BALTIMORE -- The Mariners took two Orioles runs off the board on Monday night in a game that proved to be more decided by inches than the final score would suggest. And both runs they yanked back in a 6-3 win came via challenges that overturned their initial calls.

CLEVELAND – In the end, Fernando Cruz stood alone in the Yankees’ bullpen. As compatriot after compatriot was pulled into action in the Yankees’ eventual 7-5, 10-inning win over the Guardians at Progressive field, Cruz remained in the 'pen. Some of his fellow relievers were called in to put out

ANAHEIM -- With the Trade Deadline less than two months away, speculation has begun to circulate that the Astros could be in a position to try to deal slugger Yordan Alvarez, who leads the Major Leagues with a 1.070 OPS and the American League with 22 homers and 48 RBIs.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Don’t count out the Nats. For much of Monday night’s series opener against the Giants at Oracle Park, Washington was held at bay by San Francisco ace Logan Webb -- their only run through eight frames coming courtesy of James Wood's adventure around the bases in the

TORONTO -- It wasn’t the scoreless start many have come to expect over the past several weeks, but Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez turned in another impressive outing on Monday night at Rogers Centre. After surrendering his first earned run over the previous 50 2/3 innings against San Diego last Wednesday,

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League is embarking upon a second season that is also a new beginning. After barnstorming its way across the country in its inaugural year, the AUSL is now structured as a more traditional, city-based league in 2026 and going forward. The league has six teams --

SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants on Monday night preempted their usual “Play ball!” exhortation from specially selected kids in favor of a 31-year-old man with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The Giants were marking ALS Awareness Day ahead of their first home game since the MLB-wide event on June 2. Osiel Mendoza,

Whether it's promising prospects, star players or veterans enjoying surprising seasons, every team has something to bargain with at the 2026 Trade Deadline (6 p.m. ET, Aug. 3). With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here is one trade chip for all 30 teams this season.

After an exhilarating Women’s College World Series that ended with Texas claiming its second consecutive title, it’s time for the pros to take the main stage. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s (AUSL) second season kicks off on Tuesday, June 9, with all six teams playing on Opening Day. The Carolina

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You can now follow your favorite players and teams on MLB.TV for a new low price for the season. Fans can purchase an MLB.TV Seasonal package for just $119.99 to watch every out-of-market game live or on demand. Subscribe now through ESPN -- the new home of MLB.TV -- to

SAN FRANCISCO – At 6-foot-6, James Wood is an imposing presence. The Nationals slugger’s formidable frame comes with some unique perks, too, as the Giants witnessed firsthand in Monday’s series opener at Oracle Park.

LAS VEGAS -- If there’s one thing Las Vegas knows how to do best, it’s put on a show. That’s exactly what the Athletics are being treated to this week.

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays had to get creative with their pitching plans on Monday night. This spot in the rotation belonged to Steven Matz, but the veteran left-hander moved to the bullpen on Saturday. The club kept right-hander Mason Englert on the roster in a bulk-inning role, and it

BALTIMORE -- The Mariners are all of a sudden down two shortstops. The pain in J.P. Crawford's right hand persisted enough to the point that the Mariners have shut the shortstop down for the next week, placing the veteran on the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday’s four-game series opener

It's been a strong debut season for JJ Wetherholt, the Cardinals' rookie running a .753 OPS (116 OPS+) with elite defense at second base. Wetherholt, the Cardinals' top prospect entering the season and the No. 7 pick in the 2024 Draft, recently joined the MLB Network studios with teammate Michael

The latest Players of the Week took starkly different paths to get here. Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been dominant since Opening Day and has both the American League MVP Award and Triple Crown in his sights. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, meanwhile, scuffled through the first two months

MLB and the MLBPA held their first bargaining session on May 12 as both parties began working toward the next labor agreement. The CBA expires on Dec. 1. Competitive balance will be a focus during discussions, if not the primary issue. Here’s what you need to know about the state

CLEVELAND -- After Gerrit Cole threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the Royals on May 27, he spent his postgame media session lamenting the mistakes he felt he made during the outing. After Cole allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Guardians on Wednesday, he used his postgame

After one of the Phillies’ aces beat the Blue Jays in Monday’s series opener, the red-hot Phils will send another star pitcher to the mound on Tuesday in Toronto. Right-hander Zack Wheeler will take the ball for Philadelphia, opposing Blue Jays righty Dylan Cease in what should be a stellar

LAS VEGAS -- The Athletics have been searching for an offensive spark, and the return of Max Muncy might be able to provide that boost.

ANAHEIM -- The Angels’ roster has been in flux in recent weeks, and that continued Monday, as the club called up top infield prospect Denzer Guzman from Triple-A Salt Lake and veteran first baseman Trey Mancini was brought up to the Majors for the first time since the 2023 season.

They might be different players, but Grady Emerson can't shake comparisons to Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. -- and he’s just fine with that. Both are/were ranked second in their Draft classes, with Witt eventually going No. 2 overall in 2019 and Emerson currently coming in at the No. 2

ST. PETERSBURG – A game-tying solo homer by the slumping Marcelo Mayer in the third inning offered hope that Monday could be a night for the Red Sox to put some runs on the board and take the opener of a three-game series at Tropicana Field against the Rays. However,