Associated Press May 30, 2023, 02:50 AM ET CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further boost Las Vegas’ economy, or serve as a handout for a big business that could strain government resources. In a committee hearing on Monday
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Associated Press May 29, 2023, 10:31 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka tossed six innings in his long-awaited return to the majors Monday night, pitching for the first time since twice tearing his right Achilles tendon. He was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start against the Oakland Athletics on Memorial
Associated Press May 29, 2023, 04:51 PM ET CHICAGO — Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the major league leading Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Monday. Stroman (5-4) dazzled in his fourth complete game and second shutout in nine major league seasons. His only other shutout was against the Cubs during
Associated Press May 29, 2023, 09:49 PM ET HOUSTON — A year ago Monday, Royce Lewis tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time. On the first anniversary of the injury, the rookie returned to the field in a season debut more suited for a fairy tale than a baseball diamond. “A
ESPN News Services May 29, 2023, 09:46 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Pittsburgh’s Jack Suwinski hit two home runs into the San Francisco Bay on Monday during a 14-4 loss to San Francisco on Monday, joining Barry Bonds as the only players to reach McCovey Cove twice in a game since Oracle Park opened 24
May 29, 2023, 08:44 PM ET The San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sanchez off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday, according to multiple reports. The Mets designated Sanchez for assignment Thursday after a brief stay with the club. Editor’s Picks The 30-year-old former New York Yankee signed a minor league contract with
ESPN News Services May 29, 2023, 07:29 PM ET SEATTLE — Anthony Rizzo was held out of the New York Yankees‘ lineup Monday night for their series opener against the Seattle Mariners a day after injuring his neck. The veteran first baseman was hurt in the sixth inning Sunday while making a catch at first
May 29, 2023, 12:14 PM ET The Tampa Bay Rays placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list Monday because of left hip inflammation. Fairbanks said his hip “locked up” on him while warming up before the ninth inning of Sunday’s 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. He did not enter the game.
May 29, 2023, 12:07 PM ET The Oakland Athletics designated first baseman Jesus Aguilar for assignment on Monday. Aguilar, 32, is batting .221 with five home runs and nine RBIs in 36 games this season, his first in Oakland. He was 1-for-20 in his past seven games. Aguilar is a career .253 hitter with 114
Jeff Passan, ESPNMay 29, 2023, 10:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Courtesy of MLBPA IN MID-DECEMBER, when Liam Hendriks squinted at the PET scan of his body and saw hundreds of spots illuminated by radioactive dye, his first thought was