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ESPN News Services Aug 7, 2024, 12:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OAKLAND, Calif. — Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1. Chicago on Monday matched the longest losing streak since the 1988

ESPN News Services Aug 6, 2024, 10:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Astros pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Rangers slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in Houston’s 4-2 victory at Texas on Tuesday night. Valdez was on the verge of his second

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterAug 6, 2024, 09:07 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 LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts is expected to make his return from a fractured left hand at the

Associated Press Aug 6, 2024, 07:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez was scratched from Tuesday’s start at Toronto minutes before the first pitch and replaced by right-handed reliever Albert Suárez. The Orioles did not give a reason for the move. Rodriguez was on the injured list from April

ESPN News Services Aug 6, 2024, 06:54 PM ET NEW YORK — Billy Bean, who in 1999 became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay and later became the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60. MLB released a statement confirming his death.

ESPN News Services Aug 6, 2024, 12:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OAKLAND, Calif. — The Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics on Monday night as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning. Chicago is on the

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterAug 5, 2024, 09:11 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 LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers early Monday afternoon — in the wake

Anthony Olivieri, ESPN.comAug 5, 2024, 09:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Organizers of a youth baseball league in Wichita, Kansas, unveiled a new Jackie Robinson statue Monday evening, replacing the original that was stolen from one of the city’s parks and vandalized earlier this year. “It’s been a long six months,” said Bob Lutz, executive

Associated Press Aug 5, 2024, 08:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno left Monday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians because of a left groin injury. Moreno reached base on an infield single in the second inning, then fell to the ground after reaching the bag. The 24-year-old Gold Glove

Field Level Media Aug 5, 2024, 05:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Cleveland Guardians recalled left-hander Logan Allen from Triple-A Columbus, while right-hander Connor Gillispie was optioned to Columbus. Allen, 25, is set to start Monday’s home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks as starter Tanner Bibee deals with a shoulder injury. Allen has gone

Field Level Media Aug 5, 2024, 04:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions In need of space on the active roster, the Miami Marlins designated infielder/outfielder Nick Gordon for assignment Monday. The Marlins also activated outfielder Derek Hill after he was claimed off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Miami also claimed right-hander Brett de Geus

Field Level Media Aug 5, 2024, 01:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list Monday. The 30-year-old starting pitcher is dealing with right forearm inflammation. The move is retroactive to Friday. The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list

Tristan H. Cockcroft Aug 5, 2024, 06:56 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Among the most significant aftereffects of the trade deadline, annually, is the shake-up that happens across the bullpens of many teams. There is always a team or two, or seven, that opt for a complete shake-up of closer and/or setup roles as a

Associated Press Aug 4, 2024, 09:39 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Wilyer Abreu didn’t say much to teammates, coaches or Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora when he showed up to face the Texas Rangers the day after his grandmother died. The 25-year-old outfielder couldn’t hide his emotions after the first of

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterAug 4, 2024, 08:50 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

ESPN News Services Aug 4, 2024, 08:23 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife said Sunday their 3-year-old son, Maximus, was home from the hospital after being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. In a joint social media post, the Freemans said Maximus had returned

Associated Press Aug 4, 2024, 06:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie center fielder Michael Siani on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Sunday and recalled outfielder Victor Scott II from Triple-A Memphis. The speedy Siani is batting .256 with two homers, 18 RBIs and

Associated Press Aug 4, 2024, 05:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — The woeful Chicago White Sox lost their 20th consecutive game Sunday, the majors’ longest skid in 36 years and one short of the American League record, as Chris Flexen was chased early in a 13-7 defeat against the Minnesota Twins. Royce Lewis