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ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2026

Skenes or Kurtz? Wetherholt or Griffin? Redrafting...
We combine three years' worth of superstar prospects and play GM for all 30 MLB teams.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2026

Winners and losers for June -- and what we're watc...
We break down who ruled the past month and what will rock the weeks ahead as baseball enters its most jam-packed month.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2026

Midseason rankings for MLB's biggest awards: Can P...
With the All-Star break approaching, it's time to look at the leaders for MVP, Cy Young and more.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2026

Padres' Vasquez taken to hospital after fainting
Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez was in stable condition after fainting following his abbreviated start Thursday night against the Dodgers, manager Craig Stammen said.

ESPN MLB
Jul 03, 2026

M's Rodriguez exits after throw hits back of helme...
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was removed from Thursday's 1-0 win over the Angels after being hit in the back of the helmet by a thrown ball and was placed in concussion protocol.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

Guardians stun White Sox on Rocchio's walkoff HR
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

Rushing to catch Ohtani's start Friday vs. Padres
Shohei Ohtani will be in the Dodgers' lineup when he makes his pitching start Friday, and catching him will be Dalton Rushing.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

A's prospect Lasko facing 'lengthy' recovery
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate Tuesday, posted on social media Thursday that he faces a "lengthy" recovery but hopes to return to baseball.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

Braves bring back IF Jarvis, designate 1B Tellez
The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

MLB hands Cavalli, Contreras 7-game suspensions
Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras each have been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. Miles Mikolas received a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton got a three-game ban.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

Misiorowski's ASG status in doubt due to schedule
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is in line to start the Sunday before the All-Star break, which would make him ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game two nights later.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

From Skubal to Peralta to Arraez: One player every...
The deadline is a month away. Could players such as Tarik Skubal, Luis Arraez and Freddy Peralta finish the season on a different team?

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

From baseball's best pitcher to a 3-time batting c...
The deadline is a month away. Could players such as Tarik Skubal, Luis Arraez and Freddy Peralta finish the season on a different team?

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

Rays have two top-10 hitters? Skubal surges? Don't...
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

May hopes to forget poor end of June in first July...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

All of the special MLB July 4 uniforms and caps
During all MLB games on July 4, teams will don newly designed uniforms with special stars-and-stripes themes.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Rays, Marlins bring Florida he...
Tampa Bay knocks New York out of the AL's top spot and Miami cracks the top 10 in Week 14.

ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

One player every MLB team should trade or trade fo...
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ESPN MLB
Jul 02, 2026

Skenes lit up by Phils, laments lack of execution
Pirates ace Paul Skenes lasted only four innings against the Phillies on Wednesday night and allowed a season-high seven earned runs in a 10-6 loss.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

A's Rooker to have season-ending knee surgery
Two-time All-Star Brent Rooker, who was discovered to have a cartilage tear in his left knee Tuesday, will undergo season-ending surgery.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Rays' Caminero homers in sixth straight game
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, 22, has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Swanson stays hot with 3 HRs, 8 RBIs in 23-3 win
Dansby Swanson's historic day included a grand slam and the most RBIs by a Cubs player since Sammy Sosa had nine in 2002.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Yanks drop 7th straight, longest skid in 3 years
The Yankees' losing streak reached seven games - its longest in three years - with a 6-2 loss to the Tigers on Wednesday

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

MLBPA labor offer eyes roster, demotion changes
The Major League Baseball Players Association's latest labor proposal includes increased roster sizes and protection against the number of demotions during the season.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Rangers SS Seager (lower back) returns to IL
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list before Wednesday's game against the Guardians because of lower back inflammation.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Cavalli: No ill will meant with Contreras remark
Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has apologized for shouting "sit down, boy" at Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches-clearing scrum.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Yanks' Judge awaiting more scans on injured rib
Yankees captain Aaron Judge says he is awaiting another round of imaging on the stress fracture of his right rib before offering an update on his status.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Why you should trade for Guerrero Jr., Tucker or J...
There's three fantasy stars who's slumps are lasting longer than normal -- and we shouldn't worry.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Marlins crush Rockies to wrap team's best month
Javier Sanoja and Owen Caissie each hit three-run homers and Joe Mack added a two-run shot as the Marlins defeated the Rockies 14-3 to claim their franchise-best 20th win of June.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Mets' Cohen on firing Stearns: 'Not gonna do it'
Mets owner Steve Cohen said Wednesday that he is not considering dismissing president of baseball operations David Stearns, who is in the third year of a five-year contract, despite a second straight disappointing season.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Willits, De Paula, Made among MLB Futures picks
Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, the top overall pick in last year's amateur draft, was among 50 players picked Wednesday for the All-Star Futures Game at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on July 12.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Red, white and Bobby bobblehead tops MLB's 4th of ...
Here are all of the 4th of July specific giveaways across the league, with the caveat that not every team will participate.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

From surging Marlins to slumping Braves: MLB winne...
We break down who ruled the past month and what will rock the weeks ahead as baseball enters its most jam-packed month.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

It's Bobby Bonilla Day! Why New York Mets still pa...
The former infielder hasn't played for the Mets since 1999, but Wednesday he'll receive his annual paycheck from his old team.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Things remain heated in Boston and other news for ...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Giants 3B Chapman exits with abdominal strain
Giants third baseman Matt Chapman left Tuesday night's game at Arizona because of an abdominal strain that he suffered in the sixth inning. He is scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

Dodgers' Roberts fastest to 1,000 career wins
Dave Roberts became the fastest manager in MLB history to reach 1,000 career wins after the Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-3 on Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
Jul 01, 2026

'Pressing' Yankees lose 6th in row; bats cold agai...
The Yankees' losing streak reached a season-long six games in a 9-3 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday night with an offense that managed just four hits again to blame.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Contreras charges Nats mound; 4 tossed in dustup
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for a second straight game following a heated exchange with Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Ohtani start moved to Friday as Dodgers cite rest
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Milwaukee honors Uecker with 80x100-foot mural
Milwaukee Brewers fans offered one more toast to Bob Uecker on Tuesday during a dedication ceremony for a giant downtown mural of the longtime broadcaster who died last year.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Cubs slugger Crow-Armstrong won't be in Derby
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won't participate in Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game next month after declining last year as well.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Rangers' Seager exits before at bat due to back
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was removed from Tuesday's game before his at-bat in the first inning with back discomfort, the team said.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Guardians rookie tosses ball in stands, allows run...
Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle lost track of the number of outs in the seventh inning Tuesday night and casually tossed the live ball into the stands as a souvenir, allowing the Rangers to score the go-ahead run.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Caminero bringing sweet swing back to HR Derby
Junior Caminero is bringing his sweet swing back to the All-Star Home Run Derby.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Fried 'really sharp' in simulated game, Boone says...
Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried took another step in his recovery from a bone bruise in his left elbow, throwing about 30 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

MLB, MLBPA donate $1M for Venezuela quake aid
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association announced a joint $1 million donation Tuesday to aid in recovery from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Reds put OF Myers on IL, activate reliever Pagan
Reds outfielder Dane Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left shoulder on Tuesday, one day after crashing into an outfield wall.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

MLB strikes out in 'Play Ball' trademark quest
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has denied MLB's request to trademark the phrase "Play Ball," saying that the phrase is too commonplace.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

? The best all-time draft debates with No. 1 pick
We break down some of the biggest decisions teams had to make at the No. 1 pick -- and whether they were the right choice.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Prospect stock watch: Are Brewers getting ready to...
Eric Karabell looks at seven prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves into July.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

The most important stat in baseball: Why WAR rules...
We go deep on the past, present and future of a statistic that is as polarizing as it is powerful.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Bat flip unveils Contreras' concern for Venezuela
Mindful of the people back home in his native Venezuela as they deal with the fallout from two massive earthquakes, Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras homered, flipped his bat and was later ejected from a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.

ESPN MLB
Jun 30, 2026

Astros' Pena heading back to IL with calf strain
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is returning to the injured list, this time with a mild left calf strain.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Chisholm exits after collision with Dominguez
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Monday night's 7-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning following a violent collision with right fielder Jasson Dominguez at Yankee Stadium, his team's fifth straight defeat.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Padres vet Cronenworth returns after concussion
The Padres activated Jake Cronenworth from the injured list Monday after the veteran infielder was sidelined by a concussion.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Mets' miscues lead to Little League HR for Jays
George Springer rounded the bases on a little league home run against the Mets on Monday night when New York star left fielder Juan Soto misplayed a sinking line drive and center fielder A.J. Ewing flubbed the throw backing up the play.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Reds' Myers carted off after crashing into OF wall...
Reds center fielder Dane Myers was removed from the field on a cart in the fourth inning Monday at Milwaukee after crashing into the outfield wall.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Bregman regrets not running hard to 1B vs. Brewers...
Third baseman Alex Bregman, 32, who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs over the winter only to struggle in his first season, said Monday he regrets not running hard to first base in Chicago's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Barger's return to Jays delayed by back injury
Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger will be shut down for several more weeks because of a stress reaction in his back, further delaying his return in an injury-plagued season.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Yankees' Fried to face hitters, including Stanton
Max Fried is slated to face hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-May in a live batting practice session, manager Aaron Boone said, and the plan is for Giancarlo Stanton, also on the IL, to face him.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Free agent pickups: Take advantage of the Rockies'...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Do...
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers. Phillies, Brewers coming on strong.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

MLB awards: Yordan Alvarez leads in AL MVP race
Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

How do the top 2026 draft prospects compare to rec...
From college arms to prep position players to depth, Kiley McDaniel breaks down how this year's draft class stacks up against previous ones.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Reds await word on De La Cruz, Suarez and more new...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox, sticks with golf
NBC preempted the Yankees-Red Sox "Sunday Night Baseball" game in favor of the Travelers Championship, which ran late after rain suspended final-round play for nearly 90 minutes.

ESPN MLB
Jun 29, 2026

Gray's no-hitter ends 8th, Red Sox complete sweep
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning after Boston blew a two-run lead in the ninth, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night at Fenway Park.

ESPN MLB
Jun 28, 2026

Suarez exits Reds' loss after HBP; CT scan next
X-rays were inconclusive on Eugenio Suarez's left hand after he was hit by a pitch and forced to leave the Reds' 9-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, and Cincinnati manager Terry Francona said his third baseman will undergo a CT scan on Monday.

ESPN MLB
Jun 28, 2026

Schwarber sets Phils mark with MLB-best 30th HR
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season and the fastest to do so in franchise history.

ESPN MLB
Jun 28, 2026

AL batting leader Diaz leaves with shoulder injury...
Rays designated hitter and American League-leading hitter Yandy Díaz was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks because of a strained shoulder.

ESPN MLB
Jun 28, 2026

Rangers' Langford to IL with strained hamstring
The Rangers put outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a strained left hamstring and activated outfielder Evan Carter off the IL.

ESPN MLB
Jun 28, 2026

Guardians activate DeLauter after brief IL stay
Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter was activated off the injured list before Sunday's series finale against the Mariners.

ESPN MLB
Jun 28, 2026

Tucker keeps 'grinding,' has 3 hits as Dodgers win...
In a 15-3 thrashing of the San Diego Padres on Saturday, Los Angeles outfielder Kyle Tucker broke out with his fifth three-hit game this season, including a home run during a nine-run sixth inning for the Dodgers.

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

Goodman hits 3 HRs, knocks in 5 as Rockies win
Colorado Rockies designated hitter Hunter Goodman hit three long home runs in an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, a day after he launched a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning of the series opener at Target Field in Minneapolis.

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

Mozeliak eyes short, long view as Halos interim GM...
John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities.

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

Cubs put reliever Milner on IL with appendicitis
The Cubs injury-riddled pitching staff suffered another blow when left-handed reliever Hoby Milner was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with appendicitis and right-hander Tyler Ferguson was recalled from Triple-A Iowa.

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

Bassitt has back surgery; O's hopeful for '26 retu...
Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt opted to have surgery on his back, and the team is hopeful he'll be able to return before the end of the season.

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

Reinsdorf officiates Kittle's wedding at ChiSox ga...
As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating.

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

Royals' Ragans to have elbow surgery Wednesday
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery Wednesday that will determine the degree of repair needed, manager Matt Quatraro said Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

Fantasy baseball: Red Sox place Mayer on IL, Cardi...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

Brewers' Misiorowski hurls 105.5 mph pitch in win
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski threw a first-inning fastball on Friday that was clocked at 105.5 mph, breaking his own record for the fastest pitch recorded by a starting pitcher in the pitch tracking era (since 2008).

ESPN MLB
Jun 27, 2026

White Sox rout K.C. 22-1, their most runs since '7...
Tristan Peters hit a grand slam and had six RBIs, Miguel Vargas had a three-run homer and an RBI double in Chicago's 10-run third inning, and the White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals 22-1 on Friday night.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

Angels fire GM Minasian; tab Mozeliak for revamp
The Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian on Friday while also announcing that longtime executive John Mozeliak will be brought in as a consultant to the baseball operations department.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

Lindor says Mets players 'failed' ousted Mendoza
Shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns were among prominent members of the Mets who assumed responsibility for the team's dismal start after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing earlier Friday.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

Trout unlikely for Home Run Derby due to injury
Mike Trout said Friday he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

Red Sox place Mayer on IL with forearm injury
The Red Sox placed infielder Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list because of a left forearm injury Friday.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

What's next for Mets after firing manager Carlos M...
Is GM David Stearns on the hot seat? Will the Mets unload at the trade deadline? We make sense of New York's continuing nightmare.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

Copy of Mets fire manager Mendoza after 34-47 start
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday with the club toiling through a historically poor start.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

Swanson vs. Bregman? A high school catcher over Re...
We break down some of the biggest decisions teams had to make at the No. 1 pick -- and whether they were the right choice.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

Mets fire manager Mendoza after 34-47 start
The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday with the club toiling through a historically poor start.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

2026 MLB All-Star Weekend: Everything you need to ...
We have your go-to guide for the summer's biggest event as the Midsummer Classic heads to Philly on July 14.

ESPN MLB
Jun 26, 2026

Seager returns to Rangers lineup and other news fo...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Jun 25, 2026

MLBPA proposes ban on prop betting, source says
As part of ongoing CBA talks with MLB, the MLBPA has proposed a ban on prop betting on individual players to help combat harassment from disgruntled gamblers, a union source told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Jun 25, 2026

Hoyer: Urgency for Peterson trade amid injuries
The Cubs acquired veteran left-hander David Peterson from the Mets for a simple reason: They need healthy starting pitchers.

ESPN MLB
Jun 25, 2026

D-backs activate Kepler after 80-game PED ban
The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list Thursday following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

ESPN MLB
Jun 25, 2026

'If you can't beat the weather, wear it': Dunedin ...
The Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays faced 24 weather delays, 10 postponements and six cancellations in 2025.

ESPN MLB
Jun 25, 2026

Seager rejoins Rangers after concussion IL stint
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the concussion list Thursday, while Cody Freeman was placed on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk.

ESPN MLB
Jun 25, 2026

Rays' combined no-hitter broken up in 9th vs. KC
Three Rays pitchers lost their combined no-hitter against the Royals when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Jun 25, 2026

MLB wants max 5 years for FAs changing teams
As part of the next CBA with players, MLB wants a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who are switching teams, while organizations will have the ability to keep their own players for up to 6 years, calling it a Cornerstone Player Provision.

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