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Christian Yelich Named First Captain in Milwaukee Brewers History
Christian Yelich became the first captain in Milwaukee Brewers history on Saturday after receiving the blessing of franchise legend Robin Yount.
Guardians Secure Third Straight AL Central Crown and First-Round Bye
Cleveland defeated Kansas City 11-5 on Saturday to clinch the division, aided by a Chicago White Sox 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
Justin Verlander Concludes 21-Season Career in Tigers Victory
Justin Verlander threw 91 pitches and recorded six strikeouts in his final major league start, a 4-3 Detroit Tigers win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Colson Montgomery Sets MLB Single-Season Strikeout Record With 224
White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery struck out for the 224th time this season on Friday, breaking the previous MLB record held by Mark Reynolds.
Max Scherzer Delays Decision on 20th MLB Season Until Offseason
Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer announced he will wait until the offseason to decide whether to play in 2027.
Milwaukee Brewers Top 2026 MLB Playoff Pressure Rankings
The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 109.7 Pressure Index rating as they seek their first World Series title following a franchise-best regular season.
Shohei Ohtani Returns to Dodgers Lineup Ahead of Postseason
Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers lineup on Wednesday against San Diego following a 13-game absence caused by right biceps discomfort.
Red Sox-Cubs Finale Moved to Tropicana Field Due to Boston Weather
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs will conclude their regular season at Tropicana Field on Sunday to avoid a nor'easter.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Backtracks on $500 Million Contract Remarks
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. issued an apology Friday for comments regarding his 14-year, $500 million contract after previously stating he was paid for past accomplishments.
Chicago Clubs Clinch Postseason Berths During Final Weekend of MLB Regular Season
The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs clinched playoff spots on Thursday, marking the first time both franchises secured berths on the same day.
Shohei Ohtani Sets Record as Four-Time Consecutive MLB Jersey Sales Leader
Shohei Ohtani is the first player to lead Major League Baseball in jersey sales for four straight seasons, according to data released by MLB and MLB Players, Inc.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Reaches 40/40 Milestone in Cubs Playoff Clincher
Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to record 40 home runs and 40 steals during a Thursday afternoon win that secured a Cubs postseason berth.
White Sox Clinch Postseason Berth With Rout of Kansas City
The Chicago White Sox clinched an American League wild-card spot Thursday with a 9-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Joins MLB 40/40 Club With 40th Stolen Base Against Marlins
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong swiped his 40th base of the season against the Miami Marlins to become the seventh player in MLB history to reach the 40/40 mark.
MLB Insiders Forecast 2026 Postseason: Padres and Red Sox Emerge as Dangerous Contenders
With the 2026 MLB playoffs approaching, insiders highlight the San Diego Padres' bullpen and the Boston Red Sox's AL-leading offense as deciding factors.
Ben Rice Reaches 41 Home Runs to Lead Yankees Past Rays
Ben Rice hit two solo home runs in a 9-2 win over the Rays, surpassing manager Aaron Boone's preseason prediction of 39 homers.
Aaron Judge Intends to Be Available for AL Wild Card Series Opener
Aaron Judge told ESPN he plans to be ready for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series next Tuesday at Yankee Stadium following a soleus muscle strain.
Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Criticizes Schedule Change for Red Sox Series
MLB moved Sunday's contest against the Boston Red Sox to Friday due to weather, forcing a doubleheader and potentially requiring Shota Imanaga to pitch on short rest.
Zack Wheeler Records 2,000th Career Strikeout as Phillies Beat Brewers 6-4
Zack Wheeler became the 96th pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 career strikeouts during a 6-4 Philadelphia Phillies victory.
Mets Remove Interim Tag, Sign Andy Green to Three-Year Deal
The New York Mets hired Andy Green to a three-year contract through 2029 after he led the team to a 37-38 record as interim manager.
Colorado Rockies Hit Historical Low With Fourth Consecutive 100-Loss Season
The Colorado Rockies reached 100 losses for the fourth straight year following a 7-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field.
Alex Bregman Could Return for Weekend Series in Boston Following Facial Fractures
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered multiple cheek fractures after being struck by a Michael Busch foul ball during Sunday's game in Cincinnati.
Shohei Ohtani Expected to Return to Dodgers Lineup Wednesday
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the Dodgers lineup Wednesday after missing time with biceps and knee pain.
Paul Skenes Cites World Baseball Classic as Source of 2026 Velocity Decline
Pirates ace Paul Skenes saw his average fastball velocity drop to 96.8 mph this season, down from 98.8 mph in 2024.