Joon Lee, ESPNMay 23, 2023, 08:21 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole entered rarefied air on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The New York Yankees ace recorded his 2,000th career strikeout in the second inning, becoming the third-fastest pitcher in games played to reach
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Joon Lee, ESPNMay 23, 2023, 05:19 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon, who has yet to pitch this season due to injuries, said he no longer feels pain in his back after getting a cortisone shot more than two weeks ago. “The
Associated Press May 23, 2023, 06:35 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Two-time All-Star right-hander Julio Teheran, who hasn’t pitched in the major leagues since 2021, has agreed to terms on a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Teheran’s agent, Gene Mato, said Tuesday that Teheran had agreed to a major league deal with the Brewers, pending a
Associated Press May 23, 2023, 07:15 PM ET ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Dodgers shifted starting pitcher Dustin May to the 60-day injury list on Tuesday, which means the right-hander won’t return until after the All-Star break. The Dodgers had to clear room on their 40-man roster for top prospect Bobby Miller, who was called
May 23, 2023, 03:27 PM ET The Cincinnati Reds activated center fielder TJ Friedl off the injured list Tuesday and optioned outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville. Friedl, 27, was placed on the injured list May 12 with a left oblique strain. He was off to a hot start, batting .306 with an .818 OPS
Joon Lee, ESPNMay 23, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate FOR MONTHS, BROWN University head baseball coach Grant Achilles was asked when Olivia Pichardo might take the field and become the first woman to play in Division I. National media attended every game hoping to catch a
May 23, 2023, 09:40 AM ET Trea Turner is starting to hear boos from Philadelphia fans frustrated with his slow start for the Phillies, and the star shortstop doesn’t blame them. “I’m honest with myself, I’ve sucked,” Turner said Monday after the struggling Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks. Turner is less than two months into
ESPN News Services May 22, 2023, 09:05 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday that an LGBTQIA+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will again be welcome at the team’s annual Pride Night, nearly a week after the team rescinded its original invitation. “We have asked the Sisters of Perpetual
Associated Press May 22, 2023, 07:28 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Correa‘s eventful offseason included a period where the free agent shortstop agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants. But an ankle issue led to a failed physical, and the deal with the Giants fell apart. Correa ended up re-signing with the Minnesota
Associated Press May 23, 2023, 12:02 AM ET CLEVELAND — Will Brennan only tried to hit the ball. What happened after that wasn’t by design. The rookie Cleveland Guardians outfielder hit a hard grounder that accidentally killed a bird wandering on the infield grass during the second inning of Monday night’s 3-0 victory over the