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MLB down period aims to ease amateur 'pressure'
MLB hopes that a new Amateur Recovery Period Policy, as ordered in a memo obtained by ESPN, will "alleviate the pressure on young players" hoping to play professional baseball.
Senga not a roster lock if Mets make postseason
When he takes the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night, Kodai Senga might be pitching for a spot on the Mets' postseason pitching staff.
MLB Power Rankings: Top playoff contenders on the move ahead of October
Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our second-to-last list?
'If a cap is the only answer, we're all in trouble': What fight over salary cap means for MLB's future
There are two words MLB and the MLBPA simply cannot agree on. Here's how it got this way and what it means for the next CBA.
Dodgers considering Ohtani helping as reliever
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have talked about Shohei Ohtani pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs. As for playing in the outfield, as Ohtani said Tuesday he'd be willing to do, Roberts said that won't happen.
Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness
Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert, who was scheduled to start Friday against Toronto, experienced tightness in his right forearm before Wednesday's win over the Mariners and will go on the injured list.
Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt
The Brewers put Jose Quintana on the IL due to a calf injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return with the playoffs approaching.
Mets activate Torrens; Alvarez in lineup after HBP
Backup catcher Luis Torrens was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, but starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was right back in the lineup after leaving Tuesday's game when he was drilled on the left arm.
Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment
Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery.
Streaking Cubs clinch first playoff spot since '20
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.
Rays presidents will step down as part of sale
Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will step down from their roles as part of the pending sale of the team to new owners, the team announced Wednesday.
White Sox lefty Pérez exits with sore shoulder
Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Pérez exited his start against Baltimore on Wednesday because of left shoulder soreness.
Cards place Contreras on IL with shoulder strain
The Cardinals placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, ending his season.
What defines an ace in 2025? Breaking down what success looks like for today's star pitchers
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.
Dodgers bullpen spoils Ohtani's 5 no-hit IP, 50th HR
Shohei Ohtani threw five no-hit innings Tuesday night against an imposing Phillies lineup before exiting as a pitcher, only to watch the Dodgers bullpen implode once again in a 9-6 loss.
MLB nears '26-'28 deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday confirmed that MLB is nearing broadcast agreements with three media companies for the 2026 through 2028 seasons.
Alvarez plunked again; Mets optimistic he's OK
The Mets are hopeful Francisco Alvarez, already playing with a broken left pinkie and a torn UCL in his right thumb, dodged another injury Tuesday.
Cal Raleigh Home Run Watch: After two more on Tuesday, will the Big Dumper hit 60?
The Mariners catcher just passed another legend with his latest blasts. Here's where his historic power season could go next.
Francisco Lindor homers after wife, Katia, performs national anthem on violin
Katia Lindor minored in music at St. Mary's University in Texas and is a classically trained violinist.
Raleigh hits HRs No. 55, 56 to tie franchise mark
Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter when he hit his 55th of the season off Royals right-hander Michael Wacha.
