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Sep 7, 2023, 07:00 AM ET There are four power rankings left to go in the 2023 season, and while certain teams — such as the Braves — have cemented their position in the standings and on our list, many clubs remain in flux. That is especially true for the four teams vying for the

Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterSep 6, 2023, 09:08 PM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers All-Star right fielder Adolis Garcia left Wednesday’s game against the Houston Astros with right

Jeff Passan, ESPNSep 6, 2023, 04:48 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Major League Baseball announced it placed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias on administrative leave Wednesday, three days after police arrested the left-hander on suspicion of felony domestic violence.

ESPN News Services Sep 6, 2023, 09:33 AM ET Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman said Julio Urías‘ arrest on felony domestic violence charges was “extremely disappointing” and noted that the organization is considering multiple options for its pitching staff in light of the left-hander’s uncertain future. Friedman and manager Dave Roberts both addressed

Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterSep 5, 2023, 09:39 PM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association ARLINGTON, Texas — Jose Altuve homered in each of the first three innings Tuesday night, leading the Houston Astros‘

Jeff Passan, ESPNSep 4, 2023, 01:49 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urías was arrested on felony domestic violence charges late Sunday, Los Angeles police told ESPN, the second domestic violence arrest in the past four

Sep 3, 2023, 07:04 PM ET Welcome to September! We’re five months into Major League Baseball’s 2023 season, meaning it’s all coming down to the wire as the postseason quickly approaches. Which of the current contenders will be headed to the playoffs come October? Which teams will have narrowly missed the cut? How will the

Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterSep 4, 2023, 09:33 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 is still evaluating medical opinions on the tear in his ulnar collateral ligament, but his agent,

Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterSep 4, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association IF YOU’RE THE TYPE to take the long view on things, what could be the biggest series in Texas

Associated Press Sep 3, 2023, 01:45 PM ET CLEVELAND — The Guardians activated first baseman Josh Naylor from the injured list Sunday, giving Cleveland back one of its best hitters for a September playoff push. Naylor hasn’t played since July 31, when he strained his right oblique in a game against Houston. The 26-year-old was

Associated Press Sep 3, 2023, 07:58 PM ET NEW YORK — Pete Alonso put himself in some powerful company on Sunday. The All-Star slugger homered twice and drove in four runs, reaching 40 homers and 100 RBIs for the second consecutive season as the New York Mets beat the first-place Seattle Mariners 6-3. Alonso hit

ESPN News Services Sep 3, 2023, 03:29 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi announced he will miss the entire 2023 season because of a serious family medical issue. The Angels placed Stassi on the restricted list Sunday after he informed them of his decision. Stassi left the team during spring

Associated Press Sep 2, 2023, 05:02 PM ET CINCINNATI — Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss his scheduled start on Sunday, the team said. He is the fourth Reds pitcher to test positive this week, further jeopardizing the team’s postseason chances. Starter Hunter Greene was placed on the COVID-19 injured

Associated Press Sep 3, 2023, 12:40 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for the third straight night at Dodger Stadium and Orlando Arcia hit a three-run shot in the 10th inning that sent the streaking Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday. Bryce Elder pitched six effective innings

Sep 2, 2023, 03:35 PM ET The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-hander Jorge Lopez off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Lopez spent parts of three seasons with the Orioles, from 2020-22, and made an All-Star appearance in that final campaign. He was traded to the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 2, 2022, in a deal

Associated Press Sep 1, 2023, 09:51 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — When Perry Minasian arrived to take over as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels in November 2020, he immediately committed himself to improving player development. He’s about to get a glimpse of that progress for the remainder of the 2023 season following a

ESPN News Services Sep 1, 2023, 09:47 PM ET HOUSTON — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone vividly remembers the poise and confidence 16-year-old Jasson Domínguez displayed when he watched him take batting practice at the team’s academy in the Dominican Republic in 2019. “Right then he got your attention,” Boone said. “It was like,

Sep 1, 2023, 01:32 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies activated left-hander Ranger Suarez and outfielder Cristian Pache on Friday and added them to their expanded 28-man roster. Suarez had been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 19 (retroactive to Aug. 16) because of a right hamstring strain, while Pache was activated from the 10-day