Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
Starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite.
Kiley McDaniel Apr 01, 2026
D-backs' Fernandez 7th player with 2 HRs in debut
Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez became only the seventh player in MLB history to hit two homers in his debut, and the second was a go-ahead shot that led Arizona over Detroit 7-5.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 01, 2026
Ohtani's 2-way season begins with 6 scoreless IP
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-way season -- his first full one in three years -- officially began with him throwing six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the Guardians.
Alden Gonzalez Apr 01, 2026
Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Rays-Brewers game.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 31, 2026
Guardians rookie DeLauter hurt after hitting foot
Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter left the game in the first inning after fouling a pitch from Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani off his back foot.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 31, 2026
Painter's MLB debut for Phillies a thing of beauty
Andrew Painter -- considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball -- tossed four-hit ball and struck out eight over 5 innings Tuesday night in the Phillies' 3-2 win against the Washing...
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 31, 2026
Orioles' Eflin set for tests on elbow after exit
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin was abruptly pulled from Tuesday night's game against the Rangers with right elbow discomfort.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 31, 2026
Rockies' Feltner exits after 106 mph liner hits him
Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner left Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays two batters after he was struck by a 106 mph line drive.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 31, 2026
Yanks' Rodon hurts hamstring during elbow rehab
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon experienced right hamstring tightness while going through his throwing program, which could delay his return from elbow surgery.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 31, 2026
MLBPA shuts down Players Way amid inquiry
The MLBPA has shut down Players Way, the youth-baseball initiative currently being looked into by federal investigators, a union official told ESPN.
Jeff Passan Mar 31, 2026
