David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 19, 2024, 12:58 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — On his first official day in camp, Juan Soto walked into George M. Steinbrenner Field, the sun barely up over the horizon, flashed
Associated Press Feb 19, 2024, 04:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker is open to a long-term contract and says preliminary dialogue has begun. “Personally, I think we have the best team in the league,″ Tucker said Monday as the Astros started full-squad workouts. “That’s
Associated Press Feb 19, 2024, 04:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies have spoken to Zack Wheeler‘s representation about a new contract as the pitcher heads into the final season of a $118 million, five-year deal. Wheeler, 33, said last week he prefers reaching an agreement before the season starts
ESPN News Services Feb 19, 2024, 12:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon says baseball has “never been a top priority for me” and that he plays the sport “to make a living.” Rendon made his pointed remarks Monday as the Angels’ position players reported to spring training camp.
Jeff Passan, ESPNFeb 19, 2024, 05:01 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani hit a towering home run in his first batting practice against live pitching since he underwent reconstructive elbow surgery — another
Associated Press Feb 19, 2024, 03:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals are no longer for sale, ending a search for a new owner after the team was on the market for nearly two years. Principal owner Mark Lerner told The Washington Post on Monday during spring training in
Rob Dawson, CorrespondentFeb 19, 2024, 08:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United have made a formal offer for Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth but are not willing to pay what they believe to be excessive compensation for his services, sources have told ESPN. United have made Ashworth a top target in the overhaul
Feb 19, 2024, 11:08 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Roy Hodgson has stepped down as Crystal Palace manager, the club announced on Monday. The news comes amid a continued poor run of form and days after he was admitted to hospital when he collapsed at training. The 76-year-old former England manager has since left hospital
Doug Greenberg Feb 19, 2024, 10:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions When Lionel Messi made the fateful decision to join Inter Miami CF last season, it not only instantly elevated the game of his new club, but also immensely raised the profile of 30-year-old Major League Soccer. So it should come as little surprise that
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentFeb 19, 2024, 06:37 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Napoli have fired manager Walter Mazzarri ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League round of 16 first leg game against Barcelona at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The Italian champions have announced that Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona will replace Mazzarri with immediate effect with a