Tristan H. Cockcroft Aug 16, 2023, 03:00 PM ET It’s a critical time for fantasy managers, and not merely because there are only 46 days, or just under seven weeks, of baseball remaining in which for them to mount a comeback in their league standings. The trade deadline arrives in ESPN leagues in two days,
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Associated Press Aug 17, 2023, 03:25 PM ET CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson had his six-game suspension for fighting Cleveland’s José Ramírez and triggering a benches-clearing brawl reduced to five games Thursday under a settlement with Major League Baseball. Anderson will start serving the punishment Friday, when the White Sox open a
Aug 17, 2023, 07:29 PM ET The New York Mets on Thursday placed infielder Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list because of left wrist tendinitis. The move, retroactive to Wednesday, is not expected to keep Vientos out of action for more than eight games. Going on the IL allows him to heal and the
Associated Press Aug 16, 2023, 11:47 PM ET ATLANTA — While the Atlanta Braves focus on 100 wins, the New York Yankees‘ new goal is shaking their losing record. Charlie Morton recorded 10 strikeouts in six innings, Eddie Rosario hit a two-run homer and the Braves beat New York 2-0 on Wednesday night to complete
Aug 17, 2023, 07:12 AM ET As we hit mid-August, there’s still plenty of baseball left to play. Still, that doesn’t mean we’re not starting to see which bubble teams are truly contenders — and which, well, aren’t. For some clubs, September will be a race for a wild-card spot or even a division title.
ESPN News Services Aug 16, 2023, 08:37 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley‘s first thought when he powered a first-pitch slider into Triples Alley at Oracle Park was to make it to third base. When Raley saw the ball take a few fortuitous bounces, he knew he wasn’t stopping until
Associated Press Aug 16, 2023, 09:26 PM ET SANTA ANA, Calif. — The former mayor of the Southern California city of Anaheim agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to obstructing an FBI corruption investigation into the $150 million sale of Angel Stadium to the owner of the Major League Baseball team, federal prosecutors announced. Harish “Harry”
Associated Press Aug 15, 2023, 07:04 PM ET CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman is dealing with right rib discomfort, delaying his return from the injured list. Stroman was placed on the 15-day IL on Aug. 2 with right hip inflammation. The All-Star was slated to start Wednesday against the White Sox, but manager
ESPN News Services Aug 15, 2023, 05:27 PM ET The Toronto Blue Jays received a boost in their quest to maintain playoff positioning Tuesday, activating closer Jordan Romano from the 15-day injured list while sending All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo. Romano, 30, suffered a back injury during the All-Star
Associated Press Aug 15, 2023, 03:02 PM ET ATLANTA — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge likely will avoid surgery on his ailing toe after the season, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday. Speaking before a game against the Atlanta Braves, Boone said Judge has been moving well since his return from the injured list on