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Associated Press Apr 30, 2024, 07:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer was scratched from his second scheduled rehab start Tuesday because of thumb soreness. The soreness is similar to what Scherzer experienced last year before being sidelined for the end of the regular season and the start

Associated Press Apr 30, 2024, 06:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DETROIT — Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty tied an American League record with seven straight strikeouts to open a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday and finished with a career-high 14 in 6⅔ innings. The Cardinals rallied after Flaherty’s exit, scoring twice

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterApr 30, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions The Houston Astros arrived at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City on Saturday searching for a symbolic

Associated Press Apr 30, 2024, 12:39 AM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers found themselves on the wrong end of a momentum-swinging decision by an umpiring crew for a second straight day. This time, the umpires say they got the call right. Milwaukee thought it had tied the game in the ninth

Associated Press Apr 30, 2024, 02:21 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ powerful offense that includes Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman isn’t used to putting zeros on the scoreboard. They’re just fine with one that occurred Monday night. The Dodgers played an entire game without striking out once

Associated Press Apr 29, 2024, 09:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ANAHEIM, Calif. — Aaron Hicks was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday after batting .140 in 18 games. Hicks was 8 for 57 with the Angels and had only one hit in his last 19 at-bats. “We just thought we

Associated Press Apr 29, 2024, 07:24 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Mets right-hander Kodai Senga faced hitters Monday for the first time since hurting his shoulder, throwing 21 pitches of live batting practice against minor leaguers at Citi Field. Senga told reporters he’ll face batters two more times before beginning a minor

Associated Press Apr 29, 2024, 03:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Minnesota Twins reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the 10-day injured list Monday before beginning a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox, after he missed 16 games with a strained right rib cage muscle. Correa batted .306 with 2 doubles, 1

Associated Press Apr 29, 2024, 06:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MIAMI — Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo said Monday that he looks forward to rejoining the club soon, after tests revealed a mild flexor muscle strain in his throwing elbow. The 26-year-old Luzardo, Miami’s Opening Day starter, was placed on the injured list Friday. He

Associated Press Apr 29, 2024, 03:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON — The Houston Astros are promoting first baseman Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land as they try to solve problems at the position. The team announced Monday that Loperfido will be added to the roster before the start of Tuesday night’s series against