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Aug 20, 2025

Fantasy baseball news: Jacob deGrom scratched; Kenley Jansen dealing with injury
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Aug 20, 2025

Updated top 100 MLB prospect rankings: There's a new No. 1
Which budding stars have surged up our list now that the draft and trade season are behind us?

ESPN MLB
Aug 20, 2025

Yanks make history with 2nd 9-HR game of season
After a lengthy rain delay, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs and the New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine long balls Tuesday night in a convincing 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, an effort the slugger labeled as "awesome to see."

ESPN MLB
Aug 20, 2025

Royals' Witt joins elite company with 100th HR
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 100th career home run Tuesday, becoming the youngest player in franchise history to reach that mark.

ESPN MLB
Aug 20, 2025

Betts staying at SS despite Dodgers' OF struggles
Despite the Dodgers' shaky outfield play, manager Dave Roberts said he isn't ready to move Mookie Betts from shortstop, where he has played all but one inning this season.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Boone clarifies Judge talk as OF says arm better
Yankees manager Aaron Boone reversed course on the status of star Aaron Judge on Tuesday, saying he should be able to return to the field this season after earlier casting doubt on whether that would happen.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

DeGrom to rest shoulder, skip next Rangers start
The Rangers are going to skip Jacob deGrom's scheduled start this week because of shoulder fatigue, but the club said it is merely managing his workload and he is not expected to spend time on the injured list.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Mets' Alvarez plans to play through thumb sprain
Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. But New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there's a chance the slugging catcher can play through the pain.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Phillies' Alvarado reinstated, ineligible for playoffs
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander José Alvarado returned from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and was reinstated from the restricted list before Tuesday night's game against Seattle.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Phils benefit from 3rd catcher's interference call
For the third time in less than a month, the Philadelphia Phillies were on the positive end of a catcher's interference call.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Venezuelans Cairo, Mendoza face off, make history
Washington Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo faced off against his countryman, Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets, on Tuesday night at Nationals Park, becoming the first Venezuelans in big league history to manage against each other.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Robles suspended 10 games, fined for bat heave
Victor Robles has received a 10-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for throwing his bat at a Triple-A pitcher Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Vlad Jr.'s MRI clean; Blue Jays staying cautious
An MRI performed on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s tight left hamstring showed no damage, but the Blue Jays are staying cautious with the first baseman.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Nats recall first baseman Chaparro from minors
The Nationals have recalled slugging first baseman Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Mets put catcher Alvarez on IL with thumb sprain
The New York Mets placed catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right thumb UCL sprain.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Stanton back in Yanks' lineup; Judge remains out
Giancarlo Stanton will return to the Yankees' lineup Tuesday night after missing three games with what the team described as general soreness, manager Aaron Boone told radio station WFAN.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Fantasy baseball news: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. faces MRI; Orioles lineup in flux
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Yankees and Mets in the AL East? Eight-team divisions? How a 32-team MLB might look
Expansion is coming to baseball -- and it's likely to bring some radical changes to the league.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

What makes Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes the best pitchers on the planet
Here's what separates the Cy Young favorites from other aces, according to those who watch them most.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

What to believe -- and not to believe in the National League
Milwaukee is on fire. New York is ice cold. Top players are hurt or struggling. Here's what it all means.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Serafini seeks new trial as sentencing delayed
The sentencing of ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini on a murder conviction was delayed Monday as the judge agreed to hear the defense's motion for a new trial.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

'When they get strike one, the at-bat is over': How Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes dominate
Here's what separates the Cy Young favorites from other aces, according to those who watch them most.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Overreactions to the dog days of August: Brewers' dominance, Mets' struggles and more from the NL
Milwaukee is on fire. New York is ice cold. Top players are hurt or struggling. Here's what it all means.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Padres' Bogaerts loses HR on fan interference call
San Diego's Xander Bogaerts had a home run overturned due to fan interference, and Padres manager Mike Shildt was ejected for coming out of the dugout to talk to the umpires in the second inning of Monday night's 4-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Rockies capitalize on Dodgers miscue in walk-off win
The Rockies rallied to beat the Dodgers 4-3 on Monday -- snapping a 10-game skid against L.A. -- courtesy of Warming Bernabel's walk-off single in the ninth inning after right fielder Teoscar Hernández failed to make a catch that turned into a double.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Rockies win on walk-off after Dodgers OF's miscue
The Rockies rallied to beat the Dodgers 4-3 on Monday -- snapping a 10-game skid against L.A. -- courtesy of Warming Bernabel's walk-off single in the ninth inning after right fielder Teoscar Hernández failed to make a catch that turned into a double.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Vlad Jr. hurts hammy doing splits at 1B; MRI next
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Monday night's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh due to hamstring tightness.

ESPN MLB
Aug 19, 2025

Bogaerts loses homer on fan interference call
Xander Bogaerts of the San Diego Padres had a home run overturned due to fan interference, leading manager Mike Shildt to be tossed for coming out of the dugout.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

D-backs star Marte apologizes, explains absence
Ketel Marte explained he was "frustrated" and "in a bad spot" after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break, leading him to miss games.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Lowe joins Red Sox, draws walk in loss to Orioles
First baseman Nathaniel Lowe signed with the Boston Red Sox, the club announced Monday, after it finalized a deal for a prorated portion of the major league minimum, and the veteran appeared as a pinch hitter during a 6-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Westburg leaves Orioles' win with ankle soreness
Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has left Monday night's game against the Red Sox with a sore right ankle.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Orioles 3B Westburg leaves game with sore ankle
Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has left Monday night's game against the Red Sox with a sore right ankle.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Perez out with illness as Royals take on Rangers
The Kansas City Royals scratched veteran Salvador Perez, who was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the lineup, from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Cubs to give struggling Tucker days off to reset
The Cubs plan to give struggling outfielder Kyle Tucker some days off to reset him, manager Craig Counsell said Monday. Tucker hasn't homered since mid-July and has no extra-base hits in August.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

1939 baseball HOF program nets record $315K
A program from the first National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, signed by all 11 then-living inductees, has sold via Lelands Auctions for a record $315,000.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

1B Lowe formally signs 1-year deal with Red Sox
First baseman Nathaniel Lowe on Monday formally signed with the Boston Red Sox, the club announced after it finalized a deal for a prorated portion of the major league minimum, adding a potent bat to a powerful lineup that is averaging five runs per game.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Phils' Wheeler undergoes surgery; timeline unclear
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler had surgery Monday to remove a blood clot in his upper right arm, and the team says a timeline for his recovery remains uncertain.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Pickups: Top prospects and save chances to add
Here are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy waiver wire, including some top prospects making their MLB debuts.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Cubs and Brewers brace for NL Central battle
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

'A League of Their Own' was a huge success. It also started a feud between Madonna and its host town
An interview snub and a stray comment about Prague led to a parking lot protest of the Queen of Pop.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Robles ejected for hurling bat at Triple-A pitcher
During his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Mariners veteran outfielder Victor Robles was ejected from a game in Las Vegas, after he was nearly hit by an inside pitch and tossed his bat at starting pitcher Joey Estes.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Sources: DFA'd by Nats, Lowe set to join Red Sox
Veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, 30, designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals earlier this month, and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources told ESPN, paving the way for him to join one of the strongest lineups in baseball.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Raleigh, nearing catcher record, hits 47th HR
Cal Raleigh socked his 47th homer of the season Sunday against the Mets, leaving him just one behind Salvador Perez's record for most by a catcher.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

M's Robles ejected for throwing bat at AAA pitcher
During his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Mariners veteran outfielder Victor Robles was ejected from a game in Las Vegas, after he was nearly hit by an inside pitch and tossed his bat at starting pitcher Joey Estes.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

M's' Robles ejected after throwing bat in minors
During his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Seattle Mariners veteran outfielder Victor Robles was ejected from a game in Las Vegas, after he was nearly hit by an inside pitch and tossed his bat at starting pitcher Joey Estes.

ESPN MLB
Aug 18, 2025

Mets' Alvarez to undergo MRI after thumb jam
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez needs an MRI on his right thumb after he jammed his hand on a head-first slide into second base Sunday night.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Dodgers emerge from 'rough stretch,' sweep Pads
The Dodgers, leaning on contributions from those who had been struggling, including the bullpen, completed a three-game sweep of the rival Padres on Sunday to regain control of the NL West.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Giants' Lee corrals ball with knees for wild catch
Giants CF Jung Hoo Lee made perhaps the catch of the year after he was able to corral a ball that bounced off his gloves between his knees for an out.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Marlins' Myers heckled at Fenway before hitting HR
Marlins right fielder Dane Myers got into it with a fan at Fenway Park but did not want to get into details of what was said.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Rangers 1B Burger to have tests on sore wrist
Rangers first baseman Jake Burger is headed home to Texas for tests on his sore left wrist and will miss at least two or three games.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Astros' Javier exits loss after 3 IP with illness
Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Angels recall right-hander Fermin from Triple A
The Los Angeles Angels on Sunday recalled right-hander Jose Fermin, 23, who is 2-2 with a 6.63 ERA in 23 games this season, from Triple-A Salt Lake, and designated righty Connor Brogdon for assignment prior to the series finale against the Athletics.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Reds turn tables in extras, snap Brewers' streak
The Reds snapped the Brewers' franchise-record 14-game winning streak by turning the tables on Milwaukee with a 3-2 win in the 10th inning.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Zack Wheeler on IL with blood clot: What it means, what to expect
With Phillies ace Zack Wheeler on the IL with blood clots, what does that mean and how have other pitchers fared?

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Astros' Javier exits after three IP with illness
Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Cards OF Scott sprained ankle chasing Judge HR
Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II sprained his left ankle when he collided with the outfield wall in pursuit of an Aaron Judge home run and has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Astros slugger Alvarez to start rehab assignment
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, moving him closer to a return after sitting out for more than three months.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Phillies' Nola hit hard in return from injured list
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola allowed six runs in 2? innings Sunday against the Nationals in his return from the injured list, a start that ended when seven consecutive batters reached safely.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Orioles promote top prospect Basallo for debut
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo will make his MLB debut Sunday after the team selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Guardians add Herrin, drop Cantillo in lefty swap
The Guardians have recalled left-hander Tim Herrin and optioned lefty Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Red Sox's Mayer set for season-ending surgery
Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer says he will have season-ending surgery on his right wrist.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Reds DFA fan favorite Fraley, activate Stephenson
Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was designated for assignment on Sunday, with catcher Tyler Stephenson's thumb injury and a short bench contributing to the decision.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

What makes the Little League Classic so special?
Little Leaguers spending time with their favorite MLB stars, autographs and more. Here's what makes Williamsport so special.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Here's what makes the Little League Classic so special
Little Leaguers spending time with their favorite MLB stars, autographs and more. Here's what makes Williamsport so special.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Ranking the top 50 players in baseball right now: MLB Rank 2025 in-season update
We asked ESPN MLB experts to give an updated top-50 ranking, allowing us to take stock of the best performances of the 2025 season so far.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Lineup advice and betting tips for Sunday
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday's games.

ESPN MLB
Aug 17, 2025

Royals' Pasquantino feels heat, exits with illness
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino left Saturday night's 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox with a heat-related illness after striking out in the first inning.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

McLean's debut gem gives Mets 'missing' energy
Rookie Nolan McLean delivered what the Mets needed in his MLB debut, striking out eight and flashing some clutch leather over 5? scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over the Mariners.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Brewers rally again to win record 14th straight
Andruw Monasterio hit a three-run home run in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers won their franchise-record 14th game.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Sunday
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday's games.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Astros retire Hall of Fame closer Wagner's No. 13
The Astros honored Hall of Fame closer Billy Wagner on Saturday, making him the franchise's 10th player to have his number retired.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Astros star closer Hader aiming for playoff return
Injured Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader said he hopes to pitch again in 2025, even if it just means in the postseason.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Phillies ace Wheeler on 15-day IL with blood clot
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler was placed on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot near his right shoulder.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Phils' Duran '100%' after taking liner off ankle
Phillies closer Jhoan Duran described himself as "100 percent" on Saturday, a day after he left a game after taking a line drive off his right ankle.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Rangers' Semien out of lineup due to sore wrist
Texas Rangers infielder Marcus Semien was out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Toronto because of a sore left wrist.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Springer rejoins Jays' lineup from concussion IL
The Blue Jays have activated George Springer from the seven-day concussion injured list, adding him back to the lineup after he missed 16 games since getting hit in the head by a pitch.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Touted O's prospect Beavers to make MLB debut
Touted prospect Dylan Beavers is set to make his major league debut after the Baltimore Orioles selected the outfielder's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Forecaster for Week 21: Aug. 18-24
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Duran carted off, Muncy sidelined with oblique strain
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Behind Kershaw, L.A. rights ship vs. rival Padres
Clayton Kershaw fired six innings of one-run ball to help the Dodgers snap a four-game losing streak Friday night and tie up the NL West again with a 3-2 win over the Padres.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

'Hard to describe': Mets get no relief from woes
With their 11-9 loss to the Mariners on Friday night, the Mets have now dropped 14 of 16 games to fall six games behind the first-place Phillies in the NL East.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Dodgers lose 3B Muncy to IL with oblique strain
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy landed on the injured list Friday with a Grade 1 oblique strain.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

Brewers win again behind Uecker-inspired rally
Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in five runs as the Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Reds on Friday night for their club-record-tying 13th straight victory.

ESPN MLB
Aug 16, 2025

O's rookie Young flirts with perfection vs. Astros
Baltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Phils' Duran takes liner off foot; X-rays negative
Phillies closer Jhoan Duran left Friday night's game against the Nationals on a cart after a comebacker struck him on the right foot, though manager Rob Thomson said the cart was used mostly as a precaution.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Slumping Dodgers lose 3B Muncy (oblique) to IL
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy landed on the injured list Friday with a Grade 1 oblique strain.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Yelich fuels rally, Brewers extend win streak to 13
Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in five runs as the Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Reds Friday night for their club record-tying 13th straight victory.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Brewers' Misiorowski hit hard after being activated
Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski failed to make it out of the second inning in his first start after being activated from the injured list on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Cardinals' Donovan scratched with foot soreness
St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan was scratched from Friday's game against the New York Yankees with left foot soreness.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

A's designate veteran 3B Urshela for assignment
The Athletics designated third baseman Gio Urshela for assignment, while recalling infielder Brett Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Mets rookie McLean: Call-up 'a dream come true'
Mets rookie Nolan McLean, who will make his MLB debut Saturday, joins a rotation that began Friday with a 5.31 ERA in the past 52 games.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Little League Classic 2025: How to watch Mariners vs. Mets
The Little League Classic is back! Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

?? Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 teams
Who is rising and falling in every major league farm system after the trade deadline? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Astros say Hader won't throw for about 3 weeks
Astros closer Josh Hader will be shut down from throwing for approximately three weeks after the team announced Friday he has been diagnosed with left shoulder capsule strain.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Braves reinstate Acuna (calf) following IL stint
The Atlanta Braves on Friday reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the 10-day injured list.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Brewers activate rookie Misiorowski from IL
Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been activated from the injured list after missing about 2½ weeks with a left tibia contusion.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Amid woes, Cubs focus on process, not results
"Things not going right is not what's happening," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday of his team's recent struggles that have seen Chicago lose its past three series.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Fantasy baseball news: Duran carted off, Muncy sidelined with oblique strain
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Pirates recall Sisk, Holderman; DFA Borucki
The Pirates recalled left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk and right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday before their series opener against the Cubs in Chicago.

ESPN MLB
Aug 15, 2025

Juan Soto's shuffle bat tops best from MLB Players' Weekend
Players' Weekend allows player to don and use custom gear reflecting three themes: off-field interests, causes and appreciation.

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