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Associated Press Jul 1, 2024, 02:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scratched from the lineup for Monday afternoon’s Canada Day game against the Houston Astros because of pain in his right hand. Spencer Horwitz moved from second base to first, Isiah Kiner-Falefa moved from third

Associated Press Jul 1, 2024, 02:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Former pitcher Andrew Miller was hired by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday as special assistant for strategic initiatives. Miller pitched in the major leagues from 2006 to 2021 and was a two-time All-Star. He was 55-55 with 63

Associated Press Jul 1, 2024, 01:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell has been activated from the injured list, clearing the way for him to make his season debut after missing three months with a fractured left index finger. The NL Central-leading Brewers also optioned infielder Tyler Black to

Tristan H. Cockcroft Jul 1, 2024, 12:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Another of baseball’s top prospects will make his big league debut Monday, as outfielder James Wood had his contract purchased by the Washington Nationals in time for their series against the New York Mets. Wood will become the eighth member of Kiley McDaniel’s

Associated Press Jul 1, 2024, 11:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Kim Ng made her mark as a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of Major League Baseball. In 2020, the Miami Marlins made her the first female general manager in the four major North American professional sports leagues. She kept the position for three seasons

ESPN News Services Jul 1, 2024, 09:46 AM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals top prospect James Wood is expected to make his major league debut Monday night against the New York Mets. The Nationals selected the contract of the 21-year-old outfielder to call him up from Triple-A Rochester. Wood was acquired in

Dan Mullen, ESPN.comJul 1, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior editor, MLB at ESPN.com Open Extended Reactions The calendar has turned to July 1, and that means one thing: It’s time for Mets fans everywhere to wish each other a Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Why? On Monday, 61-year-old Bobby Bonilla will collect a check for

ESPN News Services Jun 30, 2024, 09:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford hit for the cycle Sunday night against the Orioles, completing the feat with a three-run homer down the left-field line in the eighth inning. It was the first career four-hit game for Langford, who was drafted

Associated Press Jun 30, 2024, 09:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Jose Altuve was hopping mad. He had appeared to foul a ball off his left foot in the seventh inning of Sunday’s game at the New York Mets, with runners on second and third and two outs as the Houston Astros

Associated Press Jun 30, 2024, 09:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — Seattle starting pitcher Luis Castillo had to do more than just try and shut down the Minnesota Twins from the mound on Sunday. Castillo had to grab a bat and step in as a hitter after Seattle catcher Mitch Garver was injured

ESPN News Services Jun 30, 2024, 08:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE — Gunnar Henderson is headed to the Home Run Derby. The Baltimore shortstop is the first player to be announced as a participant in this year’s event. Editor’s Picks After winning AL Rookie of the Year honors last season, Henderson is an

Associated Press Jun 30, 2024, 07:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — It was just over a week ago when the Milwaukee Brewers always seemed to struggle with the bases loaded. That may be a surprise to the NL Central leaders’ recent opponents. The Brewers have hit five grand slams over their last eight

Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterJun 30, 2024, 06:56 PM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions BALTIMORE, Md. — The rules for the 2024 Home Run Derby have been altered significantly, with some of the changes designed to reduce the frantic

Associated Press Jun 30, 2024, 02:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Oneil Cruz and Rowdy Tellez each hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of Bailey Falter‘s strong start to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Bryan Reynolds’ 25-game hitting

Associated Press Jun 30, 2024, 01:30 PM ET TORONTO — New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was a late addition to the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays after sitting out a loss a day earlier because of a bruised right hand. The three-time All-Star and 2020 NL batting champion singled

Associated Press Jun 30, 2024, 12:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Cleveland Guardians are sending Triston McKenzie to the minors to work out his pitching problems. The AL Central leaders optioned the right-hander to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, two days after he went a season-low 2⅓ innings in a 10-3

Field Level Media Jun 30, 2024, 11:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart has been activated from the 10-day injured list after recovering from a left thumb injury. Bart, who last played for Pittsburgh on May 26, went 6-for-17 during a six-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates acquired Bart,

Associated Press Jun 29, 2024, 09:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout repeatedly said he doesn’t have a timetable for his return. However, the Los Angeles Angels slugger did admit he would be disappointed if he wasn’t playing by the end of July. “Oh yeah, I’ll be back before that,” Trout