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Former Yankee sues HOF to get Mantle bat back
The bat that Mickey Mantle used to hit his 500th career home run more than five decades ago is in the middle of a lawsuit this week between the Hall of Fame and former New York Yankees teammate Joe Pepitone.
Braves' Acuna carted off after awkward landing
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. was carted off after injuring his knee while attempting to make a leaping catch on the warning track during Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Betts, Brantley out of ASG; replacements named
MLB announced the selections of 10 players to the active All-Star rosters as replacements for All-Stars unable to participate in Tuesday's game at Coors Field in Denver.
Padres' Darvish has back tightness; Snell to IL
Padres manager Jayce Tingler expects Yu Darvish will be fine for the second half of the season after the right-hander left Thursday's start after just three innings with back tightness.
'All your baseball cards came to life': The night, 50 years ago, when 22 Hall of Famers played in an All-Star Game for the ages
In 1971, in Detroit, the best of the best gathered. There were 22 Hall of Famers, 17 MVPs and seven Cy Young winners. And over 2 hours, 5 minutes, they put on a show no one will ever forget.
Ohtani mashes rare upper-deck homer in Seattle
Ohtani became just the sixth player to reach the upper deck of right field at T-Mobile Park after hitting a solo home run 463 feet on Friday.
Walker, Peralta join NL All-Stars as replacements
The Mets' Taijuan Walker and Brewers' Freddy Peralta have been added to the National League All-Star team and will make their first Midsummer Classic appearances.
Acuna restrained after 7th career HBP by Marlins
Ronald Acuna Jr. was restrained after being plunked during the Atlanta Braves' 5-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.
Giants catcher Posey on IL, to miss All-Star Game
An MRI on Thursday revealed a bone bruise in Buster Posey's left thumb.
Dodgers' Kershaw gets clean MRI on sore elbow
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw got an MRI on his sore left elbow that showed inflammation but no structural damage, according to Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts.
Darvish has bad back, 'unlikely' for All-Star Game
Padres manager Jayce Tingler said "it's pretty unlikely" that Yu Darvish will be able to compete in the All-Star Game after the right-hander left Thursday's start after just three innings with back tightness.
Astros' Correa on IL for health, safety protocols
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, who opted Thursday not to participate in the All-Star Game after being selected as a reserve, was put on the IL on Friday due to health and safety protocols, the team said.
Padres lose Snell, Pomeranz until after break
The Padres will be without pitchers Blake Snell (gastroenteritis) and Drew Pomeranz (forearm inflammation) until after the All-Star break.
Rangers' King to IL with shoulder inflammation
Rangers reliever John King, who is 7-5 with a 3.52 ERA in 27 appearances this season, was put on the IL on Friday with left shoulder inflammation.
SD rookie reliever hits stunning slam off Scherzer
Padres rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hit a stunning grand slam off Washington ace Max Scherzer in a 9-8 win.
End of an era? Cubs face overhaul, Hoyer says
After five playoff appearances in six years and a half dozen seasons of playing important September games, the Chicago Cubs could be in for an overhaul, according to team president Jed Hoyer.
Plesac to rejoin Indians on Thu. after freak injury
Cleveland Indians starter Zach Plesac has been activated from the injured list and will make his first start since breaking a thumb in May while removing his undershirt.
MLB extends Bauer's leave amid investigation
MLB has extended Trevor Bauer's paid administrative leave another seven days, beginning Friday, amid the investigation into sexual assault allegations against the Dodgers pitcher.
Mattingly to return as Marlins manager in 2022
Don Mattingly will return to manage the Marlins in 2022, according to GM Kim Ng, who said Thursday that the organization will exercise its mutual option on his deal.
Astros' Correa, Altuve plan to skip All-Star Game
The Astros' Carlos Correa, whose wife is pregnant with their first child, and Jose Altuve, who has an ailing left leg, said Thursday they will not be playing in the All-Star Game.