Joon Lee, ESPNMay 26, 2023, 05:12 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Yankees manager Aaron Boone knows he’s earning a reputation for arguing with umpires. Boone got ejected for the fourth time on Thursday this season and the second time in four days, most famously getting
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Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterMay 26, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. MARIETTA, Ga. — The living room of Ronald Acuña Jr.‘s two-story, craftsman-style home looks more like a sports memorabilia store, replete
Associated Press May 25, 2023, 07:24 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics‘ prospective move to Las Vegas could take place when MLB owners meet June 13-15 in New York. “It’s possible that a relocation vote could happen as early as June,” Manfred said Thursday at Milwaukee
May 25, 2023, 07:00 AM ET If we had told you last year that in the first two months of the 2023 season, the Rangers and Orioles would be in the top five of our Power Rankings while the Yankees and Astros sat on the outside looking in, would you have believed us? Welcome to
Associated Press May 24, 2023, 06:51 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner had a good reason to be able to handle the Philly boos aimed at the scuffling shortstop after chasing two balls in the dirt and striking out in the seventh inning. Philly fans can’t bring the heat like mom can from home. “She
ESPN News Services May 25, 2023, 12:59 AM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered in the same game for the 26th time since becoming teammates, leading the Los Angeles Angels to their fourth straight win and a sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 7-3 victory Wednesday night. “It’s pretty
ESPN News Services May 24, 2023, 12:00 PM ET The Athletics have reached a tentative agreement with Nevada state and local officials on a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, according to a joint statement issued Wednesday.
Joon Lee, ESPNMay 23, 2023, 08:21 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole entered rarefied air on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The New York Yankees ace recorded his 2,000th career strikeout in the second inning, becoming the third-fastest pitcher in games played to reach
ESPN News Services May 23, 2023, 10:10 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had six RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays stopped a five-game losing streak with a 20-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, scoring their last 10 runs off position players. Guerrero put Toronto ahead with an
Joon Lee, ESPNMay 23, 2023, 05:19 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon, who has yet to pitch this season due to injuries, said he no longer feels pain in his back after getting a cortisone shot more than two weeks ago. “The
Joon Lee, ESPNMay 23, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate FOR MONTHS, BROWN University head baseball coach Grant Achilles was asked when Olivia Pichardo might take the field and become the first woman to play in Division I. National media attended every game hoping to catch a
ESPN News Services May 22, 2023, 09:05 PM ET LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Monday that an LGBTQIA+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will again be welcome at the team’s annual Pride Night, nearly a week after the team rescinded its original invitation. “We have asked the Sisters of Perpetual
Associated Press May 22, 2023, 05:28 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was fired by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kuiper was suspended by the network earlier this month following his slur that aired during
Associated Press May 21, 2023, 11:49 AM ET CHICAGO — The White Sox promoted Clint Frazier from Triple-A Charlotte and cut fellow outfielder Jake Marisnick on Sunday. The 28-year-old Frazier hit .375 with seven home runs and 13 RBIs in 16 games with Charlotte. He signed a minor league deal with Chicago last month after
May 21, 2023, 03:47 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to call up two of their top prospects from Triple-A Oklahoma City to help fill the injury-related void in the pitching rotation. Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that right-hander Gavin Stone will make his second career start Monday night in Atlanta against the
Associated Press May 21, 2023, 05:37 PM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels have revamped their bullpen in pursuit of more success in the middle innings. The Angels activated left-hander Aaron Loup from the injured list and called up right-handers Reyes Moronta and Jacob Webb before Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. To
May 20, 2023, 06:06 PM ET The Minnesota Twins placed second baseman Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain. The Twins announced the move prior to their game against the Los Angeles Angels and recalled infielder Edouard Julien from Triple-A St. Paul to fill Polanco’s roster spot. The transaction
Associated Press May 20, 2023, 08:27 PM ET ST. LOUIS — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Julio Urias on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Thursday with a strained left hamstring and recalled RHP Wander Suero from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Los Angeles made the move Saturday just a few hours after manager Dave Roberts