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Apr 29, 2026

Cruz highlights night of defensive gems for Yanks
In a night full of defensive highlights for the Yankees in their win Tuesday, infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz may have had the gem of the night after cutting off a bunt attempt in the eighth inning and throwing out the runner at third.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2026

?? What's next for Phillies after firing Thomson
Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2026

Patrick overcomes vision trouble in Brewers' win'
Chad Patrick, 27, experienced vision trouble that caused the Milwaukee Brewers' training staff to check him on the mound before the second inning of a 13-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, but he said, after the win, he was feeling better.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2026

Romo switch-hits first 2 HRs to carry White Sox
Drew Romo stole the spotlight from Angels ace Jose Soriano, hitting his first two big league homers Tuesday night, one from each side of the plate, in the White Sox's 5-2 win.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2026

Snell K's 6 over 3 scoreless IP in 2nd rehab start...
Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell struck out six over three scoreless innings Tuesday night in his second minor league rehab start.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2026

Meet MLB's All-April team -- and the biggest early...
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2026

Free agent pickups: Need a new hitter? Look to Var...
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

ESPN MLB
Apr 29, 2026

Closer stock watch: Underrated Robert Suarez on th...
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Roberts explains having Ohtani pitch but not hit
Shohei Ohtani started on the mound but was absent from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday night. As manager Dave Roberts explained, "His goal is to make every start, and so with that, there has to be some compromise and some openness to kind of read and react."

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Tigers starter Mize exits with groin tightness
Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize left his start against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning due to right groin tightness.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Mendoza: Aware of hot seat, confident of rebound
Embattled Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he's aware of the rampant speculation about his job status but is focusing all his energy on getting the best out of his team, which entered Tuesday with losses in 15 of its last 17 games.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Rays' Caminero exits after jaw struck by foul tip
Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero is day-to-day with a bruised jaw after getting struck with a foul tip during the first inning of Tuesday night's game against Cleveland.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

How Alex Cora, Red Sox staff lost their jobs -- an...
Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Foul call? Streak ends for Pads' Miller amid drama...
Mason Miller's streak of 34 2/3 scoreless innings -- a Padres record and the eighth-longest streak for a reliever since 1961 -- came to an end with some controversy.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Mets on mend: Senga on IL; Soto, Robert ailing
The Mets, losers of 15 of their last 17 games, continue to rack up injuries as right-hander Kodai Senga has been put on the IL with spine inflammation. Juan Soto (forearm) and Luis Robert Jr. (back) are also dealing with injuries.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Fired Thomson has no animosity towards Phillies
Former Phillies manager Rob Thomson showed no animosity toward the team or front office, which fired him on Tuesday, expressing a desire to remain in the organization if he's wanted.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Former No. 1 Bazzana to bat 7th in Guards debut
Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, will bat seventh and play second base in his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Rays.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Breslow talks with Story, open to feedback on styl...
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday he's open to feedback about his communication style, which drew criticism a day earlier in the wake of the team's surprise firing of manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Sources: Cubs shut Steele down amid recovery
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who was eligible to come off the 60-day IL late next month after getting hurt in April 2025, has been shut down while recovering from elbow surgery, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Citi Field clearance: Nats-Mets tickets cheaper th...
The Mets have lost 15 of their past 17 games, and tickets to see the team play are reflecting their record, which is tied for the worst in MLB.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Paul Skenes rents bounce house to celebrate Konnor...
Skenes rented the inflatable kids attraction as a part of a belated celebration for rookie Konnor Griffin.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Why now? What's next? Making sense of Phillies sha...
Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Why the Phillies fired Rob Thomson in April -- and if they can turn their season around
Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Phils fire Thomson, tried to hire Cora as manager
The Phillies, off to their worst start to a season in more than two decades, fired manager Rob Thomson and tried to hire Alex Cora as his replacement.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Last-place Phillies fire Thomson amid woeful start
The Phillies, off to their worst start to a season in over two decades, fired manager Rob Thomson.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Meet MLB's All-April team -- and the biggest early disappointments
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Dodgers' Ohtani to pitch, not hit against Marlins
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will get the start on the mound Tuesday night but will not hit against the Marlins, according to manager Dave Roberts.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Foul call? Streak ends for Pads' Miller amid drama
Mason Miller's streak of 34 2/3 scoreless innings -- a Padres record and the eighth-longest streak for a reliever since 1961 -- came to an end with some controversy.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Closer stock watch: Underrated Robert Suarez on the rise
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Free agent pickups: Need a new hitter? Look to Vargas
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

MLB April All-Stars -- and the biggest early disappointments
Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

'He needed it': Tucker has 1st walk-off as Dodger
Kyle Tucker delivered his first walk-off hit as a Dodger to cap a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Marlins on Monday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 28, 2026

Judge, Rice match Mantle, Berra with 10-HR starts
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice became the second pair of Yankees teammates to each have 10 or more homers in the first 29 games of a season, joining Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, who did it in 1956.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Dodgers' Díaz calls surgery 'best-case scenario'
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, five days removed from surgery, called finding loose bodies in his elbow "a best-case scenario" and said he is "100%" confident he will return to his All-Star form this season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Sources: Guardians call up '24 No. 1 pick Bazzana
The Guardians are calling up former No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana for the second game of their series vs. Tampa Bay.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Yankees' Stanton headed to IL with calf strain
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will go on the injured list because of a low-grade strain of his right calf.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Yanks await Stanton MRI results; Domínguez at DH
The New York Yankees were awaiting the results of an MRI on Giancarlo Stanton's right calf before the opener Monday of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers, a game in which minor league call-up Jasson Domínguez was inserted into the lineup.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

White Sox activate Hays; Murray to have surgery
The White Sox reinstated Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list Monday after the veteran outfielder was sidelined by a right hamstring strain. Also, Tanner Murray dislocated his left shoulder Sunday and is expected to be sidelined four to six months.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

?? Skenes rents bounce house for Griffin's 20th
Skenes rented the inflatable kids attraction as a part of a belated celebration for rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Breslow talks with Story, open to feedback on style
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday he's open to feedback about his communication style, which drew criticism a day earlier in the wake of the team's surprise firing of manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Paul Skenes rents bounce house to celebrate Konnor Griffin's 20th birthday
Skenes rented the inflatable kids attraction as a part of a belated celebration for rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Blue Jays put Scherzer (forearm, ankle) on IL
Max Scherzer was put on the 15-day injured list by the Blue Jays on Monday because of right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Yankees call up OF Domínguez after Gil sent down
The New York Yankees on Monday called up outfielder Jasson Domínguez, a former top prospect and regular contributor last season, from Triple A.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Braves move Lopez to pen: A reliever 'for now'
Reynaldo Lopez, who opened the season as Atlanta's No. 2 starter, is moving to the bullpen as Braves manager Walt Weiss shuffles his rotation for a series against Detroit.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

From win total to rotation ERA to Ohtani's WAR: Predicting the Dodgers' season from their first-month pace
110 wins? How much WAR for Shohei Ohtani? We use L.A.'s hot start to play over/under for the rest of 2026.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

MLB awards: Ohtani and Judge continue to lead MVP odds, Alvarez creeps closer in AL
Here are the current odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Braves and Cubs enter conversation
Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers with the slumping Mets way down the list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Fantasy baseball free agent pickups: Need a new hitter? Look to Vargas
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Stanton's status still uncertain and other Monday news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

?? What's next for Red Sox after firing Alex Cora?
Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

Predicting the rest of the Dodgers' season from their first-month pace
110 wins? How much WAR for Shohei Ohtani? We use L.A.'s hot start to play over/under for the rest of 2026.

ESPN MLB
Apr 27, 2026

'Just an idea': Rockies troll Mets, Empire State Building after series sweep
The Rockies handed the Mets their 15th loss in their past 17 games and made a suggestion to those who light up the iconic skyscraper.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Baty's bases-loaded walk goes to inning-ending K
Done in by a robot reversal, Brett Baty of the Mets became the first batter to have a bases-loaded walk changed to an inning-ending called third strike by Major League Baseball's new challenge system.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame
Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Yankees calling up OF Domínguez, sources say
The Yankees are calling up outfielder Jasson Domínguez, a former top prospect and a regular contributor last season, from Triple A, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Refsnyder HR after successful challenge lifts M's
Rob Refsnyder successfully challenged a third strike, then hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Story questions direction of Sox after Cora firing
Trevor Story said the reasoning for Red Sox manager Alex Cora being fired wasn't "satisfactory" and added that it's "up in the air what the true direction of the franchise is."

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Cora firing was Breslow's call, Sox president says
The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the Red Sox's 10-17 start to the season began with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, president Sam Kennedy said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Cora firing was GM Breslow's call, Sox prez says
The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the Red Sox's 10-17 start to the season began with general manager Craig Breslow, team president Sam Kennedy said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Nats co-closer Beeter put on IL with sore forearm
Nationals co-closer Clayton Beeter was placed on the injured list and will have imaging on his sore right forearm.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Rooker returns to A's after missing 14 games
The Athletics activated Brent Rooker off the 10-day injured list Sunday and put the two-time All-Star in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter against Texas after he missed 14 games with a right oblique strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Stanton sits again; IL call set before Texas series
Giancarlo Stanton is out of the Yankees' lineup for a second straight game because of a tight right calf. Manager Aaron Boone said the team will decide whether Stanton needs to go on the IL ahead of Monday's series opener against Texas.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

What will Red Sox lineup look like under Chad Tracy?
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Prospect watch: Is Cleveland ready for a new catcher?
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Cora firing was Breslow's call, Red Sox prez says
The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the team's 10-17 start to the season started with general manager Craig Breslow, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

Humbled Snitker inducted to Braves Hall of Fame
Former Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said it was humbling to be inducted as the 42nd member of the Braves Hall of Fame on Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 26, 2026

How Alex Cora, Red Sox staff lost their jobs -- and why it happened in April
Boston let go manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a stunning move Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Humbled Snitker inducted into the Braves HOF
Former Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said it was humbling to be inducted as the 42nd member of the Braves Hall of Fame on Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Phils ace Wheeler strong in '26 debut vs. Braves
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Wheeler strong in return as Phillies end skid
Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings against the Braves in his season debut as the Phillies snapped their 10-game losing streak.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Stanton (calf) sits out Sat. as Yanks mull IL stint
Giancarlo Stanton sat out Saturday's game against the Astros and could land on the injured list because of right calf tightness, manager Aaron Boone said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Red Sox fire Cora amid coaching staff shakeup
The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and several other coaches after a disappointing 10-17 start to the season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Dodgers honor Monday's dramatic 1976 flag rescue
The Los Angeles Dodgers marked the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday rescuing the American flag from being burned in a 1976 game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon with a pregame ceremony attended by Monday and his wife, Barbaralee.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Astros' Sousa activated, Gordon sent to Triple-A
The Astros reinstated left-hander Bennett Sousa from the injured list before their game Saturday night against the Yankees.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Reds (oblique) place DH Suarez on 10-day IL
The Reds placed DH Eugenio Suarez on the 10-day IL on Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Red Sox erupt for 10 runs in 9th, end 4-game skid
The Red Sox scored 10 runs in the ninth and snapped a four-game losing streak with a 17-1 win over the Orioles on Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Phillips signs 1-day deal, retires with 'home' Reds
Cincinnati signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Jays put Lukes (hammy) on IL, promote Piñango
The Toronto Blue Jays put outfielder Nathan Lukes on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a strained left hamstring and selected outfielder Yohendrick Piñango from Triple-A Buffalo.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Resilient Cubs stun Dodgers for 10th straight win
Despite mounting injuries, the Cubs stepped up again Friday night, this time rallying from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Dodgers 6-4 for their 10th straight victory.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Rodon has scoreless first rehab outing for Yanks
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon, who opened the season on the injured list as he recovered from left elbow surgery last October, threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his first rehab start Friday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 25, 2026

Yankees' Stanton exits with right leg tightness
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton left New York's game Friday night against the Astros because of tightness in his lower leg.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Thielbar becomes 8th Cubs pitcher on IL in April
Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar landed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring Friday, becoming the team's eighth pitcher to go on the IL this month.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

OF Harris hits 2-run double after being scratched
Center fielder Michael Harris II was scratched from the Braves lineup Friday night for the opener of a weekend series against the Phillies because of left quad tightness.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Blue Jays OF Lukes to get MRI on left hamstring
Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Friday's game against Cleveland in the first inning because of a sore left hamstring.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Rutschman's 2 HRs spark Orioles' rout of Red Sox
Adley Rutschman hit two of Baltimore's six homers and drove in six runs as the Orioles routed the slumping Boston Red Sox 10-3.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Blue Jays OF Lukes (hamstring) exits early
Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Friday's game against Cleveland in the first inning because of a sore left hamstring.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Astros' Imai (arm fatigue) set for rehab outing
Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai, who is on the 15-day IL with right arm fatigue, threw his second bullpen session and will go on a rehabilitation assignment.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Reds scratch Suárez vs. Tigers due to back issue
Reds designated hitter Eugenio Suárez was scratched from the lineup for Friday night's series opener with the Tigers due to a back issue.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Mets' Lindor (calf) to be reevaluated in 3 weeks
The New York Mets have provided more information on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Henderson among 4 to be inducted into A's HOF
Center fielder Dave Henderson, second baseman Mark Ellis, pitcher John "Blue Moon" Odom and executive Sandy Alderson will be inducted into the Athletics' Hall of Fame.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Blue Jays reliever Hoffman out of closer's role
The Blue Jays are moving Jeff Hoffman out of the closer's role, general manager Ross Atkins said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Braves OF Harris (quad) scratched from lineup
Center fielder Michael Harris II was scratched from the Braves lineup Friday night for the opener of a weekend series against the Phillies because of left quad tightness.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

How bad is it in Boston? Are the Yankees that much better? What we learned from New York's rivalry sweep
It's early, but we saw two very different teams at Fenway Park this week.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: What will Red Sox lineup look like under Chad Tracy?
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Cubs keep winning, even with bruised bullpen
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Early start for Orioles and Red Sox, and more Saturday news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Are the Yankees this good? Are the Red Sox this bad? What we learned from New York's rivalry sweep
It's early, but we saw two very different teams at Fenway Park this week.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

?? Power Rankings: New No. 2, NL-heavy top 10
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Will the real Pete Crow-Armstrong please stand up?
We've seen PCA play like an MVP. And we've seen PCA struggle. When will the Cubs' young star put it all together again?

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Schlittler: Heckling 'not too bad' in win at Fenway
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he didn't face the type of abuse he was subjected to online in his first appearance against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

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