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O's Basallo first to clinch win with ABS challenge
Samuel Basallo made a little history when the Baltimore catcher became the first major leaguer to end a game with a successful challenge via the Automated Ball-Strike System.
Marlins' Alcantara gets 1st complete game of '26
The Marlins' Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season -- a 93-pitch shutout in a 10-0 victory against the White Sox.
Ump Bucknor hit in face mask in Rays-Brewers
In the second inning of the Rays-Brewers game Wednesday, a foul tip from Nick Fortes hit plate umpire C.B. Bucknor in the face mask.
Yankees RHP Gil in line to join team in mid-April
Luis Gil, who did not make the Yankees' starting rotation out of spring training, is in line to join the team in mid-April after he makes a start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.
Royals closer Estevez to IL with foot contusion
Royals All-Star closer Carlos Estevez, who led the majors with 42 saves last season, has been placed on the injured list with a left foot contusion.
Reds' LHP Lodolo to make rehab start Thursday
Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is expected to throw 60-65 pitches during a rehab assignment on Thursday.
Sources: Pirates, top prospect Griffin talking deal
The Pirates are deep into contract negotiations with minor league shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, sources told ESPN.
Narvaez scratched as Red Sox tinker with lineup
Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez was scratched from Boston's finale with Houston, with manager Alex Cora saying he felt like he needed to change the lineup.
The new aces? Five pitchers poised for a breakout season
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at five pitchers who are likely to be on many a fantasy championship roster.
Who is ACTUALLY more valuable: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani? We did the math
They're the unquestioned top two superstars in baseball, so we broke down their value to determine which MVP reigns supreme.
MLB starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.
Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Brewers-Rays game.
Ohtani's 2-way season begins with 6 scoreless IP
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-way season -- his first full one in three years -- officially began Tuesday night with him throwing six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the Guardians.
D-backs' Fernandez 7th player with 2 HRs in debut
Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez became only the seventh player in MLB history to hit two homers in his debut, and the second was a go-ahead shot that led Arizona over Detroit 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Painter's MLB debut for Phillies a thing of beauty
Andrew Painter -- considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball -- tossed four-hit ball and struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Tuesday night in the Phillies' 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals.
Guardians rookie DeLauter hurt after hitting foot
Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter left the game in the first inning after fouling a pitch from Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani off his back foot.
Yanks' Rodon hurts hamstring during elbow rehab
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon experienced right hamstring tightness while going through his throwing program, which could delay his return from elbow surgery.
Rockies' Feltner exits after 106 mph liner hits him
Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner left Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays two batters after he was struck by a 106 mph line drive.
MLBPA shuts down Players Way amid probe
The MLBPA has shut down Players Way, the youth-baseball initiative currently being looked into by federal investigators, a union official told ESPN.
Orioles' Eflin exits early with elbow discomfort
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin was abruptly pulled from Tuesday night's game against the Rangers with right elbow discomfort.
