Bradford Doolittle

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MLB Writer and Analyst at ESPN

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Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez leaves game after collision at first

1 week ago | espn.in | Bradford Doolittle

BOSTON -- Red Sox first baseman Romy Gonzalez left Wednesday night's 6-4 win after colliding with Texas Rangers first baseman Josh Smith while trying to beat out an infield hit. Both players were down on the ground for a bit, being attended to by their team's athletic trainers. Gonzalez was down the right-field line, while Smith was next to the bag. There was no word on Gonzalez's injury.
Blue Jays' Scherzer throws to hitters for the 1st time since March

1 week ago | espn.in | Bradford Doolittle |Jeff Passan

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Max Scherzer took what the Toronto Blue Jays hope is a significant step Wednesday in his return from a right thumb injury when he threw to hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in March. "I thought his stuff was really good," Blue Jays manager John Schneider said before Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Rockies' Kris Bryant to have procedure on troublesome back

1 week ago | espn.in | Bradford Doolittle

DENVER -- Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant is scheduled to undergo a procedure on his balky back Thursday in Los Angeles. Bryant's currently on the injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease, which involves the deterioration of the spinal disks that act as cushions between the vertebrae. It's his ninth stint on the IL since 2022 due to a series of health issues.
White Sox place Andrew Benintendi on IL with left calf strain

1 week ago | espn.in | Bradford Doolittle |David Schoenfield

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left calf strain. The 30-year-old Benintendi got hurt during Sunday's win against Houston. He is batting .224 with five homers and 12 RBI in 24 games this season. Editor's PicksWhere all 30 MLB teams stand -- and what each of them needs to changeAre the Orioles blowing their contention window?
Astros optimistic on Yordan Alvarez return as MRI shows strain

1 week ago | espn.co.uk | Jeff Passan |Bradford Doolittle

MILWAUKEE -- Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a strained muscle at the top of his right hand, a diagnosis that instills optimism he won't have a prolonged stay on the injured list. The three-time All-Star went on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Saturday, and returned to Houston for an MRI that revealed the muscle strain. "We look at it as good news," Astros manager Joe Espada said before their 9-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
Pirates' Paul Skenes now 0-4 in young career vs. Cardinals

1 week ago | espn.co.uk | Bradford Doolittle |Jeff Passan

ST. LOUIS -- Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes still hasn't found what he's looking for against the St. Louis Cardinals -- a win. Skenes fell to 0-4 in five career starts against the Cardinals following a 2-1 loss Tuesday night. It is the most starts by a Pirates pitcher to begin a career against St. Louis without a win since JT Brubaker went 0-6 in eight starts in 2021 and 2022. Skenes pitched well enough in his latest start, allowing two runs on three hits in six innings.
Chicago Cubs won't rush injured Shota Imanaga in recovery

1 week ago | espn.co.uk | Jeff Passan |David Schoenfield |Bradford Doolittle

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs are going to be cautious with Shota Imanaga while the left-hander recovers from his first hamstring injury. Imanaga was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a mild strained left hamstring. He is planning to keep his arm loose by playing catch while he gives his leg time to recover. "Talking to the doctor he even mentioned that it was good that it wasn't like a shoulder or an elbow injury," Imanaga said Tuesday through a translator.
Reds' Tyler Callihan (forearm surgery) expected to miss 2 months

1 week ago | espn.co.uk | Jeff Passan |Bradford Doolittle

ATLANTA -- Cincinnati Reds rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan is expected to miss at least two months following surgery Tuesday to repair his fractured left forearm suffered while attempting a sliding catch a night earlier. Reds manager Terry Francona said Callihan will have no baseball activities for six to eight weeks but has not been ruled out for the season.
Mariners claim OF Leody Taveras off waivers from Rangers

1 week ago | espn.com | Bradford Doolittle

The Seattle Mariners claimed outfielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the American League West rival Texas Rangers on Tuesday. The Mariners also reinstated utility player Dylan Moore from the 10-day injured list, optioned utility player Samad Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma and designated right-hander Luis F. Castillo for assignment. Taveras, 26, spent the first six years of his major league career with Texas and started all five games of the Rangers' 2023 World Series win over Arizona in center field.
Mets DH Jesse Winker out 6-8 weeks with Grade 2 oblique injury

1 week ago | espn.co.uk | Bradford Doolittle

PHOENIX -- New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed on Monday. Mendoza also said reliever A.J. Minter will have season-ending surgery next Monday because of a torn lat muscle. Minter, who the Mets signed to a two-year, $22 million contract over the offseason to bolster the bridge to closer Edwin Diaz, had a 1.64 ERA in 13 appearances this season.