MLB

Associated Press Aug 19, 2024, 06:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON — Houston Astros veteran Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. “It’s big getting JV on the mound. It’s getting one of the best back

ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2024, 05:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Arizona Diamondbacks placed star infielder Ketel Marte on the 10-day injured list Monday, a day after he aggravated his sprained left ankle on a check swing. Arizona recalled outfielder Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Marte had missed three

Associated Press Aug 19, 2024, 04:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Alex Cobb was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a broken nail by the Cleveland Guardians, who can’t catch a break with their starting rotation. The right-hander has made two starts for the AL Central leaders since being acquired in

ESPN News Services Aug 19, 2024, 02:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has been diagnosed with a fractured right hand and is expected to miss approximately six to eight weeks, the team announced Monday. Riley was hit by a 97 mph pitch from the Los Angeles Angels‘ Jack Kochanowicz

Field Level Media Aug 19, 2024, 12:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Miami Marlins selected the contract of right-hander Adam Oller from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday and designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment. Oller is expected to get the start for the Marlins against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Rivera’s DFA opened up a

Field Level Media Aug 18, 2024, 10:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Seattle Mariners will make their first trip to Williamsport, Pa., in next season’s MLB Little League Classic on Aug. 17. The Mariners will take on the New York Mets, who took part in the event in 2018, in the Sunday night game.

Associated Press Aug 18, 2024, 07:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte aggravated his sprained left ankle when he checked his swing Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Marte was out of the starting lineup after being the designated hitter Saturday following a three-game absence. The infielder

Associated Press Aug 18, 2024, 05:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley left Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning after being hit on the right hand by a pitch. Riley took a 97 mph sinker from Jack Kochanowicz off his right hand.

Associated Press Aug 18, 2024, 04:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Top prospect Jasson Dominguez was called up by the New York Yankees to serve as the 27th man on their active roster for Sunday night’s Little League Classic against the Detroit Tigers. The teams were allowed an extra player for the

Field Level Media Aug 18, 2024, 04:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim left Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver with an injured right shoulder. Kim led off the third inning with a single and was taking a lead when Colorado starter Bradley Blalock threw to first. Kim

ESPN News Services Aug 18, 2024, 02:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. LOUIS — Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Freddie Freeman was held out of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game at St. Louis because of a jammed middle finger on his right hand. The 34-year-old Freeman got hurt during Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the

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