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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.

Yankees' LeMahieu back in lineup after IL stint

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 12:49pm
The Yankees' DJ LeMahieu returned to the lineup Saturday, coming off the 10-day injured list with New York looking to snap a seven-game losing streak as it continues to deal with myriad injuries.

Astros, Athletics walk off before game in protest

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 1:04am
The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics decided not to play Friday night's game, following the example of other teams protesting the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Manny being Manny: Ramirez to play in Australia

TEst 4 August 29, 2020 - 1:04am
Manny Ramirez, 48, is signing a one-year deal to play for the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League, team owner Adam Dobb told theabl.com.au. Ramirez retired from the majors in 2011 after failing a test for performance-enhancing drugs.

Source says Cohen near Mets deal as A-Rod out

TEst 4 August 28, 2020 - 10:02pm
Billionaire Steve Cohen is in negotiations to purchase the Mets, a source confirmed, while a group led by Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez has withdrawn its bid.

Angels deal All-Star La Stella to A's for Barreto

TEst 4 August 28, 2020 - 10:02pm
The Angels traded Tommy La Stella, an All-Star last season, to the Athletics for utility man Franklin Barreto on Friday.

Athletics, Astros walk off before game in protest

TEst 4 August 28, 2020 - 10:02pm
The Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros decided not to play Friday night's game, following the example of other teams protesting the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Boseman, who starred as Jackie Robinson, dies

TEst 4 August 28, 2020 - 10:02pm
Chadwick Boseman, whose starred as Black icon Jackie Robinson in "42," has died of cancer at age 43. His death came on the same day Major League Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson Day.

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