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How the Giants are wild-card contenders -- without a single star
San Francisco has shown how depth helps cover for star power -- and remains in the thick of the playoff hunt as a result.
A's owner gives Vegas update, points at Oakland
John Fisher told ESPN that the Athletics have submitted their application for relocation to MLB and attributed his decision to move the team primarily to Oakland's inability to reach its stadium funding commitments.
Guardians to name bleachers after late drummer
The Guardians will pay tribute to the late John Adams, who was a fixture at Cleveland baseball games for nearly 50 years, by naming their left-field bleachers at Progressive Field after him.
Source: Ohtani to keep hitting despite UCL tear
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be with the Angels for the start of their upcoming road trip and is planning to continue to hit in their lineup, at least in the interim, a source told ESPN.
Astros' 16-run loss ties for worst in team history
While the Red Sox set season highs for runs and hits in a 17-1 victory vs. Houston, the Astros' 16-run deficit tied for the worst in franchise history.
Reds place Votto (shoulder) on 10-day injured list
The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman/designated hitter Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list Thursday with left shoulder discomfort and recalled outfielder Nick Senzel from Triple-A Louisville.
Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, August 25.
Source: Nats' Strasburg, out since '22, to retire
Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP who hasn't pitched for the Nationals since June 2022, plans to retire, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Mets to retire numbers of Gooden, Strawberry
Dwight Gooden's No. 16 and Darryl Strawberry's No. 18 will be retired by the New York Mets in separate pregame ceremonies next year honoring players who were keys to the team's most recent World Series title in 1986.
Weekend outlook: Pitching fatigue takes its toll
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action and highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
Nats' Garrett broke leg on HR-robbing attempt
Washington Nationals right fielder Stone Garrett broke his left leg trying to rob a home run from the New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu on Wednesday night and was taken off the field in a cart.
Passan: Ohtani's magic cut short by limits of the body
Ohtani does supernatural things on the baseball field -- but a devastating UCL tear reminds us that he's human.
The gripping sacrifice of Randy Arozarena: 'He's a tiger'
The Tampa Bay Rays' All-Star maintains a quiet simmer off the field, but once the game starts, Randy Arozarena turns up the temperature.
MLB Power Rankings: An NL battle for the top spot
While two of the hottest teams in baseball battle for the No. 1 spot, a division race is heating up -- and taking over our top 10.
Ohtani done pitching in '23 due to elbow tear
The Angels' Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL in his right elbow and will not pitch again this season, while three-time MVP Mike Trout will return to the IL one day after being activated.
Judge finally joins 3-HR club in halting Yanks' skid
Aaron Judge almost single-handedly broke the Yankees' first nine-game losing streak in 41 years with his first three-homer game Wednesday night against the Nationals.
Nationals OF Garrett carted off with injured leg
Washington Nationals right fielder Stone Garrett was taken off the field in a cart after injuring his leg trying to rob a home run from the New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu on Wednesday night.
Francona planning surgeries, mum on retirement
Guardians manager Terry Francona has already scheduled shoulder replacement surgery and plans on having a pair of hernia operations at the end of this season, but isn't quite ready to announce his retirement.
Padres reliever Suarez ejected for sticky stuff
Robert Suarez denied using any illegal substances, saying he only had sunscreen on his arm because it was a day game.
'It's been a disaster,' Yanks GM admits of season
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, faced with the team's worst season in more than 30 years, admitted "it's been a disaster" and promised a search to find out the cause.