ESPN Log In scores MLB MLB Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Transactions Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to face hitters for 1st time Saturday Associated Press May 23, 2025, 10:53 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeInterestingFire 45 NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery. The two-way superstar will throw live batting practice at Citi Field before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the New York Mets, manager Dave Roberts announced Friday. It’s the next step for Ohtani as he works toward returning to the mound. He had surgery on Sept. 19, 2023, the second major operation on his right elbow since he arrived in the majors, and he hasn’t pitched in a big league game since Aug. 23 that year for the Los Angeles Angels.
It’s a progression. Progress for Shohei,” Roberts said. “He doesn’t tip his hand very often, as far as emotions. But I don’t see how he couldn’t feel that it’s starting to become more realistic.”
There is no target date yet for Ohtani’s pitching debut with the Dodgers, though expectations are it could come in July.
Menu ESPN Log In scores MLB MLB Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Transactions Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to face hitters for 1st time Saturday Associated Press May 23, 2025, 10:53 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeInterestingFire 45 NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery. The two-way superstar will throw live batting practice at Citi Field before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the New York Mets, manager Dave Roberts announced Friday. It’s the next step for Ohtani as he works toward returning to the mound. He had surgery on Sept. 19, 2023, the second major operation on his right elbow since he arrived in the majors, and he hasn’t pitched in a big league game since Aug. 23 that year for the Los Angeles Angels. Editor’s Picks Ohtani mixes in breaking pitches as rehab goes on 3d Ohtani ramps up rehab, throws 50-pitch bullpen 6d “It’s a progression. Progress for Shohei,” Roberts said. “He doesn’t tip his hand very often, as far as emotions. But I don’t see how he couldn’t feel that it’s starting to become more realistic.” There is no target date yet for Ohtani’s pitching debut with the Dodgers, though expectations are it could come in July. ADVERTISEMENT “A lot of it is going to be contingent on how he’s feeling and then what the next step is,” Roberts said. “So, I don’t think anyone knows how the next couple months are going to go.” Roberts wasn’t sure how many pitches Ohtani will throw Saturday or which Los Angeles teammates he will face. “I think that we’ve seen the bullpens for quite some time, so to see him going out there and trying to get some major league hitters out, I think we’re all anxious for that,” the manager said. Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches during a throwing session Tuesday for the first time in his rehabilitation program. Before that, the right-hander had been limited to fastballs and splitters. “The stuff looks good. It’s easy 94, 95 (mph) coming out of his hand. It’s a really good throw,” Roberts said. “I think we’re all anxious to see how it looks to hitters. When he decides to ramp it up, I’m very anxious with that, too. But it’s all on his schedule, it really is. When he’s going to introduce his slider to hitters, when he wants to really ramp up velocity – all that stuff is between him and the doctor.” Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen last Saturday, increasing from 35 pitches in his previous session. Following that workout, the slugger went 0 for 6 with two strikeouts in an 11-9 loss to the Angels. Roberts acknowledged that as the intensity of Ohtani’s rehab regimen on the mound increases, it could affect his offense at designated hitter. “Shohei is very in-tune with his body. But there is even a possibility if we feel as we build up that he’s taxed on a particular Saturday, that he doesn’t play that game,” Roberts said. “I just don’t know how that looks. I really don’t. But I think that we should obviously be open to it.” At this point, however, the defending World Series champion Dodgers aren’t planning to have Ohtani make any minor league rehab starts on the mound that would take him out of the big league lineup. “Obviously, the buildup’s important — but so is him taking five at-bats in a game,” Roberts said.
MLB MLB Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Transactions Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to face hitters for 1st time Saturday Associated Press May 23, 2025, 10:53 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeInterestingFire 45 NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery. The two-way superstar will throw live batting practice at Citi Field before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the New York Mets, manager Dave Roberts announced Friday. It’s the next step for Ohtani as he works toward returning to the mound. He had surgery on Sept. 19, 2023, the second major operation on his right elbow since he arrived in the majors, and he hasn’t pitched in a big league game since Aug. 23 that year for the Los Angeles Angels. Editor’s Picks Ohtani mixes in breaking pitches as rehab goes on 3d Ohtani ramps up rehab, throws 50-pitch bullpen 6d “It’s a progression. Progress for Shohei,” Roberts said. “He doesn’t tip his hand very often, as far as emotions. But I don’t see how he couldn’t feel that it’s starting to become more realistic.” There is no target date yet for Ohtani’s pitching debut with the Dodgers, though expectations are it could come in July. ADVERTISEMENT “A lot of it is going to be contingent on how he’s feeling and then what the next step is,” Roberts said. “So, I don’t think anyone knows how the next couple months are going to go.” Roberts wasn’t sure how many pitches Ohtani will throw Saturday or which Los Angeles teammates he will face. “I think that we’ve seen the bullpens for quite some time, so to see him going out there and trying to get some major league hitters out, I think we’re all anxious for that,” the manager said. Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches during a throwing session Tuesday for the first time in his rehabilitation program. Before that, the right-hander had been limited to fastballs and splitters. “The stuff looks good. It’s easy 94, 95 (mph) coming out of his hand. It’s a really good throw,” Roberts said. “I think we’re all anxious to see how it looks to hitters. When he decides to ramp it up, I’m very anxious with that, too. But it’s all on his schedule, it really is. When he’s going to introduce his slider to hitters, when he wants to really ramp up velocity – all that stuff is between him and the doctor.” Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen last Saturday, increasing from 35 pitches in his previous session. Following that workout, the slugger went 0 for 6 with two strikeouts in an 11-9 loss to the Angels. Roberts acknowledged that as the intensity of Ohtani’s rehab regimen on the mound increases, it could affect his offense at designated hitter. “Shohei is very in-tune with his body. But there is even a possibility if we feel as we build up that he’s taxed on a particular Saturday, that he doesn’t play that game,” Roberts said. “I just don’t know how that looks. I really don’t. But I think that we should obviously be open to it.” At this point, however, the defending World Series champion Dodgers aren’t planning to have Ohtani make any minor league rehab starts on the mound that would take him out of the big league lineup. “Obviously, the buildup’s important — but so is him taking five at-bats in a game,” Roberts said. Ohtani was tied for the major league lead with 17 homers heading into Friday night’s series opener against the Mets, a rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series. The three-time MVP, who also had left shoulder surgery in the offseason, was batting .304 with 31 RBI and a 1.053 OPS. He was leading the big leagues in runs with 52. In other news, Roberts said right-hander Tyler Glasnow felt great after throwing 16 or 19 pitches Friday in his first bullpen session since going on the injured list April 28. “Don’t know what that means as far as velocity, but I know he was getting after it pretty good,” Roberts said. Glasnow (right shoulder inflammation) is one of 14 Dodgers pitchers on the IL.
DETROIT — Guardians pitcher Ben Lively will undergo Tommy John reconstruction surgery on his right elbow and will be sidelined for the rest of the season.
The Guardians said before Friday night’s game at Detroit that Lively’s surgical date has not been set, but it will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. The right-hander is expected to miss 12-16 months.
Lively — on the injured list since May 13 due to a strained right flexor tendon — sought a second opinion on his right elbow with Meister earlier this week. Meister confirmed the presence of a flexor tendon injury while also noting medial elbow joint laxity due to an insufficient ulnar collateral ligament. The Guardians physicians and Meister recommended UCL reconstruction, along with flexor tendon repair. Lively exited the May 12 game against the Milwaukee Brewers after going three scoreless innings. Manager Stephen Vogt said when Lively went on the IL that he felt some discomfort after his start at Washington on May 6 but that he didn’t experience it again until he threw a couple of warmup pitches before the fourth inning six days later. Lively was 2-2 with a 3.22 ERA in 10 starts this season. He allowed only one run in 14 innings in three May starts.
BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman was removed in the fifth inning of Friday afternoon’s win against the Baltimore Orioles with right quad tightness, the team said.
Bregman singled sharply to left field in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader and made a wide turn before retreating to the first-base bag. The two-time All-Star motioned to the Red Sox dugout with manager Alex Cora sprinting to check on the status of the team’s leading hitter. Bregman didn’t bother checking the severity of the injury before heading down the stairs to get it checked out.
“After I felt it, I knew I needed to come out and see the trainer,” Bregman said. “I feel like we’ll know a lot more tomorrow after sleeping and seeing how it presents in the morning.” “All my strength is still there right now, which is good, so far. It’s just kind of a day-to-day thing at this point.” Cora said after the game that after talking to the team’s training staff and doctors there was “no need” for any testing or imaging on Bregman’s quad. “Hopefully, it’s something minor and he misses only a few days,” Cora said. “If he goes on the IL, hopefully its like 10 days, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed and we’ll know more tomorrow,” A two-time World Series winner who spent the first nine seasons of his big-league career with the Houston Astros, Bregman signed with Boston in February. He entered Friday with a .297 batting average with 11 home runs and 35 RBI. Abraham Toro came on as a pinch runner for Bregman and remained in the game as Boston’s first baseman. Nick Sogard opened Friday’s game at first but moved across the diamond to third base. Despite Bregman’s departure, the Red Sox pummeled the Orioles, 19-5 at Fenway Park. Rafael Devers led the way for Boston going 4-for-6 on the afternoon with a 3-run home run and a grand slam, finishing with a career-high eight RBI in the win.
ESPN Log In scores MLB MLB Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Transactions Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to face hitters for 1st time Saturday Associated Press May 23, 2025, 10:53 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeInterestingFire 50 NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery. The two-way superstar will throw live batting practice at Citi Field before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the New York Mets, manager Dave Roberts announced Friday. It’s the next step for Ohtani as he works toward returning to the mound. He had surgery on Sept. 19, 2023, the second major operation on his right elbow since he arrived in the majors, and he hasn’t pitched in a big league game since Aug. 23 that year for the Los Angeles Angels. Editor’s Picks Ohtani mixes in breaking pitches as rehab goes on 3d Ohtani ramps up rehab, throws 50-pitch bullpen 6d “It’s a progression. Progress for Shohei,” Roberts said. “He doesn’t tip his hand very often, as far as emotions. But I don’t see how he couldn’t feel that it’s starting to become more realistic.” There is no target date yet for Ohtani’s pitching debut with the Dodgers, though expectations are it could come in July. ADVERTISEMENT “A lot of it is going to be contingent on how he’s feeling and then what the next step is,” Roberts said. “So, I don’t think anyone knows how the next couple months are going to go.” Roberts wasn’t sure how many pitches Ohtani will throw Saturday or which Los Angeles teammates he will face. “I think that we’ve seen the bullpens for quite some time, so to see him going out there and trying to get some major league hitters out, I think we’re all anxious for that,” the manager said. Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches during a throwing session Tuesday for the first time in his rehabilitation program. Before that, the right-hander had been limited to fastballs and splitters. “The stuff looks good. It’s easy 94, 95 (mph) coming out of his hand. It’s a really good throw,” Roberts said. “I think we’re all anxious to see how it looks to hitters. When he decides to ramp it up, I’m very anxious with that, too. But it’s all on his schedule, it really is. When he’s going to introduce his slider to hitters, when he wants to really ramp up velocity – all that stuff is between him and the doctor.” Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen last Saturday, increasing from 35 pitches in his previous session. Following that workout, the slugger went 0 for 6 with two strikeouts in an 11-9 loss to the Angels. Roberts acknowledged that as the intensity of Ohtani’s rehab regimen on the mound increases, it could affect his offense at designated hitter. “Shohei is very in-tune with his body. But there is even a possibility if we feel as we build up that he’s taxed on a particular Saturday, that he doesn’t play that game,” Roberts said. “I just don’t know how that looks. I really don’t. But I think that we should obviously be open to it.” At this point, however, the defending World Series champion Dodgers aren’t planning to have Ohtani make any minor league rehab starts on the mound that would take him out of the big league lineup. “Obviously, the buildup’s important — but so is him taking five at-bats in a game,” Roberts said. Ohtani was tied for the major league lead with 17 homers heading into Friday night’s series opener against the Mets, a rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series. The three-time MVP, who also had left shoulder surgery in the offseason, was batting .304 with 31 RBI and a 1.053 OPS. He was leading the big leagues in runs with 52. In other news, Roberts said right-hander Tyler Glasnow felt great after throwing 16 or 19 pitches Friday in his first bullpen session since going on the injured list April 28. “Don’t know what that means as far as velocity, but I know he was getting after it pretty good,” Roberts said. Glasnow (right shoulder inflammation) is one of 14 Dodgers pitchers on the IL. Sponsored You May Like Register & Receive NGN500,000 Immediately MSport MSport, Official Regional Partner of Chelsea & BVB in Africa MSport Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based Ads © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Guardians’ Ben Lively to have season-ending Tommy John surgery play Ben Lively’s final start of the season (0:57) Associated Press May 23, 2025, 08:05 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeLaughWow 477 DETROIT — Guardians pitcher Ben Lively will undergo Tommy John reconstruction surgery on his right elbow and will be sidelined for the rest of the season. The Guardians said before Friday night’s game at Detroit that Lively’s surgical date has not been set, but it will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. The right-hander is expected to miss 12-16 months. Editor’s Picks Guardians’ top prospect Bazzana (oblique) out 3d MLB Power Rankings: A brand-new team debuts at No. 1 1dESPN Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: There’s a new No. 1 on our midseason list 2dKiley McDaniel Lively — on the injured list since May 13 due to a strained right flexor tendon — sought a second opinion on his right elbow with Meister earlier this week. Meister confirmed the presence of a flexor tendon injury while also noting medial elbow joint laxity due to an insufficient ulnar collateral ligament. The Guardians physicians and Meister recommended UCL reconstruction, along with flexor tendon repair. Lively exited the May 12 game against the Milwaukee Brewers after going three scoreless innings. Manager Stephen Vogt said when Lively went on the IL that he felt some discomfort after his start at Washington on May 6 but that he didn’t experience it again until he threw a couple of warmup pitches before the fourth inning six days later. Lively was 2-2 with a 3.22 ERA in 10 starts this season. He allowed only one run in 14 innings in three May starts. Sponsored You May Like SUVs that rule every road. Toyota SUVs that put the warrior in weekend warrior. Toyota Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsManage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman says he’s ‘day-to-day’ with quad injury play Alex Bregman leaves game with an apparent injury (0:57) ESPN News Services May 23, 2025, 07:42 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeWowInteresting 102 BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman was removed in the fifth inning of Friday afternoon’s win against the Baltimore Orioles with right quad tightness, the team said. Bregman singled sharply to left field in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader and made a wide turn before retreating to the first-base bag. The two-time All-Star motioned to the Red Sox dugout with manager Alex Cora sprinting to check on the status of the team’s leading hitter. Bregman didn’t bother checking the severity of the injury before heading down the stairs to get it checked out. Editor’s Picks Red Sox slam O’s 19-5 behind Devers (8 RBIs) 1h “After I felt it, I knew I needed to come out and see the trainer,” Bregman said. “I feel like we’ll know a lot more tomorrow after sleeping and seeing how it presents in the morning.” “All my strength is still there right now, which is good, so far. It’s just kind of a day-to-day thing at this point.” Cora said after the game that after talking to the team’s training staff and doctors there was “no need” for any testing or imaging on Bregman’s quad. “Hopefully, it’s something minor and he misses only a few days,” Cora said. “If he goes on the IL, hopefully its like 10 days, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed and we’ll know more tomorrow,” A two-time World Series winner who spent the first nine seasons of his big-league career with the Houston Astros, Bregman signed with Boston in February. He entered Friday with a .297 batting average with 11 home runs and 35 RBI. Abraham Toro came on as a pinch runner for Bregman and remained in the game as Boston’s first baseman. Nick Sogard opened Friday’s game at first but moved across the diamond to third base. Despite Bregman’s departure, the Red Sox pummeled the Orioles, 19-5 at Fenway Park. Rafael Devers led the way for Boston going 4-for-6 on the afternoon with a 3-run home run and a grand slam, finishing with a career-high eight RBI in the win. Information from the Associated Press was used in this report. Sponsored You May Like Jesus’ Tomb Is Opened And Scientists Find Something Unbelievable Novelodge Explore Affordable 5 kW Solar Kits to Reduce Your Energy Bills Visionery Echo Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsManage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Jake Diekman retires after 13-year major league career Associated Press May 23, 2025, 11:30 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeLaughInteresting 28 Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman is retiring after a 13-year MLB career in which he made 705 appearances for nine teams. “The time has come for me to retire as a Major League Baseball player,” Diekman said Friday in an X post. “Thank you, God, for this life and being able to live out my wildest dream.” The 38-year-old Diekman hadn’t pitched in the majors this year and went 2/3 with a 5.63 ERA in 43 relief appearances for the New York Mets last season. The Atlanta Braves released him in spring training.
Menu ESPN Log In scores MLB MLB Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Transactions Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to face hitters for 1st time Saturday Associated Press May 23, 2025, 10:53 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeInterestingFire 50 NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery. The two-way superstar will throw live batting practice at Citi Field before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the New York Mets, manager Dave Roberts announced Friday. It’s the next step for Ohtani as he works toward returning to the mound. He had surgery on Sept. 19, 2023, the second major operation on his right elbow since he arrived in the majors, and he hasn’t pitched in a big league game since Aug. 23 that year for the Los Angeles Angels. Editor’s Picks Ohtani mixes in breaking pitches as rehab goes on 3d Ohtani ramps up rehab, throws 50-pitch bullpen 6d “It’s a progression. Progress for Shohei,” Roberts said. “He doesn’t tip his hand very often, as far as emotions. But I don’t see how he couldn’t feel that it’s starting to become more realistic.” There is no target date yet for Ohtani’s pitching debut with the Dodgers, though expectations are it could come in July. ADVERTISEMENT “A lot of it is going to be contingent on how he’s feeling and then what the next step is,” Roberts said. “So, I don’t think anyone knows how the next couple months are going to go.” Roberts wasn’t sure how many pitches Ohtani will throw Saturday or which Los Angeles teammates he will face. “I think that we’ve seen the bullpens for quite some time, so to see him going out there and trying to get some major league hitters out, I think we’re all anxious for that,” the manager said. Ohtani mixed in breaking pitches during a throwing session Tuesday for the first time in his rehabilitation program. Before that, the right-hander had been limited to fastballs and splitters. “The stuff looks good. It’s easy 94, 95 (mph) coming out of his hand. It’s a really good throw,” Roberts said. “I think we’re all anxious to see how it looks to hitters. When he decides to ramp it up, I’m very anxious with that, too. But it’s all on his schedule, it really is. When he’s going to introduce his slider to hitters, when he wants to really ramp up velocity – all that stuff is between him and the doctor.” Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen last Saturday, increasing from 35 pitches in his previous session. Following that workout, the slugger went 0 for 6 with two strikeouts in an 11-9 loss to the Angels. Roberts acknowledged that as the intensity of Ohtani’s rehab regimen on the mound increases, it could affect his offense at designated hitter. “Shohei is very in-tune with his body. But there is even a possibility if we feel as we build up that he’s taxed on a particular Saturday, that he doesn’t play that game,” Roberts said. “I just don’t know how that looks. I really don’t. But I think that we should obviously be open to it.” At this point, however, the defending World Series champion Dodgers aren’t planning to have Ohtani make any minor league rehab starts on the mound that would take him out of the big league lineup. “Obviously, the buildup’s important — but so is him taking five at-bats in a game,” Roberts said. Ohtani was tied for the major league lead with 17 homers heading into Friday night’s series opener against the Mets, a rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series. The three-time MVP, who also had left shoulder surgery in the offseason, was batting .304 with 31 RBI and a 1.053 OPS. He was leading the big leagues in runs with 52. In other news, Roberts said right-hander Tyler Glasnow felt great after throwing 16 or 19 pitches Friday in his first bullpen session since going on the injured list April 28. “Don’t know what that means as far as velocity, but I know he was getting after it pretty good,” Roberts said. Glasnow (right shoulder inflammation) is one of 14 Dodgers pitchers on the IL. Sponsored You May Like Register & Receive NGN500,000 Immediately MSport MSport, Official Regional Partner of Chelsea & BVB in Africa MSport Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based Ads © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Guardians’ Ben Lively to have season-ending Tommy John surgery play Ben Lively’s final start of the season (0:57) Associated Press May 23, 2025, 08:05 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeLaughWow 477 DETROIT — Guardians pitcher Ben Lively will undergo Tommy John reconstruction surgery on his right elbow and will be sidelined for the rest of the season. The Guardians said before Friday night’s game at Detroit that Lively’s surgical date has not been set, but it will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas. The right-hander is expected to miss 12-16 months. Editor’s Picks Guardians’ top prospect Bazzana (oblique) out 3d MLB Power Rankings: A brand-new team debuts at No. 1 1dESPN Updated top 50 MLB prospect rankings: There’s a new No. 1 on our midseason list 2dKiley McDaniel Lively — on the injured list since May 13 due to a strained right flexor tendon — sought a second opinion on his right elbow with Meister earlier this week. Meister confirmed the presence of a flexor tendon injury while also noting medial elbow joint laxity due to an insufficient ulnar collateral ligament. The Guardians physicians and Meister recommended UCL reconstruction, along with flexor tendon repair. Lively exited the May 12 game against the Milwaukee Brewers after going three scoreless innings. Manager Stephen Vogt said when Lively went on the IL that he felt some discomfort after his start at Washington on May 6 but that he didn’t experience it again until he threw a couple of warmup pitches before the fourth inning six days later. Lively was 2-2 with a 3.22 ERA in 10 starts this season. He allowed only one run in 14 innings in three May starts. Sponsored You May Like SUVs that rule every road. Toyota SUVs that put the warrior in weekend warrior. Toyota Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsManage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman says he’s ‘day-to-day’ with quad injury play Alex Bregman leaves game with an apparent injury (0:57) ESPN News Services May 23, 2025, 07:42 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeWowInteresting 102 BOSTON — Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman was removed in the fifth inning of Friday afternoon’s win against the Baltimore Orioles with right quad tightness, the team said. Bregman singled sharply to left field in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader and made a wide turn before retreating to the first-base bag. The two-time All-Star motioned to the Red Sox dugout with manager Alex Cora sprinting to check on the status of the team’s leading hitter. Bregman didn’t bother checking the severity of the injury before heading down the stairs to get it checked out. Editor’s Picks Red Sox slam O’s 19-5 behind Devers (8 RBIs) 1h “After I felt it, I knew I needed to come out and see the trainer,” Bregman said. “I feel like we’ll know a lot more tomorrow after sleeping and seeing how it presents in the morning.” “All my strength is still there right now, which is good, so far. It’s just kind of a day-to-day thing at this point.” Cora said after the game that after talking to the team’s training staff and doctors there was “no need” for any testing or imaging on Bregman’s quad. “Hopefully, it’s something minor and he misses only a few days,” Cora said. “If he goes on the IL, hopefully its like 10 days, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed and we’ll know more tomorrow,” A two-time World Series winner who spent the first nine seasons of his big-league career with the Houston Astros, Bregman signed with Boston in February. He entered Friday with a .297 batting average with 11 home runs and 35 RBI. Abraham Toro came on as a pinch runner for Bregman and remained in the game as Boston’s first baseman. Nick Sogard opened Friday’s game at first but moved across the diamond to third base. Despite Bregman’s departure, the Red Sox pummeled the Orioles, 19-5 at Fenway Park. Rafael Devers led the way for Boston going 4-for-6 on the afternoon with a 3-run home run and a grand slam, finishing with a career-high eight RBI in the win. Information from the Associated Press was used in this report. Sponsored You May Like Jesus’ Tomb Is Opened And Scientists Find Something Unbelievable Novelodge Explore Affordable 5 kW Solar Kits to Reduce Your Energy Bills Visionery Echo Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsManage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Jake Diekman retires after 13-year major league career Associated Press May 23, 2025, 11:30 PM Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeLaughInteresting 28 Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman is retiring after a 13-year MLB career in which he made 705 appearances for nine teams. “The time has come for me to retire as a Major League Baseball player,” Diekman said Friday in an X post. “Thank you, God, for this life and being able to live out my wildest dream.” The 38-year-old Diekman hadn’t pitched in the majors this year and went 2/3 with a 5.63 ERA in 43 relief appearances for the New York Mets last season. The Atlanta Braves released him in spring training. Jake Diekman pitched for nine teams over his 13-year MLB career, including the Rangers from 2015 to ’18. Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire He posted a 27-34 record, 19 saves and a 3.91 ERA during a career that included stops with the Philadelphia Phillies (2012-15), Texas Rangers (2015-18), Arizona Diamondbacks (2018), Kansas City Royals (2019), Athletics (2019-21), Boston Red Sox (2022), Chicago White Sox (2022-23), Tampa Bay Rays (2023) and Mets (2024). During his time with the Phillies, Diekman teamed with Cole Hamels, Ken Giles and Jonathan Papelbon on a no-hitter in a 7-0 victory over the Braves on Sept. 1, 2014. Diekman pitched the seventh inning of that game. Diekman went 1-5 with one save and a 4.15 ERA in 14 career postseason appearances. In his retirement announcement, Diekman thanked his former teammates, coaches, athletic trainers and staffers. He also thanked each of the organizations for which he played. He also credited the schools he played for before beginning his pro career. “From being in kindergarten and writing down that I wanted to be a baseball player when I grow up, to not even having a high school baseball team and just playing Legion in the summer, ‘making it’ to the big leagues seemed like such a pipe dream,” Diekman said. “From American Legion to Doane College to Cloud County Community College, I could not have asked for better spots to be. Those were some of the best times on the field. Those early years in high school and college is where you learn what it actually takes to be your best, grind out a game and learn to fail.
