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Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterAug 22, 2024, 05:06 PM ET Close ESPN 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 Reactions The spiraling Seattle Mariners, who have lost eight of nine games largely because of a lethargic offense, fired

Aug 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The race for baseball’s best record continues to be incredibly close — with six teams separated by just two games and no team on pace for more than 96 wins. The last time that happened in a full season was 2007. As MLB’s best clubs —

ESPN News Services Aug 21, 2024, 09:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz joined a select group Wednesday night by stealing his major-league-leading 60th base of the year and becoming the fifth player in MLB history to have at least 20 home runs and 60 stolen bases

Jeff Passan, ESPNAug 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions BEFORE EVERY GAME, Francisco Lindor flits around the New York Mets‘ clubhouse, stopping at the lockers of green rookies and grizzled veterans, players from the United

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterAug 21, 2024, 07:27 PM ET Close ESPN 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 Reactions NEW

Aug 21, 2024, 07:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, a six-time All-Star and the 2010 MVP in the National League, has retired. The 40-year-old made the announcement as part of a social media post Wednesday night. “I was myself in this sport. I was able to be my

ESPN News Services Aug 20, 2024, 06:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, taking another pitcher out of their depleted rotation. Eflin was scheduled to start Wednesday’s series finale against the New York Mets. But manager Brandon Hyde said

ESPN News Services Aug 21, 2024, 12:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Pinch-hitter Lane Thomas delivered a go-ahead double to spark a six-run 12th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 on Tuesday night in the longest major league game this season. Both teams began the night in

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterAug 20, 2024, 11:01 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Cubs are releasing reliever Hector Neris as he has cleared waivers after being designated for assignment recently, sources told ESPN. Neris, 35, was 8-4 with 17

ESPN News Services Aug 20, 2024, 09:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The injury-plagued Atlanta Braves are expected to sign third baseman Gio Urshela, according to multiple reports. The Braves reportedly will add Urshela to their roster Tuesday, one day after announcing that star third baseman Austin Riley will miss six to eight weeks with

Associated Press Aug 19, 2024, 10:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Justin Turner returned to Dodger Stadium on Monday night for the first time since leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022 after a nine-year run that included a World Series championship as their gritty third baseman. “It was one of the

ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2024, 02:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has been diagnosed with a fractured right hand and is expected to miss approximately six to eight weeks, the team announced Monday. Riley was hit by a 97 mph pitch from the Los Angeles Angels‘ Jack Kochanowicz

Field Level Media Aug 18, 2024, 10:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Seattle Mariners will make their first trip to Williamsport, Pa., in next season’s MLB Little League Classic on Aug. 17. The Mariners will take on the New York Mets, who took part in the event in 2018, in the Sunday night game.

Associated Press Aug 18, 2024, 07:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte aggravated his sprained left ankle when he checked his swing Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Marte was out of the starting lineup after being the designated hitter Saturday following a three-game absence. The infielder

Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterAug 18, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions The itinerary for the Detroit Tigers called for the buses to leave for the airport at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, 45 minutes before the team flight

Associated Press Aug 17, 2024, 05:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom faced live hitters for the third time in recent weeks on Saturday and said he feels ready to begin a rehab assignment next week in hopes of pitching for the Texas Rangers for the

GOING INTO THE 2023 season, Major League Baseball implemented the most extreme set of rule changes in the history of the game. The league instituted a pitch clock, eliminated the shift, enlarged the bases and placed a limit on pickoff throws. The changes have been significant leading to shorter games and more action on the

Open Extended Reactions MLB Players’ Weekend is here, and Jackson Merrill already looks like he’s the clear winner. The rookie center fielder for the San Diego Padres will be debuting a Star Wars-themed lightsaber bat this weekend. The Victus bat features a handle reminiscent of the iconic sci-fi weapon, with everything beyond the handle glowing