Jan 4, 2024, 06:37 PM ET Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer said he would “love a second opportunity to do things better” and make a return to Major League Baseball after sexual assault allegations halted his career, leading to a long suspension and eventual release from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer, who played baseball
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Jeff Passan, ESPNJan 4, 2024, 10:27 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a two-year, $38 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Thursday, restructuring his deal in the
Associated Press Jan 4, 2024, 10:10 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OAKLAND, Calif. — The minor league Oakland B’s planned to take over the Oakland A’s venue at the Coliseum for a night of nostalgia in late June — until the big league club blocked their agreement as exclusive rights holder to the building for
Associated Press Jan 3, 2024, 09:05 PM ET SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Dominican prosecutors on Wednesday accused Wander Franco of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering following allegations that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a minor whose mother also faces the same charges. Prosecutors requested that a judge hold Franco
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJan 3, 2024, 05:55 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 The San Diego Padres have signed Korean relief pitcher Woo Suk Go to a two-year contact, the team
Associated Press Jan 3, 2024, 11:58 AM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins expressed regret Shohei Ohtani turned down Toronto after meeting with the team and chose to sign a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers. Atkins for the first time confirmed Ohtani visited Toronto’s spring training
Associated Press Jan 3, 2024, 12:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams will make his New York Philharmonic debut on April 24 when future music director Gustavo Dudamel leads the orchestra’s spring gala at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall. Williams, 55, was a five-time All-Star
Associated Press Jan 3, 2024, 02:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio will miss most or all of the 2024 season following surgery to repair a torn right ACL. Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek operated Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery, the team said
Associated Press Jan 3, 2024, 04:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN DIEGO — New Padres manager Mike Shildt won’t have a traditional bench coach on his staff but will utilize the input of several coaches during games. The Padres unveiled the full staff Wednesday, including new hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, who spent the previous
ESPN News Services Jan 2, 2024, 05:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will have two opportunities to opt out of his record $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, although the timing is tied to his pitching elbow’s health. If Yamamoto has Tommy John surgery or is on