Mets closer Edwin Diaz open to change in role amid struggles
May 18, 2024, 10:46 PM ETMIAMI -- Edwin Diaz is open to a change to help ignite the slumping New York Mets -- even if that means losing his role as closer.Amid a terrible start to the...
Atlanta Braves activate RHP Pierce Johnson (elbow) from IL
May 18, 2024, 02:16 PM ETThe Atlanta Braves activated Pierce Johnson from the injured list Saturday and sent fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens to Triple-A Gwinnett.Johnson, 33, has been out with elbow inflammation. He last pitched in a...
Sources – Ex-Angels IF David Fletcher bet with Mizuhara bookie
Tisha Thompson, ESPNMay 17, 2024, 08:06 PM ETCloseTisha Thompson is an investigative reporter for ESPN based in Washington, D.C. Her work appears on all platforms, both domestically and internationally.David Fletcher, a former Los Angeles Angels infielder currently...
Pirates’ Paul Skenes holds Cubs hitless before exit after 6
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 17, 2024, 04:27 PM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.CHICAGO -- Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes already is making history just two starts into his first...
Twins question calls after loss; Correa says umps need assist
May 18, 2024, 12:35 AM ETCLEVELAND -- Following a one-run loss, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was having a hard time processing what had just happened to his ballclub.This one was tough on the Twins."There was some...
Jason Heyward returns to Dodgers with HR; Max Muncy hits IL
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 17, 2024, 09:13 PM ETCloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016.LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles...
Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee to have season-ending shoulder surgery
May 17, 2024, 06:59 PM ETSan Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder in the next couple of weeks, the team announced Friday.Lee injured the shoulder...
Guardians’ Steven Kwan takes batting practice in recovery
May 17, 2024, 05:42 PM ETCLEVELAND -- Guardians leadoff hitter and left fielder Steven Kwan took batting practice on Friday for the first time since hurting his left hamstring and going on the injured list.Kwan was leading...
MLB names All-Star Nelson Cruz special adviser, baseball ops
May 17, 2024, 02:08 PM ETMajor League Baseball has tabbed seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz to fill the new role of special adviser for baseball operations.His job will include serving as a liaison between the organization and players...
Dodgers’ first Ohtani bobblehead giveaway creates ‘a stir’
May 16, 2024, 09:22 PM ETLOS ANGELES -- The first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway snarled traffic outside Dodger Stadium on Thursday and created long lines for eager fans.Cars snaked the roadways around Chavez Ravine and stadium parking...
