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Sep 18, 2025

Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness
Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert, who was scheduled to start Friday against Toronto, experienced tightness in his right forearm before Wednesday's win over the Mariners and will go on the injured list.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Dodgers considering Ohtani helping as reliever
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have talked about Shohei Ohtani pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs. As for playing in the outfield, as Ohtani said Tuesday he'd be willing to do, Roberts said that won't happen.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Mets activate Torrens; Alvarez plays after HBP
Backup catcher Luis Torrens was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, but starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was right back in the lineup after leaving Tuesday's game when he was drilled on the left arm.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Mets activate Torrens; Alvarez in lineup after HBP
Backup catcher Luis Torrens was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, but starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was right back in the lineup after leaving Tuesday's game when he was drilled on the left arm.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment
Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt
The Brewers put Jose Quintana on the IL due to a calf injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return with the playoffs approaching.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Bubbly flows as Cubs reach 1st playoffs since '20
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Rays presidents will step down as part of sale
Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will step down from their roles as part of the pending sale of the team to new owners, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Streaking Cubs clinch first playoff spot since '20
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

White Sox lefty Pérez exits with sore shoulder
Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Pérez exited his start against Baltimore on Wednesday because of left shoulder soreness.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

MLB playoff tracker: Cubs clinch their spot -- who can secure postseason play next?
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Cards place Contreras on IL with shoulder strain
The Cardinals placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, ending his season.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

What MLB aces look like in 2025 compared to past decades
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

News: Bichette, Neto to miss rest of regular season
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

What defines an ace in 2025? Breaking down what success looks like for today's star pitchers
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Sidelined Bichette targets October return to Jays
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season after a second opinion confirmed he has a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the playoffs.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

MLB nears '26-28 deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday confirmed that MLB is nearing broadcast agreements with three media companies for the 2026 through 2028 seasons.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Dodgers bullpen spoils Ohtani's 5 no-hit IP, 50th HR
Shohei Ohtani threw five no-hit innings Tuesday night against an imposing Phillies lineup before exiting as a pitcher, only to watch the Dodgers' bullpen implode again in a 9-6 loss.

ESPN MLB
Sep 17, 2025

Alvarez plunked again; Mets optimistic he's OK
The Mets are hopeful Francisco Alvarez, already playing with a broken left pinkie and a torn UCL in his right thumb, dodged another injury Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Cal Raleigh Home Run Watch: After two more on Tuesday, will the Big Dumper hit 60?
The Mariners catcher just passed another legend with his latest blasts. Here's where his historic power season could go next.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Francisco Lindor homers after wife, Katia, performs national anthem on violin
Katia Lindor minored in music at St. Mary's University in Texas and is a classically trained violinist.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Raleigh passes Mantle, ties Griffey with 55, 56
Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter when he hit his 55th of the season off Royals right-hander Michael Wacha.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Phillies put infielder Sosa on IL with groin strain
The Phillies placed infielder Edmundo Sosa on the injured list Tuesday with a right groin strain.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Dodgers activate Rushing (hand) off injured list
The first-place Los Angeles Dodgers activated Dalton Rushing from the injured list on Tuesday, boosting the team's depth at catcher as they continue a series with the Philadelphia Phillies, a club they may see again in the National League postseason.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Manfred: Rays' ballpark search to restart once sold
The Rays likely will start a new search for a ballpark site in the Tampa and St. Petersburg area after the team is sold, according to commissioner Rob Manfred.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Jays' Bichette out for regular season, eyes Oct.
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season after a second opinion confirmed he has a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the playoffs.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Volpe returns to Yanks' lineup after cortisone shot
Anthony Volpe returned to the New York Yankees' starting lineup on Tuesday, making his first start since getting a cortisone shot in his left shoulder.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Rangers get reliever Coulombe (shoulder) off IL
The Rangers have activated left-hander Danny Coulombe from the 15-day injured list after missing the last 13 games with shoulder fatigue.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Tigers' Skubal throws bullpen, to start Thursday
Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, is on track to take the mound on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, less than a week after feeling tightness on his left side during his previous start.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

MLB nixes '26 trip for Yanks-Jays series in London
Major League Baseball has abandoned plans for a Yankees-Blue Jays series in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's London Stadium.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

MLB nears '26-'28 deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday confirmed that MLB is nearing broadcast agreements with three media companies for the 2026 through 2028 seasons.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Astros' Alvarez has significant sprain, out 'a while'
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a "significant" left ankle sprain and will be out of the lineup "for a while," manager Joe Espada said.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

'We're coming to step on necks': 5 takeaways from Yankees' epic 12-game stretch
New York went 7-5 against Houston, Toronto, Detroit and Boston. Did it teach us anything for October?

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

?? Predicting free agent deals: Tucker, Schwarber
Industry insiders break down the two top hitters in the free agent class as they complete very different regular seasons.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

News: Surging Sal Stewart; Astros closing in on AL West lead
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Four rivals, 13 days: Five things we learned from Yankees' epic September stretch
New York went 7-5 against Houston, Toronto, Detroit and Boston. Did it teach us anything for October?

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Four rivals, 13 days: Five things we learned from Yankees' key September stretch
New York went 7-5 against Houston, Toronto, Detroit and Boston. Did it teach us anything for October?

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

The biggest success -- and biggest failure -- for all 30 MLB teams this season
Whether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Phillies clinch NL East with wild win vs. Dodgers
Kyle Schwarber, Weston Wilson and Bryce Harper homered, and the Phillies wrapped up their second straight NL East title with a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Giants, in push for wild card, call up top prospect
The Giants, suddenly back in the playoff race with two weeks left in the regular season, called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge on Monday.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Astros' Alvarez set for MRI after injury at plate
Astros All-Star left fielder Yordan Alvarez left Monday's game against the Rangers because of a left ankle sprain.

ESPN MLB
Sep 16, 2025

Yesavage sets Jays mark with 9 K's in MLB debut
Trey Yesavage struck out nine to set a Toronto record for a major league debut as the Blue Jays beat the Rays on Monday night.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

Astros' Alvarez sprains ankle crossing home plate
Astros All-Star left fielder Yordan Alvarez left Monday's game against the Rangers because of a left ankle sprain.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

Cubs activate Soroka, now being used as reliever
The Cubs activated right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list Monday.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

Bichette (knee) could move to DH for Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, sought a second opinion Monday on his injured knee, and could initially return to the lineup at designated hitter for the club as it prepares for the postseason.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

Surging Giants call up top prospect Eldridge
The Giants, suddenly back in the playoff race with two weeks left in the regular season, called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

Cubs activate Soroka, who will be used as reliever
The Cubs activated right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list Monday. He will be used as a reliever.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

Source: Surging Giants calling up top prospect
The Giants, suddenly back in the playoff race with two weeks left in the regular season, are calling up top prospect Bryce Eldrige, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

News: Rookies to enter playoff chase for Toronto and San Francisco
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

'They have the most complete team': MLB insiders weigh in on October's teams to beat
In a year with no 100-game winners atop the standings, here's who those around the sport think could make a deep postseason run.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

What has gone wrong for the Mets? Breaking down their recent losing skid and second-half woes
New York looked like a playoff shoo-in for the first half of the season, but a collapsing bullpen and an inconsistent offense might have put those hopes on the line.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

Who are MLB's teams to beat this October -- and who could take them down? Execs, insiders weigh in
In a year with no 100-game winners atop the standings, here's who those around the sport think could make a deep postseason run.

ESPN MLB
Sep 15, 2025

Crochet delivers for Red Sox in 'must-win game'
With the Boston Red Sox needing a win to avoid a series sweep Sunday, ace Garrett Crochet matched his season high with 12 strikeouts over six innings in his club's 6-4 victory over the rival New York Yankees at Fenway Park, improving to 16-5 this season.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Alonso walk-off allows Mets to take 'deep breath'
Pete Alonso hit a three-run walk-off homer to end the Mets' eight-game losing streak and reopen a 1 1/2-game lead in the race for the final NL wild-card spot.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Alonso walkoff allows Mets to take 'deep breath'
Pete Alonso hit a three-run walk-off homer to end the Mets' eight-game losing streak and reopen a 1 1/2-game lead in the race for the final NL wild-card spot.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Raleigh makes more HR history; M's atop AL West
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his 54th home run, tying Mickey Mantle's record for a switch-hitter and passing Javy Lopez's mark for catchers in a season (43).

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Ohtani's lawyers move to dismiss real estate suit
Shohei Ohtani and agent Nez Balelo moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed last month accusing them of being the reason a Hawaii real estate investor and broker got fired.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

MLB playoff tracker: Brewers, Phillies clinch -- who can seal postseason spot next?
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Raleigh ties Mantle switch-hit HRs, tops catchers
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hit his 54th home run, tying Mickey Mantle's record for a switch-hitter and passing Javy Lopez's mark for catchers in a season (43).

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Quintana suffers calf injury in Brewers' 3-2 loss
Milwaukee veteran pitcher Jose Quintana injured his calf at the end of his four-inning appearance in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, and Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after the game that the 36-year-old left-hander had left in a boot.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Astros' Altuve out (foot) ahead of key homestand
The Astros held second baseman Jose Altuve out of Sunday's lineup against the Braves after he left Saturday's game with discomfort in his right foot.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Surging Rangers get Garcia back from stint on IL
Adolis García is back in the Rangers lineup and batting cleanup after missing the past 10 games with a strained right quad.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Astros' Altuve sits day after exiting with foot pain
The Astros held second baseman Jose Altuve out of Sunday's lineup against the Braves after he left Saturday's game with discomfort in his right foot.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Braves place Fraley on IL with strained oblique
The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle before Sunday's game against the Houston Astros.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

News: Jose Altuve leaves game early; Tarik Skubal sees good test results
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Dodgers C Smith lands on IL with bruised hand
The Dodgers put catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a bruised right hand.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Tigers ace Skubal avoids injury: 'All good news'
It's "all good news" for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who exited his start Friday with tightness in his left side. He's expected to make his next start.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Cards' Winn to IL, to get second opinion on knee
The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled infielder José Fermín from Triple-A Memphis and placed shortstop Masyn Winn on the 10-day injured list with a season-ending knee injury.

ESPN MLB
Sep 14, 2025

Astros' Altuve leaves due to right foot discomfort
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve complained of discomfort in his right foot and was removed from Saturday night's game against the Braves.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

? Ballesteros hits first HR to Rizzo's section
The recently retired Rizzo very nearly caught Ballesteros' dinger in the left-field bleachers.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Brewers tout culture after clinching playoff spot
The Brewers became the first team in MLB to clinch a playoff spot this season, following the Mets' loss to the Rangers.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Giants place Smith (hamstring) on injured list
San Francisco's Dominic Smith went on the 10-day injured list Saturday after straining his right hamstring stretching to catch a ball Friday, in a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Giants reinstated Jerar Encarnacion to fill the roster spot.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Jazz on Yankees' surge: 'We're the team to beat'
Jazz Chisholm Jr. attributed the Yankees' recent turnaround while facing good teams to a belief that they are "the team to beat" in the American League.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

MLB playoff tracker: Brewers clinch first -- who can seal postseason spot next?
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Brewers first in MLB to clinch playoff spot
The Brewers became the first team in MLB to clinch a playoff spot this season following the Mets' loss to the Rangers.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Tigers ace Skubal avoids injury; 'all good news'
It's "all good news" for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who exited his start Friday with tightness in his left side. He's expected to make his next start.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Moises Ballesteros hits first MLB HR to Anthony Rizzo's section
The recently retired Rizzo very nearly caught Ballesteros' dinger in the left-field bleachers.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Tigers' Skubal avoids injury; 'all good news'
It's "all good news" for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who exited his start Friday with tightness in his left side. He's expected to make his next start.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Rizzo celebrated at Wrigley retirement ceremony
Nearly a decade after helping the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years, former first baseman Anthony Rizzo returned to Wrigley Field on Saturday to officially retire from playing while being appointed an ambassador to the team.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Tigers' Skubal avoids injury, set for next start
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is "all good" after exiting his start Friday with tightness in his left side. He is expected to make his next start.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Fantasy baseball news: Tarik Skubal exits start early with tightness in side
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Who will win MVP, Cy Young and more? Our MLB award watch
We go inside the numbers as baseball's best players go head-to-head to close out the 2025 regular season.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Guardians' Bibee throws rare 9-inning shutout
Tanner Bibee gave the Guardians something Friday they hadn't experienced in six years: a complete-game shutout.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Back at former home, DeGrom shines in NY return
Jacob deGrom, back at Citi Field for the first time since leaving the Mets following the 2022 season, retired his final 15 batters to lead the Rangers to an 8-3 victory.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Back at former home, DeGrom wins in N.Y. return
Jacob deGrom, back at Citi Field for the first time since leaving the Mets following the 2022 season, retired his final 15 batters to lead the Rangers to an 8-3 victory.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

'Special': Judge slugs 362nd HR to pass DiMaggio
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 362nd home run Friday night, breaking a tie with Joe DiMaggio and taking sole possession of fourth place on the franchise's career list.

ESPN MLB
Sep 13, 2025

Donovan back for Cards, but Winn out for season
The Cardinals welcomed Brendan Donovan back for their Friday night game against the Brewers, but shortstop Masyn Winn was shut down for the rest of the season due to a meniscus tear in his right knee.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

DeGrom receives cheers, run support in NY return
Jacob deGrom was greeted with applause in his return to Citi Field and was staked to a six-run lead before he threw a pitch Friday night in the Rangers' 8-3 win over the Mets.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Mets' McNeil ejected for arguing called 3rd strike
The Mets' Jeff McNeil was ejected from a game against Texas in the fourth inning Friday night after a called third strike from Jacob deGrom.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Orioles LHP Rogers leaves start because of toe
Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers his start Friday night against Toronto after five innings because of a sore toe on his left foot.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Tigers ace Skubal exits start, to undergo imaging
Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal left the club's 8-22 loss to the Marlins in the fourth inning Friday night after experiencing tightness in his left side, according to the team.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Tigers' Skubal, Baez exit early against Marlins
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and shortstop Javier Baez exited Friday night's game against the Marlins early because of injuries.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Yanks' Volpe won't start in Boston series after shot
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe could be available off the bench but is not expected to start any of the three games against the Red Sox this weekend as he recovers from receiving a cortisone shot in his injured left shoulder.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Judge blasts 362nd home run to pass DiMaggio
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 362nd home run Friday night, breaking a tie with Joe DiMaggio and taking sole possession of fourth place on the franchise's career list.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Cards 2B Donovan returns after 25-game absence
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan has been activated from the injured list after missing 25 games with a strained left groin.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Ex-Red Sox pitcher sentenced to 3 years in prison
Former Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an underage sex sting.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Giants' Chapman has suspension reduced to fine
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman's one-game suspension was dropped by Major League Baseball and he instead will pay a fine for his role in a benches-clearing incident at Colorado on Sept. 2.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Phillies P Alvarado (forearm) out rest of season
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain Friday. Alvardo is ineligible for postseason play due to his suspension earlier this season.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Urquidy, out since 2023, comes off IL for Tigers
Tigers pitcher Jose Urquidy, who last pitched in the majors in the 2023 ALCS, has been reinstated from the injured list.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Soroka nears return to Cubs; Tucker not close yet
Michael Soroka is on his way back to the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by a shoulder strain.

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