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Mar 04, 2026

Kershaw cheered by Rockies fans in debut for USA
Clayton Kershaw's first appearance for Team USA saw him receive a standing ovation from a Colorado crowd he had spent years haunting as a Dodger. "If that was the last time on the mound, it was worth it for sure," he said after the Wednesday exhibition.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow
Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds' spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

Braves: Sans Profar, 'someone's gonna step up'
Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed following Jurickson Profar's suspension, but remains confident "someone's gonna step up" in the outfielder's absence.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

?? Predicting All-Stars: Our rosters for AL and NL
Who could be representing both squads in Philly this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

U.S. listed as WBC favorite with Japan in chase
The United States is a -110 favorite to win the World Baseball Classic, followed by reigning champion Japan at 350 and the Dominican Republic at 400.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

33 players who jump out for 2026, from Vladdy to Arraez
Tristan H.Cockcroft highlights the players -- and stats -- that have grabbed his attention heading into the fantasy baseball season.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

Tom Seaver memorabilia auction nets $1.8M, led by $854K 1969 WS ring
The World Series ring marks the third-highest auction sell for a sports championship ring.

ESPN MLB
Mar 04, 2026

MLB Rank 2026: Ranking baseball's top 100 players
From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Reports: Phillies' Rojas to fight possible drug ban
The Phillies' Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension after allegedly testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Profar tests positive again, banned 162 games
Jurickson Profar tested positive for "exogenous testosterone and its metabolites," MLB said, adding that the suspension would take effect Friday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Red Sox's Rodgers likely needs shoulder surgery
Red Sox second baseman Brendan Rodgers likely needs surgery for a shoulder injury he suffered Feb. 25.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Team USA lauds growing chemistry in WBC tuneup
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said the team had a "different feel" to the 2023 squad, citing how everybody stayed in the dugout through the end of their 15-1 exhibition win over the Giants.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Dodgers RHP Stone has inflammation in shoulder
Dodgers righty Gavin Stone won't throw for the next couple of weeks as he deals with inflammationt in his throwing shoulder.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Scherzer: Daughter's letter to Jays 'the cutest'
Max Scherzer says the letter his daughter wrote asking the Blue Jays to re-sign him over the offseason was "the cutest thing you can possibly imagine."

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Fantasy baseball news or noise: Jurickson Profar facing 162-game ban
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Vertigo symptoms delay McLean's arrival for WBC
Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, whose arrival to camp ahead of the WBC has been delayed due to vertigo-like symptoms, is confident he'll join Team USA later this week.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Sources: Braves' Profar faces 162-game PED ban
Atlanta Braves DH Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after testing positive for PEDs for the second time in the past year.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

From 50/50 to Cy Young? Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.

ESPN MLB
Mar 03, 2026

Ranking MLB positions: Which spots on the diamond have the most -- and least -- projected production?
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

Royals sign veteran Marte to 1-year, $1M deal
The Kansas City Royals signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte on Monday to a $1 million deal for the upcoming season.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

DeRosa sets USA rotation; Webb starts Game 1
Giants ace Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic for Team USA when it takes on Brazil in pool play Friday, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday afternoon.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

DeRosa sets USA rotation with Webb set for G1
Giants ace Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic for Team USA when it takes on Brazil in pool play Friday, manager Mark DeRosa announced Monday afternoon.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

'Gramps' Scherzer gets right to work for Blue Jays
Max Scherzer got right to work in his return to the Blue Jays, throwing a bullpen session. He will throw again Wednesday and could pitch in a game this weekend.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

Marlins broadcaster Hutton retiring after season
Marlins television analyst Tommy Hutton announced Monday this will be his final season in the broadcast booth, 60 years after he made his MLB debut as a player.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

Valdez dazzles in scoreless spring debut for Tigers
New Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez threw 30 of his 43 pitches for strikes while pitching three scoreless innings against the Braves in his spring training debut.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

Tigers, Red Wings owners create regional network
Ilitch Sports Entertainment, who are the owners of the Tigers and Red Wings, have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

A's have best ABS challenge success rates so far
The Athletics had the highest success rate using the automated ball-strike system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

Spring Breakout to become tourney in 2027, '28
Major League Baseball will expand its Spring Breakout of games involving top prospects into a tournament next year, when the big league exhibition schedule could be impacted by a possible lockout.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

WBC prospects to watch: From a high schooler to an ace
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?
From the locks to the long shots to those in between, we count Cooperstown candidates in this year's World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

History lessons: Should fantasy baseball managers steer clear of WBC participants?
Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the history of the WBC and whether or not fantasy managers should be afraid to draft those who participate.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

Fantasy draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

ESPN MLB
Mar 02, 2026

First title in 40 years? Inside the Mets' winter makeover -- and what's next
Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.

ESPN MLB
Mar 01, 2026

Griffin swats 3rd spring HR as Pirates 1-hit Cards
Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, homered for the third time this spring in the first inning of the Pirates' matchup with the Cardinals.

ESPN MLB
Mar 01, 2026

Top Marlins prospect White out with oblique strain
Miami pitching prospect Thomas White is expected to miss three to four weeks with a right oblique strain.

ESPN MLB
Mar 01, 2026

Yankees invite vet OF Grichuk to spring training
The New York Yankees have invited veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to major league spring training.

ESPN MLB
Mar 01, 2026

Top prospect Griffin hits 3rd spring HR for Pirates
Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, homered for the third time this spring in the first inning of the Pirates' matchup with the Cardinals.

ESPN MLB
Mar 01, 2026

Cards' Marmol gets 2-year extension amid rebuild
Oliver Marmol, who has a 325-323 record as manager of the Cardinals over four seasons, has signed a two-year extension that includes a club option for 2029.

ESPN MLB
Feb 28, 2026

Cease records 3 Ks in Blue Jays spring debut
Dylan Cease gave up one run in 1 2/3 innings and recorded three strikeouts in his spring training debut with the Blue Jays on Saturday in a 7-5 win over the Phillies.

ESPN MLB
Feb 28, 2026

Injured Rangers 3B Jung, DH Foscue out 10 days
Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is expected to miss about 10 days with an adductor strain, while designated hitter Justin Foscue has a hamstring strain.

ESPN MLB
Feb 27, 2026

Ex-pitcher Serafini gets life in prison for murder
Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law and first-degree burglary.

ESPN MLB
Feb 27, 2026

Dodgers don't expect Snell to be ready for opener
Dodgers do not expect two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to be ready for Opening Day as he works on coming back from a shoulder injury that has lingered since last season.

ESPN MLB
Feb 27, 2026

Giants scratch Devers (hamstring) from lineup
The Giants scratched slugger Rafael Devers from the starting lineup because of a tight hamstring, keeping him out of a spring training game against the Dodgers on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Feb 27, 2026

Mets to start righty Peralta in opener vs. Pirates
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says the team is planning to start newly acquired Freddy Peralta on the mound for New York's March 26 season opener against the the Pittsburgh Pirates.

ESPN MLB
Feb 27, 2026

An Ivy League All-American? The next Theo Epstein? Why an ace chose Yale over the SEC
When the powerhouse schools called, offering NIL money, Jack Ohman nearly changed his phone number.

ESPN MLB
Feb 27, 2026

Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.

ESPN MLB
Feb 27, 2026

MLB's top CF: Where do J-Rod, PCA and Buxton rank?
Our list of the elite at every position continues with a spot ruled some of baseball's young stars.

ESPN MLB
Feb 27, 2026

'You're looking at a Ferrari': Introducing Konnor Griffin, MLB's next teenage superstar
The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day -- if the Pirates are willing to let him.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Froemming, MLB umpire for 37 years, dies at 86
Longtime MLB umpire Bruce Froemming, who worked 5,163 games, third most in big league history, died Wednesday at age 86.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan
Yuki Matsui will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic and his status for San Diego's season opener is also unclear because of a groin strain.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

U.S. denies 8 visas for Cuba's WBC delegation
Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for next month's World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

O's Basallo exits game with abdominal discomfort
Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left Thursday's spring training game against the Tigers after experiencing abdominal discomfort after the catcher made an attempted tag at the plate.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Astros' Imai hit by comebacker in spring debut
Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning and was struck by a comebacker in his spring training debut for the Astros.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

'Sorry': Giants' Harrison Bader autographs food truck dented by spring training home run
Bader's 408-foot blast in the Giants' spring training loss against Milwaukee on Wednesday put a visible dent on the exterior of a nearby food truck.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Max Scherzer's re-signing with Blue Jays fulfills daughter's wish
Scherzer and the Blue Jays reached an agreement to keep the 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner in Toronto.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Royals' Kolek sidelined due to left oblique strain
Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will be sidelined at least five to seven days, and that could be longer depending on the severity of a left oblique strain.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Twins scratch Lewis from lineup as precaution
Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team's exhibition game lineup Thursday as a precaution because of tightness in his right side.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Way-too-early roster predictions for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Who could be representing both squads in Philly this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Stashing these injured players is a winning move
Eric Karabell serves up a list of currently injured players to keep on your radar for the last few rounds of your fantasy drafts.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Way-too-early 2026 MLB All-Stars: Predicting full rosters for both the AL and NL
Who could be representing both squads in Philly this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Buster Olney on MLB's top center fielders: Where do J-Rod, PCA and Buxton rank?
Our list of the elite at every position continues with a spot ruled some of baseball's young stars.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Prospects to watch in the WBC: From the high school son of a former MLB All-Star to the next Mets ace?
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow.

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Source: Scherzer agrees to return to Blue Jays
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Blue Jays, a source confirmed to ESPN

ESPN MLB
Feb 26, 2026

Source: Scherzer returning to Jays for 19th season
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has agreed to return to the Blue Jays for his 19th season, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

Skenes sees gold for U.S. at WBC: 'What we do'
NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes of the Pirates has all the motivation he needs heading into the WBC, courtesy of Team USA's success at the Winter Olympics.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

Sabathia to be 24th Yankee with retired number
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the Yankees, who will dedicate a plaque in the Hall of Famer's honor at Monument Park before that day's game.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

Dodgers' Sasaki hit hard, struggles in spring debut
Roki Sasaki, who is trying for a spot in the Dodgers' rotation, gave up three runs on three hits and two walks over 1 1/3 innings in his first spring training outing.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

Cubs' Austin out for months after knee procedure
Tyler Austin's return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said will be months following a procedure on his right knee.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

Who rules the corner outfield -- Judge, Soto or Tatis? Buster Olney ranks the top 10
Do any fast-rising young outfielders beat out these two New York sluggers on our top 10? Let's find out.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

Ranking all 30 MLB lineups for 2026
Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

Verlander, Valdez to get final Tigers pay in 2039
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

Judge, Soto or Tatis? Buster Olney ranks baseball's best corner outfielders
Do any fast-rising young outfielders beat out these two New York sluggers on our top 10? Let's find out.

ESPN MLB
Feb 25, 2026

2026 MLB lineup rankings: Which teams have the best bats in baseball?
Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more.

ESPN MLB
Feb 24, 2026

Pirates' Griffin, MLB's top prospect, wows with HRs
Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 19-year-old shortstop and the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball, hit home runs off Red Sox pitchers Ranger Suarez and Seth Martinez.

ESPN MLB
Feb 24, 2026

DeSantis, Fla. cabinet OK land for Rays ballpark
The Florida cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed Tuesday to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays.

ESPN MLB
Feb 24, 2026

Rangers' top prospect has surgery, out 5-6 months
Rangers shortstop Sebastian Walcott, who is ranked as the No. 5 prospect in baseball by ESPN, had elbow surgery and is expected to miss five to six months.

ESPN MLB
Feb 24, 2026

Buster Olney ranks the top 10 shortstops in MLB this season
Buster Olney's ranking of the top players at every position continues with the premier infield position: shortstop. Find out who comes out on top of this star-studded field.

ESPN MLB
Feb 24, 2026

Braves launching own network to air 140 games
The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season.

ESPN MLB
Feb 24, 2026

Sale signs 1-year, $27M extension with Braves
Chris Sale and the Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension for 2027 that includes a club option for 2028.

ESPN MLB
Feb 24, 2026

Sources: Sale, Braves agree to $27M extension
Chris Sale and the Braves are in agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension for 2027 that includes a club option for 2028, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Feb 24, 2026

Ranking the top 10 shortstops in MLB: Is Witt, Henderson or Perdomo No. 1?
Buster Olney's ranking of the top players at every position continues with the premier infield position: shortstop. Find out who comes out on top of this star-studded field.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

Why pitch tipping is going to be the most talked-about term in 2026
With a new rule already in place, MLB front offices are cracking down on another tiny way to get an advantage.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

Tigers' Skubal making just 1 start for U.S. in WBC
Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Tigers said that he'll make just one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

Pauley, up for Marlins 3B starter job, shut down
graham Pauley's bid to start at third base for the Miami Marlins is on hold due to right forearm tightness, and he will be shut down for the season.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

Cubs take flier on Conforto with minor league deal
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto, who hit just .199 for the Dodgers last season, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs, manager Craig Counsell said.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

?? Handing out offseason grades for all 30 teams
Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

O's add Estrada for depth after Westburg injury
The Orioles signed veteran Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal in a move that adds infield depth with third baseman Jordan Westburg out at least through April.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

Sources: Conforto, Cubs reach minor league deal
Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto, who hit just .199 for the Dodgers last season, has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs, sources told ESPN.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

Kings of the hot corner: Buster Olney ranks baseball's best third basemen
Where do Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Manny Machado fit among the top 10 at the position?

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

Who's the best second baseman in MLB? Olney ranks the top 10
Does Ketel Marte's offense put him on top? Here's how our list shakes out.

ESPN MLB
Feb 23, 2026

'It's going to be a huge focus': Teams are dialing in on pitch tipping in 2026
With a new rule already in place, MLB front offices are cracking down on another tiny way to get an advantage.

ESPN MLB
Feb 22, 2026

Guardians agree to minors deal with 1B Hoskins
The Guardians have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins.

ESPN MLB
Feb 22, 2026

Newly discovered T206 Wagner sells for over $5M
A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the Mona Lisa of sports cards, has sold at auction for $5.124 million.

ESPN MLB
Feb 22, 2026

Twins' Ryan gets MRI, has inflamed lower back
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who was scratched from his spring training start Saturday, was found to have inflammation in his lower back after getting an MRI.

ESPN MLB
Feb 21, 2026

Yankees' Judge slugs 2 HRs, 'excited' about WBC
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.

ESPN MLB
Feb 21, 2026

Cactus cameo: Dodgers play Ohtani before WBC
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to play a couple of Cactus League games for the Dodgers before he joins Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
Feb 21, 2026

Cardinals sign Urías to a 1-year deal with option
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced on Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Feb 21, 2026

Mazeroski, known for 1960 WS walk-off HR, dies
Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.

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