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MLB Standings 2024 - League
League Leaders
American League
Cleveland (19 - 8) GB-1.5
National League
Atlanta (18 - 7) GB-1.5
MLB Standings 2024 - Division
Division Leaders
American League
EAST: Baltimore (17 - 9). New York Yankees (18 - 10) GB-3
CENTRAL: Cleveland (19 - 8) GB-2.5
WEST: Seattle (15 - 12) GB-1.5
National League
EAST: Atlanta (18 - 7) GB-1.5
CENTRAL: Milwaukee (17 - 9) GB-0.5
WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (18 - 11) GB-4.5
GB = Games Back
League Leaders
American League
Cleveland (19 - 8) GB-1.5
National League
Atlanta (18 - 7) GB-1.5
MLB Standings 2024 - Division
Division Leaders
American League
EAST: Baltimore (17 - 9). New York Yankees (18 - 10) GB-3
CENTRAL: Cleveland (19 - 8) GB-2.5
WEST: Seattle (15 - 12) GB-1.5
National League
EAST: Atlanta (18 - 7) GB-1.5
CENTRAL: Milwaukee (17 - 9) GB-0.5
WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (18 - 11) GB-4.5
GB = Games Back
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National League Stat Leaders - 2024
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: M. Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers - .391
HOME RUNS: M. Ozuna, Atlanta - 9
RUNS BATTED IN: M. Ozuna, Atlanta - 31
HITS: M. Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers - 35
STOLEN BASES: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati - 17
Pitching Leaders
WINS: T. Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers. R. Suarez, Philadelphia - 5
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: R. Lopez, Atlanta - 0.72
SAVES: R. Helsley, St. Louis. R. Suarez, San Diego - 9
STRIKEOUTS: T. Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - 53
QUALITY STARTS: ************ - 5
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: M. Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers - .391
HOME RUNS: M. Ozuna, Atlanta - 9
RUNS BATTED IN: M. Ozuna, Atlanta - 31
HITS: M. Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers - 35
STOLEN BASES: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati - 17
Pitching Leaders
WINS: T. Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers. R. Suarez, Philadelphia - 5
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: R. Lopez, Atlanta - 0.72
SAVES: R. Helsley, St. Louis. R. Suarez, San Diego - 9
STRIKEOUTS: T. Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - 53
QUALITY STARTS: ************ - 5
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American League Stat Leaders - 2024
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Perez, Kansas City -.350
HOME RUNS: M. Trout, Los Angeles Angels - 10
RUNS BATTED IN: S. Perez, Kansas City - 26
HITS: S. Kwan, Cleveland - 39
STOLEN BASES: J. Caballero, Tampa Bay - 9
Pitching Leaders
WINS: S. Lugo, Kansas City. J. Berrios, Toronto. - 4
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: J. Berrios, Toronto - 1.23
SAVES: C. Holmes, New York Yankees - 9
STRIKEOUTS: L. Castillo, Seattle - 42
QUALITY STARTS: J. Berrios, Toronto. S. Lugo, Kansas City - 5
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Perez, Kansas City -.350
HOME RUNS: M. Trout, Los Angeles Angels - 10
RUNS BATTED IN: S. Perez, Kansas City - 26
HITS: S. Kwan, Cleveland - 39
STOLEN BASES: J. Caballero, Tampa Bay - 9
Pitching Leaders
WINS: S. Lugo, Kansas City. J. Berrios, Toronto. - 4
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: J. Berrios, Toronto - 1.23
SAVES: C. Holmes, New York Yankees - 9
STRIKEOUTS: L. Castillo, Seattle - 42
QUALITY STARTS: J. Berrios, Toronto. S. Lugo, Kansas City - 5
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Family of Microsoft exec Brad Smith joins Mariners ownership
Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith and wife Kathy Surace-Smith have purchased a stake in the Maariners, becoming just the third additions to the team's ownership group since 1992. The team announced the addition of the Smiths to the Mariners Partnership Group on Wednesday. They are the first additions to the ownership structure since Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. joined in 2021. "Since this group formed in 1992, it has always been a priority to identify partners who both love baseball and are passionate about public service," Mariners chairman John Stanton said in a statement. "Adding Kathy and Brad to our partnership strengthens our commitment to the Mariners mission of winning championships, creating unforgettable experiences and serving our communities." Smith has spent more than 30 years working for Microsoft and has held the role of vice chair and president for nearly nine years. Surace-Smith is the senior vice president of human resources and legal affairs at NanoString Technologies Inc.
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ex-dodgers pitcher Julio Urias pleads no contest ro battery
Urias was placed on 36 months of summary probation and ordered to complete 30 days of community labor as well as a 52-week domestic violence counseling course, a spokesperson for the L.A. City Attorney's Office said. In addition, Urias, 27, must pay a domestic violence fund fee, not possess any weapons, not use any force or violence, pay restitution to the victim and abide by a protective order.
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The four other misdemeanor charges against Urias -- an additional count of domestic battery involving a dating relationship, as well as one count each of spousal battery, false imprisonment and assault -- were dismissed.
Urias was placed on 36 months of summary probation and ordered to complete 30 days of community labor as well as a 52-week domestic violence counseling course, a spokesperson for the L.A. City Attorney's Office said. In addition, Urias, 27, must pay a domestic violence fund fee, not possess any weapons, not use any force or violence, pay restitution to the victim and abide by a protective order.
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The four other misdemeanor charges against Urias -- an additional count of domestic battery involving a dating relationship, as well as one count each of spousal battery, false imprisonment and assault -- were dismissed.
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ohtani's ex-interpreter ippei mizuhara to plead guilty to bank, tax fraud
Mizuhara, 39, who had been Ohtani's longtime interpreter, is expected to enter his guilty plea in the coming weeks. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The plea agreement says Mizuhara will be required to pay full restitution, or $16,975,010, to Ohtani.
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Mizuhara began placing bets with an illegal bookmaker in September 2021, and as his losses quickly mounted, he began to exploit his access to Ohtani's financial accounts to pay off his debts.
Mizuhara, 39, who had been Ohtani's longtime interpreter, is expected to enter his guilty plea in the coming weeks. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The plea agreement says Mizuhara will be required to pay full restitution, or $16,975,010, to Ohtani.
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Mizuhara began placing bets with an illegal bookmaker in September 2021, and as his losses quickly mounted, he began to exploit his access to Ohtani's financial accounts to pay off his debts.
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ippei mizuhara wired shohei ohtani's money to real housewives' star
Ryan Boyajian, a current cast member of Bravo's reality TV series "The Real Housewives of Orange County," is the bookmaker's associate to whom Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts, multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation told ESPN.
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That associate is Boyajian, who used the account with Bowyer for their real estate projects, according to the sources. Boyajian, 47, and Bowyer, 49, have been close friends and business associates for nearly 20 years. When Bowyer declared bankruptcy in 2011, court records show Boyajian loaned him $245,000.
Ryan Boyajian, a current cast member of Bravo's reality TV series "The Real Housewives of Orange County," is the bookmaker's associate to whom Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts, multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation told ESPN.
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That associate is Boyajian, who used the account with Bowyer for their real estate projects, according to the sources. Boyajian, 47, and Bowyer, 49, have been close friends and business associates for nearly 20 years. When Bowyer declared bankruptcy in 2011, court records show Boyajian loaned him $245,000.
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MLB Standings 2024 - League
League Leaders
American League
Baltimore (27 - 14). New York Yankees (28 - 15) GB-1.0
National League
Philadelphia (30 - 13) GB-1.5
MLB Standings 2024 - Division
Division Leaders
American League
EAST: Baltimore (27 - 14). New York Yankees (28 - 15) GB-5.5
CENTRAL: Cleveland (27 - 16) GB-1.5
WEST: Seattle (23 - 20) GB-1.5
National League
EAST: Philadelphia (30 - 13) GB-2.0
CENTRAL: Milwaukee (26 - 17) GB-2.0
WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (29 - 15) GB-7.5
GB = Games Back
League Leaders
American League
Baltimore (27 - 14). New York Yankees (28 - 15) GB-1.0
National League
Philadelphia (30 - 13) GB-1.5
MLB Standings 2024 - Division
Division Leaders
American League
EAST: Baltimore (27 - 14). New York Yankees (28 - 15) GB-5.5
CENTRAL: Cleveland (27 - 16) GB-1.5
WEST: Seattle (23 - 20) GB-1.5
National League
EAST: Philadelphia (30 - 13) GB-2.0
CENTRAL: Milwaukee (26 - 17) GB-2.0
WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (29 - 15) GB-7.5
GB = Games Back
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American League Stat Leaders - 2024
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Kwan, Cleveland -.353
HOME RUNS: K. Tucker, Houston - 13
RUNS BATTED IN: J. Ramirez, Cleveland - 37
HITS: J. Altuve, Houston. J. Pena, Houston. A. Rutschman, Baltimore - 53
STOLEN BASES: J. Caballero, Tampa Bay - 17
Pitching Leaders
WINS: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 6
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 1.66
SAVES: C. Holmes, New York Yankees. E. Clase, Cleveland - 12
STRIKEOUTS: L. Castillo, Seattle. G. Crochet, Chicago White Sox - 64
QUALITY STARTS: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 8
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Kwan, Cleveland -.353
HOME RUNS: K. Tucker, Houston - 13
RUNS BATTED IN: J. Ramirez, Cleveland - 37
HITS: J. Altuve, Houston. J. Pena, Houston. A. Rutschman, Baltimore - 53
STOLEN BASES: J. Caballero, Tampa Bay - 17
Pitching Leaders
WINS: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 6
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 1.66
SAVES: C. Holmes, New York Yankees. E. Clase, Cleveland - 12
STRIKEOUTS: L. Castillo, Seattle. G. Crochet, Chicago White Sox - 64
QUALITY STARTS: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 8
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National League Stat Leaders - 2024
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers - .361
HOME RUNS: M. Ozuna, Atlanta. S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers - 12
RUNS BATTED IN: M. Ozuna, Atlanta - 41
HITS: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers. W. Contreras, Milwaukee - 61
STOLEN BASES: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati - 26
Pitching Leaders
WINS: R. Suarez, Philadelphia - 7
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Imanaga, Chicago - 0.96
SAVES: K. Finnegan, Washington. R. Helsley, St. Louis - 13
STRIKEOUTS: T. Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - 73
QUALITY STARTS: T. Glasgow, Los Angeles Dodgers. R. Suarez, Philadelphia - 7
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers - .361
HOME RUNS: M. Ozuna, Atlanta. S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers - 12
RUNS BATTED IN: M. Ozuna, Atlanta - 41
HITS: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers. W. Contreras, Milwaukee - 61
STOLEN BASES: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati - 26
Pitching Leaders
WINS: R. Suarez, Philadelphia - 7
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Imanaga, Chicago - 0.96
SAVES: K. Finnegan, Washington. R. Helsley, St. Louis - 13
STRIKEOUTS: T. Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - 73
QUALITY STARTS: T. Glasgow, Los Angeles Dodgers. R. Suarez, Philadelphia - 7
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yankees put reliever ian hamilton on 7-day COVID injured list
The move is retroactive to Sunday for the right-hander, who is tied for second on the team with 19 appearances. Hamilton, 28, has no decisions and a 3.18 ERA with six holds and 19 strikeouts in 22⅔ innings.
dodgers acquire pitcher yohan ramirez from mets for cash
The 29-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week. He started the season with the Mets, allowing seven runs in 5 1/3 innings and was claimed by Baltimore on April 13. Ramírez returned to the Mets on May 6 and threw three scoreless innings before being DFA'd. Overall, he is 0-1 with a 6.91 ERA in 14 1/3 innings.
The move is retroactive to Sunday for the right-hander, who is tied for second on the team with 19 appearances. Hamilton, 28, has no decisions and a 3.18 ERA with six holds and 19 strikeouts in 22⅔ innings.
dodgers acquire pitcher yohan ramirez from mets for cash
The 29-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week. He started the season with the Mets, allowing seven runs in 5 1/3 innings and was claimed by Baltimore on April 13. Ramírez returned to the Mets on May 6 and threw three scoreless innings before being DFA'd. Overall, he is 0-1 with a 6.91 ERA in 14 1/3 innings.
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babe ruth 'called shot' to be auctioned in August
The sale of the road gray Ruth jersey, available to the public for the first time in 19 years, is expected to set a record for a sports collectible at auction, where it could fetch upward of $30 million, according to Chris Ivy, Heritage Auctions' director of sports auctions. The auction is set for Aug. 23-25.
The sale of the road gray Ruth jersey, available to the public for the first time in 19 years, is expected to set a record for a sports collectible at auction, where it could fetch upward of $30 million, according to Chris Ivy, Heritage Auctions' director of sports auctions. The auction is set for Aug. 23-25.
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MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for 2025
Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025. MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in minor leagues since 2019. It is being used at all Triple-A parks this year for the second straight season, the robot alone for the first three games of each series and a human with a challenge system in the final three. "There's a growing consensus in large part based on what we're hearing from players that the challenge form should be the form of ABS if and when we bring it to the big leagues, at least as a starting point," Manfred said. "I think that's a good decision."
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MLB Standings 2024 - League
League Leaders
American League
New York Yankees (35 - 17) GB-1.0
National League
Philadelphia (37 - 14) GB-4.5
MLB Standings 2024 - Division
Division Leaders
American League
EAST: New York Yankees (35 - 17) GB-3
CENTRAL: Cleveland (33 - 17) GB-1.5
WEST: Seattle (27 - 24) GB-3
National League
EAST: Philadelphia (37 - 14) GB-6
CENTRAL: Milwaukee (28 - 21) GB-2.
WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (33 - 19) GB-6.5
GB = Games Back
League Leaders
American League
New York Yankees (35 - 17) GB-1.0
National League
Philadelphia (37 - 14) GB-4.5
MLB Standings 2024 - Division
Division Leaders
American League
EAST: New York Yankees (35 - 17) GB-3
CENTRAL: Cleveland (33 - 17) GB-1.5
WEST: Seattle (27 - 24) GB-3
National League
EAST: Philadelphia (37 - 14) GB-6
CENTRAL: Milwaukee (28 - 21) GB-2.
WEST: Los Angeles Dodgers (33 - 19) GB-6.5
GB = Games Back
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American League Stat Leaders - 2024
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Perez, Kansas City -.337
HOME RUNS: K. Tucker, Houston - 17
RUNS BATTED IN: J. Ramirez, Cleveland - 45
HITS: J. Pena, Houston. A. Rutschman, Baltimore - 63
STOLEN BASES: J. Caballero, Tampa Bay - 18
Pitching Leaders
WINS: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 7
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 1.79
SAVES: E. Clase, Cleveland - 15
STRIKEOUTS: J. Flaherty, Detroit - 81
QUALITY STARTS: ************ - 8
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Perez, Kansas City -.337
HOME RUNS: K. Tucker, Houston - 17
RUNS BATTED IN: J. Ramirez, Cleveland - 45
HITS: J. Pena, Houston. A. Rutschman, Baltimore - 63
STOLEN BASES: J. Caballero, Tampa Bay - 18
Pitching Leaders
WINS: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 7
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Lugo, Kansas City - 1.79
SAVES: E. Clase, Cleveland - 15
STRIKEOUTS: J. Flaherty, Detroit - 81
QUALITY STARTS: ************ - 8
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National League Stat Leaders - 2024
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers - .354
HOME RUNS: M. Ozuna, Atlanta. - 15
RUNS BATTED IN: M. Ozuna, Atlanta - 47
HITS: L. Arraez, Miami/San Diego - 72
STOLEN BASES: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati - 31
Pitching Leaders
WINS: R. Suarez, Philadelphia - 9
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Imanaga, Chicago - 0.84
SAVES: R. Helsley, St. Louis - 15
STRIKEOUTS: T. Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - 87
QUALITY STARTS: ********** - 8
Batting Leaders
BATTING AVERAGE: S. Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers - .354
HOME RUNS: M. Ozuna, Atlanta. - 15
RUNS BATTED IN: M. Ozuna, Atlanta - 47
HITS: L. Arraez, Miami/San Diego - 72
STOLEN BASES: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati - 31
Pitching Leaders
WINS: R. Suarez, Philadelphia - 9
EARNED RUN AVERAGE: S. Imanaga, Chicago - 0.84
SAVES: R. Helsley, St. Louis - 15
STRIKEOUTS: T. Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - 87
QUALITY STARTS: ********** - 8
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mlb power rankings week 9: yankees knock dodgers down a peg
Last week, the Phillies jumped past the Dodgers, taking over the No. 1 spot in our Power Rankings. This week, another team has leapfrogged Los Angeles -- the Yankees. As May comes to a close, Philly holds on to the top spot.
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No.1: Philadelphia (39-180
No.2: New York Yankees (38-19)
No.3: Los Angeles Dodgers (36-22)
No.4: Baltimore (35-19)
No.5: Cleveland (37-19)
No.26: Los Angeles Angles (21-34)
No.27: Oakland (23-34)
No.28: Colorado (20-35)
No.29: Miami (20-37)
No.30: Chicago White Sox (15-42)
Last week, the Phillies jumped past the Dodgers, taking over the No. 1 spot in our Power Rankings. This week, another team has leapfrogged Los Angeles -- the Yankees. As May comes to a close, Philly holds on to the top spot.
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No.1: Philadelphia (39-180
No.2: New York Yankees (38-19)
No.3: Los Angeles Dodgers (36-22)
No.4: Baltimore (35-19)
No.5: Cleveland (37-19)
No.26: Los Angeles Angles (21-34)
No.27: Oakland (23-34)
No.28: Colorado (20-35)
No.29: Miami (20-37)
No.30: Chicago White Sox (15-42)
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new york mets retire darryl strawberry's no. 18
Strawberry was an eight-time All-Star, including seven during his time with the Mets from 1983 to '90. He hit .259 with 335 homers, 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases in 17 seasons. Strawberry recalled he wore No. 8 in high school, but it was unavailable when he arrived in New York in 1983 because of Ronn Reynolds. Strawberry wanted to keep an 8, so that's why he picked 18.
Strawberry was an eight-time All-Star, including seven during his time with the Mets from 1983 to '90. He hit .259 with 335 homers, 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases in 17 seasons. Strawberry recalled he wore No. 8 in high school, but it was unavailable when he arrived in New York in 1983 because of Ronn Reynolds. Strawberry wanted to keep an 8, so that's why he picked 18.