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ESPN News Services Apr 20, 2024, 07:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas left Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates with left rib discomfort. In his postgame media availability, Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed concerned about the injury, adding that Casas, 24, felt something in

ESPN News Services Apr 20, 2024, 10:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Texas Rangers starter Max Scherzer, continuing his recovery trail from offseason back surgery, is expected begin his rehabilitation assignment in the minor leagues next week. The team has not announced where in its minor league system that Scherzer will pitch, but signs are

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

Associated Press Apr 20, 2024, 07:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — The Los Angeles Angels‘ Anthony Rendon left Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with a hamstring injury. Rendon, 33, was limping after legging out an infield single leading off the game. Zach Neto replaced Rendon as a pinch runner. Editor’s Picks Rendon

Associated Press Apr 20, 2024, 11:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baltimore left fielder Colton Cowser threw the ball from the final out of a 9-7 win over Kansas City into the Kauffman Stadium fountains. About two minutes later, he realized he might have made a mistake. Craig Kimbrel had gotten

Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterApr 20, 2024, 02:04 PM 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

Field Level Media Apr 20, 2024, 12:11 PM ET Dave McCarty, a first baseman and outfielder on the 2004 Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series, died Friday in Oakland, California. He was 54. The Red Sox announced his death and said it was caused by a “cardiac event.” McCarty was among the

Associated Press Apr 20, 2024, 03:07 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Miami Marlins placed left-hander A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left shoulder fatigue. Puk was tagged for seven runs and seven hits in three innings during an 8-3 loss at the Chicago Cubs on Friday. That was Puk’s

Field Level Media Apr 20, 2024, 01:55 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Detroit Tigers placed third baseman Gio Urshela on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a right hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, Detroit recalled third baseman Buddy Kennedy from Triple-A Toledo. Urshela, 32, exited the Tigers’ 5-4 win at Minnesota on

Field Level Media Apr 20, 2024, 12:46 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Daniel Duarte will undergo season-ending elbow surgery on May 8, the team said Saturday. It has not been determined whether he will have Tommy John surgery or internal brace surgery. The type of procedure will impact his return date