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ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

A's Wilson exits with forearm contusion from HBP
Athletics standout rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson departed the team's game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels after 4 1/2 innings with a left forearm contusion.

ESPN MLB
May 21, 2025

Buehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora too
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, just back from the 15-day injured list, was ejected from Boston's 2-0 win on Tuesday over the New York Mets in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes, and moments later, manager Alex Cora was removed, as well.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Crews goes deep, leaves with injury in Nats' win
Nationals rookie Dylan Crews hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning before leaving the game injured in the sixth as Washington beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Man charged with buying beer for fan in PNC fall
Ethan Kirkwood, 21, was arrested Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of furnishing alcohol to Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who was critically injured in a fall at a Pirates game last month.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Ohtani mixes in breaking pitches as rehab goes on
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches for the first time in a throwing session Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Trout inching closer to return from bone bruise
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has started to do some light running as he works to return from a bone bruise in his left knee that has kept him out of the lineup for the past three weeks.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Tigers activate catcher Rogers from injured list
The Detroit Tigers activated catcher Jake Rogers, 30, who has missed the last 38 games since being placed on the injured list with a strained left oblique April 8, and designated Tomas Nido for assignment before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Mendoza pins Soto's non-hustle on frustration
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza believes frustration might have contributed to Juan Soto's lack of hustle in New York's series opener at Boston on Monday night.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Buehler tossed 3 innings into return; Cora, too
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, who last pitched April 26 because of right shoulder issue, from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Mets.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

GM: 'Doing everything in power' to fix Orioles
Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday he's doing an across-the-board evaluation to determine what has caused Baltimore's remarkably rapid decline, which led to the weekend firing of Brandon Hyde.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Aaron, Bret renew Boone Bowl in Yanks-Rangers
Yankees manager Aaron Boone faced off with brother Bret Boone, the Rangers' hitting coach, for the first time since their playing days Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Buehler (shoulder) returns, gets start vs. Mets
Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, who last pitched April 26 because of right shoulder issue, from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Mets.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

White Sox sign RHP Houser, to start vs. Mariners
Veteran free agent right-hander Adrian Houser is signing with the White Sox on a one-year, $1.35 million contract and will start Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Cubs activate Happ, send Ballesteros to minors
The Cubs are activating left fielder Ian Happ off the injured list following a left oblique strain. Moises Ballesteros is expected to be sent back to Triple-A Iowa.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

A. Jones to manage the Netherlands at '26 WBC
Andruw Jones, a five-time All-Star who played 17 MLB seasons, was named manager of the Netherlands for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Guardians' top prospect Bazzana (oblique) out
Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in last year's amateur draft, will miss at least 8 to 10 weeks due to an oblique strain on his right side.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Guardians top prospect Bazzana (oblique) out
Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in last year's amateur draft, will miss at least 8 to 10 weeks due to an oblique strain on his right side.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Cubs to activate Happ, send Ballesteros to minors
The Cubs are activating left fielder Ian Happ off the injured list following a left oblique strain. Moises Ballesteros is expected to be sent back to Triple-A Iowa.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Are the A's really playoff contenders?! An early verdict on MLB's most surprising teams
We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Tigers shuffle rotation as Olson (finger) hits IL
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has had to shuffle his starting rotation after Reese Olson was placed on the injured list with right finger inflammation.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

After Soto admires single, manager wants to chat
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he'll talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter's box, while Soto claimed it hasn't been an issue.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Real or not? Debating whether the Tigers, Cardinals and other unexpected teams are playoff contenders
We offer an early postseason verdict on five of MLB's most surprising teams almost two months into the 2025 season.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Skidding Dodgers 'battling with what we've got'
The Dodgers lost to the Diamondbacks on Monday night for their first four-game home losing streak since May 2018.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Mets to talk to Soto about hustling out of box
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he'll talk to Juan Soto about hustling out of the batter's box, while Soto claimed it hasn't been an issue.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Despite finger injury, Brewers' Contreras goes 4-4
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has learned how to keep hitting the ball hard while dealing with a fractured left middle finger, and Monday, the two-time All-Star went 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles during a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

ESPN MLB
May 20, 2025

Bubic's no-hit bid cut short by scoring change
Kris Bubic's no-hit bid for the Kansas City Royals ended with an official scoring change Monday night.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Phillies move on without suspended Alvarado
The Phillies entered this season with World Series aspirations, and José Alvarado was one of the reasons for that optimism.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

MLB to experiment with checked swing challenges
Major League Baseball will experiment with a technology system to challenge checked swing calls in the Single-A Florida State League starting Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Mansolino's Milwaukee memories marred by melee
Tony Mansolino's first road game as the Baltimore Orioles' interim manager came in the city where his dad worked as a Milwaukee Brewers coach for a couple of seasons in the late 1990s.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Reports: Cubs recalling 3B Shaw from Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs are recalling third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Cubs recall 3B Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs have recalled third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa and designated Nicky Lopez for assignment.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Ex-Cardinals 2B Wong announces retirement
Longtime St. Louis Cardinals second baseman and two-time Gold Glover Kolten Wong has officially retired from baseball.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Ex-MLB star Puig released by KBO team
Former Dodgers, Reds star Yasiel Puig has been released by his Korean Baseball League team and says he plans to return to the U.S. to get treatment for a shoulder injury/

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Braves activate Strider (hamstring) off 15-day IL
Atlanta Braves RHP Spencer Strider, 26, has been activated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a strained right hamstring.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Royals boost Caglianone to Triple-A after hot start
Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone, the No. 6 pick in the 2024 draft, was promoted to Triple-A Omaha after hitting .322 with 9 homers and 43 RBIs at Double-A.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Jones, Grissom to manage All-Star Futures Game
Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones and Marquis Grissom have been named managers for the All-Star Futures Game on July 12 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Jones will head the NL team, Grissom the AL team.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

Waiver wire: NL Central southpaws lead top picks
Eric Karabell outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire and who you should be dropping from fantasy rosters.

ESPN MLB
May 19, 2025

'Ueck was always first': How Christian Yelich is carrying on Bob Uecker's legacy with Brewers
Whether he's starring or slumping, Yelich has taken the torch as the face of the franchise in Milwaukee.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Angels notch first sweep of Dodgers in 15 years
The last-place Angels beat the defending World Series champion Dodgers 6-4 on Sunday for their first three-game sweep of the Dodgers since 2010.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Pirates' Jones suffers setback, to be re-examined
As his club wallows in last place in the NL Central, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones, 23, who has been on a throwing program while recovering from an elbow strain he sustained in mid-March, is slated to be reexamined Tuesday after a setback.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Astros RHP Wesneski set for Tommy John surgery
Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, likely sidelining him until late in the 2026 season.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Twins' streaks end at 13 wins, 34 shutout innings
Royce Lewis was robbed of a potential game-tying homer by Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio in the eighth inning as the Twins' win streak was halted at 13 games.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Twins call on Matthews amid 13-game win streak
The Twins recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul and inserted him into the rotation against the Brewers as their 13-game win streak ended.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Phils' Abel outduels Skenes with 9 K's in debut
Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Astros spoil Leiter no-hit bid, outlast Rangers
Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, earning a 2-2 series split.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Brewers send struggling starter Myers to minors
Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers is going back to the minors as he continues to struggle to match the success he enjoyed as a rookie last year.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

?? Making Aaron Judge predictions
The Yankees' superstar outfielder is outdoing even himself so far. Will he go over or under his current pace?

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

2B Lopez rejoins Marlins but SS Edwards hits IL
The Marlins announced that second baseman Otto Lopez has been activated after missing two weeks with an injured ankle, but shortstop Xavier Edwards has been placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to May 15) with a left mid-back strain.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Dodgers release veteran Taylor, activate Edman
The Dodgers have released utilityman Chris Taylor, a postseason hero who has been with the team since 2016, and activated Tommy Edman.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Revamping Orioles cut Gibson, place O'Neill on IL
Pitcher Kyle Gibson was designated for assignment by the Orioles with an 0-3 record and a 16.78 ERA in four starts, while Tyler O'Neill was placed on the IL.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Rangers put Carter (quad) on IL, activate Pillar
Rangers outfielder Evan Carter, who is hitting .182 in 11 games this season, was put on the IL with a right quadriceps injury, while Kevin Pillar was activated.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Cora to skip game to attend daughter's graduation
Red Sox manager Alex Cora will miss Monday's series opener against the Mets at Fenway Park so he can attend his daughter's graduation from Boston College.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Twins call on RHP Matthews to keep streak going
The Twins have recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul and inserted him into the rotation to face the Brewers.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Phillies reliever Alvarado gets 80-game PED ban
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

'He turned his back on us': What it was like watching Juan Soto's Bronx return with the Bleacher Creatures
Betrayal. Crossed-out jerseys. And a boatload of expletives. Inside a wild Subway Series as a former Yankees hero returns a hated Met.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Happy at DH, Devers stays hot with walk-off HR
Rafael Devers, who has been hot at the plate after a historically slow start, hit his first career walk-off Saturday night to send the Red Sox to a 7-6 comeback win over the Braves.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Kershaw rusty but sees 'glimpses' of form in debut
Clayton Kershaw lasted four innings Saturday night in his season debut for the Dodgers, allowing five runs and five hits against the Angels. He walked three, struck out two and threw 48 of 83 pitches for strikes.

ESPN MLB
May 18, 2025

Kershaw rusty in debut, exits after 4 vs. Angels
Clayton Kershaw lasted four innings Saturday night in his season debut for the Dodgers, allowing five runs and five hits against the Angels. He walked three, struck out two and threw 48 of 83 pitches for strikes.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Ohtani ramps up rehab, throws 50-pitch bullpen
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday, another step in his throwing program in his return from elbow surgery.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Rangers sign 2-way international free agent Kim
The Texas Rangers on Saturday announced the signing of two-way international free agent Seong-Jun Kim, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound shortstop and right-handed pitcher who was selected as Korea's high school player of the year in 2024.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Twins win 13th in row behind 3rd straight shutout
Pablo Lopez combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Twins beat the Brewers 7-0 on Saturday for their third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Buehler expected to return for Red Sox on Tue.
Right-hander Walker Buehler is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and join the Red Sox rotation for a start on Tuesday, he said prior to Saturday's game at Fenway Park.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Twins place OF Buxton on concussion injured list
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has joined shortstop Carlos Correa on the 7-day concussion injured list after the teammates collided while chasing a shallow fly ball in a Thursday afternoon game against the Baltimore Orioles.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Royals place starters Ragans, Lugo on 15-day IL
The Royals saw their rotation take a hit when left-hander Cole Ragans, who is dealing with a left groin strain, and right-hander Seth Lugo, who has a third finger sprain, were placed on the 15-day injured list.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

The 10 hottest times in New York baseball history
This weekend's Subway Series is the latest chapter in NYC's epic hardball history.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

White Sox LHP Gilbert (knee) put on 15-day IL
The White Sox placed left-hander Tyler Gilbert on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a sprained MCL in his left knee.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Yankees RHP Cousins has setback with pec issue
Yankees reliever Jake Cousins felt pectoral discomfort after throwing a pair of batting practice sessions, another setback in his bid to return to the mound for the first time since last fall.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

What struggling Orioles can learn from past stacked young teams
The path from the top of the prospect rankings to the World Series isn't always a straight line.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Scuffling O's fire manager Hyde after slow start
The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday, hoping a new leader can spark a turnaround of the most disappointing team in Major League Baseball.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 in mid-May?
The Subway Series in the Bronx will be a clash of two top-five teams.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Red Sox rookie Campbell working out at 1st base
The Red Sox are working out prized rookie Kristian Campbell at first base in the wake of injuries.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Flores carries Giants with 3-homer, 8-RBI night
Wilmer Flores hit a grand slam and finished with a career-best three homers and eight RBIs to lead the Giants to a 9-1 rout of the Athletics.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

McCullers on mound after threatening messages
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. allowed only two unearned runs over four innings against the Texas Rangers. The start Friday came six nights after the right-hander failed to get out of the first and then said he received online threats.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

Mets' Soto listens to boos, tips hat in Bronx return
Juan Soto's return to Yankee Stadium in a Mets uniform Friday night went just about as he expected: with loud, relentless boos and chants from a scorned fanbase still offended by his offseason choice.

ESPN MLB
May 17, 2025

McCullers back on mound after threat messages
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. allowed only two unearned runs over four innings against the Texas Rangers. The start Friday came six nights after the right-hander failed to get out of the first and then said he received online threats.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Soto tips hat to booing Bronx fans, has quiet night
Fans rose to their feet for Juan Soto's Yankee Stadium return in a rare standing jeer, and he responded by taking off his helmet, tipping it to the crowd and touching it against his heart.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Twins' Buxton, Correa sitting day after collision
The Minnesota Twins held shortstop Carlos Correa and center fielder Byron Buxton out of the lineup for the opener of a three-game series at Milwaukee.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Twins' Correa to concussion IL after OF collision
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list Friday, a day after he collided with center fielder Byron Buxton in pursuit of a shallow fly ball.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Struggling Phillies RHP Nola makes rare IL trip
The Phillies placed right-hander Aaron Nola on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right ankle sprain.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Red Sox rookie Campbell working out at first
The Red Sox are working out prized rookie Kristian Campbell at first base in the wake of injuries.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

D-backs place struggling LHP Rodríguez on IL
The Diamondbacks placed left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez on the injured list Friday because of shoulder inflammation.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Updated 2025 MLB draft rankings: Top 150 prospects -- and a mini-mock draft
The race for the No. 1 overall pick is wide open. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Yankees activate P Loaisiga (elbow) off injured list
The Yankees have activated pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga off the injured list, the team announced Friday.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Phillies place Nola on IL due to sprained ankle
The Phillies placed right-hander Aaron Nola on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right ankle sprain.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Red Sox unveil latest City Connect uniforms, which pay homage to iconic Green Monster
The "Fenway Greens" threads were unveiled Friday and will debut against the Atlanta Braves on the same day.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Cubs agree to minor league deal with RHP Maeda
The Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract with Kenta Maeda, giving the struggling right-hander another chance to regain his form.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

White Sox acquire reliever Castro from Astros
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-hander Miguel Castro in a trade with the Houston Astros on Friday.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Special session ahead for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
Missouri's governor said Friday that he will call the Legislature into a special session to consider incentives aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from moving to Kansas.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Yanks' Cabrera post-surgery: Return starts today
Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera announced he underwent successful ankle surgery and is looking forward to his return.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Fantasy baseball buzz: What you need to know for Friday
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Ballpark evictions, broken bats and Goliath vs. Goliath: The 10 hottest times in New York baseball history
This weekend's Subway Series is the latest chapter in NYC's epic hardball history.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Ranking MLB's Rivalry Weekend matchups
Not all of MLB's rivalry matchups are barn burners -- but there's plenty to watch this weekend besides Juan Soto.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Will Aaron Judge hit .400? Blast 60 home runs? Our predictions based on his incredible start
The Yankees' superstar outfielder is outdoing even himself so far. Will he go over or under his current pace?

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

?? '0' no: Twins troll Orioles after shutout win
The Twins sent a parting shot at the Orioles after they blanked Baltimore 4-0 to cap their series sweep.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

'Incredible' deGrom outduels Brown as Rangers win
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom got the win for the Texas Rangers Thursday night over the blossoming Houston Astros standout who is 10 years younger.

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Soto on Bronx return: 'Gonna be 50,000 against 1'
Mets star Juan Soto knows Yankees fans won't be welcoming him with open arms when he returns to the Bronx on Friday night, saying, "Whatever they do, they have a right to do it."

ESPN MLB
May 16, 2025

Soto on Bronx return: It'll be '50,000 against 1'
Mets star Juan Soto knows Yankees fans won't be welcoming him with open arms when he returns to the Bronx on Friday night, saying, "Whatever they do, they have a right to do it."

ESPN MLB
May 15, 2025

Kershaw 'grateful' to finally return for 2025 debut
Ahead of his season debut Saturday, Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw said he has missed "being part of a team and contributing" and is "grateful" to get back on the mound again.

ESPN MLB
May 15, 2025

Bochy passes HOFer Anderson for 6th on wins list
Bruce Bochy got his 2,195th career win Thursday to break a tie with Sparky Anderson for the sixth-most by an MLB manager.

ESPN MLB
May 15, 2025

Strider to come off IL when Braves visit Nationals
Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is emerging as a force for the Atlanta Braves as the rotation gets set to welcome back Spencer Strider, who is ready to come off the injured list.

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