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Sep 19, 2023, 12:15 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays put the finishing touches Tuesday on plans for a new 30,000-seat ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of a huge $6.5 billion development project that includes affordable housing, retail, bars and restaurants and a Black history museum. The site is

ESPN News Services Sep 18, 2023, 10:54 PM ET ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright earned his 200th win, pitching seven innings of four-hit ball in a vintage performance as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Monday night. It was the longest outing this season for the 42-year-old Wainwright (5-11), who struck

ESPN News Services Sep 18, 2023, 08:45 PM ET Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa left Monday night’s 7-3 loss to the host Cincinnati Reds after one inning after aggravating plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Correa, a two-time All-Star, had to go into shallow left field to catch a popup in the bottom of the

ESPN News Services Sep 18, 2023, 08:31 AM ET The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to announce the completion of a deal for a new stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Tuesday, according to a report by the Tampa Bay Times. The construction of the 30,000-seat domed stadium, which is set to open in 2028

David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterSep 17, 2023, 04:15 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 DURING THE SECOND game of the 2023 MLB season, on a cloudy 56-degree day at Fenway Park, the Baltimore Orioles were looking to start the campaign with their second

ESPN News Services Sep 17, 2023, 04:36 PM ET The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays clinched postseason berths Sunday during the ninth inning of their game when the Texas Rangers lost at the Cleveland Guardians. Texas’ 9-2 loss ensured Baltimore and Tampa Bay would each gain at least a wild card in the American

ESPN News Services Sep 17, 2023, 12:17 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday provided some good news in regard to the health of former manager Charlie Manuel, who suffered a stroke Saturday. “This morning, the Phillies received a positive update from Charlie Manuel’s wife, Missy. Charlie has made progress over the past 12 hours,

ESPN News Services Sep 17, 2023, 01:48 AM ET SEATTLE — Clayton Kershaw doesn’t know how many more of these celebrations he’ll get the chance to enjoy inside the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ clubhouse. Wrapping up an NL West title still feels special. “You have to embrace it,” he said. “You have to enjoy it. Like

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterSep 16, 2023, 06:30 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani underwent an MRI on Friday afternoon that showed lingering irritation in his right oblique, prompting him

Associated Press Sep 16, 2023, 07:55 AM ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani‘s locker has been mostly cleared out at Angel Stadium, and the Los Angeles Angels declined to say why Friday night. The two-way superstar missed his 11th consecutive game with an oblique muscle injury Friday night when the Angels lost 11-2 to Detroit.

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterSep 15, 2023, 10:14 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anthony Rendon, speaking publicly for the first time in two months, revealed Friday that he has been diagnosed

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterSep 15, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. IT HAS BEEN six months since Alexis Díaz last saw the video of his brother’s devastating knee injury, and he swears

ESPN News Services Sep 14, 2023, 05:05 PM ET BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays both made significant late additions before their showdown at Camden Yards. The Orioles called up outfielder Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, adding another top prospect to the big league club hours before starting a huge

Associated Press Sep 14, 2023, 12:45 PM ET BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox fired chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom on Thursday as the team stumbles toward a third last-place finish in four seasons. The team made the announcement before the start of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, who took the first two

ESPN News Services Sep 13, 2023, 05:03 PM ET TORONTO — Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will miss the rest of the regular season because of a strained muscle in his throwing shoulder, the team announced Wednesday. Rangers general manager Chris Young said it was unlikely Scherzer would be able to pitch in the postseason

Sep 14, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Midway through September, the 2023 playoff picture is quickly taking shape. The Braves became the first team to secure a postseason berth this past weekend and followed that up by clinching the National League East with a win over the Phillies on Wednesday night. The Orioles and Dodgers are

ESPN News Services Sep 13, 2023, 09:26 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — The Atlanta Braves clinched their sixth straight National League East title, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday night behind Spencer Strider‘s major-league-leading 17th win and Austin Riley‘s two-run homer. Kirby Yates struck out Brandon Marsh to end the game, and the Atlanta players

ESPN News Services Sep 13, 2023, 08:21 AM ET The Washington Nationals have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo, the team announced Wednesday. The new deal with Rizzo, whose contract had been set to expire after the season, allows him to continue the Nationals’ rebuilding