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ESPN News Services Aug 18, 2024, 10:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OAKLAND, Calif. — The atmosphere felt like old times in Oakland for Mark Kotsay and Bob Melvin. And for Mark Canha and Matt Chapman, a couple of former Athletics stars now wearing the rival’s jersey. And even for a teary and touched Jose

Associated Press Aug 18, 2024, 12:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Mets right fielder Starling Marte was activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday after missing eight weeks because of a bone bruise on his right knee. Marte was in the fifth spot in the batting order for the finale of a

Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterAug 18, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions The itinerary for the Detroit Tigers called for the buses to leave for the airport at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, 45 minutes before the team flight

Associated Press Aug 17, 2024, 10:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Todd Helton threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his former Colorado teammate, Charlie Blackmon, in the culmination of pregame ceremonies Saturday night honoring the former Rockies standout for his induction last month into baseball’s Hall of Fame. The crowd repeatedly gave

Associated Press Aug 17, 2024, 07:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — The Reds‘ pitching staff took a hit on Saturday when All-Star starter Hunter Greene went on the 15-day injured list with elbow soreness. The right-hander is 9-4 with a 2.83 ERA and 162 strikeouts. He pitched seven innings of one-run ball against

Field Level Media Aug 17, 2024, 06:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Derek Law was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right elbow flexor strain. The Nationals also placed left-handed reliever Robert Garcia on the bereavement list. In corresponding moves, Washington promoted left-handed reliever Joe La Sorsa

Associated Press Aug 17, 2024, 05:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrián Beltré still hasn’t had an opportunity to just stop and really let it soak in that he is enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame. “I understand, and I know what that weekend was,” Beltré said. “But I’d be lying to

Associated Press Aug 17, 2024, 05:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom faced live hitters for the third time in recent weeks on Saturday and said he feels ready to begin a rehab assignment next week in hopes of pitching for the Texas Rangers for the

ESPN News Services Aug 17, 2024, 03:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Zack Littell on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with right shoulder fatigue. The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Rays recalled left-hander Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham. Littell, 28, is in his

Associated Press Aug 17, 2024, 01:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Designated hitter Andrew McCutchen was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday with left knee inflammation. McCutchen was injured Friday night while running the bases in the seventh inning of a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Field Level Media Aug 17, 2024, 11:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Detroit Tigers recalled Spencer Torkelson from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday morning. Torkelson, the No. 1 pick of the 2020 MLB draft, is expected to be with the team for Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees. The Tigers optioned Torkelson to Toledo

Associated Press Aug 16, 2024, 09:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen and shortstop Oneil Cruz were both injured running the bases and removed in the seventh inning Friday night against the Seattle Mariners. McCutchen singled to left field with one out and began limping just as he reached

Associated Press Aug 16, 2024, 11:44 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was removed during the fourth inning of Friday night’s 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves due to a bruised right elbow. The oft-injured Rendon has played in only 41 games this season and was hitless in his

Associated Press Aug 16, 2024, 08:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Catcher Elías Díaz, a fixture in the Colorado Rockies‘ lineup for nearly five years, was given his unconditional release Friday, two days after the team placed him on waivers. Díaz’s release was the latest move in the Rockies’ ongoing youth movement. The

Associated Press Aug 16, 2024, 09:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow tendinitis. It’s the second IL stint this season for the 31-year-old right-hander. Glasnow is 9-6 with a 3.49 ERA over 22 starts in his

Associated Press Aug 16, 2024, 06:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said the back surgery that Christian Yelich underwent Friday should enable the 2018 NL MVP to be ready for the start of the 2025 season. “By doing this sooner, it does allow him to

Open Extended Reactions MLB Players’ Weekend is underway, and baseball’s stars are expressing their personalities on the field. Editor’s Picks The Players’ Weekend is designed to give MLB players an opportunity to be themselves authentically and assist their favorite charities while connecting with fans. Each day of the weekend holds its own specific theme. Friday

Open Extended Reactions MLB Players’ Weekend is here, and Jackson Merrill already looks like he’s the clear winner. The rookie center fielder for the San Diego Padres will be debuting a Star Wars-themed lightsaber bat this weekend. The Victus bat features a handle reminiscent of the iconic sci-fi weapon, with everything beyond the handle glowing