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MLB bringing back Players Weekend in August
For the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday.
M's Crawford to IL after tweaking oblique in BP
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford felt his oblique tweak during batting practice Wednesday and was placed on the injured list Thursday.
Royals' Marsh on IL after taking liner off elbow
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Alec Marsh on the injured list Thursday after he took a 91 mph liner off his pitching elbow the previous night against the Blue Jays, putting what had been a breakout season for him on hold.
Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest lifetime award
Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
Who's No. 1 one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.
'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player
Elly De La Cruz took baseball by storm as a human highlight reel. Now, the 6-foot-5 shortstop and his team are looking to turn all that style into a little more substance.
Pitcher has to scrap glove over white in flag patch
Cubs reliever Luke Little said he was told to change his glove before entering Wednesday night's game because of the white in an American flag patch.
Ohtani has 3 doubles amid Dodgers' 20-hit night
Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major-league-leading batting average to .371 as the Dodgers routed the Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Yanks' LeMahieu (foot) shut down at least 1 week
Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu will be shut down at least one week after tests Wednesday revealed swelling in his right foot.
Rangers' Seager hit by pitch, exits with hurt shin
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager left Wednesday night's game following the seventh inning because of a left shin contusion after being hit by a pitch.
Royals' Marsh exits after taking line drive to arm
Kansas City right-hander Alec Marsh suffered a forearm contusion, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against Toronto on Wednesday night.
Angels dispute controversial review in loss to O's
Replay review of an initial out call on Jo Adell's attempted steal of second base with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning was not overturned, resulting in the Angels' 6-5 loss to the Orioles.
Bellinger has fractured ribs; Cubs add prospect
With outfielder Cody Bellinger heading to the injured list with two fractured ribs, the Cubs called up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Jays place Kiermaier (hip) on IL, call up Barger
Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, who left Tuesday night's loss to the Royals, was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with left hip flexor inflammation.
Guardians RHP Williams shut down after setback
Guardians starter Gavin Williams has suffered a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury and will be shut down for at least another week.
Umpire sues MLB, says female ump harassed him
A fired minor league umpire sued Major League Baseball on Wednesday, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female umpire and discriminated against because he is male and bisexual.
Banged-up Red Sox add right-hander Bello to IL
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Brayan Bello on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right lat tightness.
Giants' Snell scratched from start, placed on IL
The Giants scratched Blake Snell from his scheduled start Wednesday and placed the two-time Cy Young Award winner on the 15-day IL with a left adductor strain.
Nats' Thomas put on injured list with MCL sprain
Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his left knee and has been placed on the 10-day injured list, the team announced.
Mining the MLB cellar for fantasy baseball gold
Tristan H. Cockcroft searches for fantasy value from MLB cellar dwellers in Miami, Chicago and Colorado.