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Jul 05, 2025

Guardians OF Thomas reinjures foot, exits game
Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas left during the sixth inning of Friday night's game against the Tigers due to mild plantar fascia symptoms with his right foot.

ESPN MLB
Jul 05, 2025

L.A. routed 18-1 in worst loss at Dodger Stadium
The Dodgers took a 17-run defeat on the chin Friday night, falling 18-1 to the Astros in the team's worst loss ever at Dodger Stadium.

ESPN MLB
Jul 05, 2025

Guardians OF Thomas re-injures foot, exits game
Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas left during the sixth inning of Friday night's game against the Tigers due to mild plantar fascia symptoms with his right foot.

ESPN MLB
Jul 05, 2025

'Really cool': Cubs launch franchise-record 8 HRs
The Cubs set a franchise record with eight home runs in an 11-3 rout of the Reds on Friday, including three from first baseman Michael Busch.

ESPN MLB
Jul 05, 2025

Different Soto propels Mets to Subway Series win
Juan Soto went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and single, falling just a triple shy of the cycle in the Mets' 6-5 comeback win over the Yankees on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 05, 2025

Westburg sparks Orioles, homers in winning return
Jordan Westburg, back in the lineup for the first time since June 27, homered and finished with three hits to lead the Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Braves.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Walker back in Phils' rotation after Abel demoted
The Phillies have demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Yankees' Schmidt placed on IL, gets forearm scan
Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness Friday, one day after his start at Toronto was cut short following three innings.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Raleigh ties M's record with 35 HRs before break
Cal Raleigh matched Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record for home runs before the All-Star break, hitting his 34th and 35th homers of the season Friday in a 6-0 win over the Pirates.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

'Really cool': Cubs launch franchise record 8 HRs
The Cubs set a franchise record with eight home runs in an 11-3 rout of the Reds on Friday, including three from first baseman Michael Busch.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

O's get injury boost as O'Neill, Westburg return
The Orioles' lineup received a boost as Tyler O'Neill came off the injured list and third baseman Jordan Westburg returned from a finger injury before Friday night's game against the Braves.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Orioles' O'Neill, out since mid-May, comes off IL
The Orioles have reinstated outfielder Tyler O'Neill, whose last at-bat was May 15, from the 10-day injured list.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Mets' Buttó hits IL, Senga gets Sat. rehab start
The Mets placed reliever José Buttó on the 15-day injured list Friday with an unspecified illness and announced a Saturday rehab start for Kodai Senga with Double-A Binghamton.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Cubs' Taillon (calf) to miss more than month
Cubs righty Jameson Taillon was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right calf strain, the team announced before its game against the Cardinals. He's expected to miss "more than a month," according to manager Craig Counsell.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Phillies demote rookie pitcher Abel to Triple-A
The Phillies have demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Reds activate 3B Marte, RHP Ashcraft from IL
The Reds have activated third baseman Noelvi Marte and reliever Graham Ashcraft from the injured list.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Yanks' Schmidt placed on IL, to get forearm scan
Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of right forearm soreness Friday, one day after his start at Toronto was cut short following three innings.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Nats place RHP Williams on IL with elbow strain
The Nationals have placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain after he allowed a season-high seven runs in three innings Wednesday against the Tigers.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

First-half MVPs for all 30 MLB teams
The stars (and storylines) so far, plus how each club's playoff hopes have risen -- or fallen -- this past month.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Muncy injured, Henriquez captures Marlins' closing role
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

One trade all 30 teams should make this July
Could players such as Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?

ESPN MLB
Jul 04, 2025

Judge, Ohtani and ... Ernie Clement? First-half MVPs and playoff odds for all 30 MLB teams
The stars (and storylines) so far, plus how each club's playoff hopes have risen -- or fallen -- this past month.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Brewers pitcher Woodruff to make return Sunday
Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the majors this weekend in Miami.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Yankees' Schmidt exits with forearm tightness
Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against the Blue Jays after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Rays infielder Kim (shoulder) to make debut Friday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ha-Seong Kim was activated Thursday from the 60-day injured list and is slated to make his team debut against the host Minnesota Twins on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Schmidt set for MRI on forearm after early exit
Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt was set to have an MRI on Friday after leaving his start Thursday against Toronto after three innings because of right forearm tightness.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Dodgers' Muncy relieved MRI clean, out 6 weeks
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went on the injured list Thursday because of a left knee bone bruise.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Mets' Blackburn to IL; Nunez has partial UCL tear
The Mets placed right-handers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list Thursday, dealing the reeling club two more blows to its staggering pitching staff.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Angels place rookie 2B Moore (thumb) on IL
The Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Astros GM: Alvarez setback not as bad as feared
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's setback to his recovery from a fractured right hand is not as serious as first feared, general manager Dana Brown said Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Mets place RHPs Blackburn, Nunez on 15-day IL
The Mets placed right-handers Paul Blackburn and Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, dealing the reeling club two more blows to its staggering pitching staff.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Nats slugger Wood commits to Home Run Derby
Nationals slugger James Wood will bring his massive power to the big stage, becoming the third player to commit to the July 14 Home Run Derby in Atlanta.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

How CC Sabathia's idea led to Derby uniforms honoring Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth
The tribute to Ruth and Aaron reflects Ruth's long-standing home run record and Aaron's homer that broke it.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Who is the slugger to beat?
The game's hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Atlanta are being unveiled. Here's how they match up.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Profar comes back strong? Crawford leads league in steals? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

A bettor's dilemma: The White Sox and Rockies can't BOTH lose
Betting against the White Sox and Rockies has been very profitable. What are you supposed to do when they meet?

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Guardians' Ortiz put on leave during MLB inquiry
Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz has been placed on nondisciplinary paid leave while he is under investigation by MLB, the league announced.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Sources: Guardians' Ortiz faces gambling inquiry
Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz is under investigation by MLB for breaking the league's rules on sports gambling, sources told ESPN, and he has been placed on "non-disciplinary paid leave."

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

How CC Sabathia's idea led to 2025 Home Run Derby uniforms honoring Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth
Sabathia suggested an All-Star week tribute to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron due to dates reflecting Ruth's long-standing home run record and Aaron's homer that broke it.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

? One trade all 30 teams should make this July
The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

MLB Power Rankings: Four top-10 teams debut at highest rankings of 2025
While the red-hot Astros continue their ascent up our list, the Rays and Blue Jays are threatening the Yankees in the AL East.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Atlanta gets Profar back, loses Schwellenbach
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

A new world in Big Apple baseball: Steve Cohen, Hal Steinbrenner and the battle for NYC supremacy
The remade Mets and the (mostly) same-old Yankees are turning New York into a two-team town again.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Brewers phenom Misiorowski picks up first loss
Jacob Misiorowski finally got knocked around Wednesday, serving up back-to-back homers as the Brewers lost to the Mets at Citi Field.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Muncy (knee) helped off but Dodgers 'optimistic'
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the "hope" is Max Muncy sustained only a sprain in a collision with the White Sox's Michael A. Taylor.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Muncy (knee) helped off, but Dodgers 'optimistic'
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the "hope" is Max Muncy sustained only a sprain in a collision with the White Sox's Michael A. Taylor.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Kershaw becomes MLB's 4th lefty with 3,000 K's
Clayton Kershaw joined Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton and CC Sabathia as the only left-handers in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts, pulling the feat Wednesday night in the Dodgers' 5-4 win over the White Sox.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Outfielder Pillar retires, ending 13-year career
Kevin Pillar, an outfielder who spent the majority of his 13-year major league career with the Toronto Blue Jays, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Wells, Grisham return, but Yanks' slide continues
Yankees catcher Austin Wells returned to action Wednesday following a three-game absence, coming on as a pinch runner in the eight inning of New York's 11-9 loss at Toronto.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Kershaw becomes 20th member of 3,000-K club
The Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw became the fifth pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts with one franchise, pulling the feat Wednesday night against the White Sox.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Dodgers' Muncy helped off field with knee injury
Max Muncy was injured when Michael A. Taylor's helmet slammed directly into the side of his left knee on a headfirst slide Wednesday night.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Mets' Lindor ends long slump after lineup change
Francisco Lindor was dropped from the leadoff spot for the first time in 191 consecutive starts Wednesday night and helped the Mets end a four-game losing skid.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Braves' Profar puts ban 'behind,' homers in return
Jurickson Profar, back in action after serving an 80-game drug suspension, went 2-for-4 with a home run to help the Braves beat the Angels 8-3.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Altuve passes Bagwell for 2nd on Astros hits list
Jose Altuve has passed Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell for second place on the career hits list for the Houston Astros.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2025

Kershaw joins the 3K club! Where does he rank among pitchers with 3,000 strikeouts?
As the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw becomes the 20th member of an exclusive group, how does he compare to his peers?

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Everything you need to know for the MLB All-Star Game, including starters
We have your go-to guide for the summer's biggest event as the Midsummer Classic heads to Atlanta on July 15.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Outfielder Pillar retires after 13-year career
Kevin Pillar, an outfielder who spent the majority of his 13-year major league career with the Toronto Blue Jays, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Raleigh, rookie Wilson among All-Star starters
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, MLB's home run leader, and AL League Rookie of the Year candidate Jacob Wilson of the Athletics are among the All-Star Game starters.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Slumping Mets bump Lindor from leadoff spot
Francisco Lindor was dropped from the leadoff spot for the first time in 191 consecutive starts Wednesday night with the New York Mets in a major tailspin.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Rangers activate Burger from IL, demote Jung
The Rangers reinstated first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list before Wednesday night's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Yankees' Wells (finger) misses 4th straight start
Austin Wells was out of the starting lineup for a fourth straight game as Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the catcher had had recovered from an invasive test for a circulatory issue in his left index finger.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Guillorme is latest to IL for banged-up Astros
The Astros placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Braves ace Schwellenbach has fractured elbow
Braves ace Spencer Schwellenbach has a fractured pitching elbow, becoming the latest Atlanta starter sidelined with a long-term injury.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Twins put struggling Ober (hip) on 15-day IL
The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due an impingement in his left hip.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Is it time to trade away Jacob Misiorowski and Chase Burns?
Tristan looks at the old wisdom that "once a hot rookie makes five starts, it's time to send him packing" to see if it's still true.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Aces to Dodgers and Cubs? A star closer for Phillies? One trade all 30 teams should make this July
The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Tigers' Carpenter on IL until after All-Star break
Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter, who has 16 home runs and 32 RBIs, has a right hamstring strain and will not return from the IL until after the All-Star break.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Cards rest injured Contreras, Arenado vs. Pirates
Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (hand) and third baseman Nolan Arenado (finger) will sit vs. the Pirates, but the team is hopeful they will return Friday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Women's pro league plans Nationals Park tryouts
The Women's Professional Baseball League will hold tryouts next month at the Nationals' home ballpark as it moves closer to its launch.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Ranking the top 50 trade deadline candidates
Here are the big names your team could be targeting.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

From a Cy Young winner to an All-Star closer: One player every MLB team should trade for (or away) this July
The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Astros' Alvarez (hand) suffers setback, to see specialist
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Cardinals' Contreras doubtful for Wed. after HBP
Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras sustained a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch from Pirates ace Paul Skenes in Tuesday's loss.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2025

Ohtani's 30th HR before break ties Dodgers mark
Shohei Ohtani reached 30 homers for the fifth straight season and tied Cody Bellinger (2019) for most home runs before the All-Star break in Dodgers history.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Mancini opts out of D-backs deal, now free agent
Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini has opted out of his minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, who officially released him on Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Cubs eye pitching depth but willing to wait for deal
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is searching for pitching depth in the trade market, but might be in wait-and-see mode until the end of the month.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Dodgers' Kopech back to IL with inflamed knee
Hard-throwing Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech landed on the injured list again Tuesday, this time because of inflammation in his right knee.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Astros' Alvarez to see hand specialist after setback
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Astros' Alvarez (hand) has setback; specialist next
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

D-backs ban ticket holder after game interference
The Arizona Diamondbacks banned season-ticket holder Dave McCaskill from Chase Field for the rest of the season because of "multiple offenses" during games, including fan interference on a fly ball on Monday during a game against the San Francisco Giants.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Giants exercise Melvin's contract option for 2026
The Giants showed their confidence in manager Bob Melvin on Tuesday, exercising his contract option for the 2026 season.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Guardians put Arias on IL, avoids 'major injury'
The Cleveland Guardians placed shortstop Gabriel Arias on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain before Tuesday night's game at the Chicago Cubs and recalled infielder Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Springer's 7 RBIs help Jays pile on Yankees late
George Springer had a career-high seven RBIs, including his ninth grand slam, to help the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 12-5, drawing within one game of the AL East leaders.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Rangers, off 4 extra-inning games, add Dunning
The Rangers bolstered their bullpen Tuesday by recalling right-hander Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock following four consecutive extra-inning games.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Nats' DeJong, out since hit in face in April, back
The Nationals activated infielder Paul DeJong from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Andrés Chaparro to Triple-A Rochester.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Angels reinstate outfielder Soler (back) from IL
The Angels reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list before Tuesday night's game against the Braves.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Tigers placing OF Carpenter (hamstring) on IL
The Tigers are placing outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring issue, manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

A new kind of MLB mock draft: Our insiders make the picks for all 30 teams -- with trades!
Big trades, trash talk and high-risk picks. Here's how the draft would play out if we were calling the shots.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Twins activate Lewis from IL for series vs. Marlins
The Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list Tuesday after a 15-game absence because of a recurrence of a hamstring injury.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Bichette and Blue Jays celebrate Canada Day
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh should both promote pitching prospects
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season continues on into July.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Inside the MLB draft journey for the sons of two former major leaguers
They share a home state, have ex-MLB outfielders for dads -- and took two very different paths to the top of the draft.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

? Are the Tigers the best team in MLB?
Detroit was the first team to win 50 games -- but do our experts actually pick the Tigers to win it all at the halfway mark?

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Raleigh belts No. 33, serenaded with 'MVP' chants
Cal Raleigh hit his 33rd homer to become the fifth player in MLB history to reach that total before July, joining Ken Griffey Jr., Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

'I always wanted to follow in my dad's footsteps': Inside the MLB draft journey for the sons of two former major leaguers
They share a home state, have ex-MLB outfielders for dads -- and took two very different paths to the top of the draft.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Why the New York Mets pay him $1.19 million every July 1
Bobby Bo hasn't played for the Mets since 1999, but Tuesday he'll receive his annual hefty check from the team.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Abreu hits grand slam, inside-the-park HR for Sox
Wilyer Abreu hit a grand slam and an inside-the-park solo home run for the Boston Red Sox on Monday, in a rousing 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park, and according to ESPN Research, he's the first player to pull off the feat since 1958.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2025

Phillies slugger Harper returns in win over Padres
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was reinstated Monday after a stint on the injured list with right wrist inflammation.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2025

Detroit vs. Everybody: Are the Tigers the team to beat in MLB?
Detroit was the first team to win 50 games -- but do our experts actually pick the Tigers to win it all at the halfway mark?

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2025

Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill robs Phillies home run with high-flying catch
The 22-year-old center fielder elevated to keep a would-be home run by Max Kepler from landing beyond the outfield fence at Citizens Bank Park.

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