Jerry Jiang Apr 22, 2024, 04:58 PM ET Open Extended Reactions This week in the MLB started with Jackie Robinson Day. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Robinson broke the color barrier when made his historic debut on April 15, 1947. The MLB honored Robinson and his legacy by retiring his number throughout the league in 1997.
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Field Level Media Apr 22, 2024, 01:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Philadelphia Phillies placed perennial All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper on the paternity list Monday. Harper and his wife, Kayla, announced last month that they were expecting their third child. Bryce Harper has been placed on the paternity list as he and his
Field Level Media Apr 22, 2024, 01:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list Monday. The Twins also called up right-hander Ronny Henriquez and sent catcher Jair Camargo and right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul. Kepler, 31, missed the past 13 games with a
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterApr 22, 2024, 01:49 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
Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterApr 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association Open Extended Reactions SINCE THE DAY he was hired to run the Milwaukee Brewers at the age of 30
Associated Press Apr 21, 2024, 09:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MEXICO CITY — Trevor Bauer had 14 strikeouts on Sunday, matching a Mexican League record with nine in a row as the Diablos Rojos del Mexico defeated the Bravos de Leon 4-0. The 33-year-old Bauer, trying to return to the major leagues, equaled a
Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 06:15 PM ET The New York Mets placed left-hander Brooks Raley on the 15-day injured list Sunday with elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Grant Hartwig from Triple-A Syracuse. Editor’s Picks Raley has not given up a run in eight appearances this season, but his usage had been on the
Associated Press Apr 21, 2024, 05:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken Hideki Matsui’s record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball. Ohtani crushed a two-run homer deep into the right-field bleachers off Adrian Houser of the New York
Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cincinnati Reds starter Frankie Montas was removed three batters into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after he was hit in the right forearm by a line drive from Taylor Ward. Montas, 31, was met at the mound by the Reds training
ESPN News Services Apr 21, 2024, 02:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from his start Sunday against the host San Francisco Giants. Manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly is experiencing shoulder discomfort and had an MRI on Saturday night. There was no immediate word on what those tests showed.
Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 02:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher DL Hall on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of a left knee sprain. The left-hander tweaked the knee while fielding a bunt in the second inning of Saturday’s 12-5 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals.
Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 01:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Angels placed Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain, adding another chapter to the third baseman’s checkered medical history with the team. Rendon, 33, came up limping after legging out an infield hit
Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 11:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier has been scratched from Sunday’s start against the host Washington Nationals because of neck discomfort. Fellow right-hander Hunter Brown will start in his place in the rubber match of the three-game series. Javier, 27, owns a 2-0 record
ESPN News Services Apr 21, 2024, 10:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Triston Casas on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left rib strain. The Red Sox recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Casas, 24, felt discomfort in his rib area during
ESPN News Services Apr 20, 2024, 10:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Texas Rangers starter Max Scherzer, continuing his recovery trail from offseason back surgery, is expected begin his rehabilitation assignment in the minor leagues next week. The team has not announced where in its minor league system that Scherzer will pitch, but signs are
Associated Press Apr 20, 2024, 11:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baltimore left fielder Colton Cowser threw the ball from the final out of a 9-7 win over Kansas City into the Kauffman Stadium fountains. About two minutes later, he realized he might have made a mistake. Craig Kimbrel had gotten
ESPN News Services Apr 20, 2024, 07:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas left Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates with left rib discomfort. In his postgame media availability, Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed concerned about the injury, adding that Casas, 24, felt something in
Associated Press Apr 20, 2024, 03:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has a torn ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday after a 6-4 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alvarez was placed on the 15-day injured list before