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Marlins' Alcantara won't pitch again this season
Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara has been shut down for the rest of the season, a decision that manager Don Mattingly called "the best thing for Sandy."
Ohtani, Angels reach $30M agreement for 2023
Angels star Shohei Ohtani will make $30 million in 2023 after he and the team agreed to a one-year contract for next season to avoid arbitration.
Yankees put Britton on 60-day IL, ending season
The Yankees have put reliever Zack Britton on the 60-day IL, ending the left-hander's attempt at a return from Tommy John surgery after just three appearances.
'I'm trying to catch Tom Brady': How Terrance Gore's unusual career got him three rings ... and counting
The Mets' designated speedster has zero career home runs and just a single RBI. But he's always needed in October.
Mets' deGrom leaves early with blister on finger
Mets ace Jacob deGrom left Friday night's series opener against the Braves after 86 pitches over six innings due to a developing blister.
Orioles CEO: 'I look forward to' signing new lease
Orioles chairman John Angelos said in a memo to team staff members that he looks forward to signing a new lease committing the team to remaining in Baltimore.
M's clinch to end MLB's longest playoff drought
The Seattle Mariners clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2001 when Cal Raleigh's two-out walk-off home run gave them a 2-1 win over the Oakland A's.
Pujols smashes 701st career homer in Cards win
Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 701st home run, connecting Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rays clinch wild-card spot; Astros get home field
The Tampa Bay Rays locked up an AL wild-card spot with a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros, who despite the loss were able to clinch home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.
Britton exits for fatigue; Holmes out after injection
Yankees reliever Zack Britton, who returned last week from Tommy John surgery, departed Friday's game with left arm fatigue. Also, reliever Clay Holmes had a cortisone injection in his pitching shoulder and likely won't pitch in a game until the playoffs.
Braves give RHP Morton 1-year, $20M extension
The Atlanta Braves on Friday announced they've signed veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to a one-year, $20 million extension that includes a team option for 2024.
Yankees activate LeMahieu (toe) off injured list
DJ LeMahieu landed on the IL earlier this month with a lingering toe inflammation that had him struggling at the plate.
Red Sox put Ort on restricted list, recall Duran
The Boston Red Sox put right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort on the restricted list Friday and recalled outfielder Jarren Duran.
Jays to celebrate 'weird' wild-card berth on Friday
The Blue Jays will wait until Friday night to celebrate clinching a postseason berth after Baltimore lost 5-3 at Boston on Thursday while Toronto was off.
The biggest regular-season series in a decade? Why Mets-Braves showdown could shake up October
This weekend's matchup doesn't just matter in New York and Atlanta -- it has implications for baseball fans everywhere.
Angels ace Ohtani dazzles, loses no-hit bid in 8th
Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani lost his no-hit bid against the Athletics when Conner Capel singled with two outs in the eighth inning.
Mets reportedly calling up top prospect Alvarez
Francisco Alvarez, the No. 4-ranked MLB prospect by ESPN, will join the Mets for their series against the Braves, according to multiple reports.
'Disappointment': Rays denied chance to clinch
The Guardians denied the Rays from clinching one of the AL's three wild-card spots, rallying for a 2-1 win on Thursday night.
Jays clinch playoff berth thanks to Orioles' loss
The Toronto Blue Jays clinched a postseason berth Thursday thanks to the Baltimore Orioles' loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Rain forces Nats-Phillies to move DH to Friday
The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies have moved a scheduled doubleheader from Saturday to a split affair on Friday to avoid possible rain in the Washington, D.C., area.