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After adding some new arms and shuffling the roles, Chicago's biggest problem area could soon be trending in the right direction.

Home runs are great, but the Mets' latest thriller turned on one of those plays that can be debated and dissected -- the ones that make baseball so much fun.

Kris Bryant hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning, and the Cubs rallied to beat the Giants 12-11 on Wednesday in a wild affair at Wrigley Field.

Despite closing as +435 underdogs at Caesars Sportsbook and managing only two hits off Justin Verlander, the Tigers pulled off the largest upset in the majors in the past 15 years.

Thirty years ago, Keith Comstock turned a minor league baseball card shoot into an unforgettable baseball-to-the-groin image. This is how the legendary card came to be.

Marcus Stroman, who has gone 3-0 for the Mets since being acquired at the trade deadline, left his start Wednesday against the Indians with left hamstring tightness.

Cubs reliever Brandon Morrow, who has been out since last year's All-Star break because of lingering elbow problems, was shut down for the season Wednesday.

The Orioles surrendered their 258th home run of the season Wednesday night at Camden Yards, tying the 2016 Reds for most homers allowed by a team in a single campaign.

Angels starter Griffin Canning will be placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time this month due to inflammation in his throwing elbow.

Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray was put on the 60-day injured list because of a left foot fracture, ending his season.

The Braves placed catcher Brian McCann on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain.

A memo sent by MLB to its players warns them that several over-the-counter sexual-enhancement pills contain anabolic steroids and other prohibited substances.

The Astros are listed as -500 favorites over the Tigers at Caesars Palace and as high as -550 at other sportsbooks, making them the heaviest favorite in a game in at least the past 15 seasons.

Thirty years ago, Keith Comstock turned a routine minor league baseball card shoot into an unforgettable baseball-to-the-groin image. This is how the legendary card came to be, in the former pitcher's own words.

The infamous Billy Ripken error. A very serious cell phone call. A giant sombrero ... and more. We put together a 10-pack of cards sure to make you smile.

The Mets' first miracle was rallying to reclaim contender status, and the next two weeks could determine if October baseball is in their future.

Nationals reliever Hunter Strickland is likely to avoid the injured list after being struck in the face by a barbell before Tuesday's game at PNC Park, manager Dave Martinez said.

With his 166th career win, Kershaw moved into the top five in Dodgers history by passing another all-time great left-hander.

The Astros are placing shortstop Carlos Correa and right-hander Aaron Sanchez on the 10-day injured list, manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday night.

A bunch of second-stringers, some pretty good, some just OK, some barely hanging on in the sport, got their chance to save the most first-string franchise in baseball -- and they did it. Here's how they defied the odds.