Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterSep 26, 2023, 09:49 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. ATLANTA — It wasn’t Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olson or another big Atlanta Braves slugger who made history, but it was history nonetheless, when left fielder Kevin Pillar hammered a 3-1 pitch
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Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterSep 27, 2023, 12:12 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. ATLANTA — It might go down as the play that cost the Chicago Cubs a playoff spot in the National League. With two outs and two on for the Atlanta Braves in
ESPN News Services Sep 27, 2023, 01:53 AM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels prevented the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016 Tuesday night — Texas’ 9-3 loss, however, could have been worse. AL batting leader Corey Seager left in the sixth inning after being hit
Associated Press Sep 26, 2023, 07:23 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Eight days after winning his 200th game, 42-year-old Adam Wainwright said Tuesday he has thrown his final pitch. “I’ve thought a lot about it the last few days, but I’m in a really good place mentally,” the St. Louis Cardinals right-hander said ahead of his
Associated Press Sep 26, 2023, 07:42 PM ET TORONTO — Yankees manager Aaron Boone reiterated Tuesday that slugger Aaron Judge is not expected to require offseason surgery on his ailing toe. Judge was sidelined for 42 games after tearing a ligament in his right big toe when he crashed into the right-field fence while making
Sep 26, 2023, 08:43 PM ET At a banquet honoring Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson after his retirement in 1977, sportswriter Gordon Beard was among many to speak that night. Beard said, “In New York, they named a candy bar [The Reggie Bar] after Reggie Jackson. Here in Baltimore, we name our children
Associated Press Sep 26, 2023, 05:37 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make the postseason roster as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee. One encouraging sign — Hoskins is hitting home runs in batting practice and up to about 75 or 80 swings
Sep 26, 2023, 06:06 PM ET The Chicago White Sox on Tuesday placed All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a mild MCL sprain in his left knee, ending his season with six games remaining. Robert is expected to recover in two to four weeks, according to the White Sox. He
Sep 26, 2023, 05:37 PM ET The Oakland Athletics activated outfielder JJ Bleday from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned shortstop Kevin Smith to Triple-A Las Vegas. Bleday, 25, had been on the IL since Aug. 15 with a sprained left ACL. On rehabilitation assignment with Las Vegas, he went 5-for-10 with three
Sep 26, 2023, 05:16 PM ET The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-handed relief pitcher Brock Stewart from the 60-day injured list and designated right-hander Dylan Floro for assignment on Tuesday. Stewart, 31, was returned from a three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul, where he pitched three scoreless, hitless innings with five strikeouts and two walks.