Injured Pirates rookie SS Griffin is hoping to start a throwing program soon
Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin’s right forearm strain is improving, and the 20-year-old is optimistic he’ll be back soon.
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Blue Jays activate from IL Cease, option Macko to Triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated Dylan Cease from the 15-day injured list and will get the ball on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced. Left-hander Adam Macko has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for Cease on the big-league roster.
Report: Brewers, prospect Lara reach seven-year extension
Outfield prospect Luis Lara and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a seven-year, $31 million contract extension that includes three club options, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Tuesday.
MLB's hitters are struggling to thrive after 35 in the age of analytics and increased velocity
Nolan Arenado was slugging his way through the month of May when the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman woke up one morning with an ailment that’s familiar to those his age - his back hurt.
Now is the time to evaluate real Blue Jays with reinforcements arriving, says Olney
The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing to have a host of regular starters back in the lineup in the month of June, and ESPN's Buster Olney says now is the time to find out if this team can compete in October.
Rangers have some momentum with three series wins in a row as Seager, Langford return to lineup
The Texas Rangers finally seem to have some real momentum going in their first season under manager Skip Schumaker.
MLB All-Star roster predictions: Clement, Varland only Jays going to Philadelphia?
Bryce Harper or Freddie Freeman? Ben Rice or Nick Kurtz? Here's our one-month-out look at who will make it to Philadelphia.
How could an MLB salary cap work? Lessons from NBA, NHL, NFL
We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.
Altuve and Walker rally Astros to win over Angels in 10 innings
Jose Altuve scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a popout to shallow center field, and Houston Astros left fielder Brice Matthews threw out Mike Trout at home plate in the bottom half to preserve a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Padres rally for win after Reds botch three straight bunts in the 7th inning
Gavin Sheets hit a tying double and then scored the go-ahead run while the Cincinnati Reds misplayed three consecutive bunts by the Padres in the seventh inning, sending San Diego to a 6-2 victory Monday night.
Abrams, Lile deliver in 9th inning as Nationals rally for victory over Giants
Daylen Lile hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning after CJ Abrams’ tying base hit, and the Washington Nationals rallied against closer Keaton Winn to spoil Logan Webb’s impressive outing and beat the San FRancisco Giants 4-3 on Monday night.
Bellinger’s two-run single with bases loaded in 10th propels Yankees to win over Guardians
Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 on Monday night.
Diaz, Aranda star as Rays rally to beat Red Sox
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night.
Sánchez strikes out 10, García hits two-run homer as Phillies beat Blue Jays
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Monday night.
Naylor’s grand slam powers Mariners past Orioles
Josh Naylor hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night.
Mancini completes his comeback in start for Angels, his first major league game since 2023
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Trey Mancini, a cancer survivor and former Baltimore slugger, is playing in his first major league game since 2023 against the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Athletics activate Muncy from injured list and send Hernaiz to minors
Athletics third baseman Max Muncy has come off the injured list after missing about six weeks with a fracture in his left hand.
Cease, Scherzer and Kirk could all be back with Blue Jays this week
The Toronto Blue Jays could be getting three major pieces back with the major league club in the coming days, as MLB.com's Keegan Matheson reports pitchers Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer as well as catcher Alejandro Kirk are all nearing returns from the injured list.
Blue Jays DFA righty Rodriguez
Yariel Rodriguez’s time with the Toronto Blue Jays is at an end. The team designated the right-hander for assignment on Monday.
Orioles place RHP Bassitt on IL with back pain, recall Gibson to start vs. Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Friday with low back discomfort and recalled Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to take Bassitt’s place in the rotation Monday night against the Seattle Mariners.
A’s Japanese three-way prospect Morii finds his footing in the minor leagues
Shotaro Morii is gaining attention as a rising three-way prospect from Japan in the Athletics’ farm system — a hitter and pitcher who unlike Shohei Ohtani also plays the infield.
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