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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

Open Extended Reactions MLB Players’ Weekend is underway, and baseball’s stars are expressing their personalities on the field. Editor’s Picks The Players’ Weekend is designed to give MLB players an opportunity to be themselves authentically and assist their favorite charities while connecting with fans. Each day of the weekend holds its own specific theme. Friday

Associated Press Aug 16, 2024, 06:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said the back surgery that Christian Yelich underwent Friday should enable the 2018 NL MVP to be ready for the start of the 2025 season. “By doing this sooner, it does allow him to

ESPN News Services Aug 16, 2024, 02:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Tampa Bay Rays activated right-hander Ryan Pepiot ahead of his start Friday night against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Pepiot (6-5, 3.92 ERA) has been on the 15-day injured list for the past month with an infection in his right knee that was

Associated Press Aug 15, 2024, 07:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers will have to continue their playoff push without Christian Yelich. Yelich is undergoing season-ending back surgery Friday, putting an end to the 2018 NL MVP’s resurgent season. Yelich was leading the NL in batting average (.315)

Associated Press Aug 15, 2024, 09:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night. Wilson tripled and singled in the fourth, homered

Field Level Media Aug 14, 2024, 07:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday activated right-hander Walker Buehler from the injured list after he recovered from right hip inflammation. Buehler is scheduled to start Wednesday’s road game against the Milwaukee Brewers. To make room on the active roster, right-hander Landon Knack

Field Level Media Aug 14, 2024, 06:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with what the team labeled as a left elbow sprain. The Yankees are still determining the severity of the injury to Chisholm and whether surgery will be necessary.

ESPN News Services Aug 14, 2024, 10:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 300th homer, reaching that milestone faster than any other player when he connected against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Editor’s Picks Judge hit that mark in his 955th game and 3,431st

Field Level Media Aug 14, 2024, 02:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned center fielder Alek Thomas to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled rookie infielder Blaze Alexander. Thomas, 24, is scuffling with a .191 average and three home runs in 37 games. He had been the

ESPN News Services Aug 13, 2024, 11:54 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Juan Soto had his first career three-homer game, Nestor Cortes tossed seven shutout innings and the New York Yankees held off the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night to take sole possession of the American League East lead. Soto tagged

ESPN News Services Aug 13, 2024, 06:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is likely headed to the injured list with a UCL injury, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday. It is not yet known whether Chisholm will need surgery. Chisholm left Monday night’s loss to the Chicago White