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💯 Regular-season grades for all 30 teams
Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?[read more]
Astros owner: Playoff berth will factor into call on Espada's future
Astros owner Jim Crane said Monday the team's playoff berth will be "something to consider" when deciding on the future of manager Joe Espada, whose contract expires after the season.[read more]
Tolle time: Red Sox turn to rookie for Game 1 vs. Yankees
Red Sox rookie left-hander Payton Tolle will start Tuesday night's AL Wild Card Series opener against the Yankees and will be followed in the rotation by Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez.[read more]
Yankees' Judge takes BP as push to play vs. Red Sox continues
Aaron Judge participated in batting practice on the field Monday for the first time since suffering a right calf strain Sept. 16, as he works to persuade the team's decision-makers to put him on their wild-card series roster against the Boston Red Sox.[read more]
Potential MLB game at national park criticized by some
Politicians and environmental groups are speaking out against a potential Major League Baseball game being played at a national park.[read more]
Arraez (ankle) won't be on Phillies' wild-card roster; Luzardo to open G1
Luis Arraez won't be on the Phillies' wild-card roster as he continues to recover from a sprained ankle he suffered late in the regular season.[read more]
Rangers SS Seager has bone spur in elbow, may need 'minor' surgery
A day after his club wrapped up its season, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Corey Seager, 32, who just finished the fifth season of a 10-year deal, played with a bone spur in his elbow during the schedule's second half.[read more]
Boyd gets Game 1 call for Cubs; Bregman's status at 3B still up in air
The Cubs will start LHP Matthew Boyd in Game 1 opposite Padres righty Michael King. Alex Bregman's availability on defense, meanwhile, remains up in the air.[read more]
Mets exec Stearns: No 'mulligans' on Alonso's exit
David Stearns doesn't get a do-over. He knows that all too well, especially when it comes to getting players back that his organization let get away.[read more]
Never-before-seen history? Droughts breaking? Best World Series matchups for every type of MLB fan
The playoffs are about to begin! Here's what Fall Classic matchup you should be pulling for if your squad isn't playing in October.[read more]