David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterJun 6, 2023, 08:49 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 With his first pitch in a Texas Rangers uniform, Jacob deGrom threw a 99.6 mph fastball. His next five fastballs, in his Opening Day start this March, clocked in
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Joon Lee, ESPNJun 6, 2023, 10:04 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — For the second time this season, the New York Yankees will need to play without Aaron Judge. New York plans to place its superstar slugger on the injured list with a contusion and a
ESPN News Services Jun 6, 2023, 11:31 PM ET CINCINNATI — Matt McLain‘s single to deep center field highlighted a three-run comeback in the ninth inning, helping to make top prospect Elly De La Cruz‘s highly anticipated debut for the Cincinnati Reds a winning one Tuesday night in a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles
Jun 6, 2023, 09:52 PM ET MIAMI — Luis Arraez had two hits to raise his major league-leading batting average to .401 and help the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Tuesday night. Second in the NL East, the Marlins have won five straight to improve to 34-28 – the first time
Jun 6, 2023, 06:59 PM ET The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left rib contusion. The move was retroactive to Saturday, with the Twins making a corresponding move by returning outfielder Trevor Larnach from the 10-day IL. Editor’s Picks Buxton, 29, was injured June 1
ESPN News Services Jun 6, 2023, 04:52 PM ET Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom has a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament and will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery, general manager Chris Young announced on Tuesday. DeGrom hasn’t pitched since April 28, when he exited early because of injury concerns for the second time
Jun 6, 2023, 04:00 PM ET Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah was optioned Tuesday to the rookie-level Florida Complex League, a demotion designed to help the former ace reset from a nightmare start to the season. The Blue Jays made the move one day after Manoah lasted just one-third of an inning and allowed
Jun 6, 2023, 01:10 PM ET Shortstop Elly De La Cruz, recently ranked as the No. 1 MLB prospect by ESPN, has been called up by the Cincinnati Reds, it was announced Tuesday. De La Cruz was promoted from Triple-A Louisville and will join the Reds on Tuesday for the team’s series against the Los
Joon Lee, ESPNJun 6, 2023, 05:44 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — The Yankees are holding their breath with Aaron Judge‘s toe injury. Swelling in Judge’s injured toe has gone down since the star outfielder ran into a wall at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, but Yankees
Associated Press Jun 6, 2023, 12:37 PM ET NEW YORK — Silvia Alvarez was appointed acting communications director of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Tuesday. Alvarez takes over from communications director Chris Dahl, who shifts to senior adviser for communications and intends to retire on Jan. 1. Editor’s Picks Alvarez joined the union