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🏆 Playoff tracker: Who will clinch next and more
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.[read more]
Final pitch: Tigers, retiring Verlander aim for one last start
Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury with he and the Tigers hoping he can make one last start during a planned two-day celebration of the retiring former ace.[read more]
Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment
The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.[read more]
Devers' season ends early due to core muscle injury
San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over, and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury.[read more]
Schlittler continues 'awesome season' in Yankees' win over Mets
Cam Schlittler, after a dominant outing on Sunday against the Mets that dropped his ERA to 1.95, is the clear-cut favorite to take home the American League Cy Young Award, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone also thinks the starter could be the AL MVP too.[read more]
Red Sox's Tolle opens start with immaculate inning
Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle pitched an immaculate inning to open Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.[read more]
Blue Jays go wild as Vlad Jr. slugs first HR in Toronto this year
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first regular-season home run in Toronto since August 2025.[read more]
Orioles' Alonso greeted warmly in return to Citi Field
Pete Alonso said he's grateful for his time as a Met ahead of his return to Citi Field with the Orioles on Monday night.[read more]
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]