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Mar 2, 2024, 09:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. has irritation around his meniscus that should not keep him out for Opening Day, though he is set to undergo further evaluation. The Atlanta Braves updated Acuna’s injury status Saturday after he was scratched from the lineup Friday because

Mar 2, 2024, 11:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Boston Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day after suffering a left groin strain, manager Alex Cora told reporters Saturday. Cora said Grissom was injured taking ground balls earlier in the week ahead of what was supposed to be

Associated Press Mar 2, 2024, 12:50 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs and first baseman Garrett Cooper have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training. The Cubs announced the deal on Saturday. The 33-year-old Cooper played for Miami and San

Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterMar 2, 2024, 12:10 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions Matt Chapman, regarded as one of the best defensive infielders in baseball, agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources

Jorge Castillo Mar 1, 2024, 11:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA — Having Gerrit Cole walk off the mound mid at-bat in the first inning would usually mean disaster for the New York Yankees. But spring training is different. Cole, making his spring debut Friday night, gave up a two-run home run and a

ESPN News Services Mar 1, 2024, 07:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon allowed four homers to minor leaguers over three innings during a simulated game with the wind blowing out in Florida on Friday. “I don’t want to give up homers, but I’m glad I give it up to

Mar 1, 2024, 05:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. was scratched from the Atlanta Braves‘ lineup Friday because of right knee soreness. The Braves said Acuna was sent for further evaluation on the knee and they expect to have an update on his status Saturday. Editor’s Picks 1

Associated Press Mar 1, 2024, 03:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BOSTON — Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new Major League Baseball uniforms that have see-through pants and other fit and design problems. “This is a little bit of a difficult position,” he said Friday at the MIT

Associated Press Mar 1, 2024, 05:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MEXICO CITY — Former major league second baseman Robinson Canó has signed with the Diablos Rojos of the Mexican Baseball League, the Mexico City club announced Friday. The 41-year-old Canó finished with 1,306 RBIs, fourth all-time among second baseman, in a 17-year career, most

Associated Press Feb 29, 2024, 04:13 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck has been diagnosed with an aneurysm in the upper part of his pitching arm and is evaluating his treatment options after the condition was checked after he began experiencing numbness in his hand. The team