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Stephania Bell, ESPN Senior WriterMay 28, 2024, 04:08 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Certified orthopedic clinical specialist and strength and conditioning specialist Clinician, author and teacher Open Extended Reactions Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a complete tear of his left ACL in the first inning of Sunday’s game against the Pirates and is expected

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterMay 28, 2024, 03:39 PM 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 NEW

Field Level Media May 28, 2024, 03:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Houston Astros claimed right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The Astros optioned the veteran pitcher to Triple-A Sugar Land. Ort, 32, has spent the entire 2024 season at Triple-A Norfolk, going 0-1 with a 12.08 ERA and

Field Level Media May 28, 2024, 01:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Martin Perez is heading to the 15-day injured list, manager Derek Shelton said Tuesday. Pittsburgh is awaiting more tests after Perez injured his left groin in Sunday’s start against the Atlanta Braves and left after three innings. Perez, who was

David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterMay 28, 2024, 09:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Open Extended Reactions Logan Webb is one of the best starting pitchers in the major leagues — certainly one of the few you might confidently call an ace. The

ESPN News Services May 27, 2024, 07:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jose Abreu is back in the majors after the Houston Astros recalled the struggling first baseman prior to Monday night’s game at the Seattle Mariners. The veteran authored an RBI single in his return, cutting the Mariners’ lead to 3-1 in the fifth

Jeff Passan, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 10:24 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions MLB umpire Ángel Hernández is retiring effective immediately, ending a controversial three-decade-long career that in recent years turned Hernández into a constant source of consternation with

ESPN News Services May 27, 2024, 10:01 PM ET San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. returned to the lineup Monday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies only to get injured again. He sat out Sunday’s game at the New York Mets with a sore left hamstring that he injured Friday against the Mets and

Anthony Gharib, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 08:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Seattle Mariners called up shortstop Ryan Bliss on Monday for his Major League Baseball debut against the Houston Astros tonight. Editor’s Picks The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Bliss with the 42nd pick of the 2021 MLB draft. He was acquired by the Mariners through

Associated Press May 27, 2024, 08:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners placed second baseman Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list on Monday after a recurrence of tightness in his right hamstring. Polanco missed seven games earlier this month due to tightness in the hamstring. He returned to the lineup

Field Level Media May 27, 2024, 07:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Jose Abreu is back in the majors after the Houston Astros recalled the struggling first baseman prior to Monday night’s game at the Seattle Mariners. Right-hander Cristian Javier (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list as part of the club’s other moves.

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 27, 2024, 05:11 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was booed twice Monday afternoon in his return to Milwaukee after managing the Brewers for the previous nine seasons. Counsell, 53, was

Associated Press May 27, 2024, 05:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Injured New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga said he is upset he hasn’t been able to help his team this season. “It’s obviously not ideal, a lot of regretful feelings,” he said through a translator on Monday before New York’s series

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterMay 27, 2024, 02:34 PM 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 NEW

Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterMay 27, 2024, 03:25 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 When Ronald Acuna Jr. blew out his right knee on July 10, 2021, Alex Anthopoulos felt compelled to respond quickly. The Braves’ head of baseball

Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterMay 27, 2024, 02:00 PM ET Close ESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments” Open Extended Reactions Fantasy baseball managers frustrated with the curiously diminished play of Atlanta Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr., the National League’s

Associated Press May 27, 2024, 02:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ series opener at the New York Mets on Monday was postponed because of a forecast of steady rain. The game was rescheduled as part of a straight doubleheader on Tuesday starting at 4:10 p.m. Right-hander Tylor Megill

Field Level Media May 27, 2024, 11:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Braves reinstated catcher Sean Murphy from the 10-day injured list Monday. In addition to placing Ronald Acuña on the IL, the Braves recalled fellow outfielder J.P. Martinez from Triple-A Gwinnett and designated recently signed infielder Joey Wendle for assignment. Murphy, 29,