Month: July 2023

ESPN News Services Jul 4, 2023, 07:00 PM ET St. Louis Cardinals veteran right-handed pitcher Adam Wainwright, who has been dealing with shoulder discomfort, is headed to the injured list, manager Oliver Marmol said on Tuesday. In the 15-2 loss to the host Miami Marlins, Wainwright (3-4, 7.66 ERA) had his third consecutive outing of
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Associated Press Jul 4, 2023, 07:02 PM ET NEW YORK — The mere mention of Aaron Hicks‘ name at Yankee Stadium is drawing boos, a reaction the former Yankees outfielder expected on his return to the Bronx. Booed in pregame introductions, jeered during a brief tribute video Monday night and booed before each at-bat, the
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ESPN News Services Jul 4, 2023, 08:54 PM ET Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow on July 18, the team announced Tuesday. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the procedure in Los Angeles. May missed much of the 2021 and 2022 seasons after
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Associated Press Jul 4, 2023, 08:27 PM ET NEW YORK — Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez and right-hander George Kirby, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco and Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker were added to the American League All-Star roster on Tuesday as injury replacements and Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar was picked for
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Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJul 4, 2023, 08:02 PM ET Five-star wide receiver Cameron Coleman, the top wide receiver in the 2024 class, committed to Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M Aggies on Tuesday. Coleman (No. 8 overall in the 2024 ESPN 300), from Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama, is the sixth ESPN 300
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Jul 4, 2023, 06:58 PM ET Alek Manoah will return to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation Friday, according to manager John Schneider on Tuesday. The right-hander, who was sent down June 6 after weekslong struggles to start 2023, will get the start against the Tigers in Detroit. Kevin Gausman, who was scheduled to pitch Friday,
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ESPN News Services Jul 4, 2023, 05:56 PM ET The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Martin Fehervary to a three-year contract extension Tuesday. The $8.025 million contract has an average annual value of $2.675 million, and keeps some youth in a group of aging defensemen, as the Capitals slowly push toward a rebuild. Editor’s Picks 2
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Associated Press Jul 4, 2023, 04:23 PM ET NEW YORK — Sarah Langs tried on Lou Gehrig’s cap, a joyous moment and also a reminder of the link they share. Langs, a beloved member of the baseball community in her role as a reporter and producer at Major League Baseball Advanced Media, revealed last October
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Jul 4, 2023, 06:11 PM ET The Orlando Magic have waived forward Bol Bol, the team announced Tuesday. Tuesday was the deadline to guarantee Bol’s $2.2 million contract for next season, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. He is now eligible to be claimed by a team that either has the cap room or a trade
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ESPN News Services Jul 4, 2023, 04:48 PM ET Sergio Garcia‘s quest to play in his 25th straight Open Championship ended Tuesday when he failed to qualify for the season’s fourth major. Playing in a qualifier at West Lancashire Golf Club, Garcia shot a 5-under 67 in the morning round of the 36-hole competition. But
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ESPN News Services Jul 4, 2023, 05:07 PM ET Detroit Red Wings forward Filip Zadina, the No. 6 overall pick in 2018, will remain with the organization after clearing waivers on Tuesday. Zadina’s still has two years left on his contract with a salary cap hit of $1.825 million and $4.56 million owed in cash,
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Jul 4, 2023, 03:37 PM ET The San Diego Padres designated slugger Nelson Cruz for assignment on Tuesday in a series of moves. The designated hitter, who is in his 19th major league season, is batting .245 with five home runs and 23 RBIs in 49 games. In other moves, the Padres placed right-handed starter
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ESPN News Services Jul 4, 2023, 03:13 PM ET Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has a fractured hamate bone in his left hand and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Trout left Monday’s loss to the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning after fouling off a pitch. He immediately shook his
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Jul 4, 2023, 02:56 PM ET The NBA will be testing out a proposed in-game penalty for flopping during summer league, according to an announcement by the league Tuesday. A flop, which will be determined by referees at the game, will be penalized by awarding the opposing team one free throw and possession of the
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Associated Press Jul 4, 2023, 02:03 PM ET BOSTON — Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is now set to face his old team on Thursday night at Fenway Park. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said the 33-year-old righty will pitch the final game of the series against the Boston Red Sox. “I’m definitely excited,” Eovaldi said, standing
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