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Sources: MLB hopes to talk to woman, Bauer
With five days remaining in Trevor Bauer's current administrative leave, rendered after he was accused of sexual assault, Major League Baseball investigators are pursuing a range of inquiries, according to sources.
Ohtani launches HR No. 31, knots Matsui's record
Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 31st homer of the season for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, tying Hideki Matsui's record for the most homers in a Major League Baseball season by a Japanese-born player.
A foul ball, a cardboard cutout and the connection inspired by A’s outfielder Stephen Piscotty
The Oakland A's dedicated a seating section where foul balls that hit cardboard cutouts would raise money to fight ALS. Brian Mulhern, a longtime usher at the coliseum, bought a cutout and found inspiration since his own ALS diagnosis.
Will the Mets win the NL East? Are the Yankees still a contender? We debate Subway Series, Round 1
As the two teams meet on Sunday Night Baseball, we take a deeper look at the state of the Big Apple's big league clubs.
A cardboard cutout, an Oakland A's outfielder and a collision of inspiring events
The Oakland A's dedicated a seating section where foul balls that hit cardboard cutouts would raise money to fight ALS. Brian Mulhern, a longtime usher at the coliseum, bought a cutout and found inspiration since his own ALS diagnosis.
M's Santiago to have sticky appeal next week
Santiago became the first player disciplined under Major League Baseball's crackdown on grip-enhancing foreign substances when he was given a 10-game suspension.
Schwarber to miss time with hamstring strain
Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber is expected to miss time after suffering a "significant" hamstring strain during Friday's game, manager Dave Martinez told reporters.
Out since May, Indians' Perez activated from IL
The Indians got back one of their key missing pieces Saturday, activating catcher Roberto Perez from the injured list.
How Marcus Semien became the Blue Jays' All-Star second baseman without setting foot in Toronto
Arguably the offseason's best free-agent signing, Semien has made himself a vital part of the 2021 Jays -- even though he may never play a home game in Canada.
Mattingly on Acuna HBP: 'Zero issue' with Braves
Marlins starter Pablo Lopez and manager Don Mattingly were both ejected after Lopez hit Braves slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. with the first pitch of the game Friday night.
Show-tani: Angels star hits 2 HRs, ups total to 30
The Angels slugger became the third player to have 30 or more home runs before the All-Star break in the past 10 seasons.
Tom Reich, veteran MLB, hockey agent, dies at 82
Thomas M. Reich, a pioneering MLB and hockey agent with an ebullient, oversized personality who helped players gain multimillion dollar salaries in the early years of free agency, died Friday at 82.
Judge called players-only talk over Yankees' woes
Slugger Aaron Judge called a players-only meeting earlier this week to speak to the struggling Yankees as a group to hash out their issues.
Nats' Schwarber hurt rounding bases, exits in 2nd
Nationals slugger Kyle Schwarber grabbed his right hamstring after rounding first base following a single and left the game in the second inning.
Lopez, Mattingly out over 1st-pitch HBP of Acuna
Marlins starter Pablo Lopez and manager Don Mattingly were both ejected after Lopez hit Braves slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. with the first pitch of the game Friday night.
Maddon wants Ohtani to pitch and hit in AS Game
Maddon said he talked with AL manager Kevin Cash about his star doing both in the All-Star Game later this month.
What we know and don't know as MLB puts Trevor Bauer on leave
Major League Baseball has placed Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on seven-day administrative leave amid sexual assault allegations. What does it mean -- and what's next?
White Sox send slumping slugger Mercedes down
The Chicago White Sox demoted slumping slugger Yermín Mercedes on Friday and recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte.
Nimmo rejoins Mets after 2-month hand injury
Outfielder Brandon Nimmo was activated from the injured list by the Mets before Friday's Subway Series opener with the Yankees after missing two months because of a detached hand ligament.
Bauer placed on leave amid sexual assault claims
Major League Baseball has placed Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on seven-day administrative leave amid sexual assault allegations that are being investigated by police and MLB.