Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
Sources: SS Griffin, Pirates agree to $140M deal
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
Jeff Passan Apr 08, 2026
Soler, Lopez trade haymakers, ejected in brawl
Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of T...
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
A's send Morales to minors to work on control
The Athletics optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas and manager Mark Kotsay said he hopes the 23-year-old right-hander regains his confidence after struggling with command.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
Rangers' deGrom has clean MRI; start uncertain
The Texas Rangers say an MRI shows no structural issues with Jacob deGrom's right knee.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
Pirates hopeful of long-term deal with SS Griffin
Pittsburgh is optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, who was promoted last week in time for the home opener, but Pirates general manager Ben Cheringto...
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
Jays' Kirk has surgery, expected to miss 6 weeks
Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk had surgery on his fractured left thumb and is expected to miss about six weeks, manager John Schneider told reporters Tuesday.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
Astros say ace Brown won't throw for 'few weeks'
Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing "for a few weeks," the team said Tuesday.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26
Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
D-backs' Santana likely to miss extended time
Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
O's Eflin to get 2nd opinion, moved to 60-day IL
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin, who is sidelined with right elbow discomfort, is getting a second opinion and has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 07, 2026
