ESPN News Services Feb 13, 2024, 06:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals intend to build their new downtown ballpark blocks away from T-Mobile Center and the Power & Light District, scrapping two concepts elsewhere in the city for a location that puts the stadium closer to existing
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Feb 13, 2024, 05:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Tuesday that he feels rejuvenated after a physically “awful” 2023 season, but he said it’s far too early to discuss his future in Boston beyond this coming year. Cora is entering the final year of his contract with the
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 13, 2024, 05:59 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions PEORIA, Ariz. — San Diego Padres star Manny Machado, who underwent offseason surgery to alleviate tennis elbow in
ESPN News Services Feb 13, 2024, 06:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions In an effort to find a temporary home in advance of a move to Las Vegas in 2028, the Oakland Athletics are expected to meet with Oakland city officials Thursday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday. The team’s lease at the Oakland Coliseum
Associated Press Feb 13, 2024, 01:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SURPRISE, Ariz. — Right-hander Adrian Sampson has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to spring training with the World Series champions. Sampson, 32, is returning to the Rangers for the first time since 2019. He didn’t pitch
ESPN News Services Feb 13, 2024, 02:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard, who is expected to compete for the closer role, will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee and will miss spring training, he told The Denver Post. Bard, 38, suffered the injury during a throwing
Associated Press Feb 13, 2024, 03:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions OAKLAND, Calif. — Veteran baseball broadcaster Jenny Cavnar is the new primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, hired by NBC Sports California. The company made the announcement Tuesday. Cavnar — set to be the voice for most A’s games during the upcoming 2024
Anthony Olivieri, ESPN.comFeb 13, 2024, 01:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Wichita (Kansas) Police Department on Tuesday said an arrest has been made nearly three weeks after a Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a park — and subsequently found dismantled days later. Ricky Alderete, 45, is charged with felony theft (value over $25,000),
Associated Press Feb 13, 2024, 10:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SECAUCUS, N.J. — Retired St. Louis Cardinals All-Star pitcher Adam Wainwright has joined the MLB Network as an on-air analyst. Wainwright will make his debut on Opening Day, March 28, the network said Tuesday. He will work the Cardinals’ game against San Francisco at
Feb 13, 2024, 07:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The San Francisco Giants and slugger Jorge Soler have agreed to a three-year contract worth $42 million, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Giants have not officially announced the deal, which was first reported early Tuesday by the San Francisco Chronicle. Soler could have stayed with
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 13, 2024, 07:09 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — It took only one bullpen session for Yoshinobu Yamamoto to capture the imagination of his
Associated Press Feb 12, 2024, 07:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The New York Mets realize a long-term deal with Pete Alonso is unlikely before the star first baseman is eligible for free agency after the World Series. Alonso agreed last month to a $20.5 million, one-year contract that avoided
Field Level Media Feb 12, 2024, 06:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Miami Marlins hired Sam Mondry-Cohen on Monday as vice president of player personnel, while Sara Goodrum was added as director of special projects and Brandon Mann was hired as pitching strategist. Mondry-Cohen rose to prominence with the Washington Nationals working in the
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 12, 2024, 05:24 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions After working in the minor leagues for the past eight seasons, umpire Jen Pawol is one step closer to reaching the majors as she’s been assigned to work in
Associated Press Feb 12, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Jeff Nelson and Ed Hickox are retiring as umpires and were replaced Monday on the major league staff by Ryan Wills and Clint Vondrak. Nelson, 58, made his big league debut in 1997, was added to the National League staff two
ESPN News Services Feb 12, 2024, 05:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani took on-field batting practice for the first time with his new team Monday at Glendale, Ariz., and put on another of his patented shows. According to multiple reports, Ohtani took swings at 21 pitches and hit
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 12, 2024, 02:19 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions PEORIA, Ariz. — The San Diego Padres‘ uncertain outfield mix received slightly more clarity on Monday, when they
ESPN News Services Feb 12, 2024, 10:12 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, according to multiple reports. The club and Grandal, 35, have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $2.5 million, according to the reports. Pittsburgh is searching for depth at catcher with Endy