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A 96 mph pitch from the Orioles' Kade Strowd struck George Springer in the head in the ninth inning of Monday night's game.

Beloved on and off the field, Sandberg leaves a lasting legacy in Chicago and throughout the baseball universe.

Nicaragua on Monday named Dusty Baker, a World Series champion, three-time manager of the year and the eighth-winningest manager in major league history, to manage the team in next year's World Baseball Classic.

Clemson outfielder Cam Cannarella agreed with the Marlins on a $2.M signing bonus, and just two of the top 315 players selected in this month's amateur baseball draft failed to reach agreements by Monday's deadline.

The Brewers are adding catching depth as they're close to acquiring Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen, sources told ESPN on Monday.

The Chicago Cubs have locked in president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer for the long term, agreeing to a multiyear contract extension.

The Tigers acquired pitcher Chris Paddack on Monday in a multiplayer trade with the Twins.

Royals All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic, who is fifth in the AL with a 2.55 ERA, will miss the rest of the season with a left rotator cuff strain, the team announced.

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.

The Orioles reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list Monday and fortified their bullpen by bringing back lefty Keegan Akin from the IL.

You know the major leaguers on the move -- but what about the potential stars of tomorrow headed the other way in those deals?

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball's investigation into sports gambling, the second Guardians pitcher to be caught up in the inquiry.

As the MLB season approaches the trade deadline, here are the players you should claim off the fantasy waiver wire.

Bryce Harper told MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to "get the f--- out of our clubhouse" during a meeting with the Phillies about the game's economics, sources told ESPN.

With more than 85,000 tickets sold, the MLB Speedway Classic between the Reds and Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway will break the single-game attendance record.

Seth Lugo, who had been regarded as one of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season, will remain with the Royals on a two-year, $46 million extension, sources told ESPN.

Ichiro Suzuki's sense of humor was on full display Sunday, when he joined CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker and Dick Allen in baseball's Hall of Fame.

Mike Trout hit a massive homer to center field to move past 1,000 RBIs in his career.

The Braves on Sunday acquired veteran starting pitcher Erick Fedde from the Cardinals for a player to be named later or cash.

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman thinks he'll be able to pitch in a couple of days after walking off the mound with a back spasm in the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Dodgers.