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Rays rally to reach 13-0, tie modern MLB record
The Rays tied MLB's post-1900 record for 13 consecutive wins at a season's start, rallying to beat the Red Sox 9-3 Thursday behind a seven-run fifth inning.
Twins' Farmer to IL after being hit in face by pitch
The Minnesota Twins have placed shortstop Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list after he was struck in the face by a wild pitch Wednesday.
Rays lefty Springs exits with ulnar inflammation
Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs left Thursday's game against the Red Sox because of inflammation in his pitching arm.
MLB ump still in hospital after throw hits head
MLB umpire Larry Vanover remained hospitalized Thursday after being hit in the head with a relay throw during Wednesday's game between the Yankees and Guardians.
Baseball trivia: Can you guess the right player?
Test your baseball knowledge with our weekly trio of tantalizing trivia questions.
Fantasy baseball: An ace-heavy Sunday highlights the weekend preview
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action and highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
Phils LHP: Extended beer sales puts fans 'at risk'
Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm does not agree with MLB teams extending alcohol sales beyond the seventh inning, citing "common sense" and the "safety of fans."
No repeat division winners? A 64-homer season!? Our hottest hot takes two weeks into the MLB season
What are we absolutely sure of from what we've seen so far this season? Our writers weigh in, and we rank them from bold to not-so-bold.
MLB Power Rankings: Who's the new No. 1 atop our list?
One AL East squad is soaring while two rather surprising teams currently lead their divisions.
Rays now 12-0, one short of best start since 1900
The Rays won their 12th straight game to start the season on Wednesday, putting them one victory from tying the 1987 Brewers and 1982 Braves for the best major league start since 1900.
MLB scorer takes win from 'ineffective' Familia
A's reliever Chad Smith got his first career win after the official scorer chose not to give it to Jeurys Familia, the apparent pitcher of record, because he was deemed to have had a short, ineffective outing.
Umpire hospitalized after relay throw hits head
Umpire Larry Vanover is expected to be hospitalized overnight after being hit in the head with a relay throw on Wednesday.
Rangers star SS Seager to miss at least 4 weeks
Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager will miss at least four weeks with a strained hamstring.
Boston's Yoshida (hamstring) scratched vs. Rays
Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida felt discomfort while running Tuesday and was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Wonder about Wander and his teammates no more
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses whether or not it's time to consider Tampa Bay as the go-to source for fantasy baseball success.
Salt Lake City joins push for expansion MLB team
Big League Utah, a group headed by longtime Jazz owner Gail Miller, has thrown Salt Lake City into the mix of cities hoping to land an expansion MLB franchise, people involved with the project told ESPN.
Sources: Cubs ink OF Happ to $61M extension
The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Ian Happ to a three-year extension, the team announced Wednesday, with sources telling ESPN the deal is worth $61 million.
Boone tossed amid confusion over replay review
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected in the first inning Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians following a heated exchange with umpires over a play that was not initially reviewed by instant replay.
Twins' Farmer leaves game after HBP to face
Twins infielder Kyle Farmer left Wednesday's game against the White Sox after being hit in the face by a pitch.
Mets star closer Diaz hopes to return this season
Mets closer Edwin Diaz has not ruled out returning before the end of the season, saying his injured knee is progressing well.