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Rockies put SS Ezequiel Tovar on IL, call up prospect Ryan Ritter

3 weeks ago | espn.in | Kiley McDaniel |Jesse Rogers

DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies are bringing up prospect Ryan Ritter to fill in for injured shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. Ritter had his contract selected from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday before Colorado began a three-game series with the NL East-leading New York Mets. Tovar was placed on the 10-day injured list - retroactive to Tuesday - with a strained left oblique. Editor's PicksUpdated top 10 prospect rankings and next to debut for all 30 MLB teams: Who are your club's future stars?
Jordan Romano sees ERA spike to 15.26, but Phillies hang on

2 months ago | espn.co.uk | Bradford Doolittle |Jesse Rogers

PHILADELPHIA -- Jordan Romano says his right arm felt the best it had in a long time -- the two-time All-Star closer even hit 99.8 mph on a four-seam fastball. The Marlins just hit him -- rocked him, actually -- much, much harder. The Phillies' eight-inning rout turned close in the ninth once Romano was summoned to close out an 11-4 lead.
Free agent Julio Urias suspended through all-star break

Mar 21, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Jesse Rogers |Alden Gonzalez

Free agent pitcher Julio Urias, who hasn't played in the big leagues since 2023, was suspended through this year's all-star break for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, commissioner Rob Manfred announced in a Friday press release. It's Urias' second suspension for violating the policy. He was suspended for 20 games in 2019 after being arrested on suspicion of domestic battery.
'I didn't know Kyle Tucker spoke': Why the 'silent assassin' could be MLB's next $400 million star

Mar 18, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Jesse Rogers |Jeff Passan |Buster Olney

TEN YEARS AGO in Tampa, Kyle Tucker was on the verge of a special achievement: breaking Plant High School's home run record, held by his brother Preston, then a rookie with the Houston Astros. Fans and scouts lined the fences at Wade Boggs Field to watch the latest star - as well as pitching prospect Jake Woodford -- at a school known for churning out baseball talent. But Tucker hadn't had a hit in three games and was struggling -- at least by his standards -- according to his coach, Dennis Braun.
The most important .186 hitter in the majors? Why everybody loves Austin Hedges

Mar 10, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Tim Kurkjian |Jesse Rogers |Buster Olney

It is 8 o'clock on a February morning in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse, and Austin Hedges is, as he often is, shirtless, which always amused one of his managers, Terry Francona, because, as the 65-year-old skipper put it, "with his shirt off, he looks like me." Hedges is, as always, talking, teaching and laughing, as are his teammates, though it's hard to imagine a group ever laughing harder than after Game 1 of the 2023 World Series, when the Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia hit a walk-off...
'I texted him right away and said, "Are you crazy?"': Why Terry Francona and Bruce Bochy ditched retirement to manage again

Mar 7, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Jesse Rogers |Jeff Passan

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Alyssa Francona had several missed calls from her dad. Then her sister texted her. "Dad's trying to get in touch with you," the message read. "Be supportive. He's really excited."Alyssa -- the eldest daughter of longtime MLB manager Terry Francona -- wasn't sure what to make of that. Her dad was happily retired and feeling healthy for the first time in years. He was traveling more, his golf game was improving and by all accounts, his time with family and friends was fulfilling.
MLB's Manfred: Blame system, not Dodgers for payroll disparity

Feb 18, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Alden Gonzalez |Jorge Castillo |Jesse Rogers |Buster Olney

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday called payroll disparity a principal concern throughout the industry but would not necessarily commit to a salary cap as a central point of negotiations leading up to the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement.
White Sox CF Luis Robert not seeking trade, to play 'smarter'

Feb 17, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Jesse Rogers |Alden Gonzalez

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- While brushing off winter trade rumors and vowing to play "smarter" early in the season, Chicago White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. reported to spring training on Monday as one of the few veterans left on a team that lost 121 games a season ago. Robert, 27, understands his time with the White Sox could be short lived but isn't pushing for a trade from the only organization he's known in his professional career.
White Sox expect 'some growing pains,' more wins in 2025, says GM

Feb 11, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Jesse Rogers |Kiley McDaniel

GLENDALE - No team wants to the turn the page on 2024 more than the Chicago White Sox. After setting a modern-day record for losses (121) in a single season, the organization is hoping to take huge steps in a rebuilding plan that began late in 2023. "I do think we're going to win more games than we did last year," GM Chris Getz said as pitchers and catchers reported for spring training on Tuesday.
Jed Hoyer believes his new-look Cubs can 'be really good'

Feb 9, 2025 | espn.co.uk | Jesse Rogers |Kiley McDaniel |Buster Olney

MESA, Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer, who has yet to make a playoff appearance as he enters the final season of his five-year contract, knows that 2025 looms large for the team and his own career. After nearly a decade-and-a half in Chicago's front office, after working under former team executive Theo Epstein previously, and with a new-look roster, Hoyer knows what the expectations are.