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ESPN MLB
May 23, 2025

J-Rod (back) late scratch from Mariners' lineup
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was scratched about 30 minutes before Thursday's series opener against the Astros to due back tightness.

ESPN MLB
May 23, 2025

Nats' Ruiz reunites with parents, delivers RBI hits
Keibert Ruiz gave his parents something to cheer about the first time they got to see their son play a game in the majors.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Braves' Acuna (left ACL) expected to return Fri.
The Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is expected to make his season debut on Friday after sitting out nearly a full season.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Pirates' Cherington shuts down Skenes trade talk
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on Thursday that the possibility of trading ace Paul Skenes is "not part of the conversation at all."

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

J-Rod late scratch from Mariners' lineup vs. Astros
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was scratched about 30 minutes before Thursday's series opener against the Astros.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Rockies off to worst 50-game start since 1895
The Rockies were swept in a four-game series by the Phillies to fall to 8-42 this season -- the worst 50-game start in MLB since the 1895 Louisville Colonels (7-43).

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

A's sending 3B Urshela (hamstring) to injured list
Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list after straining his left hamstring in a loss to the Angels on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Ex-Brewer Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury
Former Brewers player Darin Ruf is suing the Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while playing at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park two years ago.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Astros' Blanco to get second opinion on elbow
The Astros placed right-hander Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list Thursday as he seeks a second opinion on his right elbow injury.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Rockies place rookie RHP Dollander on 15-day IL
Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with tightness in his right forearm.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Red Sox acquire 1B Noda in trade with Angels
The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in a deal for cash.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Red Sox's Hendriks calls out 'vile' social posts
Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure over death threats he says he received following Boston's recent loss to the Mets.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Giants place pitcher Verlander (pec) on 15-day IL
Giants right-hander Justin Verlander was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, the team announced on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Guardians' Thomas returns after missing month
Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas, who hasn't played since April 19 due to an injured right wrist, was activated and will start in Thursday's game vs. the Tigers.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Yankees place reliever Cruz on IL due to shoulder
New York Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Thursday, five days after the right-hander felt pain in an outing against the New York Mets.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

Detroit's HR potential soars? Skenes worth trading? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

?? Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings
Starting with a pair of players on the verge of the majors, let's rank baseball's next wave of stars.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

How defense has turned Cardinals into contenders -- and set up a trade deadline dilemma
St. Louis might have baseball's best gloves. Does that mean the Cards will hold on to their best arms this summer?

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

MLB Power Rankings: A brand-new team debuts at No. 1
Detroit continues its meteoric rise up our list ... all the way to the top spot in Week 8, bypassing two dominant NL teams.

ESPN MLB
May 22, 2025

A's playoff contenders?! Early verdict on MLB's most surprising teams
Almost two months into the 2025 season, we offer a postseason verdict on five surprise teams

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Olympic official confident MLB will be in '28 mix
The organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics remain optimistic that Major League Baseball will find a way to join the NFL in sending the world's best athletes in their respective sports to the 2028 Games.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Giants to place Verlander (pec) on 15-day IL
Giants right-hander Justin Verlander will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, manager Bob Melvin said after Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Royals.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Rangers catcher Heim exits early with hand injury
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim left Wednesday night's game against the Yankees in the second inning due to a right hand injury after making two errant warmup throws.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Rangers' Heim injures hand, could return Thursday
Rangers catcher Jonah Heim could return to action as soon as Thursday, one day after leaving Texas' game against the New York Yankees in the second inning due to a right hand injury.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Ex-MLB All-Star Segura retires after 12 seasons
Jean Segura, a two-time All-Star infielder who hit .281 over the course of his 12-year major league career, has announced his retirement.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Nationals place Crews on IL with oblique strain
Nationals slugger Dylan Crews, who leads all MLB rookies with seven home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

O's activate RHP Kittredge, season debut on tap
Baltimore Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge is off the 15-day injured list, clearing the way for the right-hander to make his season debut as he has been recovering from knee surgery.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Hicks 'not giving up' after demotion to S.F. bullpen
Jordan Hicks, who was moved from the Giants' starting rotation to the bullpen, said "things just weren't going the way that we wanted," but "I'm not giving up on myself."

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Kirby to debut Thursday, boosting M's rotation
Seattle workhorse right-handed pitcher George Kirby is expected to start and make his season debut on Thursday night when the Mariners open a four-game series in Houston after being out since spring training.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Pirates' Jones having surgery, won't return in '25
Jared Jones, who was slated to be the Pirates' No. 2 starter this season, will undergo surgery on his right elbow and will miss the remainder of the '25 season.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

?? MLB The Show update brings improvements
The update also adds City Connect uniforms for the Boston Red Sox.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Muncy sac fly puts end to Dodgers 4-game slide
Max Muncy led the Dodgers to a win in the 10th inning after Los Angeles lost four straight games, also fueled by seven shutout innings from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Livid with plate ump, Buehler run in 3rd inning
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, just back from the 15-day injured list, was ejected from Boston's 2-0 win Tuesday over the New York Mets in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes, and moments later, manager Alex Cora was tossed as well.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: There's a new No. 1 on our midseason list
Starting with a pair of players on the verge of the majors, let's rank baseball's next wave of stars.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

A's Wilson exits with forearm contusion from HBP
Athletics standout rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson departed the team's game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels after 4 1/2 innings with a left forearm contusion.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Buehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora too
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, just back from the 15-day injured list, was ejected from Boston's 2-0 win on Tuesday over the New York Mets in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes, and moments later, manager Alex Cora was removed, as well.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Crews goes deep, leaves with injury in Nats' win
Nationals rookie Dylan Crews hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning before leaving the game injured in the sixth as Washington beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Man charged with buying beer for fan in PNC fall
Ethan Kirkwood, 21, was arrested Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of furnishing alcohol to Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who was critically injured in a fall at a Pirates game last month.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Ohtani mixes in breaking pitches as rehab goes on
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches for the first time in a throwing session Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Trout inching closer to return from bone bruise
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has started to do some light running as he works to return from a bone bruise in his left knee that has kept him out of the lineup for the past three weeks.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Tigers activate catcher Rogers from injured list
The Detroit Tigers activated catcher Jake Rogers, 30, who has missed the last 38 games since being placed on the injured list with a strained left oblique April 8, and designated Tomas Nido for assignment before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Mendoza pins Soto's non-hustle on frustration
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza believes frustration might have contributed to Juan Soto's lack of hustle in New York's series opener at Boston on Monday night.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

GM: 'Doing everything in power' to fix Orioles
Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday he's doing an across-the-board evaluation to determine what has caused Baltimore's remarkably rapid decline, which led to the weekend firing of Brandon Hyde.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Buehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora, too
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, who last pitched April 26 because of right shoulder issue, from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Mets.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Aaron, Bret renew Boone Bowl in Yanks-Rangers
Yankees manager Aaron Boone faced off with brother Bret Boone, the Rangers' hitting coach, for the first time since their playing days Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Buehler (shoulder) returns, gets start vs. Mets
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, who last pitched April 26 because of right shoulder issue, from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Mets.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

White Sox sign RHP Houser, to start vs. Mariners
Veteran free agent right-hander Adrian Houser is signing with the White Sox on a one-year, $1.35 million contract and will start Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Cubs activate Happ, send Ballesteros to minors
The Cubs are activating left fielder Ian Happ off the injured list following a left oblique strain. Moises Ballesteros is expected to be sent back to Triple-A Iowa.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

A. Jones to manage the Netherlands at '26 WBC
Andruw Jones, a five-time All-Star who played 17 MLB seasons, was named manager of the Netherlands for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Guardians' top prospect Bazzana (oblique) out
Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in last year's amateur draft, will miss at least 8 to 10 weeks due to an oblique strain on his right side.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Guardians top prospect Bazzana (oblique) out
Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in last year's amateur draft, will miss at least 8 to 10 weeks due to an oblique strain on his right side.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Cubs to activate Happ, send Ballesteros to minors
The Cubs are activating left fielder Ian Happ off the injured list following a left oblique strain. Moises Ballesteros is expected to be sent back to Triple-A Iowa.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Are the A's really playoff contenders?! An early verdict on MLB's most surprising teams
We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Tigers shuffle rotation as Olson (finger) hits IL
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has had to shuffle his starting rotation after Reese Olson was placed on the injured list with right finger inflammation.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

After Soto admires single, manager wants to chat
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he'll talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter's box, while Soto claimed it hasn't been an issue.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Real or not? Debating whether the Tigers, Cardinals and other unexpected teams are playoff contenders
We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Skidding Dodgers 'battling with what we've got'
The Dodgers lost to the Diamondbacks on Monday night for their first four-game home losing streak since May 2018.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Despite finger injury, Brewers' Contreras goes 4-4
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has learned how to keep hitting the ball hard while dealing with a fractured left middle finger, and Monday, the two-time All-Star went 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles during a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Bubic's no-hit bid cut short by scoring change
Kris Bubic's no-hit bid for the Kansas City Royals ended with an official scoring change Monday night.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Mets to talk to Soto about hustling out of box
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he'll talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter's box, while Soto claimed it hasn't been an issue.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Phillies move on without suspended Alvarado
The Phillies entered this season with World Series aspirations, and José Alvarado was one of the reasons for that optimism.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

MLB to experiment with checked swing challenges
Major League Baseball will experiment with a technology system to challenge checked swing calls in the Single-A Florida State League starting Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Mansolino's Milwaukee memories marred by melee
Tony Mansolino's first road game as the Baltimore Orioles' interim manager came in the city where his dad worked as a Milwaukee Brewers coach for a couple of seasons in the late 1990s.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Ex-MLB star Puig released by KBO team
Former Dodgers, Reds star Yasiel Puig has been released by his Korean Baseball League team and says he plans to return to the U.S. to get treatment for a shoulder injury/

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Ex-Cardinals 2B Wong announces retirement
Longtime St. Louis Cardinals second baseman and two-time Gold Glover Kolten Wong has officially retired from baseball.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Cubs recall 3B Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs have recalled third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa and designated Nicky Lopez for assignment.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Reports: Cubs recalling 3B Shaw from Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs are recalling third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Royals boost Caglianone to Triple-A after hot start
Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone, the No. 6 pick in the 2024 draft, was promoted to Triple-A Omaha after hitting .322 with 9 homers and 43 RBIs at Double-A.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Braves activate Strider (hamstring) off 15-day IL
Atlanta Braves RHP Spencer Strider, 26, has been activated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a strained right hamstring.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Jones, Grissom to manage All-Star Futures Game
Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones and Marquis Grissom have been named managers for the All-Star Futures Game on July 12 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Jones will head the NL team, Grissom the AL team.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Waiver wire: NL Central southpaws lead top picks
Eric Karabell outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire and who you should be dropping from fantasy rosters.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

'Ueck was always first': How Christian Yelich is carrying on Bob Uecker's legacy with Brewers
Whether he's starring or slumping, Yelich has taken the torch as the face of the franchise in Milwaukee.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Angels notch first sweep of Dodgers in 15 years
The last-place Angels beat the defending World Series champion Dodgers 6-4 on Sunday for their first three-game sweep of the Dodgers since 2010.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Pirates' Jones suffers setback, to be re-examined
As his club wallows in last place in the NL Central, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones, 23, who has been on a throwing program while recovering from an elbow strain he sustained in mid-March, is slated to be reexamined Tuesday after a setback.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Astros RHP Wesneski set for Tommy John surgery
Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, likely sidelining him until late in the 2026 season.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Twins' streaks end at 13 wins, 34 shutout innings
Royce Lewis was robbed of a potential game-tying homer by Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio in the eighth inning as the Twins' win streak was halted at 13 games.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Twins call on Matthews amid 13-game win streak
The Twins recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul and inserted him into the rotation against the Brewers as their 13-game win streak ended.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Astros spoil Leiter no-hit bid, outlast Rangers
Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, earning a 2-2 series split.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Phils' Abel outduels Skenes with 9 K's in debut
Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

?? Making Aaron Judge predictions
The Yankees' superstar outfielder is outdoing even himself so far. Will he go over or under his current pace?

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

2B Lopez rejoins Marlins but SS Edwards hits IL
The Marlins announced that second baseman Otto Lopez has been activated after missing two weeks with an injured ankle, but shortstop Xavier Edwards has been placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to May 15) with a left mid-back strain.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Brewers send struggling starter Myers to minors
Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers is going back to the minors as he continues to struggle to match the success he enjoyed as a rookie last year.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Dodgers release veteran Taylor, activate Edman
The Dodgers have released utilityman Chris Taylor, a postseason hero who has been with the team since 2016, and activated Tommy Edman.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Revamping Orioles cut Gibson, place O'Neill on IL
Pitcher Kyle Gibson was designated for assignment by the Orioles with an 0-3 record and a 16.78 ERA in four starts, while Tyler O'Neill was placed on the IL.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Rangers put Carter (quad) on IL, activate Pillar
Rangers outfielder Evan Carter, who is hitting .182 in 11 games this season, was put on the IL with a right quadriceps injury, while Kevin Pillar was activated.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Twins call on RHP Matthews to keep streak going
The Twins have recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul and inserted him into the rotation to face the Brewers.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Cora to skip game to attend daughter's graduation
Red Sox manager Alex Cora will miss Monday's series opener against the Mets at Fenway Park so he can attend his daughter's graduation from Boston College.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Phillies reliever Alvarado gets 80-game PED ban
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

'He turned his back on us': What it was like watching Juan Soto's Bronx return with the Bleacher Creatures
Betrayal. Crossed-out jerseys. And a boatload of expletives. Inside a wild Subway Series as a former Yankees hero returns a hated Met.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Kershaw rusty but sees 'glimpses' of form in debut
Clayton Kershaw lasted four innings Saturday night in his season debut for the Dodgers, allowing five runs and five hits against the Angels. He walked three, struck out two and threw 48 of 83 pitches for strikes.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Kershaw rusty in debut, exits after 4 vs. Angels
Clayton Kershaw lasted four innings Saturday night in his season debut for the Dodgers, allowing five runs and five hits against the Angels. He walked three, struck out two and threw 48 of 83 pitches for strikes.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Happy at DH, Devers stays hot with walk-off HR
Rafael Devers, who has been hot at the plate after a historically slow start, hit his first career walk-off Saturday night to send the Red Sox to a 7-6 comeback win over the Braves.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Ohtani ramps up rehab, throws 50-pitch bullpen
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday, another step in his throwing program in his return from elbow surgery.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Rangers sign 2-way international free agent Kim
The Texas Rangers on Saturday announced the signing of two-way international free agent Seong-Jun Kim, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound shortstop and right-handed pitcher who was selected as Korea's high school player of the year in 2024.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Twins win 13th in row behind 3rd straight shutout
Pablo Lopez combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Twins beat the Brewers 7-0 on Saturday for their third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Red Sox unveil latest City Connect uniforms, which pay homage to iconic Green Monster
The "Fenway Greens" threads were unveiled Friday and will debut against the Atlanta Braves on the same day.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

'So that's why they're called the 0's': Twins troll Orioles after shutout win
The Twins sent a parting shot at the Orioles after they blanked Baltimore 4-0 to cap their series sweep.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Buehler expected to return for Red Sox on Tue.
Right-hander Walker Buehler is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and join the Red Sox rotation for a start on Tuesday, he said prior to Saturday's game at Fenway Park.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Twins place OF Buxton on concussion injured list
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has joined shortstop Carlos Correa on the 7-day concussion injured list after the teammates collided while chasing a shallow fly ball in a Thursday afternoon game against the Baltimore Orioles.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Royals place starters Ragans, Lugo on 15-day IL
The Royals saw their rotation take a hit when left-hander Cole Ragans, who is dealing with a left groin strain, and right-hander Seth Lugo, who has a third finger sprain, were placed on the 15-day injured list.

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