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Weekend preview: Scherzer, Cole continue comebacks
Our fantasy baseball expert takes a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what he's looking forward to watching.
MLB Power Rankings: A red-hot AL team makes its top-3 debut
A handful of clubs continue to steadily climb the list in our final June edition, while another plummets even further down our rankings.
While Yanks reel, Judge stays hot with 30th homer
The Yankees lost for the ninth time in 12 games Wednesday, but Aaron Judge kept up his torrid pace at the plate by slugging his 30th homer.
Roberts: Ohtani's rehab makes HR Derby a risk
Shohei Ohtani has expressed interest in competing in this year's Home Run Derby, but manager Dave Roberts said the event's workload presents a risk during the slugger's rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery.
Mets place reliever Smith (elbow) on 15-day IL
The New York Mets have placed reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
Yankees bench slumping Torres 'to kind of reset'
Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres, who is batting just .215 this season, has been benched. As manager Aaron Boone said, "Just felt like he needs it."
Astros RHP France to undergo shoulder surgery
Houston right-hander J.P. France will have surgery on his throwing shoulder Monday after suffering a setback this week.
Guardians slugger Noel to make MLB debut
The Cleveland Guardians recalled slugger Jhonkensy Noel from Triple-A Columbus and placed him in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
A's McCann ruled out in bizarre play at home plate
Kyle McCann was called out in bizarre fashion during the second inning of the Oakland Athletics' game against the Angels on Wednesday.
GM: 'Looking for a spark' with Rangers' moves
The Rangers on Wednesday announced several roster moves on offense, as GM Chris Young said, "It's time for us to get going."
Brewers: Keuchel activated, Gary Sánchez on IL
The Milwaukee Brewers placed catcher Gary Sánchez on the 10-day injured list and added Dallas Keuchel to the active roster to start Wednesday against the Texas Rangers.
Which pitchers may see their ERA rise along with the temperature?
Todd Zola takes a look at how the hotter temperatures of summer are going to have a greater impact on these fly ball pitchers.
Want to face Gerrit Cole -- between innings? Inside the controversial new tech that could change at-bats forever
As pitchers throw harder and harder, hitters need every advantage they can get. Here's what MLB is allowing during games -- and how players feel about it.
Ohtani 'growing as hitter' sans pitching workload
Shohei Ohtani said not pitching this season has actually helped him become better at the plate, saying he has been "growing as a hitter"
Padres' Profar hits grand slam after early dustup
Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam five innings after being in the middle of a benches-clearing dustup in the Padres' 9-7 win over the Nationals.
Yanks' Cole rocked by Mets in 4-HR, 0-K outing
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he just "didn't execute enough pitches" Tuesday night against the Mets, when he allowed four home runs and didn't record a strikeout in a 9-7 loss.
A potential Cy Young showdown? What we learned from Tarik Skubal vs. Ranger Suarez
Detroit and Philly's star hurlers faced off Tuesday -- and showed us why they're both in the race for baseball's best pitcher.
Mets' Díaz won't appeal ban; Marte lands on IL
On Tuesday, Edwin Díaz chose not to appeal his 10-game suspension, while Starling Marte was placed on the injured list with a right knee bone bruise and is likely out at least a month.
White Sox eyeing Crochet workload, have plan
Garrett Crochet, who is already up to 94 1/3 innings this season -- 40 more than his career high from 2021 -- will start to tamp down his workload.
Holliday rejoins O's Triple-A club after IL stint
Jackson Holliday, who had been dealing with right elbow inflammation, was in the leadoff spot Tuesday for Triple-A Norfolk as the designated hitter, where he'll see exclusive time for several weeks as part of his rehab.