David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 15, 2024, 02:04 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. — The New York Yankees managed to avoid their first losing season since 1992, but Gerrit Cole admitted that “disaster” was an appropriate word
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Feb 15, 2024, 11:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish will start the season on the injured list because of a sprained UCL in his pitching elbow. Bradish’s elbow sprain was one of several injuries announced Thursday by Orioles general manager Mile Elias, who also revealed that star infielder Gunnar Henderson
Associated Press Feb 14, 2024, 10:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago White Sox agreed to a minor league contract with veteran infielder Mike Moustakas on Wednesday night that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training. The 35-year-old Moustakas hit .247 with 12 homers and 48 RBIs in
Jeff Passan, ESPNFeb 14, 2024, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions SURPRISE, Arizona — The Texas Rangers opened spring training Wednesday still beaming from their surprising run to a World Series title last year — and intent
Associated Press Feb 14, 2024, 07:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TEMPE, Ariz. — The Los Angels Angels started spring training without Shohei Ohtani for the first time since 2017 and with a new manager in Ron Washington. Ohtani, the unprecedented two-way star, left for a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles
Associated Press Feb 14, 2024, 04:51 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla, — Aaron Boone says his New York Yankees are “hell bent on being a champion” after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. New York started spring training Wednesday still in search of its first title since 2009. The Yankees
Associated Press Feb 14, 2024, 04:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEARWATER, Fla. — At spring training last year, a key question surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies was whether pending free agent Aaron Nola would return after his contract expired. Now, it’s Zack Wheeler‘s turn. The right-hander has been worth every penny of his $118 million,
Field Level Media Feb 14, 2024, 04:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Oakland Athletics added some experience to their bullpen Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander. To clear room on the 40-man roster, the A’s placed fellow southpaw Ken Waldichuk on the 60-day injured list with a strained
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 14, 2024, 11:52 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Major League Baseball intends to strictly enforce the obstruction rule around the bases this season, instructing umpires to be more diligent in calling the infraction, sources tell ESPN. The
Associated Press Feb 14, 2024, 02:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Newly signed Josh Hader will close for the Astros and incumbent Ryan Pressly will move into a setup role, new manager Joe Espada said as Houston started spring training workouts Wednesday. Hader, a five-time All-Star, agreed Jan. 22 to