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ESPN News Services May 13, 2024, 09:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter, who has not started over the past three games because of lingering back soreness, is scheduled to see a specialist Monday. Carter told reporters on Sunday that he felt uncomfortable while making a pinch-hitting appearance earlier in the

Associated Press May 12, 2024, 09:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley left the game Sunday night against the New York Mets because of tightness on his left side. Riley was replaced by Zack Short in the bottom of the fourth inning. Braves manager Brian Snitker, interviewed

Anthony Gharib, ESPNMay 12, 2024, 08:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions In July 2021, the Cleveland Guardians announced their name change, which was inspired by the “Guardians of Traffic” statues on the Hope Memorial Bridge in the city. Team owner Paul Dolan clarified the team wasn’t named after the bridge, but “there’s no question that

ESPN News Services May 12, 2024, 07:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo sat out Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves because of soreness on his right side, but he said it was realistic that he’ll return to the lineup on Monday. Nimmo exited Saturday’s game after the fourth

ESPN News Services May 12, 2024, 04:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Michael Conforto on the 10-day injured list Sunday, a day after he strained his right hamstring in a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Shortly after the move, the Giants lost another outfielder, Jung Hoo Lee, to an

Field Level Media May 12, 2024, 03:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Miami Marlins purchased the contract of shortstop Tristan Gray from Triple-A Jacksonville and optioned right-hander George Soriano. To open a spot on the 40-man roster, the Marlins placed right-hander J.T. Chargois (neck) to the 60-day injured list. Gray, 28, has just two

Associated Press May 12, 2024, 03:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol and bench coach Daniel Descalso were ejected from Sunday’s game with the Milwaukee Brewers after the Cardinals successfully challenged two separate calls at first base. The first replay challenge turned a fielder’s choice into an inning-ending double

Field Level Media May 12, 2024, 02:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was not in Sunday’s lineup against the San Diego Padres, one day after he left a game with back tightness. “It was one of those things where I got word before his fourth at-bat [that] his

Field Level Media May 12, 2024, 12:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks has been activated from the injured list and will start Sunday’s road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Right-hander Jose Cuas was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Hendricks, 34, last pitched on April 21 before going on the IL with

ESPN News Services May 12, 2024, 07:47 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello will make his return from the 15-day injured list Sunday when Boston hosts the Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park. Bello was Boston’s Opening Day starter and is 3-1 with a

ESPN News Services May 12, 2024, 01:14 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN DIEGO — Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was removed after his fourth at-bat Saturday night, during his club’s 5-0 victory over the San Diego Padres, when his back tightened up. After the win, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said his

ESPN News Services May 11, 2024, 10:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — The Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years. The last team to draw that many free passes with

Associated Press May 11, 2024, 06:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — The moment hardly looked too big for Paul Skenes. The top-ranked pitching prospect in baseball had a promising major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, working into the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday while offering a glimpse of what

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterMay 11, 2024, 07:02 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions NEW

Associated Press May 11, 2024, 05:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber sat out his first game of the season Saturday because of back soreness. Schwarber first experienced discomfort when he ran to third base on J.T. Realmuto‘s fourth-inning double in Philadelphia’s 8-2 series opening win against the Miami

Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber sits out first game of the season 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.”

Associated Press May 11, 2024, 03:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG Fla. — 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. Cole said he threw 13 curveballs and his fastball reached 89 mph in the

Associated Press May 11, 2024, 12:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks was reinstated from the 15-day injured list before Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees after missing 19 games with nerve-related hand issues. Fairbanks had been shut down after experiencing numbness while playing catch.