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Players cite ABS system for early spike in walks
Walks have skyrocketed to near historic highs through the season's first month. There is no direct evidence the ABS system is the reason for the increase, but as Diamondbacks catcher James McCann said: "Of course it is. What other rules have changed?"[read more]
⚾ Updated draft rankings: The top 85 prospects
The top of the 2026 MLB draft is coming into focus. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.[read more]
Ritchie allows HR on first MLB pitch, then wins
JR Ritchie became the second pitcher over the past 50 years to allow a home run on his first MLB pitch and then earn a win.[read more]
Rangers call up 30-year-old seeking MLB debut
The Rangers put LHP Robert Garcia on the IL because of shoulder inflammation and called up Peyton Gray, an undrafted right-hander looking for his big league debut.[read more]
Schwarber: Phillies 'fighting' despite 9-game skid
The flailing Phillies fought Thursday but after a ninth straight loss, Philadelphia was reduced to searching for the positives in another negative result.[read more]
Yankees' Cole sharp in 2nd rehab start in minors
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw 4 1/3 innings for his second straight minor league injury rehabilitation start, allowing two runs and five hits for the Class A Hudson Valley Renegades.[read more]
Another loss: Mets lose Lindor 'for quite a bit'
After ending their 12-game losing streak, the Mets suffered another loss Thursday, with shortstop Francisco Lindor landing on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain.[read more]
The eight most astounding stats of MLB's season start
It's hard to know which numbers to trust this time of year. Here are the ones that we do -- and don't.[read more]
MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 one month in
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.[read more]
Why baseball's 100 mph club is expanding by the day
Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.[read more]