Introducing ESPN's MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt! And the first winner is...

We're going to name a bat flip champion for 2026. Here's who holds the championship belt after the first battle of the season.

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Brewers' Yelich exits with hamstring tightness

Christian Yelich left the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with tightness in his left hamstring.

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Blackhawks' Nazar exits after taking puck to face

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left Saturday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues after he was hit in the face by a puck.

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O's Rutschman late scratch with sore left ankle

The Orioles scratched catcher Adley Rutschman from the lineup about two hours before Saturday's game against the Giants because of a sore left ankle.

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Angels' Klassen leaves start with finger injury

Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen left Saturday's game against Cincinnati in the third inning because of a bruised nail on his right index finger.

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Ducks GM Verbeek receives multiyear extension

General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Ducks.

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Pope hats for everyone: White Sox answer fan frenzy with full-stadium promo

After strong fan response, Chicago will distribute pope-themed hats to all attendees at its Aug. 11 game.

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Co-owner on Kraken's woes: 'Going to get it fixed'

While the Kraken are nearing elimination from playoff contention, co-owner Tod Leiweke is confident the team can improve, saying "we're committed to fixing it."

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Tigers CF Meadows exits on cart after collision

Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was taken away on a cart after a head-to-head collision as teammate Riley Greene caught a fly ball on Thursday.

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Angels' Stephenson out for season due to elbow

Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow.

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MLB Power Rankings: NL Central teams rise as AL powerhouse flails

Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

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NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday

The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.

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Re-picking the 2016 NHL draft: Who goes in the top 3?

With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

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Hage, Verhoeff, Pohlkamp, more: Top NHL prospects playing in the Frozen Four

Scouting eyes from across the league will be fixed on the action in Las Vegas this weekend. Here are the top players to watch.

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Bruins sign Beanpot MVP Hagens to 3-year deal

The Bruins signed former Boston College forward James Hagens to a three-year deal with an annual cap hit of $975,000.

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Reds reserve catcher Trevino goes on 10-day IL

Reds catcher Jose Trevino, who has seen limited time as a reserve this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of thoracic spine strain.

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Meyers, Javier depart within minutes for Astros

CF Jake Meyers (back tightness) and RHP Cristian Javier (shoulder tightness) left with injuries for the Astros on Wednesday.

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Rangers' 9th inning 'Rally Sombrero' leads 2026 new ballpark foods

Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.

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Astros say ace Brown won't throw for 'few weeks'

Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing "for a few weeks," the team said Tuesday.

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Blue Jays catcher Kirk to have surgery on thumb

Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery to repair a fractured thumb on his left hand.

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Stars ban buyer of tix tied to alleged Nazi salute

The Stars have indefinitely banned the fan who purchased the tickets in connection with an investigation into what appeared to be a Nazi salute at a game in December.

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Corner kick: Machado boots pickoff, rallies Padres

Padres third baseman Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help San Diego score two runs as the Padres rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.

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