ESPN News Services May 3, 2023, 11:46 PM ET CHICAGO — It has been more than three years since Major League Baseball issued its report on an electronic sign-stealing scheme by the Houston Astros. Keynan Middleton definitely remembers. The reliever struck out Carlos Correa on a 96.2 mph fastball on Wednesday night, closing out a
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Associated Press May 3, 2023, 09:19 PM ET DETROIT — – New York Mets ace Max Scherzer struggled in his return from a suspension Wednesday night, allowing six runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings in his team’s 8-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers during the second game of a doubleheader. Scherzer was suspended
Joon Lee, ESPNMay 3, 2023, 06:51 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Brian Cashman knows Yankees fans are ready to smash the panic button. The injury bug is sweeping through the clubhouse, the roster looks like a shell of itself and the team is sitting in
Associated Press May 3, 2023, 10:53 PM ET MIAMI — The Atlanta Braves are placing right-hander Kyle Wright on the injured list after he left in the third inning of Wednesday’s 14-6 win over the Miami Marlins with right shoulder soreness. “It sucks,” Wright said after the game, fighting back tears. He opened the season
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 3, 2023, 07:17 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks thinks he may have been pitching with lymphoma most of last season after he discovered lumps in his neck and then hips last June.
May 3, 2023, 03:49 PM ET The Arizona Diamondbacks promoted top pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt from Triple-A Reno to make his major league debut on Wednesday against the host Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Pfaadt will take a spot on the 40-man roster in place of infielder Seth Beer, who was designated for assignment. Pfaadt,
Associated Press May 3, 2023, 03:20 PM ET NEW YORK — Daniel Espino, Cleveland’s top pitching prospect, is expected to be sidelined for at least one year after having right shoulder surgery. The Guardians said Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles to repair an anterior capsule in the 22-year-old Espino’s shoulder.
Associated Press May 3, 2023, 02:53 PM ET HOUSTON — Jose Altuve resumed some baseball activities this week, but there still isn’t a timetable for when Houston’s star second baseman will return to the team. Altuve fractured his right thumb in the World Baseball Classic and had surgery to repair the injury March 22. After
Associated Press May 3, 2023, 01:33 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is embarking on a fundraising campaign to raise $25 million for a new building to house its education center and what has become one of the world’s unique collections of baseball memorabilia. Museum president Bob Kendrick said the
Todd Zola, FantasyMay 3, 2023, 12:15 PM ET Close Writing on fantasy baseball game theory and player analysis since 1997 Winner of the 2013 Fantasy Sports Writer’s Association Best Baseball Article We’re just over a month into the season which means several weeks of gameplay using ESPN’s new rules are officially in the books. Giving