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The AL has more stars, but is the NL a better league?
From Trout and Betts to Lindor and Judge, it's clear where MLB's superstars are, but the National League is finally ruling interleague play.
Real or not? A's can keep AL playoff chase interesting
Winners of 17 of their past 21 games, the A's are putting some pressure on the Mariners for a wild-card spot -- and they have nothing to lose.
Sports psychologist Ken Ravizza helped keep Cubs at ease
Ken Ravizza, who died Sunday, affected the Cubs and manager Joe Maddon in part by helping them "think more clearly in a difficult moment."
Dodgers' Puig lands on DL with oblique strain
The Dodgers placed right fielder Yasiel Puig on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique sprain prior to Monday's game against the Padres.
Posey will miss All-Star Game with injured hip
Giants catcher Buster Posey will miss the All-Star game because of a lingering right hip issue that needs an injection to calm inflammation.
Dodgers' Muncy says he'll enter HR Derby
Dodgers slugger Max Muncy, appearing on AM 570 radio in Los Angeles, said he will participate in next Monday's Home Run Derby at Nationals Park.
BoSox C Vazquez to have surgery, out 6-8 weeks
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vasquez will have surgery on his broken pinkie finger on Tuesday, the club announced.
Nationals reinstate catcher Wieters from DL
Nationals catcher Matt Wieters, who had been on the disabled list since May 11 and had surgery on a strained left hamstring, was reinstated Monday.
Machado: Must stay focused amid trade talk
Manny Machado says he will remain focused on playing baseball and enjoy starting at shortstop in the All-Star Game amid the flurry of trade rumors involving the Orioles star.
Mets put 3B Frazier on DL with rib cage strain
The New York Mets have placed third baseman Todd Frazier on the 10-day disabled list with a left rib cage strain.
MLB hitters explain why they can't just beat the shift
"Why don't guys just hit ground balls to short?" Three veteran batters tell us what makes adjusting to the shift so difficult.
Archer calls out peers after Snell's ASG snub
Blake Snell has the best ERA in the AL among starting pitchers and is among the league leaders in several other categories, but he did not make the All-Star team. Teammate Chris Archer took to social media to complain about Snell's snub.
Ohtani hero again with 443-foot, pinch-hit blast
Shohei Ohtani's game-winning home runs was his first since May 17 and only his third hit in 17 at-bats since returning from the disabled list.
Royals sign 16-year-old Japanese pitcher Yuki
Kaito Yuki is headed to the Kansas City Royals organization instead of attending high school in Japan.
Real or not? Stars can be found on the scrap heap
Jesus Aguilar, Max Muncy, even J.D. Martinez and Matt Kemp, are among the very productive players who once could have been had for peanuts.
Braves' revival reflected in 4 All-Star selections
The Braves' changing fortunes, after four straight losing seasons, were affirmed Sunday with two players elected to the All-Star Game's starting lineup for the first time since 2003, in Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis.
Puig slams 11th homer, exits with oblique strain
Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig left in the fifth inning of Sunday's Freeway Series finale against the Angels with what the team called a a right intercostal oblique strain.
M's player retires to help eating disorder patients
Mike Marjama, a catcher for the Seattle Mariners' Triple-A affiliate, has retired from baseball to take a job with the National Eating Disorders Association.
All-Star selections: Snubs, surprises and more
Tampa Bay's Blake Snell is one of the biggest snubs in recent years, and who would have thought Matt Kemp would be an All-Star starter?
Braves, Cubs and Red Sox lead ASG lineups
The Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs will have two starters apiece in next week's All-Star Game in Washington, D.C.