WEST SACRAMENTO -- Go for history or consider a potential postseason run? That is the question Marlins manager Clayton McCullough juggled during Sunday afternoon’s 9-8 victory over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

LOS ANGELES -- As Eliezer Alfonzo stepped into the Dodger Stadium batter's box, the home crowd rose to its feet for an ovation. More than a warm welcome to the big leagues, it was an acknowledgement of the heavy heart that Alfonzo brought to the diamond.

Whether it’s a contender hunting for the final piece of a championship puzzle, a bubble team trying to stay in the race or a rebuilding club looking to stock up for the future, every team has its share of needs to address prior to the Trade Deadline. No matter the

The release of the All-Star Game rosters was a great reminder of something we firmly believe here at the Power Rankings: There is so much value and joy to be found from every team, not just the one you root for or the ones that are on television all the

CLEVELAND -- During a recent television broadcast outside of Chicago, right-hander Davis Martin heard about one of the announcers still trying to figure out where the White Sox are in terms of their 2026 success. “That’s fine. That’s where we are at,” a smiling Martin told MLB.com. “We are going

NEW YORK – In a game that saw the Twins lose their All-Star center fielder to injury, the club’s other All-Star representative was at his very best. Byron Buxton chose to be smart when he departed Sunday’s game in the first inning after reaggravating the right hip injury that caused

CHICAGO -- The Cubs came into this season planning on contending for the division crown. Having to fight off the Cardinals in the National League Wild Card picture was probably not high on the list of expectations, given St. Louis’ recent history. The Cardinals came into Wrigley Field this weekend

The full rosters for the 2026 Midsummer Classic are here! Major League Baseball announced the rosters (starters, pitchers and reserves) for the American League and National League on Saturday.

The top-rated talent in the 2026 Draft has the best all-around tools, and that's no coincidence. Based on MLB Pipeline's scouting grades on the Draft Top 250 Prospects list, evaluated on the 20-80 scouting scale where 50 represents big league average, Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson's five tools add

LOS ANGELES -- Moments after the Padres had snapped their eight-game losing streak on Sunday evening, Manny Machado stood at his locker and took a moment to reflect on it. “It’s baseball, man,” Machado said. “... It’s a beautiful game. And we’re all stupid to be playing it.”

The final week before the 2026 All-Star break is officially here. Teams across the league are still jockeying for playoff position, and earning momentum heading into the break could do a lot, not only for placement in the standings, but also for what each club may do when the Trade

PHOENIX -- Even when the vicissitudes of a season come crashing down, the Brewers keep the win machine churning.

LOS ANGELES -- One day after sitting out a game due to a minor issue with his right biceps, Shohei Ohtani returned to the leadoff spot as the designated hitter for Sunday’s series finale against the Padres at Dodger Stadium -- just in time for the two-way superstar's 32nd birthday.

WASHINGTON -- Pirates starter Bubba Chandler summed it up perfectly when asked about his vantage point on Konnor Griffin’s incredible diving catch. “Which one?” Chandler quipped.

HOUSTON -- When the 2005 Astros got off to a disastrous 15-30 start despite having one of the most loaded rosters in the Major Leagues, manager Phil Garner wouldn’t entertain any thought of the team getting back into contention until they reached the .500 mark. That team hit .500 on

The world's newest (and perhaps biggest) Team England fan gained a whole lot of credibility on Sunday. If he keeps this up, Michael Harris II may be looking at an invitation to Buckingham Palace. A few days after receiving every honor short of being knighted by the English soccer fans

SEATTLE -- All the way back in April, Mariners general manager Justin Hollander described the impending situation as the best sort of issue to have. “Truthfully, like, God bless us if it is a problem 30 days from now,” he said, on the day Seattle announced Bryce Miller was ready

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.

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

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres entered play Sunday in the midst of their longest losing streak since 2013. Clearly, it wasn’t sitting well.

ATLANTA -- Nolan McLean's latest start did not begin swimmingly. It ended up in a much better place. McLean allowed three first-inning runs to the Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, putting the Mets in an early hole. But beginning with a double play to end that inning, McLean retired

KANSAS CITY -- Bryce Harper has heard the word “elite” too many times to remember the past several months. Is he? Isn’t he?

PHOENIX -- Brandon Woodruff sat in the Brewers’ clubhouse inside of Chase Field on Sunday morning in good spirits, but he did so as a member of the injured list, having been placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation.

ATLANTA -- It is July, which means it’s Trade Deadline season. Asked about the Deadline shortly after the firing of manager Carlos Mendoza earlier this month, president of baseball operations David Stearns responded that he hasn’t thought about it at all. At the time, that made sense. Stearns has been

LOS ANGELES -- Warm up the trumpets. Edwin Díaz is closing in on his return to the Dodgers. Díaz threw his first live batting practice since having surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow ahead of Sunday's finale against the Padres at Dodger Stadium, facing Alex Freeland and