ESPN News Services Jun 4, 2023, 06:39 PM ET CHICAGO — Jake Burger‘s game-ending grand slam handed Liam Hendriks his first win since returning from cancer, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep. Hendriks (1-0) worked a 1-2-3 ninth, striking out two. It was the

ESPN News Services Jun 4, 2023, 12:41 PM ET The Cleveland Guardians designated for assignment starting pitcher Zach Plesac, who was sent to Triple-A Columbus earlier this season. With the move on Sunday, the team is letting go of a pitcher who started 49 games over the 2021 and ’22 seasons and was in the

ESPN News Services Jun 4, 2023, 01:45 PM ET BOSTON — Shortstop Wander Franco was out of the lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays‘ 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday because of a sore left hamstring. Rays manager Kevin Cash said Franco wanted to play, but they decided that “if we can

Jun 3, 2023, 01:48 PM ET Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg has “severe nerve damage,” leading to doubts he will ever pitch again, The Washington Post reported Saturday. Strasburg, 34, was shut down more than a month ago, unable to take part in any rehabilitation, per the report. He had surgery to treat thoracic outlet

ESPN News Services Jun 3, 2023, 04:49 PM ET Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, the team announced Saturday. The 29-year-old Gallo, a two-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, is batting .188 with a team-leading 11 homers and 23 RBIs in

Associated Press Jun 3, 2023, 03:01 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Oneil Cruz‘s days in crutches are numbered. Ditto for the walking boot used to protect the broken left ankle suffered during an awkward slide home in early April.. Recovery for the 24-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop remains on track, meaning he could return sometime late this

Associated Press Jun 2, 2023, 06:44 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — Mariners starter Marco Gonzales remained in Seattle for tests on his left forearm and will not make his scheduled start against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, manager Scott Servais said. Servais said Gonzalez felt discomfort after throwing 5⅔ innings last Sunday at home against

Associated Press Jun 2, 2023, 05:15 PM ET BOSTON — The Red Sox placed left-hander Chris Sale on the injured list with shoulder inflammation on Friday, another setback for the seven-time All-Star as he attempts to re-establish himself as a reliable member of the rotation. “It’s just kind of a gut punch,” Sale told reporters

Jun 2, 2023, 03:48 PM ET The Miami Marlins placed right-hander Matt Barnes on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left hip impingement. The team recalled rookie right-hander George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding transaction. Barnes, 32, is 1-0 with a 5.48 ERA in 24 appearances (one start) in his first season

Sarah Langs Jun 2, 2023, 07:00 AM ET The most common word I’ve used to explain my life since sharing my diagnosis is “overwhelmed.” Sure, you might think, that makes sense: Of course someone contending with ALS might be overwhelmed. But ALS isn’t what has overwhelmed me. Let me explain. From the moment I pressed