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Ohtani hits 100 mph in brief Dodgers pitching debut

Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers pitching debut at home Monday, giving up a run in his lone inning of work, then struck out in his first plate appearance as Los Angeles' DH, marking the first time he has pitched and hit in a game since Aug. 23, 2023. ... Continue Reading

🎟️ Ticket prices spike to see Ohtani pitch

On Monday night, the reigning National League MVP will pitch in a game for the first time since the summer of 2023, when he sustained a torn UCL. ... Continue Reading

Anthony says 1st HR made better by Red Sox win

With prized rookie Roman Anthony struggling at the plate since arriving in the majors, Red Sox manager Alex Cora figured some playful banter was in order Monday. ... Continue Reading

NY native Moore has 1st hit in Angels' win at Yanks

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Christian Moore, 22, a New York City native, posted his first big league hit on Monday night, during his club's 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees, an effort that came three days after his major league debut. ... Continue Reading

Red Sox execs defend Devers deal, cite 'alignment'

A day after trading All-Star slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy told reporters on Monday night that Devers' refusal to change positions made it untenable for him to remain with the team. ... Continue Reading

Yankees' Stanton makes debut: 'Great to be back'

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 with three hard-hit balls and a double in an 11-inning, 1-0 loss to the Angels on Monday. ... Continue Reading

Judge, Ohtani lapping field in All-Star voting

Aaron Judge, the slugger who leads the majors in batting average, and Shohei Ohtani, who have combined to win five of the past eight Most Valuable Player awards, are lapping the rest of Major League Baseball in the first batch of All-Star Game balloting. ... Continue Reading

Ex-Ohtani interpreter reports to federal prison

Ippei Mizuhara, the disgraced former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, is in federal prison in Pennsylvania, a spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons told ESPN on Monday. ... Continue Reading

Nationals 3B prospect House hitless in debut

Third baseman Brady House was promoted by the Nationals from Triple-A Rochester on Monday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in a 6-4 loss to the Rockies. ... Continue Reading

Red Sox brass defend Devers deal, cite 'alignment'

A day after trading All-Star slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy told reporters on Monday night that Devers' refusal to change positions made it untenable for him to remain with the team. ... Continue Reading

Ex-Cards, Mets champion Ron Taylor dies at 87

Two-time World Series winner Ron Taylor, who became a doctor after his major league career ended, died Monday. He was 87. ... Continue Reading

Grading the blockbuster stunner that sends Rafael Devers to the Giants

The Red Sox stunned the baseball world Sunday, trading their $313.5 million All-Star to San Francisco. ... Continue Reading

The 7 MLB execs under the most pressure at the trade deadline

With the deadline on July 31, here are the front offices that could make or break their future this trade season. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Ohtani makes long-awaited Dodgers pitching debut vs. Padres

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Astros' McCullers Jr. sidelined with sprained foot

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right foot Monday before his scheduled start against the Athletics. ... Continue Reading