• Quotes
  • Shortcuts
The Executive's Internet
Mon, May 13th
icon
GoogleAmazonWikipedia


spacerspacer

 

 NEWS: ESPN MLB
Setup News Ticker
   NEWS: ESPN MLB
ESPN MLB
May 13, 2024

Passan: The five biggest takeaways from Statcast's swing-tracking data
MLB's latest metric is here, measuring what hitters really do with the bat in their hands. Here's what we've learned from the new numbers.

ESPN MLB
May 13, 2024

Waiver wire report: A lot to love in Minnesota
Who are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week?

ESPN MLB
May 13, 2024

Passan: The five biggest takeaways from Statcast's swing tracking data
MLB's latest metric is here, measuring what hitters really do with the bat in their hands. Here's what we've learned from the new numbers.

ESPN MLB
May 13, 2024

Rangers' 'cautious' Carter to see back specialist
The Rangers' Evan Carter, who has been held out of recent games because of soreness in his back, is being "overly cautious" and is scheduled to see a specialist Monday.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Braves' Riley exits early with left side tightness
Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley left the Braves' game Sunday night against the New York Mets because of tightness on his left side.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Guardians unveil City Connect uniforms, inspired by the Guardians of Traffic statues
The Cleveland Guardians design leans into the resiliency of Cleveland, while connecting the past with the present.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Giants' Lee exits with hurt shoulder; MRI on tap
Giants outfielder Michael Conforto was put on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Jung Hoo Lee could be headed there, as well, as he left Sunday's game with a shoulder injury after attempting a catch against the wall vs. the Reds.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Mets' Nimmo out with soreness, eyes Mon. return
The Mets' Brandon Nimmo, who has a team-high 25 RBI, was held out of Sunday's game vs. Atlanta with soreness in his side. He hopes to return to the lineup Monday.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Ohtani (back) sits out as Dodgers stay cautious
Shohei Ohtani was not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres, as the Dodgers stuck to their plan to be cautious with the designated hitter after he left the previous game with back tightness.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Giants put Conforto on IL, then watch Lee exit
Giants outfielder Michael Conforto was put on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Jung Hoo Lee could be headed there, as well, as he left Sunday's game holding his left arm after attempting a catch against the wall vs. the Reds.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Marlins option P Soriano, call up SS Gray from AAA
The Miami Marlins on Sunday purchased the contract of shortstop Tristan Gray, 28, who has major league experience with the Tampa Bay Rays, from Triple-A Jacksonville and optioned right-hander George Soriano.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Bello activated, improves to 4-1 as Sox edge Nats
Brayan Bello, Boston's Opening Day starter, returned from the 15-day injured list on Sunday afternoon and improved to 4-1 in the Red Sox's 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Cards' Marmol, Descalso ejected after replay wins
After winning two replay challenges, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and bench coach Daniel Descalso were both ejected for arguing about the missed calls at first base.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Ohtani not in lineup as Dodgers stay cautious
Shohei Ohtani was not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres, as the Dodgers stuck to their plan to be cautious with the designated hitter after he left the previous game with back tightness.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Cubs activate Hendricks for start vs. Pirates
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks, who has been out since April 21 with a lower back injury, has been activated from the IL for Sunday's start vs. the Pirates.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Bello activated, will start Red Sox finale vs. Nats
Brayan Bello will make his return from the 15-day IL Sunday when the Red Sox host the Nationals in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Bello to return from IL for Red Sox finale vs. Nats
Brayan Bello will make his return from the 15-day IL Sunday when the Red Sox host the Nationals in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park.

ESPN MLB
May 12, 2024

Ohtani removed in 7th after 'his back tightened up'
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was removed after his fourth at-bat on Saturday when his back "tightened up" during his club's 5-0 victory over the San Diego Padres. But after the win, manager Dave Roberts said his concern is minimal.

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Wild one: Cubs draw 6 bases-loaded walks in 5th
The Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team since the White Sox had eight in the seventh inning on April 22, 1959.

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Schwarber (back) sits out, as Phils defeat Marlins
Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber missed his first game this season Saturday, an 8-3 victory in Miami, because of back soreness, and manager Rob Thomson, speaking with reporters before the win, said "we're going to take it day by day. When he's ready, we'll go."

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Braves lose no-hitter on 2-out HR, still top Mets
Braves lefty Max Fried and two relievers fell one out short of a combined no-hitter, losing the bid on a ninth-inning homer by J.D. Martinez, but the Braves held on to win 4-1.

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Follow live: Max Fried working on no-hitter in New York
null

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Mets LF Nimmo exits vs. Braves with pain in side
Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo left Saturday's game against the Braves after the fourth inning with what appeared to be a pain in his side.

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Skenes fans 7, tops 100 mph 17 times in debut
Paul Skenes, the top-ranked pitching prospect in baseball, had a promising major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at PNC Park, working into the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs while throwing 17 pitches of 100 mph or more.

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Schwarber (back) sits out as Phils take on Marlins
Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber missed his first game this season Saturday in Miami because of back soreness, and manager Rob Thomson, speaking with reporters before the game vs. the Marlins, said "we're going to take it day by day. When he's ready, we'll go."

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday, May 12.

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Yanks' Cole reaches 89 mph in 3rd bullpen session
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw 29 pitches including breaking balls on Saturday in his third bullpen session since injuring his elbow in spring training, telling reporters afterward that he threw 13 curveballs and his fastball reached 89 mph.

ESPN MLB
May 11, 2024

Rays' Fairbanks back after missing 19 games
Rays closer Pete Fairbanks was reinstated from the 15-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Yankees after missing 19 games with nerve-related hand issues.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Cubs' Swanson (knee) put on IL, Suzuki activated
The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki off the same list.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Big splash: O's rally after owner joins 'Bird Bath'
- New Orioles owner David Rubenstein turned out to be quite a rally starter at Camden Yards.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

M's reliever Brash's season over after TJ surgery
Mariners reliever Matt Brash had Tommy John surgery earlier this week and will miss the entire 2024 season, GM Justin Hollander said Friday.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Group of fans protests Marlins after Arraez deal
A demonstration of no more than 10 people was held outside the Marlins' loanDepot Park on Friday night, with fan discontent brewing in the wake of the Luis Arraez trade to the Padres last week.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Cubs' Swanson (knee) put on IL: Suzuki activated
The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki off the same list.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Ex-MLB IF, Little League star Burroughs dies at 43
Sean Burroughs, a winner of the Little League World Series, a 2000 Olympic gold medalist and a first-round pick in the MLB draft, has died at the age of 43.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Skenes ready for next stop in process: MLB debut
Paul Skenes walked into a PNC Park clubhouse Friday that had a stall featuring his name and the number "30." He will make his first major league start Saturday vs. the Cubs in perhaps the most anticipated pitching debut since Stephen Strasburg in '09.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Road trip: Twins bring lucky sausage to Toronto
The Minnesota Twins brought their lucky summer sausage across the Canadian border for Friday's series-opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Ex-MLB IF Burroughs dies coaching Little League
Sean Burroughs, a winner of the Little League World Series, a 2000 Olympic gold medalist and a first-round pick in the MLB draft, has died at the age of 43.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Man pleads guilty to Jackie Robinson statue theft
Ricky Alderete, 45, arrested after a Jackie Robinson statue went missing from a Wichita, Kansas, youth baseball league in January, pleaded guilty on Thursday to theft and other charges.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Another star traded away?! Peter Bendix has a plan for the Marlins (no, really!)
Fans in Miami have had enough. Here's why its new president is pleading for patience.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, May 10.

ESPN MLB
May 10, 2024

Weekend preview, Paul Skenes ready to debut
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Trout: Surgery better than waiting, DH-only role
Angels star Mike Trout says his decision to have meniscus surgery was better than postponing the procedure, playing through pain and being a designated hitter the rest of the season.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Brewers lefty Gasser to make MLB debut Friday
Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser, acquired in the 2022 trade that sent Josh Hader to San Diego, is expected to make his big league debut Friday against the Cardinals.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Rangers' Sborz back on IL due to right shoulder
Rangers reliever Josh Sborz, who missed 17 games last month because of a right rotator cuff strain, went back on the 15-day injured list for the same shoulder issue.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, May 10.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Power nap: Olivia Dunne posts viral TikTok after boyfriend's call-up
Paul Skenes and his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, woke up to a life-changing moment.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Fantasy baseball: Weekend preview, Paul Skenes ready to debut
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Angels get Guillorme, move Rendon to 60-day IL
The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Luis Guillorme from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

MLB Power Rankings: Who's atop our list after a shake-up?
We have a new order at the start of our list, thanks to a few big intraleague matchups this past week. Who came out on top?

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

‘That dude paints': Inside the Pirates' decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes
After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. Here's why Pittsburgh decided to unleash him now.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

MLB Power Rankings: A pair of NL teams lead shake-up in top 5
We have a new order at the start of our list, thanks to a few big intraleague matchups this past week. Who came out on top?

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Passan: Why Pirates called up Paul Skenes now -- and why he could be MLB's next great ace
After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show. Here's why Pittsburgh decided to unleash him now.

ESPN MLB
May 09, 2024

Braves' Sale haunts old team with sharp outing
Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more homers and Chris Sale pitched six innings against his former team, leading the Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Stanton's 2nd-deck blast hardest-hit ball of '24
Giancarlo Stanton hit a 447-foot drive into the second deck in left field at Yankee Stadium in Tuesday's 10-3 win, the hardest-hit ball in the majors this season at 119.9 mph.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Reds' Encarnacion-Strand to IL with broken wrist
Christian Encarnacion-Strand is expected to be out four to six weeks with a fractured bone in his wrist.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Giants place OF Soler on the 10-day injured list
The San Francisco Giants on Wednesday placed outfielder-designated hitter Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and filled his roster spot by recalling outfielder Heliot Ramos from their Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Pirates to call up top pitching prospect Skenes
The Pirates are calling up star prospect Paul Skenes, and the hard-throwing right-hander is expected to debut Saturday at PNC Park against the Cubs.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Mariners place reliever Saucedo (knee) on IL
The Seattle Mariners on Wednesday placed left-handed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list and called up left-hander Kirby Snead amid a flurry of moves.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Mizuhara to plead guilty to felony bank, tax fraud
Ippei Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty to felony bank fraud and submitting a false tax return after authorities found he stole nearly $17 million from Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Mizuhara wired Ohtani money to reality TV star
Ryan Boyajian of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is the bookmaker's associate to whom Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Rays' Pepiot to IL with bruised leg after line drive
Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a bruised lower left leg.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Red Sox activate Pivetta for start against Braves
Boston activated right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to make the start Wednesday against Atlanta.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Rangers placing RHP Dunning (shoulder) on IL
Texas Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning is headed to the 15-day injured list, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Mizuhara pleads guilty to felony bank, tax fraud
Ippei Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty to felony bank fraud and submitting a false tax return after authorities found he stole nearly $17 million from Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Angels' Drury exits win with hamstring injury
Angels first baseman Brandon Drury exited Wednesday afternoon's game against the host Pirates in the bottom of the seventh inning due to left hamstring tightness.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Brewers reinstate Yelich after nearly month out
The Brewers reinstated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game in Kansas City.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Rangers bring back Grossman in White Sox trade
The Rangers acquired Robbie Grossman from the White Sox on Wednesday for a minor league reliever.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Jose Berrios and eight other players to send elsewhere
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the current stats and passes judgment on which hot players need to go.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

How a Thunder championship could turn a $100 parlay into $1.7M -- if the bettor keeps his ticket
Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell?

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Adames calls shot to fans, delivers GW HR in 9th
Willy Adames told Royals fans he would go deep and then delivered a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Brewers to a 6-5 win Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
May 08, 2024

Adames calls shot to fans, delivers winning HR
Willy Adames told Royals fans he would go deep and then delivered a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Brewers to a 6-5 win Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Bellinger comes off IL, hits solo HR in Cubs' win
Cody Bellinger acknowledged he isn't "fully pain-free" but said it "felt like it was a good time to come back" from the rib injury he suffered in April. He showed as much, collecting 3 hits, including a HR, in the Cubs' win Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Cards' Contreras hit by swing, fractures forearm
Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras broke his left forearm when he was hit by a J.D. Martinez swing during Tuesday night's game against the Mets.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Rays starter Pepiot (calf) likely heading to IL
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot is expected to go on the injured list on Wednesday, three days after getting hit by a line drive.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Cubs' Bellinger back from IL, not 'fully pain-free'
Cody Bellinger acknowledged he isn't "fully pain-free" but said it "felt like it was a good time to come back" from the rib injury he suffered in April.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Rangers 'break out' in 10-run inning, roll past A's
The Rangers sent 16 batters to the plate in a 10-run second inning and defeated the A's 15-8 to extend their season-high winning streak to four games.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Former MLB player Monte Harrison plans to walk on to the Arkansas Razorbacks as a receiver
The 28-year-old Harrison had signed a letter of intent in 2014 to play at Nebraska before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Braves reliever Matzek to IL with elbow injury
Braves reliever Tyler Matzek, who has allowed 11 runs in 10 innings this season, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

MLB: Don't push kids to drop out to evade draft
Major League Baseball has sent a warning to clubs about encouraging players subject to the MLB draft to withdraw from high school baseball to become eligible to sign as international players.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

'I have no idea why that has to be a fastball': How a new pitching philosophy is keeping the Red Sox afloat
Boston is finding success despite being plagued by injuries. How? A change in approach on the mound that's led to unprecedented results.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Buehler 'confident' after hitting 96 mph in return
Dodgers righty Walker Buehler went four innings and struck out four on 77 pitches Monday night -- his first major league start in nearly two year.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

Buehler strikes out 4 in 1st MLB start in 2 years
Dodgers righty Walker Buehler went four innings and struck out four on 77 pitches Monday night -- his first major league start in nearly two year.

ESPN MLB
May 07, 2024

OF Lowe back from IL, has 2 hits in Rays' win
Rays outfielder Josh Lowe was reinstated from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game with the Chicago White Sox and went 2-for-5 in Tampa Bay's 8-2 win.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Cease: Final White Sox season 'wasn't enjoyable'
Dylan Cease said his final season with the Chicago White Sox "wasn't enjoyable in really any way."

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Clevinger shaky in season debut as White Sox fall
Right-hander Mike Clevinger was recalled by the Chicago White Sox and allowed four runs and six hits over two-plus innings in his season debut on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Dodgers lose another reliever, place Kelly on IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another reliever on Monday when Joe Kelly was placed on the IL with a posterior strain in his right, throwing shoulder.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Steele returns for Cubs, pitches into 5th vs. Padres
Justin Steele returned to one of baseball's best rotations on Monday night, starting the opener of the Chicago Cubs' three-game series against the San Diego Padres, and the 28-year-old pitched into the fifth inning of the road team's 6-3 victory.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Steele returns to mound as Cubs welcome Padres
Justin Steele returned to one of baseball's best rotations on Monday night, starting the opener of the Chicago Cubs' three-game series against the San Diego Padres, his first major league appearance since he strained his left hamstring on March 28.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Rangers rookie Langford (hamstring) goes on IL
Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford is expected to miss three to four weeks with a hamstring strain, while right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will visit a specialist in New York for evaluation on his right groin strain, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Harper, Wheeler roll as Phils' hot start continues
Zack Wheeler struck out 11 and Bryce Harper hit a 3-run HR to complete a sweep of the Giants as the Phillies improved to a major-league-leading 25-11.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

White Sox bring up RHP Clevinger from Triple-A
Right-hander Mike Clevinger was recalled by the White Sox from Triple-A Charlotte to start Monday night's game at Tampa Bay.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Rays reinstate OF Lowe from the 10-day IL
The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated outfielder Josh Lowe from the 10-day injured list before Monday night's game with the Chicago White Sox.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Guardians' hits leader Kwan on IL, Manzardo up
The Guardians put AL hits-leader Steven Kwan on the injured list and recalled Kyle Manzardo.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Manzardo and other shiny new toys on the way
Who are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week?

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms
From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.

ESPN MLB
May 06, 2024

Tigers gear up for the future with City Connect uniforms that embrace 'Motor City'
The Detroit Tigers unveiled their City Connect uniforms on Monday, an electric blue and dark navy blue design.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Battle of the NL powerhouses: What we learned from Dodgers' series sweep of Braves
Two powerhouses just wrapped up their first series of 2024. Here are our takeaways from the potential NLCS preview.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Ohtani hits 2 HRs in win, including 464-foot blast
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Reports: AL batting leader Kwan headed to IL
Guardians leadoff hitter Steven Kwan is headed to the injured list with a hamstring strain and Cleveland will call up top prospect Kyle Manzardo, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
May 05, 2024

Rangers rookie Langford (hamstring) going on IL
Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford is expected to miss three to four weeks with a hamstring strain, while right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will visit a specialist in New York for evaluation on his right groin strain, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters.

  • CEOExpress
  • c/o CommunityScape | 200 Anderson Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
  • Contact
  • As an Amazon Associate
    CEOExpress earns from
    qualifying purchases.

©1999-2024 CEOExpress Company LLC