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Ex-Yanks RHP Germán debuts for Pirates in relief
Pitcher Domingo Germán made his return to the big leagues Friday night, after the Pirates selected his contract from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Dodgers' Betts to play RF upon return next week
Mookie Betts will move from shortstop back to right field when he returns to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup next week.
D-backs' Del Castillo hits walk-off HR in 2nd game
Adrian Del Castillo hit the winning homer in just his second game in the majors, hammering the first pitch of the ninth inning to give the Diamondbacks a 3-2 victory over the Phillies on Friday night.
Sizemore to lead White Sox with 'different energy'
Grady Sizemore said he welcomed "the challenge and the opportunity" as interim manager of the White Sox, who have the worst record in the majors.
Giants option closer Doval day after blown save
Giants closer Camilo Doval, who blew his fifth save of the season Tuesday night, was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday.
Red Sox's Story, season feared over, nears return
Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is getting close to a return to the lineup after having what was expected to be season-ending shoulder surgery.
Bookmaker pleads guilty in case tied to Mizuhara
A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded guilty Friday to running an illegal gambling business.
Phillies' Hays goes on IL with hamstring issue
The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring strain in one of the team's multiple roster moves Friday.
Braves, Reds to play at Bristol Motor Speedway
Officials from MLB and Bristol Motor Speedway, which holds more than 146,000 fans for NASCAR races, announced Friday that the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the Speedway Classic there on Aug. 2, 2025.
Twins RHP Ryan (shoulder) out 'weeks to months'
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be sidelined "weeks to months" with a Grade 2 strain of the teres major in his right shoulder.
'The Judge Treatment': Yankees must adjust to opposing teams' bold new strategy against Aaron Judge
With No. 99 better than ever, managers are taking the bat out of his hands -- in ways that are making history.
Yankees SS Volpe, foot pain, exits loss to Angels
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe left Thursday night's 9-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels due to left foot pain.
Biden lauds Rangers' 'resilience' at White House
The Rangers visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 2023 World Series title with President Joe Biden, who noted that the champs 'embody resilience.'
Verlander (neck) to begin Triple-A rehab on Sat.
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, who hasn't pitched since June 9 because of neck stiffness, is scheduled to start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Rockies shut down Marquez for rest of season
Rockies pitcher German Marquez, whose return from Tommy John surgery lasted just four innings, will miss the rest of the season with a stress reaction in his elbow.
White Sox fire Grifol after AL record-tying skid
The White Sox, who tied an AL record with a 21-game losing streak, have fired manager Pedro Grifol.
Jays boss: Lost season is 'biggest disappointment'
Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro isn't happy about a last-place team that's looking toward next year, saying "this is the biggest disconnect from expectations."
A change at the top leads to a new No. 1
Not one club is playing .600 baseball with less than two months left in the 2024 season -- begging the question of whether there's a true No. 1 team in MLB right now.
'Possibly better than he was before': Shohei Ohtani's road back to pitching has impressed Dodgers
Ohtani might be on his way to an MVP season as a DH, but he's just as focused on becoming a two-way star again.
Roberts rips ump: 'Egregious' call cost Dodgers
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ripped third-base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt over an obstruction call that set up a big sixth inning for the Phillies, who went on to win 9-4 on Wednesday night.