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MLB to accept minor league players' unionization
MLB will voluntarily recognize minor league players' effort to unionize with the MLB Players Association.
Brewers place right-hander Peralta on 15-day IL
Milwaukee right-hander Freddy Peralta was placed on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his throwing shoulder Friday night before the Brewers' game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Rays reinstate star SS Franco for series vs. Yanks
Rays star shortstop Wander Franco was reinstated from the injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Yankees.
Closer Pressly comes off injured list for Astros
Closer Ryan Pressly has come off the 15-day injured list for the Astros.
MLB approves sweeping set of rules changes
Major League Baseball passed a sweeping set of rules changes it hopes will fundamentally overhaul the game, voting Friday to implement a pitch clock and ban defensive shifts in 2023 to hasten the game's pace and increase action.
MLB playoff tracker: Who can clinch next, key series and current playoff bracket
The race to reach October is on. Here's the latest on which teams will be playing in the postseason.
Who will win the AL Central? Rival execs handicap the three-team race
The Guardians, Twins and White Sox are battling for the top of MLB's worst division. Here's who those around baseball think will be the last one standing.
Brewers' Peralta (shoulder) likely headed to IL
Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta left the second game of a Thursday doubleheader with the Giants because of fatigue in his throwing shoulder.
A 15-second pitch clock? The end of the shift? What you need to know about MLB's 2023 rule changes
Major League Baseball is shaking up the way the game is played starting next season. We break down how the changes will impact the sport.
Memo: Bonuses based on new version of WAR
A memo obtained by ESPN outlines baseball's plan to enrich standout players in the early parts of their careers who make the MLB minimum.
Rangers top prospect Jung set for MLB debut Fri.
Josh Jung, whom the Texas Rangers took with the No. 8 pick in the 2019 draft, will make his long-awaited major league debut Friday at home against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Giants-Brewers twin bill features 2 sets of bros.
There was more than one opportunity for sibling rivalry Thursday in a Brewers-Giants doubleheader that featured two sets of brothers.
Sources: MLB to vote on rule changes Friday
The Major League Baseball competition committee is set to vote Friday on rule changes that would begin in 2023 with an eye on quickening the pace of play, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Yankees place infielder LeMahieu (toe) on IL
DJ LeMahieu went on the 10-day IL because of toe inflammation and the Yankees activated LHP Nestor Cortes (groin) from the 15-day IL.
Wainwright, Molina tie record for batterymates
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina made their 324th career start Thursday, tying the major league mark set by Detroit's Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan from 1963-1975.
Two Dominican players suing Angels over deals
Two teenage baseball players are suing the Angels in a Dominican Republic court, alleging that the organization reneged on verbal agreements to sign them.
Sources: Pirates, Mets to wear Clemente's No. 21
All players and coaches for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets will wear No. 21 jerseys during their game on Sept. 15 to commemorate Roberto Clemente Day, sources told ESPN.
MLB Power Rankings: Who has the edge in baseball's most heated division battles?
The battle for the AL East division has heated up in recent weeks, while the Mets and Braves are neck and neck in the race for the NL East title.
Padres' Soto exits win with shoulder contusion
Padres slugger Juan Soto left Wednesday night's 6-3 win against the Diamondbacks with a right shoulder contusion.
Mets outfielder Marte (finger fracture) day-to-day
Mets outfielder Starling Marte is day-to-day because of a fracture on his right middle finger, the team said.