Jackie Robinson’s Dodgers contracts mired in legal dispute
Dan Hajducky, ESPNJun 4, 2024, 11:00 AM ETCloseHajducky is an associate editor for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men's soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State...
Astros’ Jose Urquidy, Cristian Javier to have surgery, out for season
HOUSTON -- Houston starters Cristian Javier and José Urquidy are both scheduled to have right elbow surgery, a big blow to an Astros team trying to rebound after a terrible start to the season.General manager Dana Brown...
Red Sox put RHP Chris Martin on 15-day IL because of anxiety
BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Chris Martin on the 15-day injury list Wednesday because of anxiety.The 38-year-old Martin told the team about his anxiety over the weekend.The move was retroactive to Sunday. Martin last...
Rangers’ Corey Seager exits early vs. Tigers due to hamstring
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas All-Star shortstop Corey Seager left the Rangers' 9-1 win Wednesday night over Detroit because of tightness in his left hamstring after hitting an RBI single in the second inning.Seager sliced the opposite-field hit...
With Negro League stats, MLB links legends like never before
Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterJun 5, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseSports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09
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Member, Professional Basketball Writers AssociationWHEN MLB ANNOUNCED last week that its...
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole likely to make at least 2 more rehab starts
NEW YORK -- Gerrit Cole is likely to make at least two more minor league rehabilitation starts, putting the American League Cy Young Award winner on track for a possible return to the New York Yankees' rotation...
Padres’ Manny Machado day-to-day with mild hip flexor strain
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado left Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a leg injury after running out a ground ball during the fourth inning.The Padres announced after their...
Brewers put rookie Robert Gasser on IL, recall pair of pitchers
PHILADELPHIA -- Milwaukee Brewers rookie left-handed pitcher Robert Gasser has gone on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain while left-hander Aaron Ashby and right-hander Tobias Myers were recalled from Triple-A Nashville.The Brewers announced the...
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole cruises in first rehab start at Double-A
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterJun 4, 2024, 09:31 PM ETCloseESPN 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...
A look at Mets’ month of misery as London Series looms
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterJun 5, 2024, 07:00 AM ETCloseESPN 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...
