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Contenders, train wrecks and the trade deadline
With the season officially resumed, we answer MLB's biggest second-half questions.
MLB Weekend Watch: Getting geared up to start the second half
Take your pick: Acuna or Tatis? Will the Indians make up ground on the Twins? The break is over, so let the games begin (again).
What are Cubs playing for in second half? Joe Maddon's job, for starters
Chicago returns from the break atop one of the tightest division races you'll ever see. Where the Cubs finish in that NL Central scramble could determine their skipper's future.
Carrasco positive, determined amid cancer fight
Carlos Carrasco said he first knew something was wrong after he took his annual physical at the start of spring training in Arizona. Additional tests revealed he has leukemia.
Bregman takes grounder to chin, requires stitches
Astros shortstop Alex Bregman needed four stitches after a ground ball bounced up and hit him on the chin in the third inning Thursday night at Texas.
Report: RHP Miller, Brewers strike minors deal
The Brewers reportedly have agreed to a minor league deal with veteran right-hander Shelby Miller.
Cards place Molina on IL amid series of moves
The Cardinals placed catcher Yadier Molina on the injured list with a strained right thumb and activated infielder Matt Carpenter as part of a series of roster moves Thursday.
Marisnick suspended 2 games for Lucroy collision
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick was suspended two games for colliding with Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy on Sunday.
Royals finally call up 2011 first-rounder Starling
Bubba Starling was called up by the Royals on Thursday, eight years after the team selected him fifth overall in the MLB draft.
Ortiz has third surgery after complications
Former Red Sox star David Ortiz had more surgery because of complications from a gunshot wound, his wife said in a statement. Ortiz is in "good spirits," she said.
Stealing first gets a tryout in Atlantic League
The Atlantic League is trying out several additional experiments with rules, including allowing a batter to try to steal first on any pitch not caught.
MLB second-half preview: Answering baseball's biggest questions
With the season officially resuming tonight, we look at the contenders, the train wrecks, the trade deadline and more.
Fernando Tatis Jr. and MLB's Most Exciting Player every year since he was born
No one in baseball is more fun to watch than the Padres shortstop. Which made us wonder: Who were the most fun players to watch before he came along?
Bouton, ex-Yankee and 'Ball Four' author, dies
Jim Bouton endured a lengthy battle with vascular dementia before dying Wednesday at age 80, his family said.
'Robot umpires' debut in Atlantic League ASG
At Wednesday night's Atlantic League all-star game, plate umpire Brian deBrauwere wore an earpiece connected to an iPhone in his pocket and relayed the call upon receiving it from a TrackMan computer system.
MLB's first pole-to-pole net up at ChiSox park
Work is expected to be completed Wednesday that will make the White Sox the first team to extend netting to the foul poles after a couple of high-profile injuries this spring increased the focus on fan safety at ballparks.
Dodgers get even stronger as Seager returns
The Dodgers will have shortstop Corey Seager back when they open the second half of the season in Boston on Friday, and hope to have A.J. Pollock, too
Red Sox release Thornburg to close chapter
The Red Sox released reliever Tyler Thornburg, closing the book on a trade that will go down as one of the Red Sox's worst ever.
Arrieta to pitch while Phillies evaluate elbow
Phillies right-hander Jake Arrieta will continue to pitch while the team evaluates the bone spurs in his throwing elbow.
Mets' McNeil upset at All-Star scoreboard gaffe
The Mets' Jeff McNeil isn't happy that the picture accompanying his name on the scoreboard at the All-Star Game on Tuesday was of Jacob deGrom, not himself.