Sarah Langs Jun 2, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The most common word I’ve used to explain my life since sharing my diagnosis is “overwhelmed.” Sure, you might think, that makes sense: Of course someone contending with ALS might be overwhelmed. But ALS isn’t what has overwhelmed me. Let me explain. From the moment I pressed
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Associated Press Jun 2, 2023, 12:51 AM ET MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins reinstated second baseman Jorge Polanco from the 10-day injured list Thursday before their game against Cleveland, bringing their regular lineup nearly back to full strength. That lasted all of four innings. Designated hitter Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the
Joon Lee, ESPNJun 1, 2023, 05:37 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Mets pitcher Max Scherzer is not happy with the strict enforcement of the pitch clock. Before the fifth inning of Tuesday’s 4-2 victory by the Mets over the Phillies at Citi Field, Scherzer got
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJun 1, 2023, 08:06 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. A U.S. bankruptcy judge ruled in favor of Major League Baseball and four of its teams in Houston on Thursday, forcing
ESPN News Services Jun 1, 2023, 09:14 PM ET BOSTON — Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale left Thursday’s 8-2 win against the Cincinnati Reds early because of left shoulder soreness, the team announced. Sale exited in the fourth inning with two out after walking Nick Senzel, with Boston trailing 1-0. He struck out six
Associated Press Jun 1, 2023, 07:44 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS — The Cleveland Guardians will place starting pitcher Cal Quantrill on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, creating one opening in the rotation with the impending return of Aaron Civale and Triston McKenzie from their injuries. Manager Terry Francona said before the team’s game Thursday
Associated Press Jun 1, 2023, 08:36 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the Texas Rangers for lefty Luis Valdez on Thursday. Right-hander Zack Burdi was also designated for assignment by the Dodgers to make room on their 40-man roster. Vanasco, a 15th-round draft pick out of Texas
Associated Press Jun 1, 2023, 03:00 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees on Thursday ahead of their weekend series at the Los Angeles Dodgers. New York cleared three roster spots after Wednesday’s 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy
Jun 1, 2023, 02:00 PM ET The Colorado Rockies reinstated Charlie Blackmon from the bereavement list and placed fellow outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left heel bruise. Blackmon, 36, is batting .287 with five homers and 23 RBI in 48 games this season, his 13th with the Rockies. Bryant,
Jun 1, 2023, 12:28 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies placed infielder Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left hamstring injury. Bohm missed Sunday’s game at Atlanta with tightness in the hamstring, and the Phillies were off Monday. He returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Mets but aggravated the injury making