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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surging Rangers get Garcia back from stint on IL
Adolis GarcĂ­a 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

News: AL West race heating up; Buehler to debut for Phillies
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Nine innings, 99 nuggets: Joey Chestnut taking on new challenge at Dodgers-Giants
The competitive eating legend is going to be joined at the Glove by a contest-winning fan who will compete with him.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Joey Chestnut shatters goal of 99 chicken nuggets in nine innings at Dodgers-Giants
The competitive eating legend was going to be joined at the giant glove by a contest-winning fan who competed with him.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

How much will Kyle Tucker and Kyle Schwarber get paid this winter? MLB insiders predict their free agency
Industry insiders break down the two top hitters in the free agent class as they complete very different regular seasons.

ESPN MLB
Sep 12, 2025

Trout ends career-long drought with 399th homer
Mike Trout hit his first homer since Aug. 6, launching the 399th blast of his career Thursday night in a 7-6 loss to the Mariners.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Trump attends Yankees game on 9/11 anniversary
Security at Yankee Stadium will be tight with President Donald Trump attending Thursday's game to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Judge belts 2 HRs, ties DiMaggio on Yanks' list
Just two days after passing Yogi Berra on the Yankees' all-time home run list, Aaron Judge hit two home runs Thursday to tie Joe DiMaggio for fourth with 361 career home runs.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Judge ties DiMaggio for 4th on Yankees HR list
Just two days after passing Yogi Berra on the Yankees' all-time home run list, Judge hit two home runs Thursday to tie Joe DiMaggio for fourth with 361 career home runs.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Buehler, sick of robot umps, eager for Phils debut
Walker Buehler, who returns to the mound in his Phillies debut Friday, was critical of the automated ball-strike system used in the minors, saying it was "inaccurate."

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Yanks' Volpe gets 2nd shot for small labrum tear
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has received a second cortisone shot for a small tear in the labrum of his left shoulder and might not play until this weekend.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Trump attending Yanks game on 9/11 anniversary
Security at Yankee Stadium will be tight with President Donald Trump attending Thursday's game to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Costa Rica hotel raided in Gardner investigation
Authorities in Costa Rica on Thursday raided the hotel in which the 14-year-old son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner was found dead.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Volpe got injection for labrum tear, will try to play
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has a small tear in the labrum of his left shoulder, but manager Aaron Boone said he expects him to be able to play through it.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Friday
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday's games.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

'I could've sworn that ball was 60 rows deep': Pitchers share what it's really like facing Aaron Judge
We asked those who have lived it for their best -- and worst -- tales of squaring off against the Yankees slugger.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Volpe losing grip on starting job; Gore returns for Nats
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

From Cy Young winners to a Florida tech salesman: Pitchers share what it's really like facing Aaron Judge
We asked those who have lived it for their best -- and worst -- tales of squaring off against the Yankees slugger.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Power Rankings: Which teams are rising -- and falling -- in mid-September?
The 2025 playoff picture is taking shape -- but it might not be as set as it seemed just a couple of weeks ago.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Dodgers' Edman back; Smith (hand) late scratch
Tommy Edman came off the injured list and started in center field for the Dodgers on Wednesday, but Will Smith was a late scratch because of swelling in his right hand.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Skenes tops 200 K's as Pirates manage workload
Paul Skenes reached 203 strikeouts on the season, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss on Wednesday night.

ESPN MLB
Sep 11, 2025

Snitker leaves door open to Braves return in '26
Manager Brian Snitker left open the possibility that he could be back in the Braves dugout next season, saying Wednesday that the team's disappointing 2025 has left him weighing a potential return.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

'Back to health' Dodgers mull options with Edman
Tommy Edman came off the injured list and started in center field Wednesday, providing a glimpse at what the Los Angeles Dodgers' alignment might look like at full strength.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Chapman allows first hit since July 23 as A's win
Aroldis Chapman allowed his first hit since July 23, and the Athletics rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4, avoiding a series sweep.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

MLB-best Brewers shaking off rare sweep in Texas
Brewers manager Pat Murphy acknowledged "things did not go our way this week" after his team was swept in three games in Texas.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Volpe sits as Yanks in 'day-to-day' mode with SS
The Yankees sat the struggling Anthony Volpe in favor of Jose Caballero on Wednesday night, a decision manager Aaron Boone indicated he could make more often over the final 17 games of the regular season and into the postseason.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Double Burger: Rangers slugger powers sweep
Texas slugger Jake Burger homered twice and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of the Brewers, who still have the best record in the majors.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Astros place Garcia on IL with elbow discomfort
Astros placed right-hander Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow discomfort, a day after he exited his start against the Blue Jays.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Rangers' Semien (foot) hopes to play this season
Marcus Semien is still hopeful of playing again this season for the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers, even though the second baseman is only three weeks removed from fouling off a pitch that left him with a broken bone and sprained ligament in his left foot.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Report: Tigers employees accused of misconduct
The Tigers have had at least eight employees accused of misconduct toward women over the past two years, according to a report by The Athletic.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Rizzo retiring as a Cub after 14 seasons in MLB
Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo, who helped the team win a World Series title in 2016, is retiring after 14 major league seasons and will join the organization as an ambassador going forward.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Potential managerial and front office changes on the horizon
From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down looming changes for a number of teams.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 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 10, 2025

Raleigh over Judge for MVP? Rankings, predictions as MLB's award races hit final stretch
We go inside the numbers as baseball's best players go head-to-head to close out the 2025 regular season.

ESPN MLB
Sep 10, 2025

Olney: Potential MLB managerial and front office changes on the horizon
From skippers possibly managing their final games to front office execs facing uncertainty, we break down looming changes for a number of teams.

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