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ESPN News Services Apr 27, 2024, 10:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MEXICO CITY — Before the first of two games in Mexico City, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said he hoped that the trip could help them solve their offensive struggles. Apparently, it worked. Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a

Field Level Media Apr 27, 2024, 10:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations. Cooper, 33, was designated for assignment by the Cubs this week after hitting .270 with a home run and six RBIs in 12 games. His

ESPN News Services Apr 27, 2024, 11:27 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said Friday that he has a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring, with the update coming five days after he was placed on the injured list with a “strain.” It is expected to be a

Associated Press Apr 27, 2024, 04:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — The banged-up New York Mets are minus two more important players after putting reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list and right fielder Starling Marte on the bereavement list Saturday. The team recalled infielder Mark Vientos and right-hander Dedniel Núñez

Field Level Media Apr 27, 2024, 02:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Washington Nationals placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder sprain in advance of their road game Saturday against the Miami Marlins. The Nationals called up outfielder Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Gallo,

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterApr 27, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions Michael Busch has been a first-round draft pick, a top-100 prospect and a Pacific Coast League MVP during his ascent toward the majors. In most organizations, that kind of

ESPN News Services Apr 26, 2024, 10:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run, Max Muncy and Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 12-2 rout of the

ESPN News Services Apr 26, 2024, 11:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SEATTLE — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen left his start against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night after feeling tightness in his right hamstring. Gallen walked Mariners third baseman Josh Rojas leading off the sixth inning and then was removed by Arizona manager

Associated Press Apr 26, 2024, 06:45 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. Miley, 37, was put on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation on April 22, retroactive to April 19. Editor’s Picks “I need a full Tommy John,” Miley said Friday

Field Level Media Apr 26, 2024, 02:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. Holliday, 20, is just 2-for-34 (.059) with one RBI and 18 strikeouts in 10 games since making his major league debut on April 10. The son of seven-time All-Star outfielder