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ESPN News Services Apr 26, 2024, 11:23 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Miami Marlins scratched left-hander Jesus Luzardo from Friday’s scheduled start because of elbow discomfort. The team said Luzardo, 26, will undergo further testing. In his place, right-hander Anthony Maldonado is scheduled to make his major league debut when the Marlins open a

Associated Press Apr 26, 2024, 10:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Second baseman Ozzie Albies was activated Friday by the Atlanta Braves ahead of a weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, matching the teams with the two best records in the major leagues. Albies returned from the 10-day injured list on schedule after

Field Level Media Apr 26, 2024, 05:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Chicago White Sox called up outfielder Tommy Pham from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. The White Sox also selected the contract of outfielder Rafael Ortega from Charlotte, optioned outfielder Dominic Fletcher to the Triple-A club and designated journeyman outfielder Kevin Pillar and left-hander

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterApr 26, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions NEW

Associated Press Apr 25, 2024, 06:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Thursday. Houston has lost a season-high five straight and eight of nine overall. At 7-19, it

Field Level Media Apr 25, 2024, 09:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right forearm extensor tendinitis. Francis, who turned 28 on Monday, pitched two scoreless innings in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss at Kansas City. He is 2-2 with an 8.59

Associated Press Apr 25, 2024, 06:14 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof was put on the 10-day injured list Thursday because of a strained left oblique. Gelof was a late scratch from Wednesday’s game after feeling pain during his pregame routine and an MRI showed the low-grade

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterApr 25, 2024, 01:58 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open Extended Reactions For the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release

Associated Press Apr 25, 2024, 11:09 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest. The beloved Baker retired following the 2023 season after spending 56 years in the majors as a player, coach and manager. He was honored Thursday with an annual

Associated Press Apr 25, 2024, 02:04 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — Leadoff-hitting shortstop J.P. Crawford was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Seattle Mariners on Thursday because of a right oblique strain. The move came a day after Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting practice, resulting in him being