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Associated Press Feb 15, 2025, 06:39 PM ET Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, is being treated for stomach cancer. Jenks shared his condition from a Portugal hospital bed in an interview with MLB.com on Saturday, and the White Sox later sent their best wishes via

Feb 15, 2025, 07:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Boston Red Sox announced their three-year contract with Alex Bregman on Saturday. Where Bregman will play for them, however, remains up in the air, according to manager Alex Cora. Rafael Devers has been Boston’s mainstay at third base, the same position Bregman primarily played for

Associated Press Feb 15, 2025, 04:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich says he will be ready for the start of the season. Six months removed from back surgery that brought a premature end to a resurgent season, Yelich arrived in camp Saturday at full strength with his sights

Associated Press Feb 15, 2025, 05:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga threw live batting practice Saturday, and the team was encouraged by his performance coming off an injury-shortened season. “I saw a smile on his face — that’s a good sign,” Mets manager Carlos

Alden GonzalezFeb 15, 2025, 05:21 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 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dozens of photographers, camera operators and reporters fixed their eyes on the bullpen mounds that reside directly behind

ESPN News Services Feb 15, 2025, 04:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BRADENTON, Fla. — Paul Skenes is entering 2025 more at ease with his role as ace of the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ staff. He also might be entering the year with a couple of new pitches. Coming off an electrifying 2024, the reigning National League

Associated Press Feb 15, 2025, 12:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — First baseman Nathaniel Lowe lost to Washington on Saturday in the final salary arbitration case this year and will get the Nationals’ $10.3 million offer rather than his $11.1 million request, leaving teams with a winning record at 5-4. Arbitrators

Field Level Media Feb 15, 2025, 01:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ plan to use a six-man rotation this season is on hold until star right-hander Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound in May, according to team president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. Friedman told reporters Friday that five off days

Jesse RogersFeb 14, 2025, 08:08 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong showed up at spring training on Thursday sporting big blue stars on his head. Crow-Armstrong, known for his outrageous hairstyles, drew attention from fans and teammates

Associated Press Feb 14, 2025, 05:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Paul Clemons, Emil Jiménez and Alex MacKay were hired Friday as full-time major league umpires, and Major League Baseball said Dan Merzel and Nate Tomlinson had been added to the staff last June 16. Jen Pawol will again work big league

Associated Press Feb 14, 2025, 01:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff said he exceeded his expectations Friday when he faced hitters for the first time since late in the 2023 season. The two-time All-Star, who injured his shoulder on Sept. 23, 2023 against the Miami Marlins, threw 20

Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Kendall Graveman and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Friday. The deal has a base salary of $1.35 million, and he can make up to $3.3 million with performance bonuses, per source. The Diamondbacks are adding Graveman with the hope that

Field Level Media Feb 14, 2025, 12:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ichiro Suzuki plans to do more than just be inducted into the Hall of Fame this July. He also intends to donate his entire personal collection to the museum in Cooperstown, New York. Former National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum president Jeff

Associated Press Feb 14, 2025, 11:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NORTH PORT, Fla. — Ronald Acuña says he has almost completely recovered after tearing his left ACL while playing for the Atlanta Braves last May. Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, estimated his knee at 90-95%. Editor’s Picks “I feel great,” Acuña said Friday. “When

Jorge CastilloFeb 14, 2025, 10:19 AM 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 TAMPA, Fla. — New

Alden GonzalezFeb 13, 2025, 05:35 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 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw admittedly wasn’t prepared for what foot surgery would entail. He spent four weeks on crutches and

Jesse RogersFeb 14, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions MESA, Ariz. — Three and a half years after deciding to retool their major and minor league rosters at the 2021 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs believe this is the season

Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Jakob Junis and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a one-year, $4.5 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel on Thursday, adding versatility to a pitching staff that was ravaged by injuries to starters last year. The 32-year-old Junis, whose slider has played well in starting and relief roles, finished