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Associated Press Apr 21, 2024, 05:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken Hideki Matsui’s record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball. Ohtani crushed a two-run homer deep into the right-field bleachers off Adrian Houser of the New York

Associated Press Apr 21, 2024, 09:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MEXICO CITY — Trevor Bauer had 14 strikeouts on Sunday, matching a Mexican League record with nine in a row as the Diablos Rojos del Mexico defeated the Bravos de Leon 4-0. The 33-year-old Bauer, trying to return to the major leagues, equaled a

Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 06:15 PM ET The New York Mets placed left-hander Brooks Raley on the 15-day injured list Sunday with elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Grant Hartwig from Triple-A Syracuse. Editor’s Picks Raley has not given up a run in eight appearances this season, but his usage had been on the

Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 11:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier has been scratched from Sunday’s start against the host Washington Nationals because of neck discomfort. Fellow right-hander Hunter Brown will start in his place in the rubber match of the three-game series. Javier, 27, owns a 2-0 record

Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 02:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cincinnati Reds starter Frankie Montas was removed three batters into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after he was hit in the right forearm by a line drive from Taylor Ward. Montas, 31, was met at the mound by the Reds training

Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 01:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Los Angeles Angels placed Anthony Rendon on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain, adding another chapter to the third baseman’s checkered medical history with the team. Rendon, 33, came up limping after legging out an infield hit

ESPN News Services Apr 21, 2024, 10:49 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Boston Red Sox placed first baseman Triston Casas on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left rib strain. The Red Sox recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Casas, 24, felt discomfort in his rib area during

ESPN News Services Apr 21, 2024, 02:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from his start Sunday against the host San Francisco Giants. Manager Torey Lovullo said Kelly is experiencing shoulder discomfort and had an MRI on Saturday night. There was no immediate word on what those tests showed.

Field Level Media Apr 21, 2024, 02:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher DL Hall on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of a left knee sprain. The left-hander tweaked the knee while fielding a bunt in the second inning of Saturday’s 12-5 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals.

Associated Press Apr 20, 2024, 03:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has a torn ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday after a 6-4 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alvarez was placed on the 15-day injured list before