Yankees slugger Stanton could return for playoffs after near six-month absence
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton could return for the playoffs after a 5 1/2-month absence due to calf strains.
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Guerrero Jr. stands by contract comments following Blue Jays’ elimination from playoff race
The Toronto Blue Jays were eliminated from postseason contention with a loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday and following the game, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was asked about comments he previously made in an interview with Veronica Batista about the 14-year, $500 million contract he signed in 2025.
Jenkins’ pinch-hit RBI single powers Twins over Giants
Pinch-hitter Walker Jenkins hit an RBI single in the seventh inning that put Minnesota ahead and the Twins won their second straight over the San Francisco Giants with a 4-2 victory on Wednesday.
Cubs' Bregman on the mend after getting struck in the face by a foul ball
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is thankful he’s not a little shorter. Sporting a discolored left eye after being struck by a foul ball in the on-deck circle Sunday, the three-time All-Star said it could’ve been worse.
Dodgers’ Ohtani returns from IL stint, starts vs. Padres
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has been on the IL since Sept. 8, has been activated and is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
Blue Jays’ Scherzer: Announcement on future coming
Max Scherzer said after Wednesday's game that he'll likely have something to say in the next couple days about his future.
Yankees’ Judge says he intends to be available for Wild Card series
Yankees' slugger Aaron Judge told ESPN on Wednesday that he intends to be ready for Game 1 of the Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium next Tuesday.
Cavalli gets $4 million signing bonus shielded from lockout as part of four-year, $47 million deal with Nationals
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli receives a $4 million signing bonus on Nov. 30 as part of a $47 million, four-year contract covering 2027-30, a payment shielded from potential losses caused by a possible lockout.
Blue Jays place P Cease on 15-day IL; recall P Lee, Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays placed Cy Young contending starter Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, as they completed a series of roster moves following their elimination from playoff contention on Wednesday.
Braves activate RHP Suarez after three-month stint on IL due to elbow inflammation
The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher Robert Suarez on Wednesday after the right-hander spent more than three months on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for win over Tigers
Yohandy Morales homered for the second time in three games and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday.
Blue Jays’ loss to Orioles officially ends postseason hopes
The Toronto Blue Jays’ 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday afternoon in the first game of their doubleheader mathematically ends their postseason hopes with four games remaining.
Guerrero (back) in Jays’ lineup for opening game of doubleheader
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is in the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for game one of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles for the first time since leaving Sunday’s game with a lower-back injury. He will bat second and play first base.
Olney: What worked for Guerrero Jr. last year worked against him this year
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. captured the hearts of baseball fans last season with his charisma and leadership in the playoffs. This year, the first baseman is finishing the worst offensive season of his career and the same internal pressure he placed on himself could be hurting him.
Blue Jays receive a D in final regular-season grades; Angels, Giants and Mariners get Fs
Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?
Triple Crown still within reach for Astros slugger Alvarez after big game in Seattle
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez gained some ground Tuesday night in his chase for a Triple Crown. He still has plenty of work to do this week.
How the Padres have become a flashpoint in MLB’s labour battle
Is San Diego why baseball needs a salary cap -- or a shining example of why it doesn't? It depends who you ask.
Dodgers score five two-out runs to shut out Padres
Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs with two outs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-0 on Tuesday night in a series opener between rivals with the two best records in the majors this month.
Alvarez hits 41st as Astros blank Mariners
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.
Bradley passes 200 strikeouts, pitches Twins to win over Giants
Minnesota’s Taj Bradley held the Giants to a run on three hits in six innings and the Twins knocked off San Francisco 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Marlins stymie Cubs’ push for NL wild card with victory
Griffin Conine drove in Esteury Ruiz with a tie-breaking single in Miami’s six-run 12th inning, and the Marlins stymied Chicago’s push for an NL wild card with an 8-2 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday night.
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