MLB
- Sports
Ohtani extends 0 earned run streak to four starts
MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani continued his recent run of dominance on the mound, allowing one unearned run while striking out…
Read More » - Sports
Red Sox’s Sale whiffs 5 in likely final rehab start
WORCESTER, Mass. — Chris Sale struck out five Triple-A batters before leaving when he walked in a run with two…
Read More » - Sports
Tigers GM: Still waiting to hear from Rodriguez
The Detroit Tigers have had no communication with Eduardo Rodriguez since placing the star pitcher on the restricted list three…
Read More » - Sports
Montas to get cortisone shot, miss next start
An MRI on Frankie Montas‘ right shoulder revealed inflammation but no structural damage, the Oakland Athletics said Wednesday. The team’s…
Read More » - Sports
Yanks owner says he’ll stay mum on Judge talks
2:58 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. PITTSBURGH — New York…
Read More » - Sports
Jimenez back from IL, returns to ChiSox lineup
Eloy Jimenez was activated from the 60-day injured list and returned to the Chicago White Sox lineup Wednesday after missing…
Read More » - Sports
MLBPA promotes Meyer to deputy exec. director
NEW YORK — Bruce Meyer was promoted to deputy executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday…
Read More » - Sports
2022 MLB draft rankings 2.0: Which former MLB star’s son soars up our top 150?
Two months after releasing my first 2022 MLB draft rankings, it’s time for an update. Now that both college and…
Read More » - Sports
Jeff Passan’s 2022 MLB season preview: Predictions from every possible perspective
7:00 AM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
Read More » - Sports
Inside the yearlong contract saga that split up Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves
THE SPLIT OF Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves sent shock waves through the industry: It felt like the divorce…
Read More » - Sports
What’s next for the New York Mets after Luis Rojas’ departure
5:40 PM ET Bradford Doolittle Close ESPN Staff Writer Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author,…
Read More » - Sports
MLB playoffs preview: Everything you need to know about the 10 teams battling for World Series glory
The MLB playoffs are upon us. How ready are you for the postseason action? After a sprint to the finish…
Read More » - Sports
MLB playoff tracker: Yankees and Red Sox clinch final two spots on last day of season
It took until the final day of the regular season, but the 2021 MLB postseason field is set with the…
Read More » - Sports
Urias’ 20th win keeps Dodgers alive in West race
LOS ANGELES — One last game, one last chance for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers to grab a share of…
Read More » - Sports
September in MLB brings the All-Beverage Team, Siri vs. Alexy and a 3-2-5-4-2-8-6 double play
September is the final full month of the regular season, and, for The Quirkjians, the best was saved for last.…
Read More » - Sports
Kershaw exits; playoff status ‘not looking great’
Clayton Kershaw exited his final regular-season start early Friday night in Los Angeles after experiencing left forearm discomfort and said…
Read More » - Sports
Dodgers’ Kershaw exits start vs. Brewers early
Clayton Kershaw exited his final regular-season start early Friday night in Los Angeles, coming out with two outs in the…
Read More » - Sports
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand in the final week
With one week left in the season, it’s now or never for teams to secure their spot in the 2021…
Read More » - Sports
Cards blanked as win streak finally ends at 17
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis manager Mike Shildt was philosophical after the Cardinals’ team-record 17-game winning streak came to an…
Read More » - Sports
Ohtani’s season on mound is over, Maddon says
Shohei Ohtani‘s season as a pitcher is over. Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday that he spoke with…
Read More » - Sports
Brewers RP Williams punches wall, breaks hand
The Milwaukee Brewers will likely be without top setup reliever Devin Williams for the playoffs after the right-hander broke his…
Read More » - Sports
Sources: Royals extend defensive wiz Taylor
4:00 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
Read More » - Sports
Shohei Ohtani has expanded what’s possible in baseball
WHEN SHOHEI OHTANI stands on the mound and stares into his catcher for a sign, his mouth is slightly open…
Read More » - Sports
Cardinals win 17th straight, secure NL WC berth
ST. LOUIS — Dylan Carlson, Nolan Arenado and Jose Rondon homered to back Adam Wainwright, and the St. Louis Cardinals…
Read More » - Sports
Umpire explains wild play in 9th in Cards-Cubs
CHICAGO — Umpire Bill Miller provided an explanation Monday for a wild sequence during St. Louis’ 4-2 victory over the…
Read More » - Sports
White Sox P Rodon to test sore arm in Wed start
Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon will take the ball on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds in what manager Tony…
Read More » - Sports
Ohtani on future with Angels: ‘I want to win’
Shohei Ohtani might have locked up the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award on Sunday, with seven dominant innings against…
Read More » - Sports
Brewers clinch second Central title in four years
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their second NL Central title in four years, beating the sloppy New York Mets…
Read More » - Sports
A’s SS Andrus sidelined with fractured left fibula
Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus suffered a fractured left fibula when he rounded third base before scoring the winning run…
Read More » - Sports
G’s Monster: Stanton’s slam downs Red Sox
10:08 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. BOSTON — Slugger Giancarlo…
Read More » - Sports
ChiSox P Cease hit by comebacker; X-rays clear
CLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease left after being struck on the right arm by a comebacker in…
Read More » - Sports
Giants first team in MLB to reach 100 wins
DENVER — Mike Yastrzemski hit a three-run homer, one of four long balls by San Francisco, to help the NL…
Read More » - Sports
Cards win 14 straight for longest streak this year
CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals matched a team record with their 14th straight win on Friday night after sweeping…
Read More » - Sports
Cardinals’ 13th win ties longest streak of season
CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals tied the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics for the longest win streak of…
Read More » - Sports
Hoyer: Cubs will be ‘really active in free agency’
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs are committing to the MLB free-agent market this winter after trading away about half their…
Read More » - Sports
Fantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday
Saturday’s full, 15-game slate offers up a little bit of everything. We’ve got a nice assortment of aces, several divisional…
Read More » - Sports
Jays’ Borucki gets 3-game ban for Kiermaier HBP
MINNEAPOLIS — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ryan Borucki has been suspended for three games by Major League Baseball for intentionally…
Read More » - Sports
Cards win 12th in row, longest streak since ’82
MILWAUKEE — Paul Goldschmidt homered twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers…
Read More » - Sports
D-backs extend Lovullo despite 104-loss season
PHOENIX — With a little over a week left in the season and his team tied for the worst record…
Read More » - Sports
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as playoff picture comes into focus
With one week left until the calendar turns to October, the 2021 MLB playoffs are just around the corner. But…
Read More » - Sports
Arenado (back) exits as Cardinals win 11th in row
MILWAUKEE — Tyler O’Neill and Paul Goldschmidt hit home runs as the St. Louis Cardinals won their 11th consecutive game…
Read More » - Sports
Reds manager Bell receives two-year extension
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds and manager David Bell announced a two-year extension of his contract through 2023. Bell, 49,…
Read More » - Sports
Surprise! How the Giants keep defying the odds
The San Francisco Giants have been the best team in baseball for nearly six months now, through 151 games, 227…
Read More » - Sports
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as the top squads start to clinch
We’re halfway through September and there is still a lot to be settled in MLB’s playoff races. Only two teams…
Read More » - Sports
MLB Power Rankings Week 20: Where all 30 teams stand as September looms
August is nearly history, and the 2021 MLB playoff picture is starting to come into focus ahead of September’s stretch…
Read More » - Sports
Interim GM wants to get Rockies on same page
DENVER — Bill Schmidt went from Colorado Rockies vice president of scouting to interim general manager this week. He will…
Read More »
