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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

Williams gets win after Mets relief 'mistranslation'
Already struggling to win games, the New York Mets also had difficulty figuring out which pitcher was supposed to be on the mound.

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.

ESPN MLB
Apr 24, 2026

Rangers' Gray, 30, makes MLB debut, gets 1st K
The Rangers' Peyton Gray has made his big league debut at age 30 on Thursday night after an eight-year journey through the minors, independent and winter leagues.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Rangers call up 30-year-old seeking MLB debut
The Rangers put LHP Robert Garcia on the IL because of shoulder inflammation and called up Peyton Gray, an undrafted right-hander looking for his big league debut.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Schwarber: Phillies 'fighting' despite 9-game skid
The flailing Phillies fought Thursday but after a ninth straight loss, Philadelphia was reduced to searching for the positives in another negative result.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Yankees' Cole sharp in 2nd rehab start in minors
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw 4 1/3 innings for his second straight minor league injury rehabilitation start, allowing two runs and five hits for the Class A Hudson Valley Renegades.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Ritchie allows HR on first MLB pitch, then wins
JR Ritchie became the second pitcher over the past 50 years to allow a home run on his first MLB pitch and then earn a win.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Phils' slide hits 9; Harper: Must weather the storm
Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" as their losing streak reached nine games and has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Another loss: Mets lose Lindor 'for quite a bit'
After ending their 12-game losing streak, the Mets suffered another loss Thursday, with shortstop Francisco Lindor landing on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Harper: Phillies must weather storm; Walker cut
Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" amid an eight-game losing streak that has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Koufax honored with lifetime achievement award
Hall of Fame pitcher and Dodgers icon Sandy Koufax has won the sixth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 one month in
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Players cite ABS system for early spike in walks
Walks have skyrocketed to near historic highs through the season's first month. There is no direct evidence the ABS system is the reason for the increase, but as Diamondbacks catcher James McCann said: "Of course it is. What other rules have changed?"

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one month into the season?
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Murakami hits 50 homers? Rebound ahead for Luzardo? Don't be surprised!
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
Apr 23, 2026

Why baseball's 100 mph club is expanding by the day
Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Mets finally end skid but see Lindor (calf) exit
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Murakami ties rookie mark with HR in 5th straight
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied a Major League Baseball rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Frustrated Phillies drop 8th straight: 'It sucks'
The Phillies lost their eighth consecutive game, 7-2 to the Cubs on Wednesday night, for their longest losing streak since 2018.

ESPN MLB
Apr 23, 2026

Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season
Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the hardest-hit ball this season and second hardest ever at Globe Life Field.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Dodgers keeping options open on Ohtani usage
Shohei Ohtani was back on the mound and in the lineup Wednesday night, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains open to giving him a break at the plate during his pitching starts.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Mets finally end skid, but see Lindor (calf) exit
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Reeling Mets see Lindor exit with calf tightness
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Phillies place Realmuto on IL, Mets await word on Lindor
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Clothes call: 107 mph liner finds Gilbert's jersey
A line drive clocked at 107.8 mph from the Athletics' Carlos Cortes was hit directly at Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and somehow got lodged in his jersey.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Rangers OF Langford (flexor strain) lands on IL
Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is going on the injured list with a Grade 1 flexor strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Soto returns, says no pressure amid Mets' slide
Juan Soto, who has been sidelined since straining his right calf April 3, will start at designated hitter Wednesday against the Twins as the Mets look to snap their 12-game losing streak.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Padres find rotation help, sign free agent Giolito
Free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito, who went unsigned after declining his end of a $19M option with the Red Sox, has reached a one-year deal with the Padres.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

12 straight losses … and counting? Why Mets are losing -- and if their playoff hopes are gone
Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

12 straight ... and counting? The numbers behind the Mets' stunning losing streak
Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

The eight most astounding stats of MLB's season start
It's hard to know which numbers to trust this time of year. Here are the ones that we do -- and don't.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Royals, Hallmark unveil downtown ballpark plan
The Royals and Hallmark Cards announced they are teaming up to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City that would surround mixed-use development.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Phillies boss: Thomson not on hot seat amid skid
Dave Dombrowski is concerned about the Phillies' 8-15 start, but he said manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat despite the team's seven-game losing streak.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Cold offensive starts? A reliever who could win a Cy Young? 8 stats that tell the early story of the 2026 season
It's hard to know which numbers to trust this time of year. Here are the ones that we do -- and don't -- believe in.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

'Things that come in a dozen': Twins troll Mets after team suffers another loss
The Twins made sure to poke fun at the Mets after extending their losing streak.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Can Soto's return finally bring the Mets a win?
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Cubs All-Star Boyd to return Wednesday vs. Phils
Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has missed three weeks with a biceps strain, will start Wednesday against Philadelphia.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Raleigh on scuffling M's: 'I have faith in this group'
Twenty-five games into the 2026 season, the Mariners find themselves in fourth place in the AL West, slotted ahead of only the Astros. Still, "I have faith in this group," said catcher Cal Raleigh.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Rangers' Langford set for MRI on tight forearm
Wyatt Langford exited the Rangers' 5-1 win over the Pirates on Tuesday night with right forearm stiffness and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Slumping DeLauter rights ship with winning triple
Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter, who entered the night in a 7-for-47 slump, delivered a bases-clearing triple in Tuesday's 8-5 win that he hopes will get his season back on track.

ESPN MLB
Apr 22, 2026

Williams' collapse in 9th brings Mets' slide to 12
The Mets dropped their 12th straight game Tuesday, this time blowing an early 3-0 lead and allowing the Twins to score two in the ninth in a 5-3 win at Citi Field.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Mets get cold reception in Queens as skid hits 12
In the throes of a 12-game losing streak, the skidding New York Mets, in last place in the National League East, returned home Tuesday night to a quieter reception at Citi Field on a cold night in Queens, as they opened a series with the Minnesota Twins.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Mariners DFA Legumina, recall Hoppe from minors
After designated right-hander Casey Legumina for assignment on Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners recalled right-hander Alex Hoppe, who was acquired in a November deal with the Boston Red Sox, from Triple-A Tacoma.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Phillies' Wheeler set for first start since August
Ace Zack Wheeler, out since last August, will return to the struggling Phillies rotation on Saturday in Atlanta.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Freddie, Chelsea Freeman announce birth of fourth child, first girl
Freeman and his wife took to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon to announce the birth of their fourth child, and first girl, London Rosemary Joy.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Soto to return to slumping Mets on Wednesday
The Mets, mired in an 11-game losing streak, will get a boost to their offense with outfielder Juan Soto set to return to the lineup Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Twins activate 3B Lewis after 9-game absence
The Twins activated Royce Lewis off the injured list after the third baseman missed nine games with sprained left knee.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Sources: Soto to return to slumping Mets on Wed.
The Mets, mired in an 11-game losing streak, will get a boost to their offense with outfielder Juan Soto set to return to the lineup Wednesday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Red Sox place Gray on IL with hamstring strain
Red Sox starter Sonny Gray, in his first season with Boston after being acquired in a trade from St. Louis in November, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Tuesday, a day after he left a start against the Detroit Tigers.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Orioles catcher Rutschman back after ankle issue
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the injured list before Tuesday night's game at Kansas City.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Why baseball's 100 mph club is expanding by the day -- and now includes high school pitchers
Hitting 100 mph on the radar gun is a badge of honor. Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Raisel Iglesias joins growing list of injured closers
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Braves closer Iglesias to IL; Suarez assumes role
Braves closer Raisel Iglesias, who has been feeling discomfort in his right shoulder since sleeping on it wrong Friday night, was placed on the 15-day injured list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

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

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

'It's 100 or die': How throwing 100 mph went from a novelty to the norm in MLB
Hitting 100 mph on the radar gun is a badge of honor. Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.

ESPN MLB
Apr 21, 2026

Braves' Acuna hit twice by Nationals; X-rays clean
The Braves said X-rays were negative and that Ronald Acuna Jr. was day-to-day.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Braves' Acuna hit twice; X-rays come back clean
The Braves said X-rays were negative and that Ronald Acuna Jr. was day-to-day.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Jays bus from Phoenix to SoCal after plane issue
A mechanical issue with their charter plane forced the Blue Jays to bus from Phoenix to Orange County on Sunday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Mariners put Donovan on 10-day IL, add Wilson
Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Saturday with a left groin muscle strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani 'bizarre'
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks that a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is "bizarre," adding that the defending National League MVP is getting "special consideration."

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Dodgers' Diaz to have elbow surgery, miss months
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the team announced Monday, and the expectation is that he could miss around three months, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Source: Dodgers closer Diaz set for elbow surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz, placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, confirming a report, and he could miss around three months.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Twins place Abel on IL with elbow inflammation
The Twins placed right-hander Mick Abel on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Amid threats, Yanks' Schlittler excited to face Sox
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he and his family have received threats ahead of his start vs. the Red Sox, but he's "excited" to be making his Fenway Park debut.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Gray leaves Patriots' Day tilt with tight hammy
Red Sox starter Sonny Gray left because of right hamstring tightness in the third inning of Monday's Patriots' Day game against the Detroit Tigers.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

? Updated draft rankings: The top 85 prospects
The top of the 2026 MLB draft is coming into focus. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

The player most likely to be traded for all 30 MLB teams -- and 6 if-all-goes-wrong candidates
From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be on the trade block come August.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Who do Dodgers turn to next after placing Edwin Diaz on IL?
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Marlins getting healthy, Braves bullpen may need rest
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Minnesota gets some bad news
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Free agent pickups: Need some pitching? Look to Twins and Astros
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

ESPN MLB
Apr 20, 2026

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams
From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be on the trade block come August.

ESPN MLB
Apr 19, 2026

'Gonna get loud': Mets head home as skid hits 11
Nico Hoerner hit a sacrifice fly off Craig Kimbrel in the 10th inning as the Cubs extended the Mets' losing streak to 11 games by rallying for a 2-1 victory.

ESPN MLB
Apr 19, 2026

Carroll (back) exits, but D-backs not concerned
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays before the fifth inning because of low back tightness, but manager Torey Lovullo is confident the issue isn't serious.

ESPN MLB
Apr 19, 2026

Guardians' Hedges gets engaged on field after win
Austin Hedges scored the first run of the game for the Guardians but had a bigger moment after the final out.

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