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Devers apologized to Vitello: 'A misunderstanding'...
Giants first baseman Rafael Devers apologized to manager Tony Vitello and said his actions at first base in the ninth inning of San Francisco's one-run loss to Miami on Sunday are being "blown out of proportion."[read more]

Stearns: Still time for Mets to contend this seaso...
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said he views the Aug. 3 trade deadline as the "cut off" to decide whether to push for the playoffs or shift their focus to 2027.[read more]

Twins GM: 'No plans' to deal All-Star OF Buxton
The Minnesota Twins have "no plans" to deal veteran All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton, the team's general manager said on Tuesday.[read more]

Athletics' Gelof exits after hand spiked by cleat
Athletics infielder Zack Gelof left Tuesday night's game in the second inning with a gruesome injury after the Giants' Matt Chapman stepped on Gelof's right hand during an awkward tag play at second base.[read more]

Cubs' Counsell perplexed by rainout in New York
After his team got rained out two days in a row, Cubs manager Craig Counsell sounded a little miffed about the second one in New York. Hours later Tuesday, he was criticizing a major league rule that led to his ejection following an unusual play.[read more]

Cubs lose two starters as Brown, Cabrera to IL
Cubs right-hander Ben Brown is joining fellow righty Edward Cabrera on the sideline, as both pitchers have been placed on the 15-day injured list.[read more]

Mets move scuffling Senga to bullpen after loss
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said right-hander Kodai Senga has been demoted to the bullpen and did not rule out of the possibility of left fielder Juan Soto going on the injured list after he exited Tuesday's game with back tightness.[read more]

Cardinals elevate DeWitt to chief executive office...
Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday after serving as team president since 2008.[read more]

⚾ Biggest strengths for top playoff contenders
For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.[read more]

Four paws, dream opportunity: Marlins seek dog tea...
The dog had to watch another four-legged mate eat in front of it and Miami wants to do what's right.[read more]