ESPN News Services May 6, 2023, 01:07 AM ET Kyle Muller became the first A’s starter to earn a win in 33 games this year as Oakland outslugged the Kansas City Royals 12-8 on Friday night in a matchup between the bottom two teams in baseball. The drought was the longest to begin a season
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Joon Lee, ESPNMay 5, 2023, 06:33 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate Carlos Rodon‘s debut with the New York Yankees has hit another snag. Rodon said Friday that his back issue is “chronic,” and he will have a cortisone shot next week in hopes that it speeds up the
Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 06:34 PM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association CHICAGO — Matt Mervis‘ climb to the big leagues was both meandering and steep. When debut day finally arrived
Associated Press May 5, 2023, 06:39 PM ET ATLANTA — After a painful week, Ronald Acuna Jr. was back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night as they opened a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles. The slugging right fielder left a victory at Miami the previous day after fouling a ball
May 5, 2023, 03:28 PM ET The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Vince Velasquez on the 15-day injured list Friday with inflammation in his pitching elbow. The Pirates also activated right-hander Chase De Jong from his rehab assignment and outrighted infielder Drew Maggi to Double-A Altoona. Velasquez clutched at his right elbow as he departed in
Eric Gomez, Mexico writerMay 5, 2023, 01:00 PM ET Mariachi music blared between innings at Alfredo Harp Helu Stadium last weekend as the San Diego Padres swept the San Francisco Giants during the two-game Mexico City Series. The festive sights and sounds were fitting, given the series marked MLB’s first trek to Mexico since 2019.
May 5, 2023, 10:01 AM ET Veteran pitcher Matt Harvey, who lit up New York under his “Dark Knight” moniker while briefly shining for the Mets, announced his retirement from baseball Friday. Harvey addressed his decision in an Instagram post, sharing a photo from an April 2013 appearance with the Mets and discussing how he
May 5, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The National League West is about to get wild. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres — two powerhouses predicted to battle all season long for the division crown — play six times in 10 days. The start of the season has been full of ups and downs
Associated Press May 4, 2023, 06:42 PM ET MIAMI — Atlanta Braves slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. was removed from Thursday’s game against the Miami Marlins out of precaution after he fouled a ball off his left knee in the sixth inning, just three days after he was removed against the New York Mets with a
ESPN News Services May 4, 2023, 07:26 PM ET One inning into Rays starter Zach Eflin‘s 7-inning gem against Pittsburgh, the umpiring crew had him remove a ring from his glove hand during a conference on the mound with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash present. Eflin said other umpire crews had let him wear the