When the Dodgers announced their roster for the World Series this morning, Alex Vesia was the most notable name missing. The team explained that he and his wife were dealing with a “deeply personal family matter” and that an update would be provided at a later date. Speaking to reporters at the Rogers Centre (including Sonja Chen of MLB.com), manager …
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George Springer exits Blue Jays’ Game 5 loss after knee hit by pitch
David SchoenfieldOct 17, 2025, 08:43 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 SEATTLE — Toronto‘s George Springer, one of the most prolific hitters in postseason history, left Friday’s Game 5 of the American League Championship Series after getting hit by a pitch on his right kneecap in the top …
Read More »In ALCS’ opening salvo, Cal Raleigh – slugger, receiver, pitch whisperer – once again does it all
TORONTO — The ballots were cast before the playoffs started. Nothing Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh does in the postseason will influence the American League MVP voting. The same was true of Aaron Judge before the New York Yankees were eliminated. But man, if ever there was a game to show why Raleigh would be a deserving winner, it was …
Read More »First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, NLDS Game 2, Monday 10/6, 8:08 CT
Chicago Cubs game threadsTwo hours ago Chicago Cubs game threadsTwo hours ago By Al Yellon Chicago Cubs game threadsOct 4 Chicago Cubs game threadsOct 4 By Al Yellon Chicago Cubs game threadsOct 4 Chicago Cubs game threadsOct 4 By Al Yellon Chicago Cubs postseasonOct 5 Chicago Cubs postseasonOct 5 By Al Yellon Chicago Cubs game threadsOct 2 Chicago Cubs game …
Read More »Guardians’ David Fry has multiple facial fractures after being hit by pitch on bunt attempt
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry suffered a broken nose and facial fractures after absorbing a 99-mph fastball from Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal on Tuesday. Fry, who was placed on the IL on Wednesday, spent the night at the Cleveland Clinic main campus for observation. Outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez was recalled from AAA to take Fry’s place on …
Read More »Guardians’ David Fry carted off field after being hit in face by pitch while trying to bunt
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians designated hitter David Fry was carted off the field in the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s 5-2 win over the Tigers after being hit in the face by a pitch as he tried to bunt. Fry squared around on a 99 mph fastball from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal and the pitch struck him in the nose and …
Read More »James Van Der Beek bows out of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion due to illness. Lin Manuel Miranda to pitch in
Facebook Tweet Email Link Remember when “Dawson’s Creek” replaced its theme song with another one? Well, now they are having to employ an understudy for one of its stars for a special event. James Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery on the hit teen drama which ran from 1998 to 2003, has announced that he won’t be able to …
Read More »Blockbuster trade pitch sends Kirill Kaprizov to Hurricanes for haul
Blockbuster trade pitch sends Kirill Kaprizov to Hurricanes for haul originally appeared on The Sporting News The prospect of Kirill Kaprizov leaving the Minnesota Wild has become real. That’s just what rejecting an eight-year, $128 million contract extension that would have made you the highest-paid player in NHL history is going to do. Advertisement While general manager Bill Guerin has …
Read More »Red Sox RHP Dustin May thinks he’ll pitch again this season
“Nothing in the elbow. That was a huge relief,” said May, who has had two major elbow operations, including Tommy John surgery in 2021. “It’s something that if I had to force it and we really needed it, I probably could force myself through it … It just kind of popped up and I’m trying to stay ahead of it, …
Read More »IO Interactive Stuck Daniel Craig’s Head On Agent 47 To Pitch 007 First Light
Image: Nintendo Life Judging from the recent gameplay reveal, IO Interactive’s 007 First Light is looking pretty marvellous, and it’s heading to the Switch 2 on 27th March 2026. Now, in speaking with IGN, game director Hakan Abrak has revealed that IO managed to secure the video game rights to James Bond in a rather amusing (albeit not entirely surprising) …
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