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Astros 1B Walker placed on paternity leave list
The Astros placed first baseman Christian Walker on paternity leave Monday before the start of a three-game series against the Guardians.
Rockies option ex-prospect Dollander to Triple A
The Rockies optioned former top pitching prospect Chase Dollander to Triple-A Albuquerque, while right-hander Bradley Blalock was recalled on Monday.
Nationals pick 'diligent' Cairo as interim manager
Miguel Cairo, who played for nine teams over 17 MLB seasons before entering coaching, has been selected as the interim manager of the Nationals.
Waiver wire: Brewers ace finally returns to the mound
Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire, including a returning one-time Cy Young contender.
GMs tell their best (and wildest) trade stories: 'Uncle Mike would have absolutely loved that you executed a trade at his funeral'
From texts during life events to the best deadline deals that never happened, MLB front office execs tell all.
2025 MLB draft guide: One big question and latest intel for all 30 teams
Who will the Nationals take No. 1? Who is atop your team's board? Kiley McDaniel lays it all out as draft week arrives.
Two-time champ Alonso declines HR Derby invite
Two-time champ Pete Alonso of the New York Mets told reporters Sunday that he will skip the Home Run Derby in Atlanta, adding "I have never really fully enjoyed the three off-days, so I just want to be in the best possible position to help this team win."
What Nationals' overhaul means for their No. 1 overall pick and trade deadline plans
Washington fired its GM and manager as draft and trade season heat up. Here's how the fallout could play out.
Nats seek 'fresh approach,' fire Martinez, Rizzo
Headed into an off day and stuck in last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals fired manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday night, hours after a 6-4 loss at home completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox.
Bellinger rescues Yankees to avoid Subway sweep
Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the Yankees stopped a six-game losing streak by beating the Mets 6-4 to avoid a weekend Subway Series sweep.
Padres' Darvish set to make season debut Mon.
Right-hander Yu Darvish will be activated from the injured list and make his Padres season debut Monday night at home against the Diamondbacks.
Guardians' skid at 10 after 'gut-wrenching' loss
Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Tigers in 10 innings extended the Guardians' losing streak to double digits, a first for the team since 2012.
MLB All-Star rosters: Biggest snubs and other takeaways
While some of the game's biggest names are headed to Atlanta, some deserving stars will be watching from home.
Kershaw gets special ASG invite; no Soto, Betts
The MLB All-Star Game rosters will feature 19 first-timers -- and special commissioner's pick Clayton Kershaw -- as the pitchers and reserves were announced Sunday.
'Dominant' Wheeler's 1st CG since '21 lifts Phils
Veteran starter Zack Wheeler threw a one-hitter for his first complete game since 2021 in the Philadelphia Phillies' 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, improving to 9-2 after allowing only a leadoff homer to Austin Hays in the fifth inning.
Brewers' Woodruff wins 1st MLB start since 2023
Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff struck out eight and threw two-hit ball through six innings against the Marlins on Sunday to win his first start in the majors since Sept. 23, 2023.
Pirates CF Cruz makes 105.2 mph throw to plate
Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz made a 105.2 mph throw to nab Seattle's J.P. Crawford at the plate on Sunday, the second-hardest thrown ball to produce an outfield assist since Statcast started tracking in 2015.
Diamondbacks' Smith to IL with strained oblique
The Diamondbacks have placed infielder Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique and recalled infielder Tristan English from Triple-A Reno.
Royals place lefty Lynch (elbow) on 15-day IL
The Royals placed left-hander Daniel Lynch IV on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of left elbow nerve irritation.
The most obscure MLB All-Stars ever: World War II fill-ins, a shortstop with a 37 OPS+ and ... this year's Rockies rep
Hunter Goodman just became Colorado's All-Star -- and it's not the first time a player you might have never heard of is playing in the Midsummer Classic.