Jun 8, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The Rangers have continued their climb up our weekly power rankings and have now usurped the Dodgers for the No. 2 spot, with the Rays holding steadfast at No. 1. But, with the roll Texas has been on as of late and its historic run differential, does it deserve

ESPN News Services Jun 7, 2023, 08:21 PM ET New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso left Wednesday night’s 7-5 loss to the Braves in the first inning after getting hit on the left wrist by a pitch from Atlanta‘s Charlie Morton. New York announced that X-rays were negative, and he is listed as day-to-day with

ESPN News Services Jun 7, 2023, 06:44 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Brewers shortstop Willy Adames returned to action less than two weeks after getting hit on the head by a foul ball while sitting in a dugout. Adames started at shortstop and batted second Wednesday night against Baltimore after getting activated earlier in the day.

ESPN News Services Jun 6, 2023, 04:52 PM ET Jacob deGrom will have surgery to repair a tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament, cutting short his first season with the American League West-leading Texas Rangers after signing a five-year, $185 million deal in the offseason. General manager Chris Young said Tuesday the decision on

ESPN News Services Jun 6, 2023, 04:00 PM ET Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah was optioned Tuesday to the rookie-level Florida Complex League, a demotion designed to help the former ace reset from a nightmare start to the season. The Blue Jays made the move one day after Manoah lasted just one-third of an

David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterJun 6, 2023, 08:49 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 With his first pitch in a Texas Rangers uniform, Jacob deGrom threw a 99.6 mph fastball. His next five fastballs, in his Opening Day start this March, clocked in

Associated Press Jun 6, 2023, 06:59 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a bruised left rib. To replace him on the roster, outfielder Trevor Larnach was reinstated from the IL. The moves were announced about 40 minutes before the start of

Jun 6, 2023, 07:00 AM ET We’re back with the latest edition of the still-too-early All-Star selections for the upcoming 2023 MLB All-Star Game. This time we’re selecting entire rosters following the All-Star roster rules: 32 players, including 20 position players (at least two at every position, including designated hitter) and 12 pitchers (four relievers).

Jun 5, 2023, 11:05 AM ET Retired slugger Albert Pujols was named a special assistant to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Monday. Pujols will consult with MLB on a range of topics, including player relations and issues regarding his home country, the Dominican Republic. He will also work as an on-air analyst for

ESPN News Services Jun 4, 2023, 09:23 PM ET PHOENIX — Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna was removed from Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks for not hustling after hitting a drive to deep center field, manager Brian Snitker confirmed after the contest. In the fourth inning of the Braves’ 8-5 victory, Ozuna smashed