Associated Press Oct 12, 2023, 12:36 AM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — The hard-hitting Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-setting barrage of solo homers in the third inning to a 4-2 win in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night, sweeping the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs. The D-backs
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Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 11, 2023, 10:04 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — The Battle of Texas is on. One day after the Texas Rangers locked down a spot in the American League Championship Series, the Houston
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterOct 11, 2023, 10:47 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — Phillies star Bryce Harper wouldn’t exactly admit he was fueled by comments Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia made about him after Game 2 of the teams’ National
Associated Press Oct 11, 2023, 07:23 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Mets owner Steve Cohen hopes to construct a casino adjacent to Citi Field as a way to attract people to the area near the ballpark. Cohen, who bought the Mets before the 2021 season, hopes to create attractions near the stadium
Oct 11, 2023, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions One team down, three to go. The day after the Texas Rangers moved on to the American League Championship Series by sweeping the Baltimore Orioles, the 2023 MLB playoffs continue with the three remaining division series matchups. Two teams face potential elimination today. In the AL,
ESPN News Services Oct 11, 2023, 11:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Atlanta Braves are going with right-hander Bryce Elder as their Game 3 starter against the host Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, the team announced. The Braves opted for Elder, a first-time All-Star, over rookie AJ Smith-Shawver or a bullpen opener. The Phillies are
Jeff Passan, ESPNOct 11, 2023, 04:33 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins activated All-Star Byron Buxton as an injury replacement for first baseman Alex Kirilloff, paving the way for him to play for
Associated Press Oct 11, 2023, 12:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says personnel changes are possible after three days of meetings last week that followed the team’s worst season in three decades. “We’re going to be making some changes. Some may be more subtle than others, but I
Oct 11, 2023, 01:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is recovering from surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner is expected to be fully recovered by spring training, the Mets announced Wednesday. Dr. David Altchek performed the procedure
Anthony Gharib, ESPNOct 11, 2023, 02:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions With the series tied at 1-1, the Philadelphia Phillies showed up to Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves in prime fashion. Editor’s Picks Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos paid homage to Colorado Buffaloes coach and former Braves center fielder Deion Sanders