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May 05, 2024

Battle of the NL powerhouses: What we learned from Dodgers' series sweep of Braves
Two powerhouses just wrapped up their first series of 2024. Here are our takeaways from the potential NLCS preview.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Ohtani hits 2 HR in win, including 464-foot blast
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Ohtani hits 2 HRs in win, including 464-foot blast
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Rangers rookie Langford (hamstring) going on IL
Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford is expected to miss three to four weeks with a hamstring strain, while right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will visit a specialist in New York for evaluation on his right groin strain, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Reports: AL batting leader Kwan headed to IL
Guardians leadoff hitter Steven Kwan is headed to the injured list with a hamstring strain and Cleveland will call up top prospect Kyle Manzardo, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Better October build? Biggest concern? What we learned from Dodgers' series sweep of Braves
Two powerhouses just wrapped up their first series of 2024. Here are our takeaways from the potential NLCS preview.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Ohtani clubs 2 HR, now tied for MLB lead with 10
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Red Sox end Twins' winning streak at 12 games
The Red Sox ended Minnesota's 12-game winning streak on Sunday after beating the Twins 9-2.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Star Pirates prospect Skenes gives up 1st pro HR
Pitching in Triple-A, star Pirates prospect Paul Skenes allowed his first career home run as a pro Sunday.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Rays' Pepiot leaves after hit by 107.5 mph liner
Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot departed with a lower left leg bruise in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Mets after getting hit by a 107.5 mph line drive hit by Starling Marte.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Dodgers place Phillips on IL, activate Treinen
The Dodgers placed reliever Evan Phillips on the 15-day IL on Sunday because of a right hamstring strain and activated Blake Treinen from the IL.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Arraez a big hit in Padres debut, goes 4-for-6
Luis Arraez had four hits and an RBI in his first game with the Padres, who acquired "The Sprinkler" in a blockbuster trade with the Marlins on Friday.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Ohtani gifts Roberts toy Porsche, then sets mark
Shohei Ohtani hit his eighth home run of the season Saturday night and surpassed Dave Roberts' team record for a Japanese-born player, with a solo shot to right-center during the third inning against the Braves.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Jays to activate Manoah for 1st start since Aug.
RHP Alek Manoah (right shoulder soreness) will be reinstated and make his 2024 debut against the Nationals. The former Blue Jays ace has not pitched in the majors since Aug. 10.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

AL hitting leader Kwan exits with ailing hammy
AL hitting leader Steven Kwan exited Saturday's game because of a hamstring injury.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Judge: First ejection of career 'very surprising'
Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after arguing a third-strike call Saturday vs. the Tigers.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Giants put catcher Bailey on 7-day concussion IL
The San Francisco Giants placed starting catcher Patrick Bailey on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday and recalled Blake Sabol from Triple-A Sacramento.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Phils SS Turner (hamstring) set to miss 6 weeks
Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner told reporters that he expects to miss six weeks with a left hamstring strain.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Braves RHP Johnson goes on IL with elbow issue
The Braves placed reliever Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, while the contract of fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Yankees' Judge ejected for first time in career
Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after arguing a third-strike call Saturday vs. the Tigers.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Cubs' Bellinger, Suzuki could return next week
The Cubs could get back outfielders Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) as soon as next week, manager Craig Counsell said.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Blue Jays reinstate OF Kiermaier (hip) from IL
The Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Kevin Kiermaier from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Nationals.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Phils lose SS Turner to IL with hamstring strain
The Phillies have placed star shortstop Trea Turner on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Padres trade for Marlins batting champ Arraez
The Padres have acquired second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the Marlins for a package of three prospects and a relief pitcher.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Yanks' Cole takes next step, throws off mound
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw off a mound Saturday for the first time since being shut down in mid-March, another step in his road back from an elbow injury.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Baseball under black lights? Meet the Tri-City Chili Peppers' new promotion
The June 1 promotion will be the first of four 'cosmic baseball' games played by the Chili Peppers this summer.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

'That's the kind of player to build a team around': How Gunnar Henderson became an early AL MVP candidate
The youngest player ever to hit 10 home runs before May is the face of an Orioles team whose time has come.

ESPN MLB
May 04, 2024

Buehler seeking big league adrenaline for return
Dodgers starter Walker Buehler said he's looking for the adrenaline you only get from pitching in the majors when he returns to the mound on Monday.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Buehler seeking big-league adrenaline for return
Dodgers starter Walker Buehler said he's looking for the adrenaline you only get from pitching in the majors when he returns to the mound on Monday.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Rockies end dubious streak with wire-to-wire win
Colorado trailed in each of its first 31 games this season, a modern-era record. But not Friday, as the Rockies beat the Pirates 3-2.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Source: Padres nearing deal for Marlins' Arraez
The Padres are nearing a deal to acquire second baseman Luis Arraez from the Marlins for a package of three prospects and a relief pitcher.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Twins place Buxton on IL with knee inflammation
The Minnesota Twins placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Friday because of inflammation in his troublesome right knee.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Yankees ace Cole to throw off mound Saturday
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday for the first time since injuring his elbow in spring training.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Trout undergoes knee surgery, to start rehab
Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on Friday, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Rangers place Eovaldi on IL with groin strain
The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right groin strain.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Mets move winless Houser (8.16 ERA) to pen
The Mets have moved struggling starter Adrian Houser to the bullpen for at least one turn through the rotation.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Pirates activate Grandal (foot) from injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Yasmani Grandal (left foot plantar fasciitis) from the 10-day injured list on Friday.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Phillies RHP Marte (shoulder) lands on injured list
The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever Yunior Marte on the 15-day injured list Friday with shoulder inflammation.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Cubs ace Steele may return Monday from injury
Cubs ace Justin Steele is just about ready to return to Chicago's rotation after being sidelined since the season opener because of a strained left hamstring.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

'That resonates with the fan base': How blue-collar Bryce Harper became beloved in Philadelphia
From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Bryce Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

Braves acquire RHP Herget from Angels for cash
The Braves have acquired right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget from the Angels for cash.

ESPN MLB
May 03, 2024

'Bryce is Philadelphia now': How a Vegas kid became the face of Philly sports
From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Bryce Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.

ESPN MLB
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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.

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