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Nats GM calls Strasburg's 2023 status 'a mystery'
GM Mike Rizzo called the Nationals' 2022 season "a disappointment." A major question for the team in 2023 will be the availability of injury-plagued Stephen Strasburg, who's thrown just 31 1/3 innings over the past three seasons combined.
M's lose Haggerty for at least first two rounds
Seattle Mariners utilityman Sam Haggerty, who injured his groin trying to steal second base late in Monday's loss to the Tigers, will miss at least the first two rounds of the playoffs.
Mets could start deGrom with shot at first place
Jacob deGrom could start the regular season finale for the Mets if first place in the NL East is on the line, even if it means foregoing extra rest.
Marinaccio to IL in latest hit to Yankees' bullpen
The Yankees have placed right-hander Ron Marinaccio on the 15-day IL with a stress reaction in his shin, the latest blow to their injury-plagued bullpen.
New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez stars in a bold new world of sports card prospecting
Collector Matt Allen dropped $474,000 in January on an unproven minor leaguer who had yet to appear in Double-A. Is such big-ticket prospecting the new frontier in the memorabilia market?
M's Haggerty (groin) injured on slide; set for MRI
The Mariners will start their first playoff trip in two decades on the road after a costly loss Monday night to the Tigers during which Sam Haggerty injured his left groin while sliding into second base.
'We're not done': Confident Phils back in playoffs
With Monday night's 3-0 victory over the Astros in Houston, the surging Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first National League playoff berth in 11 years, prompting interim manager Rob Thomson to say "we're not done."
Severino tosses 7 innings of no-hit ball for Yanks
In his final tuneup before the postseason, right-hander Luis Severino threw seven innings of no-hit ball as the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers, 3-1, on Monday night, a day before the two teams will play a doubleheader.
Pujols stays on roll with career homer No. 703
Albert Pujols' two-run shot for the Cardinals against the Pirates snapped a scoreless tie in the sixth inning Monday night and gave him 35 career home runs at PNC Park, his most at any visiting ballpark.
J-Rod off IL as M's regular season winds down
The Mariners reinstated star rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez from the 10-day injured list Monday, while also reinstating catcher Curt Casali from the paternity list.
The top candidates to replace Tony La Russa as White Sox manager
There will be a change in the dugout on the Southside. Here are the best fits for the job.
White Sox's La Russa steps down due to health
White Sox manager Tony La Russa is stepping down as manager because of health concerns that kept him out of the dugout for the final five weeks of the season.
Showalter: No Marte for Mets' final three games
The gaping hole in the Mets' offense won't be filled as they cling to their pursuit of an NL East title, but a return of outfielder Starling Marte in the wild-card round has not been ruled out, manager Buck Showalter said Monday.
Cardinals agree to 2-year deal with RHP Gallegos
The St. Louis Cardinals and reliever Giovanny Gallegos agreed to a new two-year contract with a club option for 2025, the team announced Monday.
Murakami 2nd all-time in Japan with 56th homer
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, playing for the Tokyo-based Yakult Swallows, hit his 56th home run of the season on Monday, pushing him alone into second place on the single-season list.
Braves sweep Mets, move closer to division crown
Dansby Swanson homered and the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 5-3 on Sunday night to win a critical tiebreaker in their season series and move closer to a National League East title.
Padres clinch second playoff berth since 2006
The San Diego Padres clinched their first playoff berth in a full season since 2006 on Sunday when the Milwaukee Brewers lost 4-3 to the Miami Marlins.
Pujols honored pregame, then slugs 702nd HR
With his 702nd home run Sunday, Albert Pujols is now fourth on the career list behind Babe Ruth (714), Hank Aaron (755) and Barry Bonds (762).
Judge still seeking HR No. 62 as Yankees hit road
New York star Aaron Judge, still seeking Home Run No. 62, will take to the road this week as the Yankees meet the Texas Rangers after a brief three-game homestand in which he went homerless.
Mariners promote Hollander to general manager
The Mariners officially promoted Justin Hollander to general manager on Sunday.