Yankees' Aaron Judge runs into outfield wall to rob a hit against Dodgers (Cydney Henderson/USA Today)
Cydney Henderson / USA Today: Yankees’ Aaron Judge runs into outfield wall to rob a hit against Dodgers — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is known for his power at the plate, but the outfielder’s glove is a force to be reckoned with. This weekend was no different. — …
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s RBI double in 9th lifts Blue Jays past Mets 2-1 (ESPN)
ESPN: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s RBI double in 9th lifts Blue Jays past Mets 2-1 — NEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning, leading the Toronto Blue Jays past the New York Mets 2-1 on Saturday. — Guerrero’s big hit came three pitches…
Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk ejected from Game 1 after sucker-punch
After cruising through the Eastern Conference finals, the Florida Panthers stumbled against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, with Vegas striking first in a 5-2 victory. But the Panthers did plenty of punching of their own. Panthers forwards Matthew Tkachuk and Sam…
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks to extend manager Torey Lovullo through 2024 (Nick Piecoro/Arizona Republic)
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic: Source: Arizona Diamondbacks to extend manager Torey Lovullo through 2024 — The Diamondbacks are set to extend the contract of manager Torey Lovullo through the 2024 season, a source said, the third consecutive season Lovullo has been given a new one-year deal. — The contract…
Padres’ Xander Bogaerts hopes to avoid IL trip due to injured wrist
ESPN www.espn.com San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to get some time off because of his nagging left wrist injury but hopes to avoid a trip to the injured list. Bogaerts, who left Saturday’s victory over the Chicago Cubs in the eighth inning, played through wrist discomfort earlier…
Reports – Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo to get 1-year extension
ESPN www.espn.com The Arizona Diamondbacks will extend the contract of manager Torey Lovullo through the 2024 season, according to multiple reports. The Diamondbacks are expected to announce the deal Sunday, according to reports. Lovullo, 57, is in his seventh season with the Diamondbacks and is the longest-tenured manager in franchise…
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson exits game vs. Giants with low back discomfort (Nathan Ruiz/Baltimore Sun)
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun: Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson exits game vs. Giants with low back discomfort — SAN FRANCISCO — A night after hitting a game-winning home run on what manager Brandon Hyde said was his “best swing of the year,” Orioles rookie infielder Gunnar Henderson exited Saturday’s game against…
Golden Knights rally to beat Panthers in Game 1 of Cup Final
LAS VEGAS — Back in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in five years and trailing the Florida Panthers less than 10 minutes into Game 1, the Vegas Golden Knights sent a very clear message. “We were ready,” Jonathan Marchessault said. Ready and relentless. Vegas rallied from an…
Sources – Suns make Kevin Young highest-paid assistant coach
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 3, 2023, 06:28 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young is staying with the franchise on a new deal worth more than $2 million annually that’ll make him the NBA’s highest-paid assistant coach,…
Aaron Judge lifts Yankees with 19th homer, highlight-reel catch
ESPN News Services www.espn.com LOS ANGELES — Aaron Judge delivered with his bat and his glove Saturday to help propel the New York Yankees, hitting his 19th homer and later making a spectacular running catch at the fence in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Judge, the reigning…
Orioles top Giants, 3-2, as Gunnar Henderson's homer makes winner of Dean Kremer (Nathan Ruiz/Baltimore Sun)
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun: Orioles top Giants, 3-2, as Gunnar Henderson’s homer makes winner of Dean Kremer — SAN FRANCISCO — Friday night’s game meant a lot to Brandon Hyde, and he believed the same was true for Dean Kremer. Except the Orioles’ right-hander wasn’t as willing to express…
Son and 8-year old grandson of former Red Sox star George 'Boomer' Scott found dead in apparent murder-suicide (CNN)
CNN: Son and 8-year old grandson of former Red Sox star George ‘Boomer’ Scott found dead in apparent murder-suicide — The son and 8-year-old grandson of a former Boston Red Sox player were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in their Massachusetts home Friday as authorities searched for clues ……
Miami Marlins’ Luis Arraez has 5 hits, raises average to .390
ESPN News Services www.espn.com MIAMI — Luis Arraez had a career-high five hits and five RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Saturday. The major leagues’ leading hitter, Arraez hit three doubles and two singles to raise his average to .390. He joins Justin Turner in…
Aaron Judge Broke Through Outfield Wall to Make Absurd, Seemingly Painful Catch
Yankees fans were in for quite a scare on Saturday after star Aaron Judge went crashing through the outfield fence in Los Angeles while making an absurd catch against the Dodgers. With New York leading 5–3 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez sent a sinker from pitcher…
Howard Johnson, Al Leiter headline Mets Hall of Fame class
Associated Press www.espn.com NEW YORK — Howard Johnson and Al Leiter were inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame prior to the team’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Johnson played for New York from 1985 through 1993. He ranks third in team history with 202…
Sources — Pelicans adding James Borrego as assistant coach
Andrew Lopez, ESPNJun 3, 2023, 07:16 PM ET The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring James Borrego as an assistant coach on Willie Green’s staff, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday afternoon. Borrego, who was the head coach for the Charlotte Hornets from 2018 to 2022, will become the Pelicans’…
Sources — Pelicans hiring James Borrego as associate head coach
Andrew Lopez, ESPNJun 3, 2023, 07:16 PM ET The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring James Borrego as associate head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday afternoon. Borrego, who was the head coach for the Charlotte Hornets from 2018 to 2022, turned down several other opportunities to be a…
Despite series lead, Nuggets ‘haven’t done a damn thing,’ says coach
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJun 3, 2023, 05:51 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for…
Ole Miss adds top WR transfer target Zakhari Franklin
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJun 3, 2023, 07:40 PM ET www.espn.com Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJun 3, 2023, 07:40 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Ole Miss added a big piece to its passing game as wide receiver Zakhari Franklin, a two-time…
Sources – Brooklyn Nets hiring Kevin Ollie as assistant coach
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 3, 2023, 02:28 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 The Brooklyn Nets are hiring Kevin Ollie as an assistant coach, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Ollie, who won an NCAA championship as Connecticut’s coach in 2014, had been a…
Brewers’ Jon Singleton back in majors for 1st time since ’15
Associated Press www.espn.com CINCINNATI — First baseman Jon Singleton is back in the major leagues for the first time in eight years after getting promoted by the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers called up Singleton and outfielder Blake Perkins from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and put first baseman Darin Ruf (right…
Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington Nationals, 4-2
WASHINGTON — For much of this season, it’s felt like the Phillies aren’t in sync. When their pitching shines, their offense struggles. When their offense shines, their pitching struggles. And of course, there’s always a possibility that their defense will cost them. After a five-game losing streak, one that dropped…
Twins’ Joey Gallo put on injured list with hamstring strain
ESPN News Services www.espn.com 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…
K.J. Lacey, No. 47 football recruit in 2025, commits to Texas
Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJun 3, 2023, 05:52 PM ET www.espn.com Blake Baumgartner, ESPN Staff WriterJun 3, 2023, 05:52 PM ET Texas coach Steve Sarkisian secured a big win on the recruiting front Saturday after quarterback K.J. Lacey became his first commitment for the 2025 class. Lacey, who is No….
Yankees recall Oswaldo Cabrera, send Greg Allen to the IL (Andrew Mearns/Pinstripe Alley)
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Heat’s Caleb Martin (illness) misses practice; no change to Tyler Herro’s status
Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff WriterJun 3, 2023, 05:37 PM ET Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. DENVER — Miami Heat…
White Sox Fittingly Won Wacky Game on Walk-Off Wild Pitch That Drilled Umpire in Face
There’s the old phrase that a win is a win in the record column, even if the victory wasn’t the prettiest. That’s what happened Saturday in the White Sox’s 2–1 victory against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field. In the bottom of the 10th inning with the bases loaded, Tigers pitcher José Cisnero delivered…
Reds place TJ Friedl on 10-day IL due to a left hamstring strain
Reuters www.espn.com The Cincinnati Reds placed TJ Friedl on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain on Saturday and promoted fellow outfielder T.J. Hopkins from Triple-A Louisville. Friedl’s move is retroactive to Wednesday for the Reds, who transferred left-hander Nick Lodolo to the 60-day injured list. Friedl,…
Philadelphia Phillies reflect on Rob Thomson’s year as manager
WASHINGTON — Saturday marked exactly one year since Rob Thomson was named interim manager of the Phillies. If you’re going by record, it may seem like not much has changed. The Phillies were 22-29 and 12 games back leading up to Joe Girardi’s firing and Thomson’s promotion from bench coach….
Pirates’ Oneil Cruz eyes late summer return from broken ankle
Associated Press www.espn.com 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…
Pitching makes 1-run lead stick as Diamondbacks top Braves in series opener (Michelle Gardner/Arizona Republic)
Michelle Gardner / Arizona Republic: Pitching makes 1-run lead stick as Diamondbacks top Braves in series opener — José M. Romero Michelle GardnerArizona Republic — Nevertheless, “Today’s story is the same as yesterday’s,” was Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo’s refrain prior the series opener against the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves. Source…
Report – Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg has ‘severe nerve damage’
Reuters www.espn.com 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…
Brewers Call Up Jon Singleton, Set to Make First MLB Appearance Since 2015
The Brewers announced Saturday that Jon Singleton would officially join Milwaukee after playing for the Triple A Nashville Sounds, marking the first time Singleton will make an MLB appearance since 2015, when he played for the Astros. Source link
Brewers Call Up Jon Singleton, Set to Make First MLB Appearance Since 2015
Jon Singleton will begin his third tour in Major League Baseball, eight years after he last played in the big league. The Brewers announced Saturday that the first baseman would officially join Milwaukee after playing for the Triple A Nashville Sounds, marking the first time Singleton will make an MLB…
Red Sox OF Rob Refsnyder signs 1-year extension
Reuters www.espn.com Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder on Saturday signed a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season. The Red Sox did not divulge financial terms on the deal, which also includes a club option for 2025. Refsnyder, 32, is batting .284 with one homer and 17 RBIs in…
Stanley Cup Final odds, prediction
Commercial content 21+. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final looks like a tricky contest to handicap. As with any curtain-raiser in a best-of-7 series, there’s a chance that Saturday’s match between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights could be stodgy as the two teams feel one another out….
Stephen Strasburg is completely shut down from physical activity again (Jesse Dougherty/Washington Post)
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Stanley Cup Finals picks, predictions
Commercial content 21+. It’s pretty rare that there’s any value left in the Conn Smythe Award market when you get to the Stanley Cup Finals. With three rounds of playoff hockey already in the books, it’s usually pretty clear who is on the shortlist to be named MVP of the…
Nationals Ace Shut Down During Rehab With ‘Severe Nerve Damage’
Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg has not been able to perform any rehabilitation activities for more than a month and has been shut down from all physical activity, according to a report from Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post. Strasburg’s latest issue involves “severe nerve damage” which has led to increasing…
Clarke Schmidt shows 'growth' in best start yet: 'He's definitely maturing in his starting role' (Gary Phillips/New York Daily News)
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News: Clarke Schmidt shows ‘growth’ in best start yet: ‘He’s definitely maturing in his starting role’ — SEATTLE — Clarke Schmidt continued to show signs of improvement Wednesday, as the Yankees’ starter threw his best game of the season against the Mariners. — The…
The Heat, like everybody else, had no answer for Nikola Jokic (Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News)
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News: The Heat, like everybody else, had no answer for Nikola Jokic — Appreciate his precision or yawn at his pedestrian pace, you’ve never seen a basketball player like Nikola Jokic. One of one in the history of the NBA. — There are shades…
Sources — Knicks’ Julius Randle has successful ankle surgery
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 3, 2023, 09:55 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 All-NBA forward Julius Randle underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be ready for the New York Knicks‘ training camp in the fall, sources told ESPN on Saturday. The…
Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone excited to get reinforcements to open key series against the Dodgers (Gary Phillips/New York Daily News)
Gary Phillips / New York Daily News: Yankees Notebook: Aaron Boone excited to get reinforcements to open key series against the Dodgers — LOS ANGELES — Aaron Boone couldn’t help but flash a smile Friday when asked how it felt to include Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson in the Yankees’…
NBA Finals – ‘Air Corgi’ picks Denver Nuggets over Miami Heat
Brianna Williams, ESPNJun 3, 2023, 08:15 AM ET The Miami Heat aren’t the only underdog to take over the NBA playoffs. Lilo Ku, an 8-year-old corgi, has taken the internet by storm with her viral playoff predictions. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Nicknamed Air Corgi, Steph Furry and Fluffy Mamba, she…
Justin Steele diagnosed with forearm strain, but the Chicago Cubs don't anticipate an extended absence for the left-hander (Meghan Montemurro/Chicago Tribune)
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune: Justin Steele diagnosed with forearm strain, but the Chicago Cubs don’t anticipate an extended absence for the left-hander — SAN DIEGO — Justin Steele appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario. — The Chicago Cubs received good news from Steele’s MRI with the lefty’s diagnosis…
From Taylor Swift to several sporting events: Traffic and big crowds arrive in Chicago this weekend (Adriana Perez/Chicago Tribune)
Adriana Perez / Chicago Tribune: From Taylor Swift to several sporting events: Traffic and big crowds arrive in Chicago this weekend — Summer has arrived in Chicago. Perhaps unofficially, but sunny days, high temperatures and a variety of events across the city can only mean one thing: Summer living has…
Inside Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter’s return from injury
The text messages fly back and forth every few days. Occasionally, like Thursday morning, they turn into a phone call. Sometimes the topic is baseball. Mostly, though, it’s about life. How’s the family? How’s the dog? You get the idea. “Just being a friend,” Brian Kaplan said the other day….
Mathew Barzal’s position a key issue in Islanders’ offseason
If general manager Lou Lamoriello wants to make serious changes to the Islanders’ core, the most obvious path would be moving Mathew Barzal back to his natural position of center. Barzal moved to right wing out of necessity after the Islanders acquired Bo Horvat from Vancouver in late January. That…
How the Orioles brought Yennier Cano's 'beautiful' breakout to Baltimore (Nathan Ruiz/Baltimore Sun)
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun: How the Orioles brought Yennier Cano’s ‘beautiful’ breakout to Baltimore — Within the span of half an hour on Aug. 2, 2022, Yennier Cano’s life changed twice. — First, his wife, Arianny, told him she was pregnant. Cano had longed to be a father, and…
Machado goes 0-for-4 in return from injury as Cubs top Padres
ESPN News Services www.espn.com Manny Machado was hitless in four at-bats after missing two-plus weeks with a left hand injury as the San Diego Padres lost 2-1 to the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Machado was hit by a pitch that fractured the metacarpal in his left hand on May 15….
Chris Bassitt beats Mets, then returns to Toronto to be with wife
Associated Press www.espn.com NEW YORK — Chris Bassitt took the mound after a 91-minute rain delay, ready to rush back to Toronto as his wife went into labor, and shut down his former team on three hits to lead the Blue Jays over the New York Mets 3-0 on Friday….
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson back in starting lineup
Associated Press www.espn.com LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson are back in the New York Yankees‘ lineup just in time for the opener of their high-profile interleague series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stanton is batting cleanup as the Yankees’ designated hitter Friday night at Dodger Stadium in…
Once Jordan Walker 'relaxed' his swing took flight, carrying him back to majors: Cardinals Extra (Derrick Goold/St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Once Jordan Walker ‘relaxed’ his swing took flight, carrying him back to majors: Cardinals Extra — PITTSBURGH — As the luggage carousel went round and round and round Thursday afternoon at Pittsburgh International Airport, Jordan Walker retrieved one of his bags, but did not…
Philadelphia Phillies lose to Washington Nationals; skid reaches five
WASHINGTON — The Phillies built a reputation last October — and in much of the second half of last season — for come-from-behind wins. They were resilient. In the playoffs, it seemed no opponent’s lead was safe. Rallies felt inevitable. But for most of 2023, that energy has been sapped….
Aaron Judge Addressed the Viral ‘Arson Judge’ Tweet for the First Time and It Was Priceless
Aaron Judge has continued his dominance with the Yankees through the first two months of the 2023 MLB season, fresh off of signing a massive deal to remain in New York last offseason. But before the four-time All-Star signed his nine-year, $360 million contract to stay with the Yankees, Judge mistakenly became the…
Detroit Pistons finalize agreement with new coach Monty Williams
DETROIT — Monty Williams is taking over the Detroit Pistons. The team said Friday it reached an agreement with Williams to fill its coaching vacancy. Terms of the deal were not announced, but sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski Williams agreed to a six-year, $78.5 million contract. It is the largest…
Report – Angels’ Anthony Rendon won’t be charged in fan flap
Reuters www.espn.com Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon won’t be charged for his role in an altercation with a fan on Opening Day, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. The incident occurred on March 30 in Oakland, when video showed Rendon grabbing the shirt of a fan who had…
Reds 1B Joey Votto to begin rehab assignment on Saturday
Reuters www.espn.com Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will begin a rehab stint at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday as he makes another attempt to return from surgery nine-plus months ago. Votto, 39, had surgery on his left shoulder on Aug. 19 to repair his rotator cuff and biceps. There remains…
Philadelphia Phillies must ‘figure it out’ amid skid
WASHINGTON — The Phillies have had ongoing discussions over the course of the season about how to play to their capabilities, starting on opening day with their 11-7 loss to the Texas Rangers. Their loss on Thursday afternoon in New York that capped the Mets’ three-game sweep was no different….
Silver — Morant discipline to be based on NBA’s ‘values,’ not legal standard
DENVER — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant not being charged with a crime for twice displaying a gun on social media will not prevent the NBA from handing down more discipline, commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. Silver is preparing to announce whatever penalty is coming Morant’s way for the second…
NBA Finals 2023 – Why Nikola Jokic pointed at his hand after Game 1 — and no, it wasn’t a taunt
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 2, 2023, 06:46 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM No, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic‘s point toward his hand as he walks off the floor after wins is not…
Mariners’ Marco Gonzales getting tests on arm, to miss start
Associated Press www.espn.com 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…
Royals place left-handed reliever Amir Garrett on 15-day IL
Reuters www.espn.com The Kansas City Royals placed left-handed reliever Amir Garrett on the 15-day injured list Friday. Garrett, 31, has valgus extension overload in his left elbow. His IL designation is retroactive to Monday. Garrett has no decisions and a 3.00 ERA in 23 relief appearances this season. The Royals…
Marlins place RHP Matt Barnes (hip) on injured list
Reuters www.espn.com 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…
Cardinals put Lars Nootbaar on IL, recall rookie Jordan Walker
ESPN www.espn.com The St. Louis Cardinals have placed Lars Nootbaar on the 10-day injured list after he hurt his back playing in the outfield this week. Nootbaar exited Monday’s loss to the Kansas City Royals after slamming into the wall catching a drive in the second inning then pulling up…
Thunder’s Aleksej Pokusevski injured during offseason workout
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski suffered a small fracture in his upper right arm during an offseason workout and will be reevaluated in four to six weeks, the team announced. Pokusevski, 21, averaged 8.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 34 games (25 starts) last season. He suffered…
White Sox reinstate Mike Clevinger, Elvis Andrus from IL
Close www.espn.com Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJun 2, 2023, 01:24 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CHICAGO — The White Sox reinstated starter Mike Clevinger and infielder Elvis Andrus from the injured list Friday while optioning pitcher Jesse Scholtens to Triple-A…
Sources – Suns finalizing deal to hire Frank Vogel as coach
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 2, 2023, 01:01 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to hire Frank Vogel as coach, sources told ESPN on Friday. The Suns offered Vogel the job Friday morning and are expected to…
Steve Wojciechowski to coach Jazz G League team, sources say
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 2, 2023, 11:40 AM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 The Utah Jazz‘s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, is hiring former Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski as head coach, sources told ESPN on Friday. Wojciechowski, who has been…
Aaron Boone’s Embarrassing Rate of Ejection Is Historically Significant
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was called on the carpet by MLB last week for getting thrown out of games at a ridiculous pace exceeded by only one manager in history, a guy known as “Ol’ Rant and Rave.” So how did the new “Ol’ Rant and Rave” respond? “No, I’m…
Blue Jays Gold Glover Goes Full Extension to Make One of the Best Catches of the Season
There aren’t many center fielders in baseball who are better defensively than the Blue Jays’ Kevin Kiermaier. After 10 seasons patrolling the biggest part of the field for the Rays, Kiermaier is in his first season with the rival Blue Jays, having signed a one-year, $9 million contract this winter. He earned…
Two hockey long shots to wager on
Commercial content 21+. Oddsmakers are having a devil of a time separating the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers. At the time of writing, the Knights are -130 favorites over the Panthers, which would be the tightest gap in the odds of a Stanley Cup Final since the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Tennessee May Be Oklahoma’s Toughest Test for Another WCWS Title
It’s hard to compete for oxygen with a historically talented squad riding a record win streak and aiming for its third straight championship. But don’t be mistaken: No. 1 Oklahoma is not alone at the Women’s College World Series. There are seven other teams competing right now in Oklahoma City….
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: The Red-Hot Prospect You Need to Pick Up Now
Two months of the fantasy baseball season are already in the books, but there’s still plenty of time to make big moves in your fantasy baseball league. By the end of June, it’s important to be well positioned, so the next few weeks could be time to make some tough…
Can Florida State pull this off? Will Clemson rise again? Connelly breaks down the ACC
www.espn.com Bill Connelly looks at the burning questions and key players for the Seminoles, Tigers and the rest of the teams that used to make up the Atlantic Division.
Sarah Langs reflects on MLB ALS journey on Lou Gehrig Day
Sarah Langs www.espn.com 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…
MLB Best Bet: Lots of Reasons to Like the Over in Rays-Red Sox Friday Night
The Red Sox host the Rays for a divisional showdown, and you guessed it — we are going over. And we’re getting even money. Tampa Bay continues to lead the MLB with a .690 win percentage, and they have done so by scoring the second-most runs per game this season…
Yankees activate Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, Tommy Kahnle (Associated Press)
Associated Press: Yankees activate Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, Tommy Kahnle — LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees on Thursday ahead of their weekend series at the Los Angeles Dodgers. — New York cleared three roster spots … Source link
Top 10 moments from Rob Thomson’s first year leading the Phillies
It wasn’t clear at the time how much the firing of Joe Girardi and the hiring of Rob Thomson on June 3, 2022 would impact the Phillies’ fate. As it turns out, the move impacted it a lot. Thomson led the Phillies to a 65-46 record, their first postseason berth…
Phillies should bench Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber’s my favorite Philadelphia athlete since Brian Dawkins. I just like the dude. Like his vibe. He’s a complete professional. Fit. Prepared. Focused. Accountable. Talented. Bench him. Not forever. Not even for a week. But at least for a few days. He’s been the worst player on a wildly…
NBA Finals 2023: Nikola Jokic was in total control of Game 1
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterJun 2, 2023, 02:05 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News DENVER — Every once in a while, when things look good but feel a little bit off, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone will turn around in…
MLB’s strict pitch clock enforcement is ‘frustrating’ Max Scherzer
Close www.espn.com Joon Lee, ESPNJun 1, 2023, 05:37 PM ET Close Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher ReportCornell University graduate NEW YORK — Mets pitcher Max Scherzer is not happy with the strict enforcement of the pitch clock. Before the fifth inning of Thursday’s 4-2 victory over the Phillies at…
Jimmy Butler urges Heat to attack after record-low 2 FTs in Game 1
Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff WriterJun 2, 2023, 01:32 AM ET Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. DENVER — The Miami…
Twins pull Buxton, Correa, Kepler from win due to injuries
Associated Press www.espn.com MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins reinstated second baseman Jorge Polanco from the 10-day injured list Thursday before their game against Cleveland, bringing their regular lineup nearly back to full strength. That lasted all of four innings. Designated hitter Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the…
Man sues Angels after being blinded in left eye by ball that player allegedly hurled into crowd (Sean Emery/Orange County Register)
Sean Emery / Orange County Register: Man sues Angels after being blinded in left eye by ball that player allegedly hurled into crowd — A man blinded in his left eye after an Angels outfielder allegedly hurled a baseball into the crowded stands during a game in Anaheim last summer…
Nikola Jokic’s triple-double powers Nuggets past Heat in Game 1 of NBA Finals
DENVER — Nikola Jokic got a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets had little trouble with the cold-shooting Miami Heat on the way to a 104-93 win in Game 1 on Thursday night. Jokic finished with 27 points, 14 assists and…
Jim Harbaugh owns up to mistake in Glenn Schembechler hire
Andrew Battifarano nypost.com Jim Harbaugh took responsibility for the hire of a legendary coach’s son following a major social media controversy. Michigan had hired Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler — the son of longtime head Bo Schembechler — as assistant director of football recruiting but he stepped down three days later after…
Diamond Sports Group ordered to fully pay MLB teams’ contracts (Alden Gonzalez/ESPN)
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Red Sox’s Chris Sale exits start early with left shoulder soreness
ESPN News Services www.espn.com BOSTON — Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale left Thursday’s 8-2 win against the Cincinnati Reds early because of left shoulder soreness, the team announced. Sale exited in the fourth inning with two out after walking Nick Senzel, with Boston trailing 1-0. He struck out six…
Diamond Sports Group ordered to fully pay Twins, Guardians, Diamondbacks, Rangers
Close www.espn.com Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJun 1, 2023, 08:06 PM 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. A U.S. bankruptcy judge in Houston ruled in favor of Major League Baseball and…
Red Sox Pitcher Chris Sale Sparks Concern After Leaving Game vs. Reds Early
Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale was taken out of Thursday’s game vs. the Reds in the fourth inning due to shoulder soreness. After noticing something wrong with Sale’s pitches at the top of the fourth inning, Boston manager Alex Cora and the team’s medical trainer walked to the mound to speak with Sale…
Jeff Passan's early MLB trade deadline preview (Jeff Passan/ESPN)
Jeff Passan / ESPN: Jeff Passan’s early MLB trade deadline preview — Every Los Angeles Angels victory, every day they spend over .500, every win-now move they make reinforces what people across baseball now almost universally believe: They will not trade Shohei Ohtani, the best player in the world, before…
Ja Morant ruling coming after NBA Finals, Adam Silver says
Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 1, 2023, 08:49 PM ET Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM DENVER — NBA commissioner Adam Silver indicated that he has reached a decision regarding the league office’s looming disciplinary action…
Patrick Kane undergoes hip resurfacing surgery
Patrick Kane may or may not be ready to play at the start of next season. The Rangers’ headlining trade-deadline acquisition of last season underwent hip resurfacing surgery Thursday and is expected to face a four-to six-month recovery period, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. A four-month timeline would bring Kane right…
Dodgers acquire RHP Vanasco from Rangers for LHP Valdez
Associated Press www.espn.com LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the Texas Rangers for lefty Luis Valdez on Thursday. Right-hander Zack Burdi was also designated for assignment by the Dodgers to make room on their 40-man roster. Vanasco, a 15th-round draft pick out of Texas…
What’s behind the SEC’s decision to play eight conference games
ESPN staffJun 1, 2023, 07:15 PM ET www.espn.com With the SEC expanding to 16 teams for the 2024 season, when Texas and Oklahoma officially join the conference, there has been much debate over the schedule format, specifically whether to continue playing eight league games or instead play nine. The league…
Max Scherzer Frustratedly Sounds Off on League’s Strict Enforcement of Pitch Clock
The pitch clock has brought about immense change in baseball, and players have more or less gotten the hang of quickening the pace after just two months of live games. That doesn’t mean that they’re all happy about it—and one of the game’s most outspoken voices had something to say…
Max Scherzer, Mark Canha power Mets past Phillies to complete sweep with 4-2 win (Abbey Mastracco/New York Daily News)
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News: Max Scherzer, Mark Canha power Mets past Phillies to complete sweep with 4-2 win — The Mets needed a sweep as badly as Mark Canha needed home runs. They got both of those this week in a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies. …
Guardians to put starter Cal Quantrill on IL with inflammation
Associated Press www.espn.com MINNEAPOLIS — The Cleveland Guardians will place starting pitcher Cal Quantrill on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, creating one opening in the rotation with the impending return of Aaron Civale and Triston McKenzie from their injuries. Manager Terry Francona said before the team’s game Thursday…
Sources – Heat’s Tyler Herro testing hand; Game 2 possibility
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will continue to test his surgically repaired right hand, and a return to the lineup for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets looms as a possibility, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday. Herro, who had surgery to fix the third…