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Yanks' Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.[read more]
⚾ Your guide to offseason chaos that rocked MLB
Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.[read more]
Reds' Lodolo starting season on IL due to blister
Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo will open the season on the injured list as he recovers from a blister on his left index finger.[read more]
LHP Early, 23, to round out rotation for Red Sox
Connelly Early, the prized Boston Red Sox rookie who made a start in the American League playoffs last season, will be part of the team's rotation to start the season.[read more]
Thomas sues White Sox for using name on jersey
Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the White Sox, alleging unauthorized use of his likeness on City Connect 2.0 uniforms last season.[read more]
Ohtani K's 11 in final spring tune-up for Dodgers
The Dodgers hoped Shohei Ohtani would complete six innings Tuesday, in what qualified as his last tune-up start before the regular season. One problem emerged: He struck out too many batters.[read more]
Sources: Crow-Armstrong deal for 6 years, $115M
Pete Crow-Armstrong's new contract extension with the Chicago Cubs is for six years and $115 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.[read more]
All-Star Pena avoids IL as Astros finalize roster
Astros starting shortstop Jeremy Pena was included on the Opening Day roster and will avoid the injured list after fracturing his fingertip prior to the WBC.[read more]
Yanks, Mariners chasing Dodgers in WS odds
As the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets underway, bettors and bookmakers alike agree that the Los Angeles Dodgers will be by far the team to beat as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title.[read more]
Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.[read more]