Sports desk
MLB
Baseball reporting, standings, roster moves, and the long view of the season.
Fresh from the desk
Latest MLB
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.