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Ethan Salas Debuts at Age 20 in San Diego Padres' 7-3 Loss to Cincinnati
Top prospect Ethan Salas became the youngest MLB catcher since 1991 during the San Diego Padres' 7-3 defeat against the Cincinnati Reds.
Dodgers Place Eric Lauer on IL After Three-Inning, Seven-Run Outing
Eric Lauer joins the injured list with left elbow inflammation following a 13-8 loss where he surrendered eight hits to St. Louis.
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.