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May 02, 2024

D-backs acquire reliever Bowman from Twins
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired bullpen depth Thursday, trading for Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever Matt Bowman in exchange for cash considerations.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

ChiSox send reliever García to Triple-A Charlotte
The Chicago White Sox outrighted reliever Deivi García to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Bally Sports channels pulled off air by Comcast
Bally Sports channels carried by the distributor Comcast went dark at the start of May after Comcast and Bally's bankrupt operator, Diamond Sports Group, failed to agree on a new contract.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

MLB extends Draft League through 2030 season
Major League Baseball has extended the MLB Draft League through the 2030 season and is planning to expand by two teams to eight.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Rangers' Eovaldi set for MRI after groin injury
Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi left Thursday afternoon's game against Washington with right groin tightness after throwing a pitch to Luis Garcia Jr. with one out in the top of the sixth inning.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Yastrzemski hits HR in win after 'Papa Yaz' visit
A visit from "Papa Yaz" before the game and a home run during it made for a memorable afternoon for Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, May 3.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Orioles' Bradish gives up 1 run in season debut
Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish gave up one run over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Yankees.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Game time down 1 minute in year 2 of pitch clock
The average time of a nine-inning game is 2 hours, 36 minutes through the first full month of the major league season, down 1 minute from 2023 in the second year of the pitch clock.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Rangers' Eovaldi exits with right groin tightness
Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi left Thursday afternoon's game against Washington with right groin tightness after throwing a pitch to Luis Garcia Jr. with one out in the top of the sixth inning.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Pitcher Urias pleads no contest to battery charge
Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic battery charge while four other misdemeanor charges were dismissed.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Yordan Alvarez and other need-to-have slow starters
Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at April's stats and judges which slow-starting fantasy players need to be traded for.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Weekend preview: Friday-Sunday
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Orioles' Bradish off IL, to make debut vs. Yanks
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish was reinstated from the 15-day injured list to make his season debut in Thursday's game against the New York Yankees.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

MLB Power Rankings: Is your team soaring -- or falling -- in our first May edition?
The Orioles are dominating and the Twins are riding a 10-game win streak, while an AL East team continues to tumble down the Week 5 list.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Dodgers ace Buehler expected to return Monday
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to make his return to the big leagues Monday after missing nearly two full years following Tommy John surgery in 2022.

ESPN MLB
May 02, 2024

Dodgers ace Buehler expected to return on Mon.
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to make his return to the big leagues Monday after missing nearly two full years following Tommy John surgery in 2022.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

The role of the 'rally sausage' in Twins' recent triumphs
The Cloverdale summer tangy sausage has served as a rally object for the Twins since its introduction last Thursday.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Cora touts roster flexibility as Yoshida latest to IL
Injuries continue to pile up for the Red Sox, with designated hitter Masataka Yoshida becoming the 13th Boston player to hit the injured list this season.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Astros put struggling McCormick on injured list
Astros outfielder Chas McCormick, who is hitting .236 over 21 games this season, was placed on the injured list with right hamstring discomfort.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Mets' Lindor exits early with flu-like symptoms
Francisco Lindor left the New York Mets' game against the Chicago Cubs after the second inning Wednesday night due to flu-like symptoms.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Twins OF Buxton to get imaging on right knee
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Wednesday's game against the White Sox in the second inning after an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Twins' Buxton leaves game with knee soreness
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Wednesday's game against the White Sox in the second inning after an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Orioles put RHP Rodriguez on IL, recall Means
The Orioles placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with shoulder inflammation.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Four suspended for roles in Brewers-Rays brawl
Three Milwaukee Brewers, including manager Pat Murphy, along with Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri, received suspensions for their roles that led to a bench-clearing incident.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Family of Microsoft exec joins Mariners ownership
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.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Alex Verdugo leads waiver wire picks
Who are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week?

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Yordan Alvarez and other need-to-have slow staters
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the final April stats and passes judgment on which slow-starting fantasy players need to be traded for.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Kansas bill to lure Chiefs, Royals doesn't see vote
Some Kansas lawmakers see a chance to lure the Chiefs and Royals across the Missouri border, but an effort to help the teams finance new stadiums in the state fizzed over concerns about how it might look to taxpayers.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

Punches fly, benches empty during Rays-Brewers
The Rays' Jose Siri and Brewers' Abner Uribe sparked a brawl in the eighth inning of Tuesday night's game, with the two exchanging words near first base before things got heated.

ESPN MLB
May 01, 2024

D-backs crowd abuzz as beekeeper clears swarm
The start of Tuesday night's game at Chase Field between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks was delayed after bees swarmed the top of the protective netting directly behind home plate.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Bee patient: D-backs, Dodgers delayed by swarm
The start of Tuesday night's game at Chase Field between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks was delayed after bees swarmed the top of the protective netting directly behind home plate.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Angels star Trout needs knee surgery: 'Frustrating'
Mike Trout, after being beset by injuries the past three seasons, now needs surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

'Frustrated' Scherzer scratched from rehab start
Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer, coming off back surgery, missed Tuesday's rehab start because of thumb soreness. "I'm frustrated," he said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Brewers, looking for offensive spark, call up Black
The Brewers called up infielder Tyler Black on Tuesday, adding the hot-hitting 23-year-old to their lineup.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Sources: Ohtani money went to bookie via casino
The payments Ippei Mizuhara sent from Shohei Ohtani's bank account to a bookmaking operation were forwarded to casinos, where the money was deposited in gambling accounts, converted to chips and cashed out to pay the bookie, multiple sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Tigers' Flaherty strikes out first 7, tying AL mark
The Tigers' Jack Flaherty had a career-high 14 strikeouts vs. the Cardinals, including the first seven batters of the game to tie an American League record.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Rockies call up highly rated OF Beck for debut
The Rockies have called up outfielder Jordan Beck to make his major league debut against the Marlins on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old is Colorado's No. 4 prospect.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Angels star Trout needs surgery for torn meniscus
Mike Trout needs knee surgery, but the procedure isn't considered to be season ending.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Astros to option 1B Abreu to spring training facility
The Houston Astros announced on Tuesday their plans to option slumping first baseman Jose Abreu, 37, to their spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, to try to get the 2020 American League MVP back on track.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Rockies place OF N. Jones (back strain) on IL
The Rockies placed outfielder Nolan Jones on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a lower back strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Reports: Brewers to call up infield prospect Black
The Brewers will call up top infield prospect Tyler Black in advance of Tuesday's home game against the Rays, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Twins to activate closer Duran vs. White Sox
Jhoan Duran, the Twins' hard-throwing closer, will be available for the first time this season as Minnesota takes on the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Why the Astros believe they're about to start playing like the Astros again
Did a trip to Mexico City turn the season around? Houston thinks so.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Dodgers strike out 0 times in team first since '06
The Dodgers played an entire game without striking out once in their 8-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Monday night, the first time the franchise played a full game without a punchout since August 28, 2006.

ESPN MLB
Apr 30, 2024

Brewers fume at umpires after another 'bad' call
The Milwaukee Brewers found themselves on the wrong end of a momentum-swinging decision by an umpiring crew for a second straight day.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

'Time to move on': Angels DFA veteran OF Hicks
Veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday after batting .140 in 18 games to start the season, with manager Ron Washington telling reporters, "We just thought we needed to start making some changes."

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Correa (rib) comes off IL after missing 16 games
Twins activated Carlos Correa from the 10-day injured list on Monday. He missed 16 games because of

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Mets ace Senga (shoulder) faces live hitters
Mets right-hander Kodai Senga faced hitters for the first time since hurting his shoulder.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Injured Marlins LHP Luzardo hopes to return soon
Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo said Monday that he looks forward to rejoining the club soon after tests revealed a mild flexor muscle strain in his throwing elbow.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Royals' Perez scratched vs. Jays with tight back
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Blue Jays because of a tight back.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Rays' Devenski goes on IL with knee tendinitis
Rays reliever Chris Devenski was placed on the 15-day injured list with tendinitis in his right knee.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Reports: Rockies to call up top OF prospect Beck
The Rockies are set to call up top outfield prospect Jordan Beck, according to multiple outlets. Beck was batting .307 with a .999 OPS in 25 games at Triple-A Albuquerque, hitting five home runs with 28 RBIs.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

With Abreu struggling, Astros promote 1B Loperfido
The Houston Astros are promoting first baseman Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land as they try to solve problems at the position, after the left-handed prospect hit .287 with 13 homers and 27 RBIs in 25 games for the club's top minor league affiliate.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Twins' Correa back from IL after 16-game absence
Twins activated Carlos Correa from the 10-day injured list Monday before beginning a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Fantasy baseball: Alex Verdugo leads waiver wire picks
Who are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week?

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Fantasy baseball: How will Astros' Joey Loperfido fare in debut?
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Tuesday, April 30.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Red Sox add Cooper to roster, reassign Reyes
The Boston Red Sox added first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper to the major league roster and designated utility player Pablo Reyes for assignment on Monday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays unveil City Connect uniforms, a nod to the organization's innovative spirit
The Tampa Bay Rays use a balance of "grit and glow" and elements that highlight the unconventional nature of the organization in their City Connect uniforms.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms
From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2024

Battle for the AL East! Why Yanks-O's is the week's biggest series
Arguably the two best teams in the AL meet for the first time this week. Here's what we're most excited to see.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2024

Crew chief: Missed interference call on Judge slide
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.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2024

Memo: MLB to modify uniforms after complaints
Major League Baseball plans to address its uniform fiasco after changes this spring to the standard jerseys and pants led to widespread complaints from players and fans, according to a memo obtained Sunday night by ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2024

Memo: MLB uniforms to change after complaints
Major League Baseball plans to address its uniform fiasco after changes this spring to the standard jerseys and pants led to widespread complaints from players and fans, according to a memo obtained Sunday night by ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2024

O's Kimbrel exits with tight back after blown save
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he doesn't know how much time, if any, closer Craig Kimbrel will miss because of back tightness that led to his exit Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2024

Strained forearm lands Cubs lefty Wicks on IL
The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a strained forearm.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2024

Inside job: Langford rushes home for 1st MLB HR
Wyatt Langford's first big league homer was a memorable sprint around the bases for the promising Rangers rookie.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2024

Marlins OF Garcia put on IL with hamstring injury
The Marlins placed right fielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2024

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday, April 28.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2024

Astros' Alvarez hits two 461-foot HRs in Mexico
Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday night in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series to snap a five-game losing streak.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2024

Red Sox swing deal with Cubs for 1B Cooper
The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2024

Mets put Smith on IL, Marte on bereavement list
The shorthanded will be without 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.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2024

Nationals place Gallo (shoulder) on 10-day IL
The 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.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2024

Rendon (hamstring tear) facing lengthy recovery
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."

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2024

Inside Michael Busch's long road to becoming an instant success with the Cubs
After being blocked in L.A., Busch has hit the ground running in Chicago. Is he the long-term answer at first base?

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2024

D-backs ace Gallen exits in 6th with tight hammy
Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen left his start against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night due to right hamstring tightness.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2024

Albies has 2 hits, RBI in return as Braves stay hot
Second baseman Ozzie Albies returned to action and wasted no time making an impact with two hits, an RBI and a run scored in Atlanta's 6-2 win over Cleveland on Friday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

Ohtani responds to Toronto jeers with HR in 1st
Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run as the Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 12-2 rout of the Blue Jays on Friday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

Pham has 2 hits, helps White Sox win in debut
The Chicago White Sox called up outfielder Tommy Pham from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday and selected the contract of outfielder Rafael Ortega.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

Brewers lose LHP Miley to Tommy John surgery
Brewers pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. "I've got to keep my head down and move forward," Miley said, acknowledging the 11 to 12 months of recuperation. "I've still got more in the tank."

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

White Sox call up vet OF Pham in flurry of moves
The Chicago White Sox called up outfielder Tommy Pham from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday and selected the contract of outfielder Rafael Ortega.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Saturday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Saturday, April 27.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

Orioles' Holliday, hitting .059, optioned to minors
The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

Marlins LHP Luzardo scratched with elbow issue
The Miami Marlins scratched left-hander Jesus Luzardo from Friday's scheduled start because of elbow discomfort.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

Orioles' top prospect Holliday back to minors
The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

Braves activate Albies from IL after broken toe
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.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees' captain believes he can turn it around
The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring?

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2024

'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees captain believes he can turn it around
The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring?

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

Jays place right-hander Francis on 15-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

A's put slumping Gelof on IL with oblique strain
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof, who is hitting .196 with two RBIs in 24 games, was put on the IL with a strained left oblique.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

Sudden impact: Crow-Armstrong HR lifts Cubs
Hitless in his first 16 MLB at-bats dating to last season, the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong finally got his first hit with a tiebreaking home run vs. the Astros.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

Royals' Marsh on IL after taking liner off elbow
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 been a breakout season for him on hold.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

M's Crawford to IL after tweaking oblique in BP
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting practice Wednesday and was placed on the injured list Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

MLB bringing back Players Weekend in August
For 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 release distributed Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

Where does every team stand one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest lifetime award
Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

Who's No. 1 one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player
Elly De La Cruz took baseball by storm as a human highlight reel. Now, the 6-foot-5 shortstop and his team are looking to turn all that style into a little more substance?.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

Pitcher has to scrap glove over white in flag patch
Cubs reliever Luke Little said he was told to change his glove before entering Wednesday night's game because of the white in an American flag patch.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2024

Yanks' LeMahieu (foot) shut down at least 1 week
Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu will be shut down at least one week after tests Wednesday revealed swelling in his right foot.

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