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MLB players unfiltered on salary cap, CBA talks and whether there will be a 2027 season
We asked more than two dozen major leaguers to weigh in on the state of baseball's labor negotiations.[read more]
Breaking down six candidates for MLB's coming expansion
After the next CBA is signed, an expansion committee won't be far away. Who are the top contenders for an MLB team?[read more]
Rays 1st into playoffs after Caminero's walk-off HR
The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.[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]
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]
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]
Martinez fans three on nine pitches for D-backs' sixth immaculate inning
Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez made quick work of the Rangers' Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger, striking the trio out on nine pitches Friday night.[read more]
MLB-best Brewers clinch playoff berth after 20-0 rout
Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers' first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Reds that clinched a playoff spot for the majors' best team.[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 in a pregame ceremony that concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.[read more]