May 18, 2023, 12:19 PM ET Although both teams have underperformed thus far, the Cleveland Guardians and New York Mets — who collaborated on the Francisco Lindor trade in January 2021 but haven’t faced each other in a game since — meet in New York for a three-game series this weekend. The key players on
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May 18, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Seven weeks into the season, we’re still seeing dominant performances from a number of American League teams, with seven of our top 10 teams residing in the AL. That has not been the case in the National League, with preseason juggernauts like the Mets and Padres — teams that
ESPN News Services May 17, 2023, 06:39 PM ET New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German has been suspended 10 games and fined by Major League Baseball for violating the rules regarding foreign substances, it was announced Wednesday. German will not appeal and will begin serving the suspension starting with Wednesday’s game. He cannot be replaced
May 17, 2023, 08:32 PM ET Star San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has a small fracture in his left hand that could require a stint on the injured list, manager Bob Melvin told reporters Wednesday. Machado hasn’t played since Monday, when he was hit in the hand by a pitch from Kansas City
Joon Lee, ESPNMay 18, 2023, 12:17 AM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — The Mets needed some kind of spark, anything after falling to a season-worst three games below .500 on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, it came in the form of a Pete Alonso walk-off homer, electrifying
Associated Press May 17, 2023, 05:40 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers aspire to be like Randy Johnson. Zac Gallen unintentionally got real close in emulating the Hall of Famer. While warming up in the outfield before Arizona’s game at Oakland on Wednesday, Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight,
Associated Press May 17, 2023, 07:58 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Minnesota Twins center fielder Nick Gordon is heading to the injured list after he fractured his right shin during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The injury occurred when Gordon fouled a pitch by Dylan Covey off the leg during the fifth inning.
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 17, 2023, 05:33 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Major league hitters are being reminded that any attempted circumvention of pitch timer rules to gain an advantage will result in a violation, according to a memo sent to MLB teams and
ESPN News Services May 17, 2023, 11:24 AM ET NEW YORK — Major League Baseball launched a community assistance platform Wednesday called “MLB Together.” The platform will focus on youth empowerment; diversity, equity and inclusion; domestic and physical safety; health research and resources; military family and veteran resources; disaster relief; and environmental sustainability and green
Associated Press May 17, 2023, 04:14 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Dustin May left Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins after one inning because of right elbow pain. The 25-year-old right-hander had Tommy John surgery in May 2021. He was making his ninth start of the season and has a 4-1 record with