Baseball News
Dodgers' Hill (left forearm) to IL; MRI on Thurs.
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 09:33
Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill left Wednesday's start against the Giants with left forearm discomfort and will go on the injured list, manager Dave Roberts said.
Maddon awed by HR boom: It's 'extraterrestrial'
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 08:37
Cubs manager Joe Maddon wondered what's going on with the baseball this season, after his team and the White Sox combined to hit five homers in the first four innings on Wednesday.
Broken nose can't slow Scherzer in win over Phils
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 06:52
A day after breaking his nose when he bunted a ball off his face in batting practice, Nationals ace Max Scherzer threw seven shutout innings Wednesday night in a 2-0 win over the Phillies that completed a sweep of the da...
Harper batting leadoff can't spark reeling Phillies
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 23:03
The slumping Phillies batted Bryce Harper in the leadoff spot Thursday night against the Nationals, hoping to spark the offense, but Harper went 1-for in a 7-4 loss.
Nats to extend protective netting over break
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 21:56
The Nationals will install protective netting during the All-Star break, becoming the first MLB team this season to install it from far right field to far left field, the team announced Thursday.
Rockies place Story on IL with thumb injury
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 21:39
The Rockies put shortstop Trevor Story on the injured list with a sprained thumb.
Rangers designate lefty Smyly for assignment
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 20:37
Veteran left-hander Drew Smyly has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after posting a 8.42 ERA in 13 games this season.
Another year of living heroically
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 19:43
The past 12 months have featured daring rescues, feats of strength and feel-good moments from luminaries like Simone Biles, Mookie Betts and Chris Long -- and from some remarkable regular folks too.
Eight crazy traditions from Wimbledon's Centre Court
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 19:43
Coming up on the 133rd edition of Wimbledon, we present the eight craziest traditions from the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Games of the weak: This month's not-so-great events to (maybe) watch
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 19:43
Not every sporting event can be the World Series, you know? Like, for example, these two upcoming games.
Is Dodgers handy man Cody Bellinger the best player in baseball?
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 19:42
After being benched in the World Series, Cody Bellinger now leads MLB in WAR and owns the lefties who once owned him. How's he done it? The All-Star wields five tools like a master craftsman.
The amazing but true (super-)heroism of Bill Russell
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 19:42
Before he takes the stage at this year's ESPYS, be sure to know a thing or two about the iconic life of this sports superhero.
The NBA's ultimate free agency Rorschach test for 2019
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 19:42
When you look at this image, what do you see?
Reseeding the remaining five College World Series teams
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 07:43
We started with eight teams on Saturday. Now we're down to five. Here's how we rank them after nine games.
Ex-commish Vincent hails ChiSox plan on netting
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 02:40
Former MLB commissioner Fay Vincent has expressed unqualified support for Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf's initiative to extend safety netting to the foul poles at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Sabathia hits 250-win milestone: 'It's a big deal'
ESPN - 20 Jun 2019 02:06
CC Sabathia, seven weeks after becoming the 17th pitcher in big-league history to record 3,000 strikeouts, has added his name to the list of 48 pitchers to have registered 250 wins in a career.