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.
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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.
Why Vladdy’s power has drifted away
The Blue Jays slugger's power numbers are way down this season because of an issue that is both physical and mental, Steve Phillips writes.
Guerrero banking on turnaround amid season-long slump: ‘Things are going to go my way’
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. feels a turnaround coming. The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman is on pace for by far the least productive season of his career, sitting on just three home runs and 25 runs batted in through 64 games, but remains confident that he will find his stride, and soon.
Cubs starter Taillon bound for IL with hamstring strain
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon will be placed on the injured list after exiting Sunday's game against the Giants with a left hamstring strain in the top of the second inning.
Judge’s injury gives Yankees unwelcome challenge; Skubal’s return could boost Tigers
The reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the American League are both on the injured list. One is on his way back, the other went on the IL just in the last few days.
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Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
Skubal to the Jays? Nine trade options for the Tigers star
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Bregman takes blame for Cubs’ offensive woes after loss
Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants Sunday night.
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