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ESPN News Services Aug 28, 2023, 11:52 PM ET DENVER — Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was confronted by two fans in right field during Monday’s game at Coors Field, an encounter that left the star player knocked to the ground. In the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies, an individual ran onto the

Associated Press Aug 28, 2023, 10:48 PM ET BOSTON — Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run over the Green Monster in the eighth inning of Monday night’s 13-5 win against the Boston Red Sox to become just the ninth Houston Astros player to hit for the cycle. Altuve is the first Houston player to

ESPN News Services Aug 29, 2023, 02:36 AM ET SEATTLE — At some point, the torrid August that Julio Rodríguez has put together will quiet down. For now, the Seattle Mariners are going to enjoy the ride their young superstar is taking them on. Rodríguez remained sizzling at the plate with four more hits —

Associated Press Aug 28, 2023, 09:11 PM ET NEW YORK — After throwing his first outdoor bullpen session following knee surgery, New York Mets All-Star closer Edwin Diaz remained hopeful he can make a return to the mound this season. The 29-year-old right-hander tore his right patellar tendon March 15 while celebrating after getting the

Aug 28, 2023, 09:32 PM ET The Cincinnati Reds on Monday placed infielder Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain and activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the seven-day concussion IL. Fairchild was placed on the IL on Aug. 21 with a concussion after hitting his head on the right-field

Associated Press Aug 28, 2023, 07:00 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper and Shohei Ohtani each boast MVP and Rookie of the Year awards along with multiple All-Star Game appearances as two of baseball’s preeminent faces. Oh, Harper and Ohtani are also linked in a rather calamitous way: Each have torn ligaments in their right

Aug 28, 2023, 08:03 PM ET Right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin will undergo Tommy John surgery, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the surgery, scheduled for Friday. The decision came after Gonsolin underwent a recent MRI on his right elbow. Now he will be sidelined into the 2024 season. Editor’s Picks

Aug 28, 2023, 09:01 PM ET The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Yu Darvish on the 15-day injured list Monday because of inflammation in his pitching elbow. The move is retroactive to Saturday. Darvish had recently pitched through discomfort, according to manager Bob Melvin. He was removed after 76 pitches during Friday’s 7-3 to the

Associated Press Aug 28, 2023, 07:43 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins optioned starting pitcher Bailey Ober to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, with the club continuing to be careful with the right-hander’s workload. The 28-year-old Ober is 6-6 with a 3.67 ERA in 22 starts for the Twins this season, including a four-inning

David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterAug 28, 2023, 03:47 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Mookie Betts has gone in just two weeks from long shot to odds-on favorite to win the National League MVP award at sportsbooks around the nation. Betts’ odds were sitting