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Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN Senior WriterJul 10, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Close Elizabeth Merrill is a senior writer for ESPN. She previously wrote for The Kansas City Star and The Omaha World-Herald. Open Extended Reactions His name is befitting of a soap opera star — Vance Honeycutt — and upon his arrival into this world, his

J.J. Post, ESPNJul 9, 2024, 06:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The pitching stable for the American Association’s Sioux City Explorers is so deep, it crosses political district lines. After using ten pitchers in their previous two games, the Explorers needed to think outside the box to find viable arms for their Saturday game against

Associated Press Jul 10, 2024, 01:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Chris Sale outdueled Zac Gallen with 5⅓ solid innings, Adam Duvall hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Duvall connected for his three-run shot in the sixth, extending

ESPN News Services Jul 9, 2024, 10:49 PM ET Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor in the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata District Office Prosecutor Kelmin Duncan and the spokesperson for the Attorney General’s Office Nairobi Viloria confirmed to ESPN’s Juan Recio they

ESPN News Services Jul 9, 2024, 11:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — Rookie outfielder Rece Hinds continued to make a splash in his first week in the majors, crushing a 458-foot shot as the Cincinnati Reds cruised to a 12-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old Hinds, promoted on

Associated Press Jul 9, 2024, 11:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Jose Ramírez became the second player to get intentionally walked three times and have three hits in a game since Major League Baseball began tracking free passes in 1955, and the Cleveland Guardians held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-8 in

ESPN News Services Jul 9, 2024, 09:20 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies right-handed ace Zack Wheeler left his start Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers after five innings with left low back tightness. Wheeler threw 76 pitches on a steamy night in Philadelphia and left with the Phillies leading 9-1. He allowed three

Associated Press Jul 9, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has joined the struggling team for a series at Tampa Bay that started Tuesday night. The Yankees had lost 16 of 22 entering Tuesday but remained in one of the American League wild-card

ESPN News Services Jul 9, 2024, 05:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Cleveland Guardians‘ Jose Ramírez became the sixth member of the eight-man Home Run Derby field, Major League Baseball said Tuesday. A switch-hitter, Ramírez was part of the 2022 competition at Dodger Stadium. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Ramírez, who will start at third

Associated Press Jul 9, 2024, 05:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has been scratched from the All-Star Game with left shoulder soreness. Boston manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Devers has been dealing with an injury in his AC joint for a while. Although the 27-year-old Dominican

Associated Press Jul 9, 2024, 05:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list with back tightness. Glasnow, 30, is 8-5 with a 3.47 ERA in his first season with the Dodgers. He was acquired in a December trade with Tampa Bay

Associated Press Jul 9, 2024, 04:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated first baseman Bryce Harper and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber from the 10-day injured list and could have both key players when they face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a matchup of division leaders starting Tuesday night. Harper

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterJul 9, 2024, 07:00 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 Few

Associated Press Jul 8, 2024, 08:59 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Willie Mays received final military honors for his time served in the U.S. Army during a special presentation of an American flag to son Michael and taps was sounded at a public memorial service Monday for the late Hall of Famer. Baseball dignitaries past

ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2024, 09:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — Rece Hinds, making his major league debut, doubled and homered as the short-handed Cincinnati Reds defeated the Colorado Rockies, 6-0, on Monday night, ending a three game skid. Hinds, 23, the Reds’ No. 15 prospect according to the MLB’s latest rankings,

Associated Press Jul 8, 2024, 06:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anthony Rendon has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat leadoff Monday night for the Los Angeles Angels against the Texas Rangers. “Long time coming. Ready to keep on going and finish the second half strong,” Rendon said.

Field Level Media Jul 8, 2024, 07:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Braves scratched All-Star left-hander Chris Sale from his Monday night start against the Arizona Diamondbacks and recalled right-hander Bryce Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett to start the contest. The Braves announced the promotion of Elder four-plus hours before first pitch. No reason

Associated Press Jul 8, 2024, 06:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anthony Rendon has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat leadoff Monday night for the Los Angeles Angels against the Texas Rangers. “Long time coming. Ready to keep on going and finish the second half strong,” Rendon said.