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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

Associated Press May 22, 2023, 05:28 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was fired by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kuiper was suspended by the network earlier this month following his slur that aired during

ESPN News Services May 22, 2023, 06:49 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Jacob deGrom threw a 32-pitch bullpen session Monday before the Texas Rangers played the Pittsburgh Pirates as the right-hander continues his recovery from elbow inflammation. “It went really, really well,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “He said he feels great and didn’t feel anything

May 22, 2023, 06:25 PM ET The Kansas City Royals designated infielder/outfielder Hunter Dozier, who’s in the third year of a $25 million contract, on Monday. The Royals are on the hook for the remainder of Dozier’s $7.25 million in 2023 and the $9 million he’s owed in 2024. Editor’s Picks Infielder Nicky Lopez takes

ESPN News Services May 22, 2023, 06:09 PM ET The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-hander Eric Lauer on the injured list Monday because of a right shoulder impingement. Lauer, 27, was roughed up Saturday when he allowed three home runs and six runs total over three-plus innings in a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, dropping

Associated Press May 22, 2023, 03:00 PM ET ST. LOUIS — Rick Hummel, an esteemed writer who covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Major League Baseball for five decades for the Post-Dispatch until his retirement last year, has died. He was 77. Hummel died in his sleep at his St. Louis-area home early Saturday after

Joon Lee, ESPNMay 22, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate The Baltimore Orioles released their City Connect uniforms, which are intended to pay tribute to the city’s many neighborhoods and their diverse stories. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The uniform features an all-black look with “Baltimore” written across

May 21, 2023, 03:47 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to call up two of their top prospects from Triple-A Oklahoma City to help fill the injury-related void in the pitching rotation. Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that right-hander Gavin Stone will make his second career start Monday night in Atlanta against the

Associated Press May 21, 2023, 05:37 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels have revamped their bullpen in pursuit of more success in the middle innings. The Angels activated left-hander Aaron Loup from the injured list and called up right-handers Reyes Moronta and Jacob Webb before Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. To

Associated Press May 21, 2023, 11:49 AM ET CHICAGO — The White Sox promoted Clint Frazier from Triple-A Charlotte and cut fellow outfielder Jake Marisnick on Sunday. The 28-year-old Frazier hit .375 with seven home runs and 13 RBIs in 16 games with Charlotte. He signed a minor league deal with Chicago last month after