Athletics’ Sean Newcomb picks up win without facing batter
Jun 22, 2024, 02:30 AM ETOAKLAND, Calif. -- Athletics reliever Sean Newcomb picked up a win with a pickoff -- and without officially facing a batter.Newcomb (1-0) became the first pitcher in the A's 124-year history to...
Marlins’ Jesus Luzardo scratched from start due to back issue
Jun 21, 2024, 08:51 PM ETMIAMI -- Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Seattle Mariners because of a back issue.Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said before Friday's series opener against the...
Astros place C Victor Caratini (hip flexor) on 10-day IL
Jun 21, 2024, 07:07 PM ETThe Houston Astros placed catcher Victor Caratini on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to a left hip flexor strain.Caratini, 30, was injured sliding into home plate during the third inning...
Rickwood festivities celebrate Willie Mays, Negro League greats
Jun 20, 2024, 08:26 PM ETBIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- As Ajay Stone strolled around historic Rickwood Field and gazed at tributes displayed in honor of Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers, he clutched a cherished memory under his...
Rays’ Pete Fairbanks vents ‘rage’ after blown save, gets win vs. Twins
Jun 20, 2024, 07:24 PM ETMINNEAPOLIS -- Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks says he owes the Minnesota Twins a new stool for the clubhouse.Fairbanks surrendered a tying three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning...
Astros pitching prospect Jake Bloss to make debut vs. Orioles
Jun 20, 2024, 01:55 PM ETCHICAGO -- The Houston Astros plan to call up right-hander Jake Bloss from Double-A Corpus Christi to make his major league debut against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday and fill a hole...
Clayton Kershaw confident after making first rehab start
Jun 20, 2024, 03:36 PM ETRANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw took another step in his comeback from left shoulder surgery, throwing three innings in his first rehab start.The three-time Cy Young Award...
Brewers rookie Robert Gasser opts to have Tommy John surgery
Jun 20, 2024, 09:16 PM ETSAN DIEGO -- Milwaukee Brewers rookie left-hander Robert Gasser has decided to have Tommy John surgery, which will sideline him for about 12 months.Gasser's decision came after he received multiple opinions on...
Royals place RHP Dan Altavilla (oblique) on injured list
Jun 20, 2024, 02:27 PM ETThe Kansas City Royals put right-hander Dan Altavilla on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain.Altavilla is 0-1 with a 14.73 ERA in five appearances (one start) in his...
Willie Mays was even better than his all-time great stats
David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterJun 19, 2024, 08:30 AM ETCloseCovers MLB for ESPN.com
Former deputy editor of Page 2
Been with ESPN.com since 1995Maybe the greatest baseball player of all time is Babe Ruth. Perhaps it's Henry Aaron or...
