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Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits Three Homers in Cubs' 17-5 Rout of Reds
Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in six runs and hit three homers during a 17-5 Chicago Cubs victory against the Cincinnati Reds.
Shohei Ohtani Knee Discomfort Puts Sunday Return in Doubt After 20-Pitch Session
Shohei Ohtani remains sidelined from the mound with left knee irritation and a lingering right biceps issue, casting doubt on his scheduled Sunday start.
Staten Island’s No. 11: The Story of Michael Cammarata’s Retired Jersey
Michael Cammarata belted a solo home run to lead South Shore American to a 3-1 win over Haverstraw before his number 11 was retired in Williamsport.
Red Sox Activate Garrett Whitlock; Reliever Wyatt Olds Optioned to Worcester
Reliever Garrett Whitlock returns to the Boston bullpen with a 6-1 record and 2.05 ERA after recovering from right elbow inflammation.
Larry Christenson, 1980 World Series Champion Pitcher, Dies at 72
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who went 83-71 over an 11-year career, passed away at age 72 during a fishing trip in Washington.
Hillsborough County OKs $796M for New $2.3B Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a $796 million share for a new 31,000-seat Rays stadium opening in 2029.
Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits Cleanup to Lead Braves in 6-4 Win Over Rockies
Ronald Acuna Jr. moved to the cleanup spot for the first time this season, tallying three hits and three runs in a 6-4 victory against Colorado.
Tarik Skubal Strikes Out 7 in 6-Inning Detroit Return for Dodgers
Tarik Skubal returned to Comerica Park on Friday, allowing one run on four hits with seven strikeouts over six innings of work.
Walker Jenkins Bats Ninth in MLB Debut Against White Sox After Triple-A Call-Up
The Minnesota Twins promoted Walker Jenkins from Triple-A St. Paul to debut in center field on Friday against the Chicago White Sox.
Max Fried returns to Yankees rotation for Saturday doubleheader vs. Red Sox
Max Fried will come off the injured list to pitch for the New York Yankees in Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.
Cubs Activate Matt Shaw After 61-Day Absence for Sprained Left Hand
Utilityman Matt Shaw returned to the Cubs roster Friday morning after missing two months with a sprained left hand.
Aaron Judge Injury Update: Yankees Star Eyes September Return Amid 94-Win Pace
Aaron Judge has been cleared for baseball activities following a rib stress fracture, while the Yankees offense ranks 30th in batting average during his absence.
Chris Sale Shutout: Braves Sweep Dodgers Behind 100.1 MPH Fastball
Chris Sale recorded 11 strikeouts and allowed zero walks in a 1-0 shutout to clinch a Braves sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tampa Council Approves $2.3B Deal for New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
A 4-3 vote by the Tampa City Council secured a $2.3 billion agreement for a new MLB ballpark featuring $967 million in public tax money.
Blue Jays Sign Michael Lorenzen After Using 7 Relievers in 3-0 Shutout
Toronto signed veteran Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract Thursday following a 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals that required seven relief pitchers.
Brent Strom Returns to Astros as Pitching Staff Ranks 25th with 4.68 ERA
Brent Strom returns to Houston as a consultant to address a starting rotation currently posting a 5.17 ERA, the third-worst mark in MLB.
Twins Promote Walker Jenkins; Prospect Slashes .308 With 12 HR at St. Paul
The Minnesota Twins have officially called up outfielder Walker Jenkins from Triple-A St. Paul, where the 21-year-old posted a .939 OPS and 12 home runs.
Aaron Judge Rejects Rehab Stint Following 15-Swing Batting Cage Session
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge took 15 swings against overhand pitches Tuesday and confirmed he will skip a minor league rehab assignment.
MLB Proposes 3-Week December Free Agent Window and New Roster Rules
MLB has proposed a three-week free agent window starting on the Monday of the winter meetings and closing on December 21.
Brewers Top MLB Farm Systems as Value Hits $11 Billion in 2026 Update
The Milwaukee Brewers hold the No. 1 spot in the MLB farm systems rankings with a $602.1 million valuation and top prospect Jesus Made.
Dustin May Exits After One Pitch as Brewers Defeat Mets 8-1
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left Wednesday's start after just one pitch, though the team rallied for an 8-1 victory over the New York Mets.
Fernando Cruz Diagnosed With UCL Tear After Yankees' 9-3 Win Over Astros
Reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and may require Tommy John surgery following a velocity drop in Houston.
Roki Sasaki Hits IL After 66-Pitch Exit in Dodgers' 6-5 Loss to Braves
Roki Sasaki will land on the injured list after a blister on his right middle finger forced an early exit during Wednesday's game at Truist Park.
Cubs Fume Over Missed Balk Call in 2-0 Shutout Loss to Diamondbacks
A missed balk call during the sixth inning cost the Chicago Cubs a potential lead in their 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.