Sports desk
MLB
Baseball reporting, standings, roster moves, and the long view of the season.
Fresh from the desk
Latest MLB
Statistical Breakdown: Quantifying the Impact of Judge and Ohtani
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have redefined modern baseball production. This analysis examines the specific metrics, from OPS+ to stolen base efficiency, that define their 2024 campaigns.
Samuel Basallo ABS Challenge Secures 8-3 Orioles Win Over Texas
Catcher Samuel Basallo utilized a successful ABS challenge on a 1-2 pitch to Evan Carter to secure an 8-3 Baltimore Orioles victory.
Sandy Alcantara Throws 93-Pitch Shutout in Marlins' 10-0 Rout of White Sox
Sandy Alcantara recorded the first complete game of the MLB season, throwing a 93-pitch shutout to lead Miami to a 10-0 victory over Chicago.
Umpire C.B. Bucknor Exits After 100-MPH Foul Tip in Rays-Brewers Game
Veteran umpire C.B. Bucknor left Wednesday's game in Milwaukee after a 100-mph fastball resulted in a foul tip to his face mask.
Pirates Finalize $6.53 Million Agreement with First-Round Selection Konnor Griffin
Pittsburgh secures ninth overall pick Konnor Griffin with a signing bonus exceeding the slot value by over $300,000, marking a significant investment in the prep shortstop.
Nick Lodolo Scheduled for 60-65 Pitch Rehab Outing with Daytona Tortugas
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo will throw 60 to 65 pitches for Single-A Daytona this Thursday as he works back from a left index finger blister.
MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings: 11 True Aces Lead Baseball’s Elite Tier
New MLB starting pitcher rankings identify the 11 true aces currently dominating the sport according to league executives.
Shohei Ohtani Tosses 6 Scoreless Innings in 4-1 Win Over Guardians
Shohei Ohtani threw six scoreless innings to secure a 4-1 victory for the Dodgers against the Cleveland Guardians.
Jose Fernandez Makes History with Two Home Runs in MLB Debut as Diamondbacks Edge Tigers 7-5
Third baseman Jose Fernandez became the seventh player in Major League history to record a multi-homer debut during Arizona's 7-5 victory over Detroit.
C.B. Bucknor Missed Call Overturned as Brewers Defeat Rays 6-2
A C.B. Bucknor missed call at first base was overturned via replay during the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-2 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
Chase DeLauter Exits After Fouling Pitch Off Foot in First Inning vs. Dodgers
Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter left Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with a left foot contusion after fouling a Shohei Ohtani pitch off his back foot.
Andrew Painter Debut: Rookie Fans 8 in Phillies' 3-2 Victory Over Nationals
Andrew Painter struck out eight batters and allowed one run over 5.1 innings during his MLB debut in the Phillies' 3-2 win against Washington.
Ryan Feltner Exits After 106 MPH Liner; Rockies Starter Records 4 Ks in 3 Innings
Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner left Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays with a right glute contusion after being hit by a 106 mph line drive.
Carlos Rodon Suffers Hamstring Tightness During 50-Pitch Elbow Rehab Program
Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon experienced right hamstring tightness during a throwing program, potentially delaying his return from left elbow surgery.
MLBPA Shuts Down Players Way Youth Initiative Amid Federal Investigation
The MLBPA has suspended all operations for its youth-baseball program, Players Way, following the launch of a federal probe.
Mets Appoint 6-Time All-Star J.D. Martinez to Baseball Operations Role
The New York Mets officially named six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez as a special assistant in baseball operations during a Tuesday announcement.
2026 MLB Season: Red Sox Rank 9th as Roman Anthony Leads Boston Offense
The Boston Red Sox enter the 2026 MLB season ranked 9th overall after winning 89 games last year despite Alex Bregman missing two months.
Mariners, Colt Emerson Agree to Record $95M Extension for Zero Service Time
Shortstop Colt Emerson has reportedly secured an eight-year, $95 million extension with the Seattle Mariners, the largest ever for a player without MLB service time.
Roki Sasaki Strikes Out Four in Dodgers Season Debut Against Guardians
Roki Sasaki limited the Guardians to a single run and recorded four strikeouts in his first start for the Dodgers.
Yankees Go 5-for-5 on ABS Challenges in 2-1 Walk-Off Loss to Mariners
New York successfully overturned five strike calls using the Automated Ball-Strike System before falling 2-1 to Seattle on a Cal Raleigh walk-off.
Joey Wiemer Ties MLB Record as Nationals Rout Phillies 13-2
Joey Wiemer tied a major league record by reaching base in 10 consecutive plate appearances to start a season during Washington's 13-2 victory over Philadelphia.
Edward Cabrera Cubs Debut: Right-Hander Fans Five in 7-2 Victory Over Angels
Edward Cabrera threw 80 pitches over six scoreless innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-2 win against the Los Angeles Angels.
Cal Raleigh Out of Mariners Lineup Following 10 Strikeouts in Opening Series
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was excluded from the starting lineup against the New York Yankees after starting the season 2-for-15 with 10 strikeouts.
Cody Ponce Carted Off with Knee Injury in Blue Jays Debut vs Rockies
Right-hander Cody Ponce exited his Toronto debut in the third inning after suffering a right knee injury on a Jake McCarthy ground ball.