Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
🔎 Catch it: Inside the rise of home run robbery
Nothing brings a crowd to its feet like a homer being taken away. Here's what's powering the rise in outfielder thievery.
Jeff Passan Aug 28, 2025
Ohtani takes big leap, earns win in 5-inning gem
Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani completed five innings for the first time this season, holding the Reds to one run to earn his first win of the season.
Alden Gonzalez Aug 28, 2025
Three Rangers with 5 RBIs in 20-3 rout of Angels
Adolis Garcia, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit three-run homers and had five RBIs as the Rangers blew out the Angels 20-3.
www.espn.com - MLB Aug 27, 2025
'Electric' Chandler gets first MLB win with Pirates
Pirates prized prospect Bubba Chandler earned his first MLB win in relief, throwing four scoreless innings against the Cardinals in his second career game.
www.espn.com - MLB Aug 27, 2025
McLean spins gem, makes history in Mets' sweep
Nolan McLean became the first New York Mets pitcher to win his first three major league starts, tossing eight magnificent innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three...
www.espn.com - MLB Aug 27, 2025
Rafaela rescues Red Sox with 2-run blast in 9th
Ceddanne Rafaela, who entered the game hitting just .188 since the All-Star break, hit a towering two-run homer in the ninth to lift the Red Sox past the Orioles.
www.espn.com - MLB Aug 27, 2025
Astros' Caratini on concussion IL, Diaz day-to-day
- The Houston Astros placed catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list on Wednesday, putting the AL West leaders in a bind behind the plate.
www.espn.com - MLB Aug 27, 2025
Dodgers' Freeman misses game with neck issue
All-Star Freddie Freeman was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Wednesday because of a nerve issue in his neck.
www.espn.com - MLB Aug 27, 2025
White Sox OF Robert (hamstring) on 10-day IL
White Sox placed Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, a tough blow for the center fielder after he started to deliver at the plate.
www.espn.com - MLB Aug 27, 2025
Brewers place All-Star closer Megill on 15-day IL
The Milwaukee Brewers placed All-Star closer Trevor Megill on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right flexor strain and signed righty Erick Fedde to the roster.
www.espn.com - MLB Aug 27, 2025