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Dotel arrested, Castillo cited for link to drug ring

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 3:38pm
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested Octavio Dotel and have cited Luis Castillo for alleged links to a drug-trafficking and money-laundering ring.

Clemens nixes political run, citing 'climate'

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 3:38pm
Pitching great Roger Clemens declined to run for political office in Texas, saying, "The climate in politics at this time is much more than I would want to undertake."

King Felix to rejoin M's rotation this weekend

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 3:38pm
Pitcher Felix Hernandez will rejoin the Mariners' starting rotation this weekend after missing three months with a shoulder injury, manager Scott Servais says.

Hernandez, Taylor rejoin Dodgers; Negron on IL

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 3:38pm
Enrique Hernandez was activated off the injured list on Tuesday and returned to the Dodgers lineup for the first time since July 24.

Sources: Yankees, Rosenthal reach minors deal

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 9:37am
Trevor Rosenthal, who missed all of last season after having Tommy John surgery and was struggling with the Nationals this season before being released, has reached a deal with the Yankees, sources told ESPN.

Braves' Webb (elbow) likely done for season

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 9:37am
Braves reliever Jacob Webb, who hasn't pitched in the majors since July 13 due to an elbow impingement and had a 6.97 ERA in 10 rehab appearances, is likely done for the season.

Little Leaguers love Javy Baez, Stranger Things and ... sushi?

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 9:37am
Yankees or Cubs? Fortnite or MLB The Show? Which "Stranger Things" character would make the best baseball player? Little League World Series players take a swing at the tough questions.

The plucky underdog story of the year? The Yankees, of course!

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 6:36am
A bunch of second-stringers, some pretty good, some just OK, some barely hanging on in the sport, got their chance to save the most first-string franchise in baseball -- and they did it. Here's how they defied the odds.

The top home run achievement ever for all 30 MLB teams

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 6:36am
With balls flying out of stadiums at a record pace, we look at each franchise's all-time greatest long ball moments, from David Ortiz and Ken Griffey Jr. to B.J. Upton and Mike Hampton.

King Felix 'prepared to go' after Triple-A start

TEst 4 August 20, 2019 - 12:54am
Felix Hernandez, on the injured list since May, said after a rehab start that he is ready to return to the Mariners.

Cards take no-hit bid into 8th, blank Brewers

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 9:54pm
Dakota Hudson and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Paul DeJong homered to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Monday in a series opener between NL Central contenders.

Astros' Correa exits with sore back, is day-to-day

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 9:54pm
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa left after one inning against the Detroit Tigers on Monday because of back discomfort, the team said.

Carrasco pitches for 1st time since diagnosis

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 7:53pm
Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco was greeted with a standing ovation in Akron as he made his first appearance on the mound since being diagnosed with leukemia.

The Red Sox are (basically) toast: What losing Chris Sale means for 2019 and beyond

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 6:53pm
Miracles do happen. But with ace Chris Sale shut down for the season, it's more or less RIP 2019 Red Sox. And 2020's team has issues too.

Twins' Cruz returns, will play through torn tendon

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 6:53pm
Twins slugger Nelson Cruz was reinstated from the injured list Monday and will play through a ruptured tendon in his left wrist.

Sources: Sale expected to avoid Tommy John

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 3:53pm
Chris Sale is expected to avoid Tommy John surgery after a second opinion on his sore left elbow confirmed a previous diagnosis of inflammation, sources told ESPN. He will miss the remainder of the regular season as he rehabilitates the injury.

Lefty Al Jackson, an original Met, dies at 83

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 3:53pm
Al Jackson, a tough left-hander who provided a rare glint of hope in the early days of the woebegone New York Mets, has died at 83.

Braves claim OF Hamilton off waivers from Royals

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 3:53pm
The Atlanta Braves claimed outfielder Billy Hamilton off waivers from the Kansas City Royals, the team announced Monday.

Maddy Freking making her mark as only girl at Little League World Series

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 9:52am
Maddy Freking, the only girl at the 2019 Little League World Series, but might be a young woman of few words, but she's making a Mo'ne-like impact.

Power Rankings: Yankees, Dodgers rise, but only one can be No. 1

TEst 4 August 19, 2019 - 6:51am
There's a big shuffle up top as we spotlight each team's key player heading toward the stretch run.

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