Jerry Crasnick
ESPN
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Toronto Blue Jays agree to acquire Melvin Upton Jr. from San Diego Padres
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to acquire outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from the San Diego Padres, according to Fox Sports. → Read More
Chris Sale apologizes to fans, Chicago White Sox teammates
White Sox ace Chris Sale apologized Monday after he was given a five-game suspension over an apparent dispute over the team's throwback uniforms. → Read More
Carmelo: MJ's timing was perfect
Carmelo Anthony calls Michael Jordan's contributions of a million dollars each to two organizations "very big on his behalf." → Read More
Height doesn't stop this 5'2" dunker
A young 5'2" kid shows off his incredible hops by throwing down a one-handed dunk. → Read More
New York Yankees agree to trade Aroldis Chapman to Chicago Cubs
The Yankees have agreed to a blockbuster trade that will send star closer Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs, as first reported Monday by FanRag Sports and confirmed by ESPN's Jayson Stark. → Read More
SC Featured: Running is more than a sport on Hopi reservation
Arizona's Hopi reservation is home to a cross country team with an unprecedented streak of 26 consecutive state titles. → Read More
Canadian singers cause stir at All-Star Game with 'All Lives Matter' proclamation
A Canadian singing quartet changed a lyric in its national anthem and held up a sign proclaiming "All Lives Matter" during its pregame performance at the 87th All-Star Game on Tuesday. → Read More
Cubs make history as All-Star rosters are named
The Chicago Cubs become just the second team in baseball history to have its entire infield be named All-Star starters. → Read More
Stephen A.: Durant's decision 'weakest move I've ever seen from a superstar'
Stephen A. Smith is critical of Kevin Durant's decision to sign with the Warriors, saying he's "jumping on the bandwagon." → Read More
Hot dogs and one-liners, that's what George Shea does
George Shea works the crowd with some of the best one-liners as he introduces competitive eaters from around the world during Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. → Read More
Noted ballhawk Zack Hample draws ire of 82nd Airborne Division for attendance at Fort Bragg MLB game
Many fans, including the 82nd Airborne Division, were not happy about noted ballhawk Zack Hample's attendance at Sunday night's MLB game at Fort Bragg that was meant for military personnel. → Read More
Manny Machado of Baltimore Orioles suspended four games for brawl vs. Kansas City Royals
Yordano Ventura (nine games) and Manny Machado (four) have each been suspended following Tuesday's wild brawl. Each player is appealing. → Read More
Westbrook laughs off question on Curry defense
Russell Westbrook laughed and covered his face Thursday night when asked whether Stephen Curry was an underrated defender. It wasn't the OKC guard's first perceived slight of the two-time MVP. → Read More
Bartolo Colon's first career home run immortalized as baseball card
Topps is making a trading card immortalizing Bartolo Colon's unlikely first career home run at the age of 42, but it's only available to collectors for 24 hours. → Read More
Altuve delivers on HR promise to sick fan
Jose Altuve promised a young fan with terminal cancer he would hit a home run against the Mariners, and he did just that, hitting a leadoff homer for the Astros. → Read More
Cleveland Indians fan captures perfect selfie at Progressive Field
What do you do when you see yourself on the video board at a ballpark? Take a selfie to capture the moment, of course. → Read More
Klay Thompson's brother Trayce made a baseball disappear
Thompson family bragging rights took an interesting turn Tuesday night when Trayce hit a home run that never landed. → Read More
Chicago Cubs lead the way on our April All-Stars
A month into the season, here's a look at a starting nine and a pitching rotation that's off to the hottest starts. → Read More
Bryce Harper's on a mission to make baseball fun again
Bryce Harper is on a one-man mission to make baseball fun again -- for himself, and for everyone who wants to watch or play baseball. → Read More
Why can't computers figure out Kansas City Royals?
Why isn't there an explanation for what the Kansas City Royals have done, and why didn't the computers see it coming? → Read More