NEW YORK -- Did the Padres read the scouting reports on Mets right fielder Carson Benge?

BOSTON -- As of 20 minutes before the start of Monday night's series opener with the Red Sox, the Diamondbacks still had not put out a lineup. Not long after that it became clear why, when the team announced that second baseman Ketel Marte had been placed on the restricted

We just revamped all of our prospect lists at MLB Pipeline. The overall Top 100 always draws the most attention, and fans from each team flock to our organization Top 30s. We also compile positional Top 10s, ranking the top talents among catchers, first basemen, second basemen, third basemen, shortstops,

CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz doesn't like getting days off and only slightly less dislikes being the designated hitter like he was in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader vs. the Cardinals. But De La Cruz delivered the biggest hit of the game with an RBI double in the bottom

PHILADELPHIA — After struggling to cash in all night against their nemesis, Cristopher Sánchez, the Marlins finally put together a potential game-tying rally in the seventh inning Monday night, only for a replay review to cost them a run and potentially a win. Trailing by three runs in the top

ST. PETERSBURG -- Staring down the barrel of a four-game sweep against the surging Orioles, Rays manager Kevin Cash left little doubt about the urgency of Monday night’s series finale. “We need to find a way to win a game,” Cash said Monday afternoon. “The Orioles have played very well

The Yankees on Monday placed left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow bone bruise. The move is retroactive to Friday. The news came shortly after the announcement that fellow veteran lefty Carlos Rodón, on the injured list since July 3 with left elbow inflammation, would

The Tigers are still firmly in the AL playoff hunt, but they haven't done themselves any favors of late. Though Detroit enters Monday just one game out of the third AL Wild Card spot, it was swept at home over the weekend by the division-leading White Sox, putting a temporary

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Some might call these the dog days of summer, but with as much activity and excitement as there has been in baseball for the last week — Field of Dreams! Joshua Báez! A wild Brewers-Dodgers series featuring the best pitchers on earth — we’ll confess to not feeling particularly dogged

CHICAGO -- Dansby Swanson removed his helmet and immediately threw it to the dirt at his feet as he exited the batter’s box in clear discomfort on Sunday afternoon. Moments later, the Cubs' shortstop knew he had to exit the game against the Cardinals. It was a concerning scene within

NEW YORK -- The transfer of control of the San Diego Padres to the new ownership group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano has been unanimously approved by the league and its owners, Major League Baseball announced on Monday. Jones and Feliciano will jointly lead the club’s ownership

BOSTON -- With Triple-A Worcester off on Monday, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story checked back into Fenway Park a day after opening his Minor League rehab assignment by going 1-for-2 and playing four innings at shortstop. What’s next for the veteran, who is coming back from sports hernia surgery?

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón is set to be activated from the 15-day injured list and start Tuesday's game against the Orioles at Camden Yards.

DENVER -- Dodgers catcher Will Smith, a key to the club’s postseason success and a player with the tools to help get the stalled offense back in gear, is churning closer to a September return. Smith, on the injured list since June 11 – and transferred to the 60-day IL

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays’ rotation was nearly made whole on Monday night, as left-hander Shane McClanahan was activated off the injured list and pitched 3 1/3 innings to start Tampa Bay's 7-6 win over the Orioles at Tropicana Field. It was McClanahan’s first start in the Majors since July

HOUSTON -- Ethan Pecko, the Astros’ No. 9-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline, will be brought up from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his Major League debut in a start Wednesday against the Angels at Daikin Park, a source told MLB.com on Monday. The Astros have not confirmed the news.

MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins placed Austin Martin on the 10-day IL Monday after the left fielder injured his left hamstring while trying to run down a fly ball in Sunday’s game against Philadelphia.

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

PITTSBURGH – Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin is progressing in his return from the 60-day injured list. The 20-year-old shortstop is no longer wearing a splint on his left ring finger after a checkup with the team’s hand specialist and orthopedic surgeon, and he’ll head to Bradenton, Fla., when the Pirates

CINCINNATI -- The learning curve continues for 25-year-old Quinn Mathews. The Cardinals turned to the lefty as their 27th man in Game 1 of Monday’s day-night doubleheader to make his second Major League start. He gave them four innings of one-run ball, throwing 95 pitches in the process.

CHICAGO – The Cubs swung a blockbuster deal to land Edward Cabrera over the offseason due to his top-of-the-rotation potential. His first season with the North Siders has featured frustratingly mixed results and multiple trips to the injured list. The latest setback arrived on Monday, when Cabrera was placed on

KANSAS CITY -- Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was scratched from Monday’s lineup due to shoulder soreness as the A’s opened a four-game series against the Royals. It has been a difficult last few days for Wilson, who exited last Friday’s game after being hit on the left pinkie finger. Wilson

We reranked the Top 100 Prospects list. We reranked the team Top 30 lists. We reranked the positional Top 10 lists. It’s time we rerank the farm systems too.

CLEVELAND -- The Giants are planning to call up left-hander Matt Wilkinson from Triple-A Sacramento for their upcoming series against the Guardians this week, a source confirmed to MLB.com on Monday. The club has not confirmed the news. Fellow southpaw Carson Whisenhunt is slated to pitch Tuesday’s series opener, but