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MLB Power Rankings: NL teams dominate top 10 with two debuts

April 16, 2026 - 6:26am
Three weeks into the season, two red-hot NL teams are shooting up our list while another powerhouse plummets.

Inside the making of Mariners' now-famous Ichiro Suzuki statue

April 16, 2026 - 5:41am
You know about the reveal mishap. Here's what went into creating the sculpture that will forever honor a Seattle icon.

Yankees' Cole to make first rehab start Friday

April 15, 2026 - 9:37pm
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, will make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset.

Pivetta to miss weeks, 'maybe months' for Padres

April 15, 2026 - 9:37pm
Nick Pivetta will be sidelined "weeks and maybe months" after an MRI revealed a flexor strain in his right elbow, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen told reporters Wednesday.

MLB celebrates Robinson's legacy, dons No. 42

April 15, 2026 - 9:37pm
Major League Baseball celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier, with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.

Mets' Young out month-plus with tear in meniscus

April 15, 2026 - 9:37pm
Mets utility man Jared Young will miss somewhere in the neighborhood of six to eight weeks with a meniscus tear in his left knee. He has been placed on IL.

Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause

April 15, 2026 - 6:26pm
The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.

Ohtani on mound but not in lineup against Mets

April 15, 2026 - 6:26pm
Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he has pitched but not also hit.

Ailing shoulder sidelines Rockies LHP Freeland

April 15, 2026 - 6:26pm
Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.

Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident

April 15, 2026 - 4:07pm
The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.

Reports: Soler suspension trimmed to 4 games

April 15, 2026 - 3:55pm
Jorge Soler's suspension stemming from last week's brawl against the Atlanta Braves and their pitcher, Reynaldo Lopez, has been reduced from seven to four games, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

White Sox call on another prospect, add Antonacci

April 15, 2026 - 3:55pm
The White Sox called up another top prospect on Wednesday when they selected Sam Antonacci's contract from Triple-A Charlotte.

Reds' Pagan 'dodged' serious hamstring injury

April 15, 2026 - 3:55pm
Reds closer Emilio Pagan played catch Wednesday and believes he "dodged" a serious hamstring injury at the conclusion of Tuesday night's win over the Giants.

Giants put outfielders Bader, Oliva on 10-day IL

April 15, 2026 - 3:55pm
The Giants placed Harrison Bader (left hamstring strain) and Jared Oliva (left wrist hamate fracture) on the injured list Wednesday.

Tigers lock up rookie McGonigle for 8 years, $150M

April 15, 2026 - 9:46am
The Tigers and rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $150 million, the team announced Wednesday.

Crochet? Crow-Armstrong? Which slow starting superstars should cause concern?

April 15, 2026 - 9:11am
Do April showers bring May...fantasy points? Some slow fantasy starts might lead to improved production.

The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest agent of change

April 15, 2026 - 5:42am
On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one the game's most legendary players, what he means to baseball and his lasting impact.

'It's harder than it looks on TV': What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule

April 15, 2026 - 5:25am
ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.

Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'

April 14, 2026 - 11:05pm
Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.

Duran: Obscene gesture due to fan crossing line

April 14, 2026 - 10:16pm
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan who he said told him to "kill myself" during Boston's loss to the Twins on Tuesday.

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