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Cards, Rockies Tilt Caps After Umpire Orders Hancel Rincon to Straighten Hat
St. Louis and Colorado players protested umpire Doug Eddings on Saturday after he forced rookie Hancel Rincon to adjust his tilted cap.
Shohei Ohtani Pitching Halted by Bicep and Knee Ailments Amid Offensive Slump
Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 and was scratched from the Dodgers lineup on Thursday following a four-strikeout performance against Riley O'Brien.
Oliver Marmol Ejected After Hancel Rincon Hat Dispute in 7-6 Cardinals Win
St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol was ejected Friday after plate umpire Doug Eddings ordered rookie Hancel Rincon to straighten his tilted cap.
Jameson Taillon Exits After 2 Innings in Blue Jays' 9-2 Win Over Royals
Toronto starter Jameson Taillon left Friday's game against Kansas City after two innings due to right elbow discomfort following a 9-2 Blue Jays victory.
Benches Clear in Boston’s 1-0 Win Over Baltimore as Chapman Reaches 399 Saves
The Boston Red Sox secured a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles as Aroldis Chapman earned his 399th career save amidst a late-inning bench-clearing incident.
Brayan Rocchio Hits Grand Slam and Walk-Off HR in Guardians' 7-6 Win
Shortstop Brayan Rocchio became the sixth player in MLB history to record a grand slam and a walk-off home run in a single game during Cleveland's 7-6 victory.
Shohei Ohtani Sidelined with Biceps and Neck Issues After 8-6 Loss
Shohei Ohtani remains out of the Dodgers' lineup for a weekend series opener against the Nationals following a four-strikeout performance.
MLB Sets Feb. 19 Spring Start for All 30 Teams Amid CBA Tensions
Major League Baseball announced all 30 clubs will begin exhibition play on Feb. 19, leading into a March 24 regular season start.
White Sox Activate Kyle Teel; Catcher Drew Romo Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
Kyle Teel returns to the White Sox active roster after a high ankle sprain sidelined him during a 10-3 victory against the Texas Rangers.
2026 Fallen Stars: Cal Raleigh Hitting .172 as Top MLB Talent WAR Drops 39.9%
MLB stars from the 2025 season have seen a collective 39.9% decrease in WAR during 2026, headlined by Cal Raleigh’s .172 batting average.
Shohei Ohtani Sidelined After Four-Strikeout Performance in Dodgers Loss
Shohei Ohtani was removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Thursday following an 8-6 extra-inning defeat to the Cardinals where he struck out four times.
Adley Rutschman Clubs Two Home Runs in Camden Yards Return for Red Sox
Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman homered in the first and sixth innings during his return to Baltimore on Thursday night.
Konnor Griffin Targets Friday Return as Pirates Open Series Against Angels
Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin expects to be activated from the 60-day IL this Friday after recording 20 stolen bases in 59 games.
MLB Power Rankings: Misiorowski Eyes ERA History and Ohtani Targets Mound Return
Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski leads the MLB Power Rankings with a sub-2.00 ERA while Pete Crow-Armstrong pursues a historic 40/40 campaign for the Chicago Cubs.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Belts 14 August Homers as Phillies Go 20-7
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded a 1.098 OPS in August, while the Philadelphia Phillies surged with a 20-7 monthly record.
Tyler Mahle Posts 1.48 ERA as Braves Lead MLB Trade Deadline Impact Ratings
One month after the 2026 MLB trade deadline, Tyler Mahle leads all acquisitions with 1.4 bWAR and a 1.48 ERA through five starts for Atlanta.
Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out 4 Times as Dodgers Fall 8-6 to Cardinals in 10 Innings
Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 with four consecutive strikeouts during the Dodgers' 8-6 extra-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Jacob Misiorowski Ties Career Highs in Brewers' 9-5 Victory Over Cubs
Jacob Misiorowski surrendered five runs over four innings as the Milwaukee Brewers extended their NL Central lead to nine games with a 9-5 win.
Dodgers Face Uncertainty as Shohei Ohtani Sits With 1.79 ERA and Biceps Pain
Shohei Ohtani holds an 8-2 record and 1.79 ERA, but lingering pain in his left knee and right biceps has kept him off the mound since July 3.
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.