame routine and an MRI showed the …

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterApr 25, 2024, 01:58 PM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Open Extended ReactionsFor the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a …

Associated PressApr 25, 2024, 02:04 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas — Leadoff-hitting shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Seattle Mariners on Thursday because of a right oblique strain.The move came a day after Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting …

Associated PressApr 25, 2024, 01:10 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Alec Marsh on the injured list Thursday after he took a 91 mph liner off his pitching elbow the previous night against the Blue Jays, putting what had …

Associated PressApr 25, 2024, 11:09 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK — Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.The beloved Baker retired following the 2023 season after spending 56 years in the majors as a player, coach and manager. He was honored Thursday with an …

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterApr 25, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Open Extended ReactionsWhen Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz burst onto the scene a season ago, his every move became an instant highlight reel. He …

Apr 25, 2024, 07:00 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsWe’re just about to the one-month mark of the 2024 MLB season, and while it’s still too early to give too much credence to the standings, there are a number of surprising teams near the top — and bottom.We’re not even out of …

Associated PressApr 25, 2024, 01:10 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO — Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch.Manager Craig Counsell went to insert Little with one out in the seventh …

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterApr 24, 2024, 11:11 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024.Open Extended …

ESPN News ServicesApr 24, 2024, 11:24 PM ETARLINGTON, Texas — Texas shortstop Corey Seager left the Rangers’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night following the seventh inning because of a left shin contusion after being hit by a pitch in the inning.The 2023 World Series MVP …

ESPN News ServicesApr 24, 2024, 10:16 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsWASHINGTON — Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major-league-leading batting average to .371, rookie Landon Knack got his first victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 on …

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterApr 24, 2024, 09:15 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.Open Extended ReactionsANAHEIM, Calif. — A sparse afternoon crowd at Angel Stadium gathered enough voices to produce a surprisingly …

Associated PressApr 24, 2024, 09:46 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsROUND ROCK, Texas — Max Scherzer gave up three runs and five hits pitching into the third inning of a rehab start for the Texas Rangers’ Triple-A team on Wednesday night. It was the three-time Cy Young Award winner’s first game action …

Associated PressApr 24, 2024, 09:32 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals right-hander Alec Marsh was hit on his throwing arm by a line drive, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.Marsh (3-0) pitched four scoreless innings before …

Field Level MediaApr 24, 2024, 05:43 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with left hip flexor inflammation.In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays called up their No. 6 prospect, Addison Barger. Barger, 24, is expected to be active for …

ESPN News ServicesApr 24, 2024, 04:49 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsChicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has a fractured right rib and has been placed on the 10-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell told 670 The Score on Wednesday.Bellinger, a two-time All-Star selection, crashed into the center-field wall …

Associated PressApr 24, 2024, 04:53 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsCLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians starter Gavin Williams has suffered a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury and will be shut down for at least another week.Williams, who was expected to have a major role for Cleveland this season, …

Associated PressApr 24, 2024, 04:17 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK — A fired minor league umpire sued Major League Baseball on Wednesday, saying he was sexually harassed by a female umpire and discriminated against because he is male and bisexual.Brandon Cooper, an umpire who worked in the minor league Arizona …

Field Level MediaApr 24, 2024, 03:38 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Brayan Bello on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right lat tightness.The team recalled RHP Zack Kelly from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.Bello is the latest injury for the Red Sox, who have a …

Tristan H. CockcroftApr 24, 2024, 01:24 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsLooking at the standings, it’s apparently hip to be in disrepair.Through 27 days of action, the Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins all find themselves on pace to lose more than 120 games. …

Field Level MediaApr 24, 2024, 01:27 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe San Francisco Giants scratched left-hander Blake Snell from his scheduled start Wednesday and placed the two-time Cy Young Award winner on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain.Right-hander Landen Roupp was recalled from Triple-A …

Field Level MediaApr 24, 2024, 12:38 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsWashington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas is awaiting MRI results on his left knee and likely is headed to the injured list, general manager Mike Rizzo said.”I would probably anticipate him going on the [IL] because you don’t …

Apr 24, 2024, 12:07 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsSt. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been demoted to the minor leagues after a slow start to the season.The Cardinals announced before Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks that Walker and left-handed pitcher …

ESPN News ServicesApr 24, 2024, 11:46 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsArizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will be sidelined for at least a month with a shoulder injury, manager Torey Lovullo said.Kelly was scratched from Sunday’s scheduled start with a teres major strain in his right shoulder and was placed …

Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterApr 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseSports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers AssociationOpen Extended ReactionsAs the 2024 season nears its one-month mark, the Kansas City Royals — …

Apr 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe rate of pitcher injuries in baseball has been a topic of conversation across the sport in recent years, but debate reached a boiling point when aces Shane Bieber and Spencer Strider and budding star Eury Perez all suffered season-ending elbow injuries just …

Associated PressApr 23, 2024, 10:28 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington was hoping to get a spark by putting Mike Trout in the leadoff spot.The three-time AL MVP quickly obliged.Hitting leadoff for the first time since 2020, Trout drove a fastball from Baltimore’s Grayson …

ESPN News ServicesApr 23, 2024, 08:33 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Merrill Kelly on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder Monday.The 35-year-old Kelly, a standout performer during the 2023 postseason, was scratched from his scheduled start against the …

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterApr 23, 2024, 07:59 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024.NEW YORK …

Field Level MediaApr 23, 2024, 07:33 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsWith a goal of participating in his 17th major league season, veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto agreed to a minor league deal with the World Series champion Texas Rangers, according to multiple reports.Cueto, 38, will be trying to …

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterApr 23, 2024, 07:18 PM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs placed struggling right-hander Kyle Hendricks on the injured list Tuesday with lower back pain.Hendricks, 34, has a 12.00 ERA over his …

Associated PressApr 23, 2024, 06:21 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsWASHINGTON — Dave Roberts thinks Shohei Ohtani can be even better with more plate discipline with runners in scoring position.The Los Angeles Dodgers manager approached the two-time AL MVP about a week ago to discuss how Ohtani could better control the strike …

Associated PressApr 23, 2024, 07:06 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer is set to make a minor league rehab start Wednesday, which will be the first game action for the 39-year-old since back surgery during the offseason.The three-time Cy Young Award winner is …

Field Level MediaApr 23, 2024, 05:56 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks added infielder Sergio Alcantara in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday and claimed left-hander Joe Jacques off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.Alcantara, 27, was acquired for cash considerations as he joined the …

Apr 23, 2024, 04:21 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsBoston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has a rib fracture and will be out for “a while,” manager Alex Cora told reporters before the team opened a three-game series in Cleveland against the Guardians.Casas, 24, was already on …

Field Level MediaApr 23, 2024, 05:00 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Washington Nationals placed left-hander Robert Garcia on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, making him the second player on the club to go to the IL with influenza.To take Garcia’s spot on the roster, in advance of …

Associated PressApr 23, 2024, 03:13 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsANAHEIM, Calif. — The Baltimore Orioles brought up another top hitting prospect Tuesday, recalling outfielder Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk.The Orioles also announced that they optioned catcher David Bañuelos to Norfolk.Kjerstad was ranked 48th among ESPN’s top 100 prospects entering …