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USA Baseball, a team of has-beens and not-yets, aiming for gold

TEst 4 August 5, 2021 - 7:12am
Baseball has been absent from the Olympic Games since 2008, and Team USA, comprised of "24 ballplayers with 24 different stories," is eager to win it all.

Scherzer wins his Dodgers debut, fans 10 Astros

TEst 4 August 5, 2021 - 12:42am
Max Scherzer struck out 10 Astros batters in his Dodgers debut, including Jose Altuve three times. Los Angeles won 7-5.

Sox analyst Remy taking leave to treat cancer

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 9:41pm
The Red Sox dedicated Wednesday night's win over the Tigers to Jerry Remy, who announced he would be taking a leave of absence from NESN's broadcast booth to receive treatment for lung cancer.

LHP Hamels agrees to 1-year deal with Dodgers

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 6:38pm
Cole Hamels, who pitched in just one game for the Braves during the 2020 season because of shoulder and triceps issues, has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Dodgers.

Angels' Rendon to have season-ending surgery

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 3:38pm
Anthony Rendon will be shut down for the remainder of the season so the third baseman, who has played only 58 games this season due to myriad injuries, can have surgery on his right hip.

Injured Brewer Axford out for season after 1 game

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 3:38pm
Brewers manager Craig Counsell said John Axford has significant elbow damage and is going over his options after an injury foiled the 38-year-old reliever's comeback attempt. Also, pitcher Eric Lauer joined the team's growing COVID-19 injured list.

MLB to start '22 on March 31 if no work stoppage

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 12:38pm
Major League Baseball will open the 2022 season on March 31 and will try for the fourth time to have every team play its first game on the same day for the first time since 1968.

Sources: Hamels agrees to join Dodgers' rotation

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 12:38pm
Cole Hamels, who pitched in just one game for the Braves during the 2020 season because of shoulder and triceps issues, has agreed to a deal with the Dodgers that would provide insurance for Los Angeles' rotation, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Sources: Hamels nearing deal to join Dodgers

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 9:37am
Cole Hamels, who pitched in just one game for the Braves during the 2020 season because of shoulder and triceps issues, is close to a deal with the Dodgers that would provide insurance for Los Angeles' rotation, sources confirmed to ESPN.

U.S. wins, stays in hunt for baseball gold medal

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 9:37am
Triston Casas hit his third home run of the Olympics and the U.S. beat the Dominican Republic 3-1 to stay in gold-medal contention.

Dodger fans greet Astros with boos, projectiles

TEst 4 August 4, 2021 - 3:36am
More than a year of pent-up animosity spilled from the stands of Dodger Stadium onto the field as L.A. hosted the Astros on Tuesday night.

Trout timeline 'pushed back' as Angels wait it out

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 9:49pm
The Los Angeles Angels are still without star Mike Trout, but optimistic manager Joe Maddon said Tuesday they still hope to get the three-time American League MVP back this season.

Scherzer: New-look Dodgers' chances are 'great'

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 6:49pm
Though he knows that "nothing's assured yet," Max Scherzer is thrilled with his opportunity to win another world title now that he's on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Rays' Glasnow to have Tommy John surgery Wed.

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 6:49pm
Rays ace Tyler Glasnow will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday that will sideline him the rest of this year and possibly all of next season as well.

Jays' Biggio goes on IL with nagging back issue

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 6:49pm
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio went on the 10-day injured list with tightness in his back, the team announced Tuesday.

Red Sox's Barnes on COVID IL, awaits test results

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 6:49pm
Boston Red Sox closer Matt Barnes went on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday and is currently in quarantine while awaiting test results.

Yanks' Montgomery also tests positive for COVID

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 3:49pm
Left-hander Jordan Montgomery has tested positive for COVID-19, manager Aaron Boone announced Tuesday.

Brewers' Axford put on IL a day after MLB return

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 3:49pm
Brewers reliever John Axford was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, one day after his first major league appearance since 2018 was cut short by a right elbow injury.

Bautista's walk-off hit eliminates Israel, lifts D.R.

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 12:49pm
Six-time All-Star Jose Bautista had a game-ending single for his first Olympic hit and bat flip, which followed Johan Mieses' tying home run off Zack Weiss leading off the ninth inning, and the Dominican Republic eliminated Israel with a 7-6 win.

2021 Little League World Series schedule, scores and highlights

TEst 4 August 3, 2021 - 9:48am
The Little League World Series is back. Find complete coverage of the 2021 LLWS -- including scores, links to live broadcasts, top stories and web gems -- here.

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