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Chris Sale's 2,500th strikeout came in his 2,026th inning, the fastest time frame in which a pitcher has reached that mark.

The Cubs agreed to a one-year contract with former New York Mets left-hander Génesis Cabrera on Thursday and designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said his decision to reinstate Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and other deceased banned players was a matter of "baseball living up to the deal that they originally made" with Rose.

Yordan Alvarez, who has missed nearly all of May with right hand inflammation, is "really close" to returning to the lineup, manager Joe Espada said.

White Sox reliever Miguel Castro will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury after getting hurt while covering first base, a source told ESPN.

Starter AJ Smith-Shawver left the Braves' 5-4 loss to the Phillies in Philadelphia on Thursday with an elbow injury and will return to Atlanta to undergo testing.

The Dodgers have acquired former All-Star closer Alexis Diaz from the Reds in exchange for minor leaguer Mike Villani. Diaz had 75 saves over the previous three seasons.

Right-handed reliever Joel Payamps cleared waivers and was sent outright to the minor leagues on Thursday, a week after the Milwaukee Brewers had designated him for assignment.

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

Major League Baseball is purchasing an equity stake in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, partnering with the fledgling league that is preparing for its first four-team season and plans to expand further in future years.

A pair of top prospects are tearing up the minors while the Red Sox and Royals are scuffling. What gives?

Through the first two months of the 2025 season, five different teams have sat atop our list. Who won the battle in Week 9?

Mets star Juan Soto, who went hitless again in Wednesday's loss and is batting .224 this season, is "too good of a hitter" for his current slump to last.

Cubs ace left-hander Shota Imanaga has taken a step toward returning from a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since May 4, manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday.

Sixteen months after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Angels, reliever Robert Stephenson is finally ready to throw a pitch for his new team.

White Sox reliever Miguel Castro had to be helped off the field after injuring his right knee while covering first base in the ninth inning Wednesday against the Mets.

Shortstop Corey Seager was reinstated by the Rangers on Wednesday after his second stint on the injured list this season because of a right hamstring strain.

Astros first baseman Christian Walker left Wednesday's game against the Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his right hand. X-rays were negative.

The second game of a three-game series between the Phillies and Braves was postponed Wednesday because of rain and was rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader Thursday.

The Pirates reinstated catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez from the 10-day injured list and placed catcher Joey Bart on the seven-day concussion injured list.