8:29 AM ET The greatest center fielder ever was there that magical and historic night at Tiger Stadium 50 years ago for the All-Star Game in Detroit. There was also the all-time leader in RBIs and total bases, the “Hit King,” and “Mr. October.” So, too, was the best catcher, best-throwing outfielder and best defensive

2:33 AM ET ESPN News Services LOS ANGELES — Justin Turner and Mookie Betts hit grand slams, Albert Pujols and AJ Pollock each homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers matched a franchise record by connecting eight times in all, routing the Arizona Diamondbacks 22-1 on Saturday night. Cody Bellinger and Zach McKinstry also homered

Jul 9, 2021 The San Francisco Giants placed All-Star catcher Buster Posey on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb contusion, the team announced Friday. Posey, 34, hasn’t played since suffering the injury in the sixth inning of a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Fourth of July. The move was retroactive to

6:48 PM ET San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish will not participate in next week’s All-Star Game after the right-hander exited Thursday’s start with back tightness, manager Jayce Tingler said. “Without getting into detail, I think he’s going to be in a good place in a couple days,” Tingler told reporters Friday about Darvish’s condition.

8:06 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw got an MRI on his sore left elbow that showed inflammation but no structural damage, according to Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts. Roberts said Friday that Kershaw is scheduled to play catch Saturday and will then use next week’s All-Star break to rest.

Jul 8, 2021 Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended an additional seven days Thursday as Major League Baseball continues its investigation into sexual assault allegations against the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher. The extension, which came on the final day of Bauer’s initial leave, was attained with the consent of the MLB Players Association. The MLBPA

12:56 PM ET Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and second baseman Jose Altuve announced Thursday that they will not be attending the All-Star Game at Coors Field. Both players were selected to the American League squad as reserves. The first-place Astros will still be represented in the game by outfielder Michael Brantley, who also is

12:37 PM ET Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jimenez says he’s completely healthy after rupturing his left pectoral in March and will begin a rehab assignment Friday at Class A Winston-Salem. “I feel better than in spring training,” Jimenez said Thursday. “I feel like 110 percent — let’s say 200 percent. I feel pretty normal.

4:58 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Indians starter Zach Plesac has been activated from the injured list and will make his first start since breaking a thumb in May while removing his undershirt. Plesac will start Thursday night against the Kansas City Royals as the Indians try to end a nine-game losing streak –

5:57 PM ET ESPN News Services ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 Wednesday for a doubleheader sweep. Collin McHugh (two perfect innings), Josh Fleming (7-4 after allowing one walk in 2 2/3 innings), Diego Castillo (one out), Matt Wisler (one inning)