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Braves' Thomas to IL after batting cage injury
Braves outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the 15-day IL with an intercostal injury after hurting himself in the batting cage before Thursday's game vs. the Rays.[read more]
Pirates rookie Valdez limps off with left hamstring injury
Pittsburgh rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez left Friday's game against the Cubs after injuring his left hamstring while running to first base.[read more]
Cubs hoping Swanson can return from oblique injury next week
- Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson could be back in the team's lineup in a week, manager Craig Counsell said before Friday's game with Pittsburgh.[read more]
🏆 Playoff tracker: Clinching scenarios, matchups
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need.[read more]
Twins' Buxton to have hip surgery, done for season
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who has been on the injured list since Aug. 30, will undergo surgery on his right hip and miss the remainder of the season.[read more]
Jeter reunites with 9/11 victim's daughter as Yanks pay tribute in ceremony
Derek Jeter was among the members of the 2001 Yankees on hand to honor 9/11 victims Friday night in a pregame ceremony, which concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.[read more]
Passan's early MLB free agency intel
Front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason. Here are the storylines and names to know.[read more]
Core rankings: Who has the most star talent?
Dodgers or Brewers? Red Sox or Yankees? We rank the clubs with the most star power under control through 2028.[read more]
The 10 players who leveled up this season -- and how it changed their teams' fortunes
From Cam Schlittler to Miz and PCA, these players took their game to new heights in 2026 -- and their clubs found success because of it.[read more]
MLB Power Rankings: Which teams are rising -- and falling -- in mid-September?
With a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape -- with one team jumping up our list amid a playoff push.[read more]