How many relief records are potentially in play fo...
Thu, 7 May 2026 08:14:28 ESTThe Padres' closer has some incredible early numbers, putting him on pace for maybe one of the greatest relief seasons of all time.
Power Rankings: Which red-hot AL team made its top...
Thu, 7 May 2026 08:14:28 ESTWhile the Dodgers and Yankees duke it out at the top of our list, an unexpected club is making noise.
Family sighs: Boyd, hurt with kids, has surgery
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:27 ESTMatthew Boyd underwent successful surgery on his left meniscus -- an injury suffered while playing with his kids -- and is set to miss at least a month, according to general manager Carter Hawkins.
Tigers' Valdez gets 6-game ban for plunking Story
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:27 ESTDetroit's Framber Valdez was suspended five games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story, while Tigers manager A.J. Hinch got a one-game ban.
Skenes blanks D-backs on two-hit gem for Pirates
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:27 ESTPaul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.
Astros' Correa to have ankle surgery, done for '26...
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:27 ESTAstros infielder Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle, will undergo surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
Yankees scratch Weathers (illness) from start
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:27 ESTYankees left-hander Ryan Weathers will not make his scheduled start Thursday against the Texas Rangers after dealing with a virus following his last outing.
Royals' Ragans removed after 3 scoreless innings
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:27 ESTIn what Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro called "a no-brainer," the Royals pulled left-hander Cole Ragans after three scoreless innings in his start against Cleveland on Wednesday night because of left triceps and elbow soreness.
Tigers' AAA manager fired for 'inappropriate' text...
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:27 ESTGabe Alvarez said he was fired over an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague. "This was an isolated incident and not reflective of my long-standing record of professionalism, respect for colleagues, and conduct over the course of my career."
Reds' Pagan has Grade 2 strain; Antone called up
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:27 ESTReds closer Emilio Pagan said Wednesday the Grade 2 diagnosis carries with it a four-to-eight week timetable. The Reds, meanwhile, welcomed reliever Tejay Antone from Triple-A Louisville.
⚾ Looking back: Kerry Wood's masterful 20-K day
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:43:26 ESTWood, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and others look back to when the Cubs phenom owned the zone and tied the single-game strikeout record.
Olney: How Mike Trout changed this winter to return to form
Wed, 6 May 2026 09:45:34 ESTThe Angels slugger is showing glimpses of his former MVP self, but will it last? He thinks so. Here's why.
Thank you, Pokémon: Zach Neto pulls rare Charizard...
Wed, 6 May 2026 18:41:10 ESTThe shortstop didn't get a hit in five games until he drew a rare Charizard card with his Angels teammate, then homered.
Fantasy baseball: Concerns for Tyler Glasnow, Cole...
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:54:24 ESTAll of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Five pitchers with better-than-expected 2026 start...
Thu, 7 May 2026 11:54:24 ESTTodd Zola looks at pitchers whose expectations have completely changed for the better since spring training.
MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP ...
Thu, 7 May 2026 08:56:25 ESTWho are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Br...
Thu, 7 May 2026 08:56:25 ESTAs the Dodgers lead the way, the slumping Mets are way down the list.