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ESPN News Services Sep 20, 2024, 02:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Braves returned three-time All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list prior to Friday’s series opener against the host Miami Marlins. Albies has been sidelined since fracturing his wrist during the Braves’ 6-2

Jeff Passan, ESPNSep 20, 2024, 11:35 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Minutes before the MLB trade deadline in July, the Detroit Tigers shipped out their fourth player of the week and arguably the best to move across

Open Extended Reactions Shohei Ohtani made history on Thursday, becoming the first player ever in Major League Baseball to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. Editor’s Picks Ohtani stole his 50th base in the first inning, then hit his 49th home run in the sixth to set up the

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterSep 19, 2024, 05:10 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 MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani remained stoic as he rounded the bases in Thursday’s ninth inning, after another prodigious

ESPN News Services Sep 19, 2024, 10:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The New York Mets scored double-digit runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history when they beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 on Thursday night. Coming off 10-1 and 10-0 routs of Washington, the Mets got

ESPN News Services Sep 19, 2024, 05:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — When Kevin Gausman came off the mound after throwing five no-hit innings and said he had thrown his last pitch, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider was trying not to say too much when making sure the veteran pitcher knew

ESPN News Services Sep 19, 2024, 09:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions One day after clinching a postseason berth, the New York Yankees received a major scare Thursday after star outfielder Juan Soto banged his left knee while sliding into the short wall in foul territory on a highlight-reel catch. Soto slid into the wall

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterSep 19, 2024, 05:10 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 MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani became the first player in baseball history to reach the 50/50 club on Thursday,

Associated Press Sep 19, 2024, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Andres Gimenez singled home Jose Ramirez from second base in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday. With Ramirez on second as the automatic runner, Minnesota reliever

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterSep 19, 2024, 04:55 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 Shohei Ohtani usually sits at the end of the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ bench closest to home plate, far

Associated Press Sep 19, 2024, 02:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will end his season on the injured list because of a broken right middle finger after returning for only one game after he had been out more than eight weeks with a calf injury. The

Sep 19, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We have our first official playoff teams! The Brewers clinched the season’s first postseason spot on Wednesday with a Cubs loss, and the Yankees followed suit later that night by beating the Mariners in extra innings to secure their trip to October. Now, with 11 days

Associated Press Sep 19, 2024, 02:48 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — With their playoff chances slipping away, the Seattle Mariners found a painful new way to lose. A flying bat. A momentary memory lapse. And a bizarre double play. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before in a game. Just a strange

Associated Press Sep 19, 2024, 01:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — A year ago, the New York Yankees were knocked out of playoff contention with a week to go in the regular season, ending a string of six straight postseason appearances. Remembering what that was like made wrapping up a playoff berth with

Associated Press Sep 18, 2024, 07:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Mets rookie right-hander Christian Scott is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery next week and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season. Scott hasn’t pitched since July 21 due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow but

Associated Press Sep 18, 2024, 04:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson said Wednesday he has a full UCL tear that will require Tommy John surgery. The left-hander exited Tuesday night’s game against Atlanta in the second inning with a strained elbow. He doubled over for a brief moment

Field Level Media Sep 18, 2024, 05:19 PM ET Open Extended Reactions St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn, playing through a balky right knee this year, went on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, ending his season. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals recalled right-hander Michael McGreevy from Triple-A Memphis. Lynn, who has inflammation in the

Associated Press Sep 18, 2024, 05:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers became the first major league team to clinch a division championship Wednesday when it sealed its third National League Central title in the past four years. The Chicago Cubs‘ 5-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled the Brewers to