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Family of Rays prospect killed in triple homicide

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 9:45pm
In a statement, the Rays said their "hearts are broken for Blake [Bivens]." The Double-A pitcher's wife, child and mother-in-law were killed Tuesday, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Royals owner negotiating sale for $1B

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 6:44pm
Kansas City Royals owner David Glass is negotiating to sell the team to local businessman and Cleveland Indians minority owner John Sherman for more than $1 billion, sources familiar with the discussions told ESPN.

Alonso 1st rookie to set team HR mark since '38

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 6:44pm
The Mets' Pete Alonso hit his 42nd home run Tuesday night against the Cubs, becoming the first rookie to set the franchise home run record for his team since Johnny Rizzo did it for the Pirates in 1938.

Dodgers 3B Turner suspended for bumping ump

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 6:44pm
Justin Turner was suspended for one game for making contact with umpire Rob Drake. Turner is appealing the suspension.

Broxton gets 2-game ban for throwing equipment

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 3:43pm
The Mariners' Keon Broxton will appeal a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for throwing equipment that hit umpire Manny Gonzalez after a disputed third strike call.

D-backs' Peralta to have season-ending surgery

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 3:43pm
David Peralta, who injured his shoulder on a swing during Friday's game, will have surgery and is done for the season. He hit .275 with 12 home runs and 57 RBIs in 99 games.

Giants cut ties with Gennett month after trade

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 3:43pm
The Giants have released Scooter Gennett about a month after acquiring him at the trade deadline.

Venezuelan league asks MLB for relief from ban

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 3:43pm
Venezuelan officials say they're fighting a ban by Major League Baseball that blocks its players from the South American country's winter league under strict U.S. sanctions against the socialist government.

Indians' Ramirez out 5-7 weeks after surgery

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 12:41pm
Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez has not been ruled out for the postseason -- if Cleveland can make it without him -- despite a broken hand.

Yanks' Severino upbeat after 2nd simulated game

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 12:41pm
New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino feels ready to start a minor league rehab assignment following his second simulated game.

Braves get Dansby Swanson (foot) back from IL

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 9:40am
Shortstop Dansby Swanson is back with the Braves after missing over a month with a foot injury.

Alonso, Bellinger, Trout or Yelich? Handicapping the home run race

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 6:40am
Four sluggers have separated themselves in the Year of the Home Run. Which will finish the season as the king of the long ball?

How Yu Darvish finally found the strike zone and turned his season around

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 6:40am
Two months after he was leading the league in walks allowed, the Cubs starter is pitching with record-setting control. What's driving the sudden spike in command?

Charlie Morton's Houston homecoming is about far more than the Astros

TEst 4 August 27, 2019 - 6:40am
The Astros reinvented Morton in his two years in Houston. Now that he's back in town, his goal is to pitch his new team into the postseason.

Original Rays owner Vince Naimoli dies at 81

TEst 4 August 26, 2019 - 12:30pm
Vince Naimoli, who landed the original Tampa Bay Davil Rays as an expansion franchise in 1995, has died at 81.

Surging Braves get Swanson (foot) back from IL

TEst 4 August 26, 2019 - 9:29am
Shortstop Dansby Swanson is back with the Braves after missing over a month with a foot injury.

Yelich, Koepka featured in ESPN Mag Body Issue

TEst 4 August 26, 2019 - 6:29am
Brewers slugger Christian Yelich and top golfer Brooks Koepka are among the people featured in ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue.

Power Rankings: Which contenders are do or die down the stretch?

TEst 4 August 26, 2019 - 6:29am
Heading into scoreboard-watching season, clubs such as the Cardinals, A's and Mets need every win.

Seven takeaways from Yankees-Dodgers weekend showdown

TEst 4 August 26, 2019 - 12:51am
Aaron Judge looked like his fearsome self as the Bronx Bombers slugged their way to a series win at L.A. But what did we learn about a potential October rematch?

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