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MLB Players Reject Salary Cap as 2027 Lockout Concerns Grow
More than two dozen major leaguers weighed in on MLB labor negotiations, with some pitchers predicting no games will be played until June 2027.

2026 MLB Postseason: Six Teams Hold 99% Odds as October Bracket Takes Shape
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays lead a group of six teams with 99% playoff odds as the 2026 MLB postseason schedule kicks off on September 29.

MLB Playoff Schedule: September Matchups for Every Postseason Contender
The MLB playoff schedule enters its final month as the Rays face the Mets and Braves while the Phillies navigate a schedule featuring the Astros and Nationals.

Guardians Add Carlos Hernandez to Roster After January Crash Recovery
Reliever Carlos Hernandez returned to the Cleveland Guardians 40-man roster on Tuesday following a career-threatening January car accident in Venezuela.

Morales Homers, Simpson Earns Win in MLB Debuts as Nationals Beat Braves 9-5
Yohandy Morales recorded three hits, including a third-inning home run, during his MLB debut to lead Washington past Atlanta.

Smith, Rushing, Wrobleski Return as Dodgers Fall 13-8 to Cardinals
Starting catcher Will Smith and pitcher Justin Wrobleski returned from the injured list Tuesday as the Dodgers lost 13-8 to St. Louis.

Mike Trout Reacts to Stan Kroenke’s Record $4 Billion Angels Purchase
Mike Trout expressed excitement following the Los Angeles Angels' sale to Stan Kroenke for a record-breaking $4 billion valuation.

Padres Promote 20-Year-Old Ethan Salas to MLB Roster from Triple-A
The San Diego Padres selected the contract of 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas, the youngest active player in the major leagues, on Tuesday.

Stan Kroenke Agrees to Acquire Angels After 23 Years of Arte Moreno Ownership
Real estate magnate Stan Kroenke, worth $24.3 billion, has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno.

Colton Cowser Catch Robs HR in 9th to Secure Orioles 2-1 Win Over Rockies
Colton Cowser preserved a 2-1 victory for the Baltimore Orioles by robbing Jake McCarthy of a game-winning home run at the 415-foot sign in center field.

Yankees Blast Will Flemming for Suggesting Retaliation in 7-1 Bronx Victory
New York Yankees players criticized Will Flemming after the broadcaster suggested hitting Austin Wells following Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s eighth-inning stolen bases.

Aaron Judge Nears Lineup Return; Yankees Eye Sept. 8 Homestand vs. Rockies
Aaron Judge, currently hitting .248 with 17 home runs, joined the Yankees for their West Coast trip as he recovers from a rib stress fracture.

Cubs Set Franchise-Record With 9 Home Runs in 17-3 Rout of Brewers
The Chicago Cubs capped August with a franchise-record nine home runs during a 17-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

White Sox Acquire Tommy Pham and Jake Cave in Monday Cash Trades
The White Sox added 13-year veteran Tommy Pham and outfielder Jake Cave for cash considerations on Monday to bolster their roster before Tuesday's expansion.

Ketel Marte Returns to D-backs Lineup as DH Following Two-Week Absence
Ketel Marte returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, batting cleanup as the designated hitter after missing 13 games.

Orioles Claim Luis Robert Jr. from Mets to Bolster AL Wild Card Chase
Luis Robert Jr. joins the Baltimore Orioles after clearing waivers on Monday, bringing a .268 batting average and six home runs from his recent stint with the Mets.

Will Flemming Rips Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Yankees' 16-1 Rout of Red Sox
During a 16-1 Yankees victory, broadcaster Will Flemming called Jazz Chisholm Jr. a bush league player after the infielder stole two bases with a six-run lead.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits 14th August Homer in Cubs' 7-5 Loss to Reds
Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded his 13th and 14th home runs of August during a 7-5 defeat against the Cincinnati Reds, marking the most homers by any MLB player in a single month this season.

George Lombard Jr. Avoids Structural Damage; Yankees Call Up Luis Gil
Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. avoided structural damage in his right knee but missed Sunday's 16-1 win over the Red Sox due to inflammation.

Rays Sweep Padres 5-4 as DeLuca and Mateo Secure 11-Inning Victory
Tampa Bay completed a three-game sweep of San Diego as Jorge Mateo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning following a game-tying home run by Jonny DeLuca.

Twins Place Byron Buxton on 10-Day IL with Right Hip Impingement
Outfielder Byron Buxton moves to the 10-day injured list as the Minnesota Twins recall Gabriel Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul.

Max Scherzer Passes Gaylord Perry with 10 K Performance vs. Mariners
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on the career strikeout list Sunday, fanning 10 Seattle Mariners hitters.

Red Sox Activate Roman Anthony and Trevor Story for Yankees Series Finale
Roman Anthony and Trevor Story will rejoin the Boston Red Sox on Sunday after completing rehab assignments at Triple-A Worcester.

Luis Rengifo Carted Off With Knee Sprain in Padres' 7-6 Loss to Rays
San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo sustained a right knee sprain in the seventh inning of a 7-6 defeat against Tampa Bay.