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White Sox hire Royals' Grifol as new manager

TEst 4 November 3, 2022 - 8:32am
Pedro Grifol, who spent the past 10 seasons in a variety of coaching roles with the Royals, has been hired as the new manager of the White Sox.

How Cristian Javier's fastball became the best pitch this postseason

TEst 4 November 3, 2022 - 12:27am
In a postseason crammed with aces, Houston's Game 4 starter has been the best of the bunch. And Wednesday night, he delivered a gem -- just when his team needed it most.

Astros' Javier, relievers no-hit Phillies, even series

TEst 4 November 2, 2022 - 9:39pm
Houston starter Cristian Javier was masterful in Philadelphia Wednesday night, tossing six hitless innings before giving way to the Astros bullpen to finish a no-hitter over the Phillies in a 5-0 victory in Game 4 of the World Series.

First lady Biden joins cancer tribute at Game 4

TEst 4 November 2, 2022 - 9:39pm
First lady Jill Biden was among several attendees who held up signs with the names of people they wanted to honor during a Stand Up To Cancer tribute during Game 4 of the World Series.

Syndergaard, Verlander to start Game 5 in Philly

TEst 4 November 2, 2022 - 6:06pm
Just like they did in their first starts of the season -- with different circumstances -- Philadelphia Phillies starter Noah Syndergaard and Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will face off in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday.

'I got beat': McCullers denies pitch-tipping at fault

TEst 4 November 2, 2022 - 12:05am
Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. disputed that he was tipping his pitches Tuesday night as the Phillies mashed a World Series-record-tying five home runs to go up 2-1.

Pedro Gomez inducted into Arizona Sports HOF

TEst 4 November 2, 2022 - 12:05am
Pedro Gomez, the late ESPN baseball reporter whose award-winning career spanned 35 years and included coverage of more than 25 World Series, was posthumously inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night.

Phils blast record-tying 5 HRs, take 2-1 WS lead

TEst 4 November 1, 2022 - 10:49pm
The Phillies went deep five times off Houston's Lance McCullers Jr., tying a World Series record in a 7-0 win in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.

Follow live: Phillies dominate Astros in World Series Game 3

TEst 4 November 1, 2022 - 7:59pm
The World Series heads to Philadelphia tied 1-1. Here are the best moments, highlights and takeaways.

Judge OK's lawsuit vs. Angels over Skaggs death

TEst 4 November 1, 2022 - 7:10pm
A California judge is allowing a lawsuit to proceed against the Los Angeles Angels over the drug-related death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Arenado's 10th win in row highlights Gold Gloves

TEst 4 November 1, 2022 - 4:57pm
Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado won his 10th straight Gold Glove on Tuesday, but this season saw a record 14 first-time winners, including all but one of the winners in the AL.

Biden takes playful jab at 'obnoxious' Phillies fans

TEst 4 November 1, 2022 - 4:57pm
President Joe Biden took a playful swing at Philadelphia sports fans, including First Lady Jill Biden, calling them "virulent" and "obnoxious."

Sources: White Sox set to hire Grifol as manager

TEst 4 November 1, 2022 - 10:47am
The White Sox are expected to hire Pedro Grifol as their next manager, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney. Grifol has been with the Royals since 2013 and has most recently served as bench coach.

Phillies fan Jill Biden to attend World Series G4

TEst 4 October 31, 2022 - 9:49pm
First lady Jill Biden is heading to the World Series this week in her hometown of Philadelphia as her team, the Phillies, battles the Houston Astros.

Rain postpones World Series Game 3 to Tuesday

TEst 4 October 31, 2022 - 7:50pm
Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed Monday by a forecast of rain throughout the evening.

Varsho, Arozarena, others make arbitration cutoff

TEst 4 October 31, 2022 - 7:50pm
Arizona catcher Daulton Varsho, Rays OF Randy Arozarena and Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin were among the 30 players who made the cutoff for salary arbitration.

WS opener has best viewership in three years

TEst 4 October 31, 2022 - 7:50pm
This year's total viewership for Game 1 of the World Series was up 5% from last year.

Dodgers' Turner wins Roberto Clemente Award

TEst 4 October 31, 2022 - 2:11pm
Justin Turner, who has spent his entire stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers fervidly giving back to the community where he grew up, has been named recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, which honors players for their philanthropic efforts.

Royals turn to Rays' Quatraro as new manager

TEst 4 October 30, 2022 - 4:30pm
Matt Quatraro will be leaving his job as Rays bench coach to become manager of the Royals.

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