Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 04:39 PM ET SARASOTA, Fla. — Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers isn’t expected to be ready for Opening Day after a partial dislocation of his right kneecap during the offseason, Baltimore general manager Mike Elias said Thursday. Elias told reporters at Orioles camp that Rogers sustained the knee subluxation in January.
Month: February 2025
Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 06:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NORTH PORT, Fla. — Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. took batting practice at spring training Thursday, and right-hander Spencer Strider has already thrown a side session this week at their Florida camp. While neither Acuna, the unanimous 2023 NL MVP, nor Strider, a
Alden GonzalezFeb 13, 2025, 05:35 PM 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 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw admittedly wasn’t prepared for what foot surgery would entail. He spent four weeks on crutches and
Jorge CastilloFeb 13, 2025, 03:57 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — New
Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 07:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reach a long-term contract with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reports to spring training, his deadline to reach a deal. Guerrero is eligible for free agency after the 2025 World Series and
ESPN News Services Feb 13, 2025, 06:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Philadelphia 76ers are converting newly acquired guard Jared Butler from a two-way deal to a standard, two-year NBA contract, his agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. The Sixers acquired Butler and four future second-round draft picks
Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 03:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pat Riley’s three-peat trademarks could have led to the Miami Heat president getting a sizable payday if the Kansas City Chiefs had won their third consecutive Super Bowl. Turns out, the Basketball Hall of Famer doesn’t keep that money. Riley said he devotes his
ESPN News Services Feb 13, 2025, 12:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions There will be no Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu rematch at All-Star Weekend. The NBA announced Thursday that the 3-point shooting event — one of the highlights of last year’s All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis that brought together two of the biggest stars in
Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 07:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks‘ lengthy injured list for their home game Thursday night against the Miami Heat, meaning none of the players who started during the defending Western Conference champions’ season opener will be on the court.
Feb 13, 2025, 05:43 PM Open Extended Reactions An independent review of the Rugby Football Union’s controversial scheme that handed CEO Bill Sweeney a £358,000 ($448,681) bonus found that it was “appropriate and well-reasoned.” However, the review did also identify some key failings, largely in terms of communication. Sweeney was paid £1.1 million for the