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Jun 4, 2023, 12:41 PM ET The Cleveland Guardians designated for assignment starting pitcher Zach Plesac, who was sent to Triple-A Columbus earlier this season. With the move on Sunday, the team is letting go of a pitcher who started 49 games over the 2021 and ’22 seasons and was in the rotation on Opening

ESPN News Services Jun 3, 2023, 10:47 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Aaron Judge delivered with his bat and his glove Saturday to help propel the New York Yankees, hitting his 19th homer and later making a spectacular running catch at the fence in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Judge, the reigning

ESPN News Services Jun 3, 2023, 09:16 PM ET MIAMI — Luis Arraez had a career-high five hits and five RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Saturday. The major leagues’ leading hitter, Arraez hit three doubles and two singles to raise his average to .390. He joins Justin Turner in

Associated Press Jun 3, 2023, 01:40 PM ET CINCINNATI — First baseman Jon Singleton is back in the major leagues for the first time in eight years after getting promoted by the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers called up Singleton and outfielder Blake Perkins from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and put first baseman Darin Ruf (right

Associated Press Jun 3, 2023, 12:13 AM ET NEW YORK — Chris Bassitt took the mound after a 91-minute rain delay, ready to rush back to Toronto as his wife went into labor, and shut down his former team on three hits to lead the Blue Jays over the New York Mets 3-0 on Friday.

Sarah Langs Jun 2, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The most common word I’ve used to explain my life since sharing my diagnosis is “overwhelmed.” Sure, you might think, that makes sense: Of course someone contending with ALS might be overwhelmed. But ALS isn’t what has overwhelmed me. Let me explain. From the moment I pressed

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJun 2, 2023, 01:24 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CHICAGO — The White Sox reinstated starter Mike Clevinger and infielder Elvis Andrus from the injured list Friday while optioning pitcher Jesse Scholtens to Triple-A Charlotte and designating infielder Hanser Alberto for

Joon Lee, ESPNJun 1, 2023, 05:37 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Mets pitcher Max Scherzer is not happy with the strict enforcement of the pitch clock. Before the fifth inning of Tuesday’s 4-2 victory by the Mets over the Phillies at Citi Field, Scherzer got

Jun 1, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Move over, Atlanta — Texas has entered the top three! With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, we’re officially more than two months into the season, meaning teams have had time to play enough games to give credence to what we’re seeing in the MLB standings. Yes, that means

Jun 1, 2023, 10:18 AM ET Noah Syndergaard said he is the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ “weakest link” after another poor outing that may have jeopardized his spot in the starting rotation. The once-intimidating Syndergaard saw his ERA inflate to 6.54 after allowing five runs on seven hits — including three home runs — in Wednesday’s

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 31, 2023, 01:36 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. It took a little longer than Major League Baseball might have anticipated, but the San Diego Padres, fielding one of the

May 31, 2023, 12:57 PM ET This week could turn out to be a major turning point in Diamond Sports Group’s bankruptcy proceedings, one that could significantly influence how baseball games are broadcast — not just now, but well into the future. Diamond failed to pay the San Diego Padres before the end of its

David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterMay 31, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 For a long time, I’ve considered the Tampa Bay Rays to be baseball’s little miracle, succeeding in the sport’s toughest division — the American League East — despite low

May 30, 2023, 04:01 PM ET Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass issued a public apology one day after sharing a video on social media that endorses anti-LGBTQIA+ boycotts. Bass shared a video on his Instagram stories Monday that called for viewers to boycott Target and Bud Light because of those companies’ recent promotion of

Associated Press May 30, 2023, 06:22 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ decision to welcome an LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s annual Pride Night. Kershaw told The Los Angeles Times on Monday that the team’s decision to honor the group

Associated Press May 29, 2023, 10:31 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka tossed six innings in his long-awaited return to the majors Monday night, pitching for the first time since twice tearing his right Achilles tendon. He was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start against the Oakland Athletics on Memorial

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 30, 2023, 12:04 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks allowed two runs on three hits and a walk to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, his first outing since recovering from non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Associated Press May 29, 2023, 04:51 PM ET CHICAGO — Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the major league leading Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Monday. Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons. His only other shutout was against the Cubs during