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MLB Power Rankings: Two unlikely playoff contender...
While the same five teams remain in our top five for the fourth week in a row, a number of clubs are rising -- and falling -- throughout the rest of our list.[read more]
Chapman: If Yanks want me, GM should apologize
If the Yankees were to acquire Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, he would like New York GM Brian Cashman to apologize to him for how his previous stint with the team ended.[read more]
Jays' Scherzer reaches 3,500 career strikeouts
Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reached 3,500 strikeouts when he caught Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber looking at an 86 mph changeup to begin the game Wednesday night.[read more]
Skubal rejoins Tigers' rotation Sat. vs. Guardians...
Tarik Skubal will start Saturday's game against the Guardians, as the ace left-hander rejoins the Tigers less than six weeks after elbow surgery.[read more]
👀 Examining how a salary cap could work in MLB
We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.[read more]
Dodgers' Will Smith out with neck inflammation
The Los Angeles Dodgers put catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list because of neck inflammation.[read more]
Pirates' Cruz lands on IL with broken left hand
Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after tests revealed non-displaced fractures between his ring finger and his pinkie.[read more]
Ohtani rues non-challenge as LA blows 5-run lead
Shohei Ohtani cruised through the first six innings Wednesday before things unraveled in the seventh, including a missed ABS challenge that helped the Pirates rally and set the stage for a 9-8 win over the Dodgers.[read more]
Phils add OF depth, acquire Hill from White Sox
The Phillies, seeking outfield depth after Adolis Garcia left Wednesday's game because of a shoulder injury, acquired Derek Hill in a trade with the White Sox.[read more]
Red Sox prez: Breslow safe amid 'awful' season
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy called the team's play this season "embarrassing and unacceptable," but said there's been no consideration of removing Craig Breslow from his role as chief baseball officer.[read more]