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A's-Astros off as Oakland announces positive test

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 12:50pm
The Athletics had one member of their organization test positive for COVID-19, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's game Sunday against the Astros.

Orioles trade right-hander Givens to Rockies

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 12:50pm
The Orioles have traded right-hander Mychal Givens to the Rockies.

Mets place pitchers Betances, Matz on injured list

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 12:50pm
The New York Mets have placed struggling pitchers Dellin Betances and Steven Matz on the injured list, one day after they both made appearances against the New York Yankees.

MLB trade deadline tracker, rumors and buzz: Rangers float Lynn, Gallo

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 12:50pm
Here's the latest intel we're hearing and what to know for every team as Aug. 31 approaches.

A's-Astros off after Oakland player tests positive

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 9:45am
The Athletics had one member of their organization test positive for COVID-19, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's game Sunday against the Astros.

Padres get Moreland from Red Sox for prospects

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 9:45am
The Padres have acquired veteran first baseman Mitch Moreland from the Red Sox for two minor league prospects.

Cubs get designated hitter Martinez from Rays

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 9:45am
The Cubs have acquired designated hitter Jose Martinez from the Rays.

Braves acquire Milone from O's to bolster rotation

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 9:45am
The Atlanta Braves acquired Baltimore Orioles left-hander Tommy Milone in a trade that could bolster their struggling rotation.

MLB Sunday Spotlight: Which NL East team is most dangerous? Will Yankees overcome their injuries?

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 6:45am
As the Braves, Phillies, Mets and a banged up Yankees squad take the field for a Sunday doubleheader on ESPN, we break down each team's October outlook.

How Nancy Faust (and her organ) set the tone for America's pastime

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 6:45am
If not for Nancy Faust, "Crazy Train" might have never arrived at the ballpark. From her perch at Comiskey Park starting 50 years ago this summer, Faust introduced walk-up music and injected irreverent reactions to in-game shenanigans.

Managers tossed as benches clear in Cubs-Reds

TEst 4 August 30, 2020 - 12:53am
Cubs manager David Ross and Cincinnati's David Bell were ejected from Game 2 of Saturday night's doubleheader after "chirping" by Chicago and errant fastballs led to both benches clearing.

Dodgers' Lux to lead 2B platoon, hitless in win

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 9:53pm
Second baseman Gavin Lux, ESPN's No. 2 overall prospect in March, has been called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers and will start against right-handed pitchers moving forward.

LeMahieu triples in return as Yankees snap skid

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 9:53pm
DJ LeMahieu hit a third-inning triple in his return to the lineup Saturday as the Yankees beat the Mets 2-1 to avoid their longest losing streak in a quarter-century.

MLB trade deadline tracker, rumors and buzz: Rosenthal heads west

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 3:50pm
Here's the latest intel we're hearing and what to know for every team as Aug. 31 approaches.

Padres acquire Rosenthal in trade with Royals

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 3:50pm
Trevor Rosenthal, who has seven saves this season, has been traded from the Royals to bolster the bullpen for the Padres, who are seeking their first playoff appearance in 14 years.

Red Sox place Eovaldi on IL with calf strain

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 3:50pm
The Red Sox's rotation suffered another blow Saturday after Nathan Eovaldi was placed on the 10-day IL with a right calf strain.

Dodgers call up Lux to lead platoon at second

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 3:50pm
Second baseman Gavin Lux, ESPN's No. 2 overall prospect in March, has been called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers and will start against right-handed pitchers moving forward.

Yarbrough becomes 11th Rays pitcher sidelined

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 3:50pm
Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough became the 11th Tampa Bay Rays pitcher since the start of summer camp to be sidelined with an injury when he went on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of left groin tightness.

Andrew McCutchen: Robinson Day has extra meaning

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 3:50pm
Major League Baseball's celebration of Jackie Robinson and his legacy comes on the heels of teams deciding this week to not play their games in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Fantasy baseball forecaster for Week 6: Aug. 31-Sept. 6

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 3:50pm
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, two-start pitchers, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.

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