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Ohtani waylaid by traffic, scratched from start
OAKLAND, Calif. — A traffic jam kept Shohei Ohtani from making it to the ballpark in time for his regular…
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How Javy Baez helped the Cubs score on a play you’ve never seen before
His nickname is El Mago (The Magician) for a reason. Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was at it again Thursday,…
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White Sox place Kopech on bereavement list
The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Michael Kopech on the bereavement list on Thursday, among four moves announced by the…
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Mets shut down Syndergaard, ‘pray’ for ’21 return
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been shut down for six weeks with right elbow inflammation, manager Luis Rojas…
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MLB Power Rankings: There’s a new No. 1 team on our list … who is it?
After a two-week run at the top by the Chicago White Sox, a new team has overtaken the AL Central…
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Shildt tossed, rips ump for ‘policing’ pitcher’s hat
CHICAGO — Giovanny Gallegos got into a sticky situation with the St. Louis Cardinals clinging to a one-run lead and…
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Yanks’ Kluber (shoulder) out at least 2 months
NEW YORK — Yankees right-hander Corey Kluber is expected to miss at least two months with a right shoulder injury,…
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That’s so ’90s: The one still-active player from the last millennium
5:05 PM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate Adam Vinatieri, perhaps…
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Callaway suspended by MLB, fired by Angels
Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway has been placed on the ineligible list through the end of the 2022…
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Yanks’ Kluber leaves loss with shoulder tightness
NEW YORK — Veteran starter Corey Kluber was removed from his start Tuesday night after just three innings with right…
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New Era pulls widely mocked ‘Local Market’ caps
Hours after releasing a new line of MLB-affiliated “Local Market” hats on Tuesday, New Era pulled the product from its…
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DeGrom’s return a boost to injury-ravaged Mets
NEW YORK — Ravaged by injuries, the New York Mets need Jacob deGrom now more than ever. That’s why his…
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West umpires 5,376th game to set MLB record
CHICAGO — Longtime umpire Joe West broke the record for most games umpired in the history of Major League Baseball…
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Syndergaard leaves rehab start with sore elbow
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard left his second rehab start in the minors after one inning as a precautionary…
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Back in Houston, scandal still lingers for Dodgers
Minute Maid Park in Houston opened at full capacity on Tuesday, just in time to welcome the reigning World Series…
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Zach Plesac injuring himself taking off his shirt joins list of most bizarre recent sports injuries
6:50 PM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate Cleveland Indians pitcher…
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2021 MLB draft: Mock drafts, rankings, order and analysis
The 2021 MLB draft is less than two months away, with this year’s event scheduled to be held July 11-13…
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This Cowboy ain’t easy to love: Baseball’s complicated relationship with Joe West
Editor’s note: This piece originally ran on September 16, 2020. White Sox broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson was furious with MLB…
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Mets GM: Conforto, McNeil likely out til late June
NEW YORK — Mets right fielder Michael Conforto and second baseman Jeff McNeil have hamstring injuries that are likely to…
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s two home runs are just the latest in a breakout season
Not that anybody has questioned Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s raw power anytime lately, but the first of his two home runs…
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La Russa: Cardinals-White Sox ‘a different series’
CHICAGO — The birds-on-the-bat uniforms, the players in the other dugout, the opposing manager, it all looked familiar to Tony…
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Don’t look now, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling
It wasn’t all that long ago — two Sundays ago, actually — when it felt as if everyone was worried…
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Wieters, Kemp on U.S. roster for Tokyo qualifying
CARY, N.C. — Pitchers Homer Bailey, Edwin Jackson and David Robertson, catcher Matt Wieters, infielder Todd Frazier and outfielders Matt…
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Batter’s eye: Kiermaier sits with irritating eyelash
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier has another freak injury: left eye irritation stemming from an…
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Indians put Reyes on IL with abdominal strain
CLEVELAND — The Indians placed cleanup hitter Franmil Reyes on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a strained left…
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Why Kris Bryant could be the MVP of this summer’s MLB trade deadline
Jed Hoyer’s phone will be ringing plenty this July. If you’re looking for an All-Star caliber third baseman, the Chicago…
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Back in majors, Kazmir, 37, starts in Giants’ loss
SAN FRANCISCO — Late Friday night, Gabe Kapler called old teammate Scott Kazmir with wonderful news: The veteran left-hander was…
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Jays put Biggio on IL, expect 3B back in 10 days
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays put third baseman Cavan Biggio on the 10-day injured list with a cervical…
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Cole gives Yanks best starters’ stretch since 1932
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole shook off rare control problems to pitch four-hit ball over seven innings and give the…
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Employee No. 20,000: M’s C makes MLB history
SAN DIEGO — There was a big number reached in Major League Baseball during the San Diego Padres‘ 16-1 blowout…
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Bauer eggs on booing SF fans: ‘It just feeds me’
The boos rained down on Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer as he made his way toward the first-base dugout…
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Braves’ 7-HR game with 2 slams makes history
ATLANTA — Austin Riley loved being a part of a homer-happy night for the Atlanta Braves. “When this lineup clicks…
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Brewers acquire SS Adames in trade with Rays
MILWAUKEE — The slumping Brewers moved to shore up their infield defense by acquiring shortstop Willy Adames from the Tampa…
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Rare Babe Ruth card valued at $5M up for auction
An extensive baseball card collection of over 1,000 cards from Dr. Thomas Newman that includes a rare 1933 Babe Ruth…
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Cubs fan beaten by officer in 2016 awarded $53K
CHICAGO — A federal jury has found that a Chicago police lieutenant used excessive force when he tackled and beat…
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Sources: Mariners fear spread after positive test
3:55 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
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No more ‘generic Dad Nikes’: How MLB umpires — yes, umpires! — are stepping up their shoe game
“Dad, you’re trending.” Hunter Wendelstedt started to get nervous. The night before, Wendelstedt — an MLB umpire since 1998 —…
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Pujols hits first HR with Dodgers, 668th of career
LOS ANGELES — Albert Pujols was Will Smith‘s favorite player growing up. Pujols returned the favor by driving in Smith…
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Hoyer upset Cubs not reaching vaccine threshold
CHICAGO — Cubs president Jed Hoyer says he’s “disappointed” his team isn’t likely to reach the 85% vaccination threshold that…
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Ex-Pirates closer Vazquez guilty on 15 counts
Former Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez was found guilty Thursday of statutory sexual assault, sexual abuse of children and child…
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DeGrom K’s 8 in 3 shutout innings in rehab start
If Jacob deGrom was rusty, he seemed able to shake it off pretty fast. DeGrom, the New York Mets‘ ace…
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M’s claim Nottingham off waivers for 2nd time
SEATTLE — The Mariners claimed catcher Jacob Nottingham off waivers from the Brewers for a second time this season as…
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Duffey suspended for throwing behind Mercedes
Minnesota Twins reliever Tyler Duffey has been suspended three games for throwing a pitch behind Chicago White Sox rookie slugger…
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Reds’ Moustakas to IL with nagging heel injury
The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder Mike Moustakas on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right heel contusion. The move,…
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MLB Power Rankings Week 7: Can anyone catch the White Sox at the top?
The Chicago White Sox haven’t slowed down one bit since taking over our No. 1 spot in Week 6, but…
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What Corey Kluber’s no-hitter might mean for the Yankees
When the New York Yankees started the 2021 season 5-10, with general manager Brian Cashman telling the media that the…
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Mets place RHP Walker (left side) on 10-day IL
ATLANTA — The New York Mets added right-hander Taijuan Walker to their lengthy injured list on Wednesday after he lasted…
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Yanks’ Kluber throws MLB’s 6th no-hitter in 2021
New York Yankees right-hander Corey Kluber threw the sixth no-hitter this season in Major League Baseball on Wednesday night, striking…
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Yanks SS Torres in lineup after missing 6 games
ARLINGTON, Texas — New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres was back in the starting lineup Wednesday night after being reinstated…
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La Russa: No rift despite clubhouse disagreement
Tony La Russa doesn’t think there’s a rift in the Chicago White Sox‘s clubhouse, but some players have indicated publicly…
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