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Max Scherzer Hits 3,516 Strikeouts as Blue Jays Defeat Phillies 7-5
Max Scherzer moved into 10th place on the MLB all-time strikeout list with 3,516 career fans during Toronto's 7-5 victory over Philadelphia.
Jackson Jobe Strikes Out Four in 8-0 Tigers Shutout of Giants
Jackson Jobe returned from a 14-month absence to lead Detroit to an 8-0 win over San Francisco at Oracle Park.
Shohei Ohtani Hits 10th-Inning Winner as Dodgers Edge Diamondbacks 2-1
The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a seven-game losing streak Saturday night with a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
White Sox Retire Ozzie Guillén’s No. 13 in Ceremony Before Cleveland Game
Ozzie Guillén became the 13th individual in Chicago White Sox history to have his number retired during a ceremony on Saturday at Rate Field.
Athletics Halt Red Sox Win Streak with 7-3 Victory at Fenway Park
The Boston Red Sox failed to secure a second 10-game win streak this season following a 7-3 loss to the Athletics on Saturday afternoon.
Brewers DFA Bryse Wilson, Promote Lyon Richardson After 8-6 Loss to Twins
The Milwaukee Brewers designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment on Saturday despite his three scoreless innings against Minnesota.
Tommy John Misses 78th Yankees Old-Timers' Day Amid Health Issues
Tommy John, the 83-year-old namesake of elbow ligament surgery, missed the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' Day on Saturday while battling health issues in Bradenton, Florida.
Mariano Rivera Throws 11 Pitches in Yankees Old-Timers' Day Return
Mariano Rivera returned to the mound at Yankee Stadium, facing four batters and recording an at-bat against Mike Stanton following his 2025 Achilles injury.
White Sox Promote Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal Amid Four-Game Losing Streak
The first-place Chicago White Sox have called up 22-year-old pitchers Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte to refresh a depleted bullpen.
Ryan Waldschmidt Walk-Off HR Hands Dodgers 7th Straight Loss in 4-3 Defeat
Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt launched a two-run, walk-off home run into the left-center field seats to secure a 4-3 victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Kaelen Culpepper Homers in Debut as Twins Beat Brewers 8-6
Shortstop Kaelen Culpepper hit a 390-foot home run in his first MLB game to help the Minnesota Twins overcome a four-run deficit against Milwaukee.
Chase Utley Inducted as Third 2008 Champion on Phillies Wall of Fame
Six-time All-Star Chase Utley joined the Phillies Wall of Fame on Friday night, celebrating a career that included 1,885 hits and a 2008 World Series title.
Payton Tolle Fans 14 in Six Innings as Red Sox Rout Athletics 13-1
Payton Tolle struck out a career-high 14 batters over six innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 13-1 victory against the Athletics.
Blake Snell return scheduled for Tuesday as Tarik Skubal makes home debut
Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell is expected to return to the mound Tuesday against the Royals after undergoing elbow surgery.
Rangers Activate Jordan Montgomery; Lefty Moves to Bullpen After Elbow Surgery
Jordan Montgomery returns to the Texas Rangers roster after being activated from the 60-day injured list to pitch in relief.
Carlos Rodón to Throw 50 Pitches Saturday in Triple-A Rehab Start
Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón begins a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday following a stint on the 15-day injured list.
White Sox Recall Edgar Quero After Joey Bart Suffers Left Hand Fracture
Edgar Quero returns to the White Sox roster as Joey Bart moves to the 10-day IL with a fractured left hand sustained against the Red Sox.
Athletics GM David Forst Departs With Team at 45-70 Before Las Vegas Move
David Forst has mutually agreed to part ways with the Athletics after a 27-year tenure, leaving the club with a 45-70 record and a minus-157 run differential.
Dodgers Hit 90% Roster Completion as Brewers Hold 100% Playoff Odds
MLB playoff projections show the Milwaukee Brewers holding a 100% chance of reaching the postseason, while the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the league with a 90% complete roster.
Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal for River Ryan and Zyhir Hope in Blockbuster Trade
The Detroit Tigers traded back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a package featuring River Ryan and Zyhir Hope.
Acuña Jr. Homers Twice as Braves Sweep Marlins 11-3 for Eighth Straight Win
Ronald Acuña Jr. recorded his second multihomer game of the season as Atlanta secured an 11-3 victory over Miami.
Caleb Durbin Hits 13th-Inning Walk-Off as Red Sox Edge White Sox 12-11
Boston extended its Red Sox winning streak to eight games after Caleb Durbin drove in Nick Sogard to conclude a 4-hour, 23-minute marathon.
Twins Ace Joe Ryan Sidelined by Glute Strain After Five-Run Loss to Royals
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is headed for the injured list after an MRI confirmed a mild left glute strain sustained during his Tuesday start.
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers Land Skubal as Rutschman Moves to Boston
The Dodgers maintained their No. 1 spot in the MLB Power Rankings after acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Tigers.