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Apr 12, 2026

Padres RHP Pivetta exits with elbow stiffness
Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta was forced from Sunday's 7-2 win over Colorado in the fourth inning by stiffness in his pitching elbow.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

With Soto out, slumping Mets call up OF Pham
The New York Mets are calling up outfielder Tommy Pham on Monday, sources confirmed to ESPN, as the club seeks a spark amid a five-game losing streak with Juan Soto on the injured list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Nats reliever Waldichuk injures arm, exits loss
Washington Nationals left-hander Ken Waldichuk departed after hurting his arm while throwing a pitch in the seventh inning of a 8-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Astros starter Bolton exits with back injury
Astros starter Cody Bolton left Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners in the second inning because of mid-back tightness.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Mountcastle, O'Neill latest to land on IL for O's
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has a broken fourth metatarsal bone in his left foot and will go on the injured list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Nats reliever Waldichuk injures arm, exits early
Nationals left-hander Ken Waldichuk departed after hurting his arm while throwing a pitch in the seventh inning against the Brewers on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Phils' Painter sheds migraine, pitches 5 innings
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, scratched from his scheduled start Sunday because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief in his club's 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks after spending the morning throwing up.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Yelich exits hurt as Brewers expecting 'bad news'
Christian Yelich left the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with tightness in his left hamstring.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Rockies' Freeland scratched due to sore shoulder
Left-hander Kyle Freeland was scratched from a scheduled start for the Rockies at the Padres on Sunday after the game began because of soreness in the back of his pitching shoulder.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Introducing ESPN's MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt! And the first winner is...
We're going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here's who holds the championship belt after the first battle of the season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Brewers' Yelich exits with hamstring tightness
Christian Yelich left the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with tightness in his left hamstring.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Orioles' Eflin, crushed by injury, eyes 2027 return
Zach Eflin is looking forward to 2027, less than a week after Tommy John surgery on his 32nd birthday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Cubs place ailing reliever Harvey on injured list
The Cubs placed righty reliever Hunter Harvey on the injured list Sunday due to inflammation in his right triceps.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Angels send struggling rookie Klassen to Triple-A
Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday, a day after leaving a start in the third inning with a bruised right index finger.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Three-time All-Star, former manager Garner dies
Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Astros' Pena exits with knee tightness, set for MRI
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena left Saturday night's 8-7 loss to the Mariners as a precaution after feeling tightness in his right knee and will undergo imaging Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 12, 2026

Astros SS Pena exits in 4th with knee tightness
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena, who is batting .256 with five runs scored this season, left Saturday night's game against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning because of right posterior knee tightness.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Breaking down Cal Raleigh's first 55 plate appearances of 2026
Seattle has gotten off to a rough start this season. How real are the concerns? Let's find out.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

'That's not him': Lindor's gaffes leave Mets at loss
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had his third miscue in two days Saturday in an 11-6 loss to the A's, and manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the uncharacteristic lapses were "hard to explain."

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Astros' Imai to undergo testing for arm fatigue
Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai returned to Houston after his third start to be examined for right arm fatigue. Said manager Joe Espada: "Just not good news."

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

O's Rutschman hits IL with inflammation in ankle
The Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list before Saturday's game against the Giants because of left ankle inflammation.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Angels' Klassen leaves start with finger injury
Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen left Saturday's game against Cincinnati in the third inning because of a bruised nail on his right index finger.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Springer exits Blue Jays' loss with fractured toe
Toronto's George Springer, who entered batting just .189 with two home runs, left Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the DH was sent to undergo a CT scan.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

?? Pope promotion: White Sox answer fan demand
After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Mets call up reliever Kimbrel, DFA LHP Lovelady
The Mets called up reliever Craig Kimbrel on Saturday and designated lefty Richard Lovelady for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

'SNB' opening on NBC to feature Zac Brown Band
The Zac Brown Band, a three-time Grammy Award-winning Southern rock band, will star in the opening for NBC's Sunday night coverage of Major League Baseball.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: George Springer fractures toe, O's Adley Rutschman to IL
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Options for Rangers if Wyatt Langford misses time
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

?? Pope promotion: White Sox answer fan frenzy
After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Ranking the best -- and worst -- signings in MLB history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Breaking down Cal Raleigh's first 55 plate appearances of 2026 -- and what's gone wrong for the Mariners
Seattle's biggest stars have struggled at the plate as the team has gotten off to rough start this season. How real are the concerns? Let's find out.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Dodgers' Muncy caps 3-HR night with walk-off shot
Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a game-winning, two-out solo blast in the ninth inning, to rally the Dodgers past the Rangers 8-7 on Friday night.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

McNeil emotional after 'special' Mets homecoming
Jeff McNeil made an emotional return to Citi Field following his offseason trade from the New York Mets to the Athletics.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Ohtani surpasses Ichiro's record on-base streak
Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 44 games with a fifth-inning single Friday night, breaking Ichiro Suzuki's record for a Japanese-born player.

ESPN MLB
Apr 11, 2026

Twins INF Lewis, RHP Laweryson headed to IL
Twins infielder Royce Lewis and right-hander Cody Laweryson are both headed to the injured list, manager Derek Shelton said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Mets' Holmes exits vs. A's due to tight hamstring
Clay Holmes left his start for the Mets against the Athletics with one out in the sixth inning on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

A's place Rooker on IL, ending 213-game streak
Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Friday because of an oblique strain, ending a streak of 213 consecutive games played.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

A's place Rooker on IL, ending 214-game streak
Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Friday because of an oblique strain, ending a streak of 214 consecutive games played.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Astros place righty Javier, outfielder Meyers on IL
The Astros placed right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list and outfielder Jake Meyers (oblique) on the 10-day IL on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Going batty: Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling
A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park. There was just one problem at the ceremony Friday -- a broken bat.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Chourio (hand) still 'not quite ready' to swing bat
Jackson Chourio's broken hand is healing, but the Brewers say he is "not quite ready" to swing a bat.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

K.C. officials mull $600M in bonds to keep Royals
Kansas City, Missouri, would issue $600 million in bonds for a new stadium for Major League Baseball's Royals under a proposal officials there are pursuing.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Tigers OF Meadows has broken arm, concussion
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has a broken bone in his left arm and a concussion after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Yankees designate Winquest without playing him
Cade Winquest was designated by the Yankees without playing in a game.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Marlins OF Conine out with left hamstring tear
The Marlins have placed outfielder Griffin Conine on the 10-day injured list with a tear in his left hamstring.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Pope hats for everyone: White Sox answer fan frenzy with full-stadium promo
After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Cubs OF Suzuki set for season debut vs. Pirates
Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and is in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

MLB's percentage of Black players increases again
Major League Baseball said Friday the percentage of Black players on Opening Day rosters increased in consecutive years for the first time in at least two decades.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Broncos owners acquire minority share of Rockies
The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Rooker, Goodman both leave games early
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

Free agency turns 50: Ranking the best -- and worst -- signings in MLB history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.

ESPN MLB
Apr 10, 2026

From Ivy League catcher to Yankees' cleanup hitter: The under-the-radar rise of Ben Rice
Surrounded by All-Stars, a 27-year-old in just his second full season is making his mark in the Bronx.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

Tigers' Meadows hospitalized after outfield collision
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was taken away on a cart and hospitalized after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

Tigers CF Meadows exits on cart after collision
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was taken away on a cart after a head-to-head collision as teammate Riley Greene caught a fly ball on Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

Springs, A's bullpen toss 1-hitter in win vs. Yanks
Jeffrey Springs took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to lead the Athletics to 1-0 win over the Yankees Thursday in the Bronx.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

A's Rooker exits vs. Yankees with back injury
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker exited Thursday's game against the Yankees after feeling pain in his back after a swing in the first inning.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

Baldwin best catcher? Alcantara is back? Cam Smith a top-50 bat? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to see what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M
Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start for the fourth straight year.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

'When you look good, you play good': Inside MLB's 2026 City Connect uniforms -- and what's next
For the first time, baseball released a full season of City Connects on the same day. Here's how they came to be and what the players think.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms: Eight new designs ... and a bunch of C's and D's
From the latest looks to the designs of years past, we break down all of the City Connect uniforms.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Brewers, Pirates rise as Red Sox fall in Week 2
Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

Angels' Stephenson out for season due to elbow
Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: NL Central teams rise as AL powerhouse flails
Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

ESPN MLB
Apr 09, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Meet the newest source for steals in Chicago
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Eflin undergoes Tommy John surgery, Orioles say
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin had season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Meyers, Javier depart within minutes for Astros
CF Jake Meyers (back tightness) and RHP Cristian Javier (shoulder tightness) left with injuries for the Astros on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Lopez, Soler receive suspensions following brawl
Braves right-hander Reynaldo López and Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during Tuesday night's game at Angel Stadium.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Royals' Ragans (thumb) expects to make next start
Royals ace Cole Ragans said he expects to make his next start after exiting Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Guardians.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Reds reserve catcher Trevino goes on 10-day IL
Reds catcher Jose Trevino, who has seen limited time as a reserve this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of thoracic spine strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Sources: SS Griffin, Pirates agree to $140M deal
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80
Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Lopez, Soler given 7-game suspensions for brawl
Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez and Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during Tuesday night's game at Angel Stadium.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Mariners place Robles (pec strain) on 10-day IL
The Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pec strain and recalled Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

White Sox demote struggling Smith to Triple-A
The White Sox have demoted struggling right-hander Shane Smith, their Opening Day starter, to the minors.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Guardians' Arias to miss 4-8 weeks, 'in some pain'
Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is "in some pain," manager Stephen Vogt said, and is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Keep on walking: Jays' affiliate plates 8 sans hit
Toronto's Double-A team in the Eastern League scored eight runs in the second inning before getting its first hit of the game.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

? Broken system: Is an international draft next?
As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Six things I wish I'd known when I drafted
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at biggest fantasy surprises from the first few weeks of the season.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Juan Soto's prognosis and what to know for Wednesday
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Our hottest hot takes two weeks into the MLB season
From a shocking NL East champion to a 50-homer slugger you probably haven't heard of yet, our experts go bold with their early predictions.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches
A bad lead helped keep the Blue Jays from a title. Tim Kurkjian explores the state of a critical skill.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Soler, Lopez trade haymakers, ejected in brawl
Angels DH Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game.

ESPN MLB
Apr 08, 2026

Rangers' deGrom has clean MRI; start uncertain
The Texas Rangers say an MRI shows no structural issues with Jacob deGrom's right knee.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Rangers' deGrom waits on MRI, but says knee OK
The Rangers were awaiting results Tuesday of an MRI on Jacob deGrom's right knee, though the two-time Cy Young Award winner said everything checked out OK.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Pirates hopeful of long-term deal with SS Griffin
Pittsburgh is optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, who was promoted last week in time for the home opener, but Pirates general manager Ben Cherington cautioned that they're not at the finish line yet.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

A's send Morales to minors to work on control
The Athletics optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas and manager Mark Kotsay said he hopes the 23-year-old right-hander regains his confidence after struggling with command.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26
Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?
With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings? Our Week 1 rankings tell the story.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Starting pitcher rankings: Who are baseball's 11 true aces -- and who just misses the cut?
Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Rangers' 9th inning 'Rally Sombrero' leads 2026 new ballpark foods
Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Jays' Kirk has surgery, expected to miss 6 weeks
Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk had surgery on his fractured left thumb and is expected to miss about six weeks, manager John Schneider told reporters Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

D-backs' Santana likely to miss extended time
Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Guardians put Arias on IL; Brito makes debut
The Guardians put Gabriel Arias on the 10-day IL Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring, calling up Juan Brito to make his big league debut.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Astros say ace Brown won't throw for 'few weeks'
Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing "for a few weeks," the team said Tuesday.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

O's Eflin to get 2nd opinion, moved to 60-day IL
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin, who is sidelined with right elbow discomfort, is getting a second opinion and has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Baseball in Latin America is broken -- is an international draft the answer?
As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Guardians put Arias on IL; Brito to make debut
The Guardians put Gabriel Arias on the 10-day IL Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring, calling up Juan Brito to make his big league debut.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

White Sox put Hays on IL with hamstring strain
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.

ESPN MLB
Apr 07, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Cold temps, Arias' injury and what to know for Tuesday
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

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