Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
Ex-Yankee Clay, on '77-78 title teams, dies at 71
Ken Clay, who won World Series championships with the New York Yankees in 1977-78 to highlight his five-year major league career, has died at the age of 71.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 30, 2026
Free agent pickups: Don't hesitate to add Sal Stewart
Many top rookies made a big early impression, but it's one who debuted late last season who is most available.
Tristan H. Cockcroft Mar 30, 2026
Passan: How ball-strike challenge rule is rocking baseball
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.
Jeff Passan Mar 30, 2026
A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from opening weekend
From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, this is what stood out.
David Schoenfield Mar 30, 2026
M's Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings in '26 debut
Emerson Hancock pitched six hitless innings for the Mariners in his season debut before being removed from the game by manager Dan Wilson.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 29, 2026
Murakami joins DeLauter in elite rookie HR club
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox and Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians have accomplished something in the last week that had been done only twice before: homering in each of their fi...
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 29, 2026
Imai struggles with nerves, walks in Astros debut
Tatsuya Imai allowed three hits and four runs with four walks and four strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings in his debut for the Astros on Sunday, a 9-7 win over the Angels.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 29, 2026
Jays pitchers set mark with 50 K's in 1st 3 games
The Blue Jays started the 50th season in team history by striking out 50 batters in their opening series against the Athletics, setting the major league record for strikeouts in the first three games ...
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 29, 2026
Mets fans boo Bichette as early strikeouts mount
Bo Bichette heard his first boos from Mets fans as he has struck out eight times in his first three games. "I thought my at-bats were terrible, too," he said.
Jorge Castillo Mar 29, 2026
Rangers' deGrom 'better,' hopes to pitch this week
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom, who was scratched from Saturday's start because of neck stiffness, said he feels "much better" and is hopeful he can pitch this week.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 29, 2026
