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A 15-second pitch clock? The end of the shift? What you need to know about MLB's 2023 rule changes
Major League Baseball is shaking up the way the game is played starting next season. We break down how the changes will impact the sport.
Memo: Bonuses based on new version of WAR
A memo obtained by ESPN outlines baseball's plan to enrich standout players in the early parts of their careers who make the MLB minimum.
Rangers top prospect Jung set for MLB debut Fri.
Josh Jung, whom the Texas Rangers took with the No. 8 pick in the 2019 draft, will make his long-awaited major league debut Friday at home against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Giants-Brewers twin bill features 2 sets of bros.
There was more than one opportunity for sibling rivalry Thursday in a Brewers-Giants doubleheader that featured two sets of brothers.
Sources: MLB to vote on rule changes Friday
The Major League Baseball competition committee is set to vote Friday on rule changes that would begin in 2023 with an eye on quickening the pace of play, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Yankees place infielder LeMahieu (toe) on IL
DJ LeMahieu went on the 10-day IL because of toe inflammation and the Yankees activated LHP Nestor Cortes (groin) from the 15-day IL.
Wainwright, Molina tie record for batterymates
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina made their 324th career start Thursday, tying the major league mark set by Detroit's Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan from 1963-1975.
Two Dominican players suing Angels over deals
Two teenage baseball players are suing the Angels in a Dominican Republic court, alleging that the organization reneged on verbal agreements to sign them.
Sources: Pirates, Mets to wear Clemente's No. 21
All players and coaches for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets will wear No. 21 jerseys during their game on Sept. 15 to commemorate Roberto Clemente Day, sources told ESPN.
MLB Power Rankings: Who has the edge in baseball's most heated division battles?
The battle for the AL East division has heated up in recent weeks, while the Mets and Braves are neck and neck in the race for the NL East title.
Padres' Soto exits win with shoulder contusion
Padres slugger Juan Soto left Wednesday night's 6-3 win against the Diamondbacks with a right shoulder contusion.
Mets outfielder Marte (finger fracture) day-to-day
Mets outfielder Starling Marte is day-to-day because of a fracture on his right middle finger, the team said.
Brewers' Lauer leaves loss with elbow soreness
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer exited with elbow tightness after allowing seven runs in 2 2/3 innings against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.
Judge is 'all-time Yankee,' team president says
Yankees president Randy Levine said Aaron Judge is "an all-time Yankee" and emphasized that the franchise "will be extraordinarily competitive" in its approach to keeping the MVP candidate in pinstripes.
Radio host admits false claim on Freeman talks
A radio host has admitted he falsely claimed agent Casey Close never informed first baseman Freddie Freeman of the Braves' last contract offer.
Reeling Mets put ace Scherzer on 15-day IL
The New York Mets will place ace Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list, the latest hit to a reeling club that has seen its NL East lead evaporate.
MLBPA joins AFL-CIO to 'navigate that chaos'
The MLBPA is joining the AFL-CIO as it attempts to unionize minor league baseball players following decades of opposition.
Yelich's 499-foot HR longest in majors since 2019
Christian Yelich launched a 499-foot blast into the third deck at Coors Field, the third-longest homer since Statcast started tracking homers in 2015, but the Colorado Rockies won 10-7 on Tuesday night.
Benches clear as Orioles, Jays get heated in 7th
The Orioles' game against the Blue Jays quickly got heated Tuesday night after O's reliever Bryan Baker appeared to make a "chirping" signal with his hand after striking out Matt Chapman to end the seventh inning, leading both benches to empty.
Padres' Tatis has surgery to repair torn labrum
Suspended shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had surgery Tuesday to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder, the San Diego Padres said.