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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 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 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

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

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

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

Rangers' Seager hit by pitch, exits with hurt shin
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager left Wednesday night's game following the seventh inning because of a left shin contusion after being hit by a pitch.

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.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Royals' Marsh exits after taking line drive to arm
Kansas City right-hander Alec Marsh suffered a forearm contusion, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against Toronto on Wednesday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Ohtani has 3 doubles amid Dodgers' 20-hit night
Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major-league-leading batting average to .371 as the Dodgers routed the Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Rangers' Scherzer strikes out 4 in 1st rehab start
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 since back surgery in mid-December.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Angels dispute controversial review in loss to O's
Replay review of an initial out call on Jo Adell's attempted steal of second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning was not overturned, resulting in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Bellinger has fractured ribs; Cubs add prospect
With outfielder Cody Bellinger heading to the injured list with two fractured ribs, the Cubs called up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Guardians RHP Williams shut down after setback
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.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Jays place Kiermaier (hip) on IL, call up Barger
Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, who left Tuesday night's loss to the Royals, was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with left hip flexor inflammation.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Bellinger has rib fracture; Cubs add top prospect
With outfielder Cody Bellinger heading to the injured list with a rib fracture, the Cubs called up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Banged-up Red Sox add right-hander Bello to IL
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Brayan Bello on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right lat tightness.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Umpire sues MLB, says female ump harassed him
A fired minor league umpire sued Major League Baseball on Wednesday, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female umpire and discriminated against because he is male and bisexual.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Giants' Snell scratched from start, placed on IL
The Giants scratched Blake Snell from his scheduled start Wednesday and placed the two-time Cy Young Award winner on the 15-day IL with a left adductor strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Nats' Thomas put on injured list with MCL sprain
Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his left knee and has been placed on the 10-day injured list, the team announced.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Mining the MLB cellar for fantasy baseball gold
Tristan H. Cockcroft searches for fantasy value from MLB cellar dwellers in Miami, Chicago and Colorado.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Nats expecting Thomas to hit IL with knee injury
The Nationals expect outfielder Lane Thomas to go on the IL with a left knee injury, general manager Mike Rizzo said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

D-backs' Kelly (shoulder) out at least a month
Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will miss at least a month and it's "hard to say" if he'll return before the All-Star break, manager Torey Lovullo said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Struggling Cards OF Walker demoted to minors
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been demoted to the minor leagues after a slow start to the season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

‘There's a common theme with all these guys that are going down': Pitchers weigh in on MLB's injury epidemic
The rate of pitchers getting hurt has reached a tipping point. Here's what those in the game have to say about the problem -- and potential solutions.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

'It's definitely something that's alarming': Pitchers on MLB's pitching injury epidemic -- and how to solve it
The rate of pitchers getting hurt has reached a tipping point. Here's what those in the game have to say about the problem -- and potential solutions.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2024

Pitching, defense and a budding star: Why the red-hot Royals might actually be for real
Kansas City has had a surprising and enjoyable run to open the season. Now, the question is whether it's going to be a long run.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Rangers' Scherzer to make rehab start in Triple-A
Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will see his first game action since offseason back surgery in a start with Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Trout slugs HR in first leadoff at-bat since 2020
Hitting leadoff for the first time since 2020, Mike Trout hit a home run in the first inning to give the slumping Angels an early 1-0 lead Tuesday night against the Orioles.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Cubs' Hendricks to IL; Bellinger (rib) exits early
The Cubs placed right-hander Kyle Hendricks, who has a league-high 12.00 ERA over his first five starts, on the injured list Tuesday with lower back pain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Cubs' Hendricks to IL; Bellinger (rib) exits win early
The Cubs placed right-hander Kyle Hendricks, who has a league-high 12.00 ERA over his first five starts, on the injured list Tuesday with lower back pain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Cueto eyes 17th MLB season, signs with Rangers
With a goal of participating in his 17th major league season, right-hander Johnny Cueto, 38, agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, according to multiple reports, after making 10 appearances for the Miami Marlins last season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Diamondbacks put starter Kelly (shoulder) on IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Merrill Kelly on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder Monday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Hendricks to IL; Cubs' focus is injury, then pitching
The Cubs placed right-hander Kyle Hendricks, who has a league-high 12.00 ERA over his first five starts, on the injured list Tuesday with lower back pain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

LeMahieu has setback, exits 1st rehab game early
Veteran Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu exited the first game of his rehab assignment Tuesday night with soreness in his injured right foot and will return to New York to be re-examined by a team physician.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Rangers' Scherzer set to make rehab start Wed.
Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will see his first game action since offseason back surgery in a start with Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Roberts working with Ohtani on plate discipline
Dave Roberts said he approached Shohei Ohtani about a week ago to discuss how the two-time MVP could better control the strike zone.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

LHP Garcia 2nd Nats player to go on IL with flu
Left-hander Robert Garcia is the second Nationals player to go on the injured list with the flu, joining catcher Keibert Ruiz.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

D-backs acquire INF Alcantara, claim LHP Jacques
The Diamondbacks acquired infielder Sergio Alcantara from the Pirates for cash considerations Tuesday and claimed left-hander Joe Jacques off waivers from the Red Sox.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Casas out 'a while' for Red Sox with rib fracture
Red Sox slugger Triston Casas has a rib fracture and will be out for "a while," per manager Alex Cora.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Power move: O's call up Kjerstad amid HR flurry
Outfielder Heston Kjerstad, who has 10 home runs in 21 games for Triple-A Norfolk, has been called up by the Orioles after Austin Hays was placed on the IL.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

Rangers activate C Heim, reliever Hernandez
The Texas Rangers activated catcher Jonah Heim from the bereavement list and right-hander Jonathan Hernandez from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2024

'No one saw this coming': How the potential 2024 No. 1 MLB draft pick almost didn't play college baseball
Georgia baseball star Charlie Condon is only two home runs away from breaking Georgia's career home run record.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Orioles OF Hays (left calf) placed on 10-day IL
The Orioles placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained left calf.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Brewers put Miley on IL with elbow inflammation
Brewers pitcher Wade Miley has been placed on the IL and will have an MRI on his left elbow due to inflammation that "is a little different," he said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Brewers' Junis sent to hospital after he's hit in BP
Jakob Junis of the Brewers was taken away in an ambulance after being hit in the neck by a line drive during batting practice Monday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Decertified agent, trying to rep MLB clients, denied
An arbitrator denied Rimas Sports' request for a restraining order that would have allowed baseball agent, William Arroyo, to continue representing clients while navigating an appeal of his decertification, according to a court document obtained by ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Rays closer Fairbanks to IL with nerve issues
Rays closer Pete Fairbanks has had nerve-related tests on his shoulder and arm after experiencing numbness in his fingers, with additional testing yet to be done.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

White Sox recall SS Mendick, activate P Brebbia
The major league-worst White Sox made five roster moves Monday, including the recall of shortstop Danny Mendick and the activation of righty John Brebbia for the 15-day injured list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Michael Harris' fuzzy cleats lead MLB's kicks of the week
From Michael Harris' fuzzy cleats to the taxi-inspired footwear from Alex Verdugo, check out the best cleats of the week in the MLB.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Tuesday, April 23.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Dodgers East? More like Mets West! Inside David Stearns' Amazin' plan
From the small-market Brewers to the Big Apple, here's how the Mets' new prez is reimagining things in Queens.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Twins send Varland to Triple-A, activate Kepler
The Minnesota Twins sent struggling starting pitcher Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday and reinstated right fielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Twins' Kepler off injured list after knee injury
The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list Monday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Yanks' Boone ejected, says fan berated umpire
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected just five pitches into Monday's game vs. the Athletics, saying it was a fan who berated the umpire and not him.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Harper on paternity list for child No. 3's birth
The Philadelphia Phillies placed perennial All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper on the paternity list Monday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Fantasy baseball: Quickly add Rosario and Ruiz for steals
Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire and who you should be dropping from fantasy rosters.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2024

Dodgers East? Milwaukee Plus? Inside David Stearns' plan to turn Mets into MLB's new model franchise
From the small-market Brewers to the Big Apple, here's how the Mets' new prez is reimagining things in Queens.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Bauer fans nine straight in Mexican League game
Trying to return to the major leagues, former Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer, 33, recorded 14 strikeouts Sunday, matching a Mexican League record with nine in a row as the Diablos Rojos del Mexico defeated the Bravos de Leon 4-0 in Mexico City.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Mets LHP Raley (elbow inflammation) lands on IL
The Mets placed left-hander Brooks Raley on the 15-day injured list Sunday with elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Grant Hartwig from Triple-A Syracuse.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Ohtani breaks mark for HRs by Japan-born player
Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken Hideki Matsui's record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Frustrated Angels 3B Rendon lands on 10-day IL
The Angels placed Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Kelly scratched as D-backs await test results
Manager Torey Lovullo said Merrill Kelly is experiencing shoulder discomfort and had an MRI on Saturday night. There was no immediate word on what those tests showed.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Brewers' Hall sprains knee chasing bunt, to IL
The Brewers have placed starting pitcher DL Hall on the 15-day injured list after he sprained his knee fielding a bunt.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Reds' Montas leaves start after hit by line drive
Reds starter Frankie Montas was removed three batters into Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after he was hit in the right forearm by a line drive from Taylor Ward.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

'The mirror doesn't lie': How Corey Seager's constant pursuit of perfection created MLB's most beautiful swing
Seager's left-handed swing is a thing of beauty. But the constant feeling that it could desert him is what turned him into MLB's new Mr. Clutch.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Astros' Javier to go on IL with neck discomfort
Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Red Sox place 1B Casas on IL with strained rib
The Red Sox have placed first baseman Triston Casas on the 10-day injured list with a left rib strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Rangers eye a Wednesday rehab start for Scherzer
Texas starter Max Scherzer, 39, who on Friday threw 40 pitches during a two-inning simulated game, according to the Dallas Morning News, is expected to begin his rehabilitation assignment in the minor leagues next week, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2024

Kimbrel's milestone baseball saved from fountain
The Orioles' Colton Cowser rescued the ball from Craig Kimbrel's 422nd save -- which tied him for 7th on the all-time list -- after mistakenly throwing it away.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Mets catcher Alvarez needs surgery on left thumb
Mets starting catcher Francisco Alvarez will need surgery for a torn ligament in his left thumb, the team announced Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Angels' Rendon leaves after injuring hamstring
Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon injured his hamstring while legging out an infield single in Saturday's game against the Reds.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Casas (rib) sent for tests after exiting Red Sox win
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas left Saturday's 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates with left rib discomfort, and in his postgame media availability, manager Alex Cora expressed concern about the injury, adding that Casas was undergoing tests.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Dodgers' Hurt lands on IL due to ailing shoulder
The Dodgers have placed right-hander Kyle Hurt on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Nick Ramirez from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

'I've heard worse': Judge booed after 4 strikeouts
A slow start to Aaron Judge's season took a turn for the worse on Saturday afternoon, when the Yankees' star outfielder struck out four times in New York's 2-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, prompting boos from the Yankee Stadium crowd.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Mets put catcher Alvarez (thumb) on 15-day IL
The New York Mets placed starting catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 15-day injured list with a left thumb sprain Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Marlins lefty Puk lands on IL with shoulder fatigue
The Marlins have placed left-hander A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Tigers place 3B Urshela (hamstring) on 10-day IL
The Tigers have placed third baseman Gio Urshela on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Yanks honor Sterling for 36 years as radio voice
John Sterling's time as the voice of the Yankees, a memorable 36-year run to conclude a 64-year career, officially ended Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Twins' Duarte to have elbow surgery, out for '24
Twins relief pitcher Daniel Duarte will undergo season-ending elbow surgery on May 8.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

McCarty, 2004 WS champ with BoSox, dies at 54
Dave McCarty, a first baseman and outfielder on the 2004 Red Sox team that won the World Series, died Friday in Oakland, California. He was 54.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2024

Montgomery looks sharp in awaited Arizona debut
Jordan Montgomery's debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks went better than is tune-up starts in Triple-A.

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