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CITI FIELD (New York) – In a bubbly Mets clubhouse, Luke Weaver finished speaking to the media, passed Clay Holmes at his locker and said, "I warmed it up for you." Holmes chuckled. A beat later in his own scrum, Holmes told reporters: "Winning is fun." Tyrone Taylor, who was... Read more

There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves.Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball:Dodgers lose again, Ohtani’s streak overThe Dodgers... Read more

Shohei Ohtani's career-best 53-game on-base streak ended on a night he pitched six scoreless innings.It's something only Ohtani could achieve, but the two-way superstar could be having games like that a little bit less often."I’m focused, as a leadoff hitter, to get on base. As long as I feel good... Read more

Mark Vientos blooped a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the New York Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 after getting one superstar back only to see another exit with a similar injury.Juan Soto went 1 for 3 with a single and... Read more

No sooner did the struggling New York Mets get a star player back than another one went down with a similar injury.Francisco Lindor was removed Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins with left calf tightness, just hours after teammate Juan Soto came off the injured list.Lindor labored around the bases... Read more

Juan Soto is back in the New York Mets' lineup — and boy do they need him.The star slugger was reinstated from the 10-day injured list with the reeling Mets on a 12-game losing streak heading into Wednesday night's game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field.Soto, who missed 15... Read more

The Dodgers’ backup catcher moonlighted as their designated hitter for a game on Thursday, doing his best Shohei Ohtani impression by smashing a 412-foot grand slam to help sweep the Mets. Another time, he was their first baseman, filling in while Freddie Freeman was on the paternity list and launching two... Read more

Matt MillerCloseMatt MillerNFL draft analystMatt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation's top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a... Read more

Rich CiminiApr 22, 2026, 12:15 PM ETCloseRich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for... Read more

Todd ArcherApr 22, 2026, 01:39 PM ETCloseTodd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010.Open Extended ReactionsFRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys will not hold contract talks regarding a long-term... Read more

Open Extended ReactionsPITTSBURGH -- NFL teams received a letter today about the progress of former Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks as he recovers from a surgically repaired bone in his left foot.The letter states that Banks underwent a CT scan on Tuesday and is "on pace to be fully cleared... Read more

The Kansas City Royals are moving from their longtime home at Kauffman Stadium to the downtown Crown Center area, partnering with Hallmark Cards on a $3 billion project that includes a mixed-used development with a new ballpark as its centerpiece.Royals owner John Sherman was joined by Hallmark chairman Don Hall... Read more

There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves.Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball:The Mets blew it, againThat’s 12 losses... Read more

Open Extended ReactionsThe Las Vegas Raiders are nearly on the clock at No. 1 to kick off the 2026 NFL draft. It will be the first of 257 total selections across seven rounds starting Thursday and wrapping up Saturday.To prepare you for the draft, here is our cheat sheet for... Read more

Jordan RaananApr 22, 2026, 06:00 AM ETCloseJordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN and can be heard hosting on ESPN Radio. Raanan joined ESPN in 2016.Open Extended ReactionsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Caution: Beware of the red-hot roller.For four years straight, the top player on my most likely Giants... Read more