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Betts receives lengthy ovation in Boston return
Mookie saluted the Red Sox dugout, touched his hand to his heart and then took off his helmet and gestured to the fans, with Boston manager Alex Cora and third baseman Rafael Devers among those on the team applauding.
Ex-All-Star Harrison opts out of Rangers contract
Veteran infielder Josh Harrison opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, the team announced Friday.
Ohtani at DH for Angels vs. Mets after elbow tear
Shohei Ohtani was batting second as the designated hitter against the Mets on Friday night in the Angels' first game after announcing the two-way star had torn the UCL in his right elbow.
Yanks pitcher's dad pilots team's flight to Tampa
The father of Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was a pilot on the team's charter flight to Florida on Thursday ahead of their weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Padres reliever gets 10-game ban for sticky stuff
Padres reliever Robert Suárez has been suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball for using banned sticky stuff. He's the sixth pitcher to be suspended.
Cardinals' Gorman activated after back injury
Nolan Gorman, who hasn't played since Aug. 12 because of a lower back strain, has been activated off the injured list by the Cardinals.
Adam Jones to retire with Orioles on Sept. 15
Adam Jones will retire as a member of the Orioles on Sept. 15. Jones, 38, spent 11 of his 14 MLB seasons in Baltimore.
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.