Thursday, July 31, 2025

M's get Ferguson from Pirates to bolster bullpen

The Mariners, in search of bullpen help, finalized a deal to acquire lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates in exchange for minor leaguer Jeter Martinez.

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Mullins makes dazzling catch in possible O's finale

Cedric Mullins made a leaping, backhanded catch well above the wall to rob Ali Sanchez of a home run in the sixth inning of Wednesday 9-8 loss to the Blue Jays in what could be his final game as an Orioles player.

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Sources: Rogers to Mets after twin also traded

Hours after his identical twin brother, Taylor, was traded from the Reds to the Pirates, Tyler Rogers was traded from the Giants to the Mets, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Athletics place SS Wilson on IL with fractured arm

The Athletics placed All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured left forearm.

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Report: D-backs 3B Suárez avoids fractured finger

A CT scan and MRI exam revealed no fractures on the right index finger for Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez, MLB reported on Tuesday.

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Dodgers put Kim on IL, call up prospect Freeland

Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list with shoulder bursitis, while prospect Alex Freeland was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Royals All-Star Bubic to miss rest of season

Royals All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic, who is fifth in the AL with a 2.55 ERA, will miss the rest of the season with a left rotator cuff strain, the team announced.

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Orioles' Rutschman returns; Bautista out longer

The Orioles reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list Monday and fortified their bullpen by bringing back lefty Keegan Akin from the IL.

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Sources: Tigers trade for Twins pitcher Paddack

The Tigers are acquiring pitcher Chris Paddack from the Twins, sources say.

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Monday, July 28, 2025

Deadline week update! Rankings for the top 50 MLB trade deadline candidates

Our running list of who could be traded has some new names in the final few days before the July 31 deadline.

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Skenes shines again as Pirates up his pitch count

Paul Skenes struck out nine in six three-hit innings, and the Pirates shut out Arizona for a second straight day, beating the Diamondbacks 6-0 on Sunday.

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

White Sox OF Robert (adductor) on bench again

White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was out of the starting lineup on Saturday for the second straight day because of adductor soreness.

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Yankees' Judge has flexor strain, headed for IL

Yankees captain Aaron Judge is headed for a stint on the injured list after imaging showed a flexor strain in his right elbow, but no damage to the ulnar collateral ligament of the two-time AL MVP.

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Phillies' Sosa exits win early with bruised back

Philadelphia third baseman Edmundo Sosa left Saturday's game against the Yankees after he was elbowed in the back by left fielder Brandon Marsh in a collision.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Astros place LHP Walter (elbow) on 15-day IL

The Houston Astros placed left-handed starter Brandon Walter on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with left elbow inflammation.

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Fenway concession workers strike for Sox series

Hundreds of concession workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Red Sox and Dodgers starting Friday night.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Mariners land slugging 1B Naylor from D-backs

The Mariners bolstered their efforts to return to the playoffs by acquiring slugger Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks on Thursday night.

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Yankees prospect Jones homers in first 3 at-bats

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones homered in his first three at-bats in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 10-8 loss to Rochester on Thursday.

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Veteran pitcher Chavez, 41, retires from MLB

After 657 appearances over 18 seasons with nine different clubs, right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement Thursday.

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Skubal to paternity list as Tigers 'on baby watch'

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list Wednesday with his wife close to giving birth to the couple's second child.

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Rangers activate P Gray for 1st time this season

Texas Rangers righty Jon Gray was activated from the injured list Wednesday after being out since getting struck by a line drive that fractured his right forearm during a spring training game in mid-March.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Rockies' Márquez (biceps tendinitis) could hit IL

Veteran Rockies right-hander Germán Márquez has biceps tendinitis in his pitching arm and could be heading to the injured list, he told reporters Tuesday.

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Athletics place Clarke, Muncy on the 10-day IL

The Athletics placed dynamic rookie centerfielder Denzel Clarke (adductor strain) and infielder Max Muncy (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.

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Devers, after snubbing Sox, to play 1B for Giants

Rafael Devers, traded to the Giants in June after he made it known that he didn't want to play first base for the Red Sox, is making his first start at the position.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Beloved ballpark therapy bunny, Alex, dies

A beloved therapy bunny named Alex the Great, who provided snuggles and comfort from ballparks to NBA arenas has died. He was 4.

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Alvarez, 23, returns to Mets 'a different player'

Catcher Francisco Alvarez rejoined the New York Mets in time for Monday night's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels after an unexpected four-week stint with Triple-A Syracuse, a demotion that manager Carlos Mendoza described as a "wake-up call."

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Rangers' Martin to miss 4-6 weeks; Jung recalled

The Rangers' bullpen took a hit Monday with veteran right-hander Chris Martin expected to miss four to six weeks because of a left calf strain, manager Bruce Bochy said.

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Mariners call up LHP prospect Garcia for debut

The Mariners selected the contract of left-handed reliever Brandyn Garcia from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday and optioned right-hander Juan Burgos to Triple-A.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

Sources: Phillies add free agent righty Robertson

The Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement with free-agent reliever David Robertson, who is slated to receive more than $5 million this year.

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Judge ties A-Rod with 351st home run for Yankees

Aaron Judge hit his 36th home run of the season Sunday and tied Alex Rodriguez for sixth place in Yankees history.

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Trump calls for old Commanders, Guardians names

President Donald Trump wants Washington's football franchise and Cleveland's baseball team to revert to their former names.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Phillies place Bohm on IL due to fractured rib

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has a fractured left rib and was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

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No. 1 overall pick Willits, 17, signs with Nats

Willits agreed to terms with the Washington Nationals on Saturday, only six days after the club selected him at No. 1 in Major League Baseball's amateur draft.

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Kwan out of Guardians' lineup due to sore wrist

Guardians All-Star Steven Kwan, who has been dealing with wrist issues for over a month, was not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

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Marlins' Norby out 6-8 weeks after wrist surgery

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby will be sidelined for several weeks after having surgery on his wrist.

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Jets, Vilardi reach 6-year, $45 million extension

The Winnipeg Jets locked up forward Gabriel Vilardi on Friday, signing the forward to a six-year extension worth $45 million.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Shohei Ohtani announces children's book: 'Decoy Saves Opening Day'

The Los Angeles Dodgers star co-authored the 32-page book with Michael Blank and it is set to release next February.

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Tellez expected to be added to Rangers roster

Rowdy Tellez worked out with the Rangers on Thursday, with the anticipation that he will be added to their roster before their first game back.

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Veteran RHP Gibson retires after 13-year career

Kyle Gibson, who won 10 or more games eight times during his 13-year MLB career, announced his retirement Thursday.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

How Gavin McKenna's Penn State commitment shifted the NHL prospect landscape

The top prospect for the 2026 draft is headed to Happy Valley after starring in Western Canada.

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D-backs star Marte's home robbed during break

Police are investigating a burglary that is believed to have happened Tuesday night at a home owned by Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte.

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Rangers 1B Burger (quad) placed on 10-day IL

Rangers first baseman Jake Burger was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a left quad strain.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

MLB re-creates Aaron's record 715th HR at ASG

Major League Baseball honored Hall of Famer Hank Aaron by re-creating his 715th home run through projection mapping and pyrotechnics Tuesday night.

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Dump bump: Raleigh's Derby victory lifts ratings

Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby victory gave a boost to the ratings, as viewership was up 5% from 2024, according to Nielsen ratings.

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Blackhawks reach deal with No. 3 pick Frondell

The Blackhawks agreed on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with Anton Frondell, who was the No. 3 overall pick in last month's draft.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Miz on All-Star critics: 'They're not upset with me'

Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, whose inclusion on the National League All-Star roster has created a stir, said Monday he wasn't offended by the criticism over his selection.

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Fried unsure how long blister may keep him out

Yankees ace Max Fried is not ready to answer how much time he might miss with the blister on his left index finger.

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M's Raleigh commits to Team USA for 2026 WBC

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who has an AL-record 38 homers before the All-Star Game, has committed to the 2026 World Baseball Classic for the United States.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Stowers hits career-best 3 homers vs. Orioles

Marlins left fielder Kyle Stowers hit a career-high three home runs in Sunday's game against the Orioles.

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Francona gets 2,000th career victory as manager

Terry Francona became the 13th manager in major league history to reach 2,000 wins when the Reds beat the Rockies 4-2 on Sunday.

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Pens acquire goalie Silovs in trade with Canucks

The Penguins shored up the goaltending position, acquiring Arturs Silovs from the Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Konerko receives autographed jersey from pope

White Sox great Paul Konerko received a present -- a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV -- on Saturday afternoon, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the franchise's 2005 World Series championship run.

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Dodgers' Ohtani goes 3 scoreless innings vs. SF

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitched three scoreless innings against the Giants on Saturday as he continues to work his way back from elbow surgery.

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Twins' Buxton, Derby participant, hits for cycle

Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton, who will participate in the Home Run Derby, hit for the cycle Saturday in a 12-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the first cycle for a player in Target Field history since the ballpark opened in 2010.

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

White Sox to monitor workload of All-Star Smith

The White Sox are monitoring Shane Smith's workload going into the last part of the season.

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Different drafts: Ex-Nats GM offers drinks on him

Fired Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wants to buy a round for fans at two sports bars in Washington before next week's All-Star Home Run Derby.

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Red Sox activate 3B Bregman from 10-day IL

The Red Sox activated All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman from the 10-day injured list before Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

Panthers bring back Samoskevich on 1-year deal

The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have re-signed forward Mackie Samoskevich to a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.

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MLB: Iassogna crew chief, plate umpire for ASG

Veteran umpire Dan Iassogna has been named crew chief and will work the plate during MLB's All-Star Game Tuesday night at Atlanta's Truist Park.

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Dodgers to celebrate Kobe Bryant on 8/8 with new bobblehead

The first 40,000 ticketed fans for the Dodgers' matchup against the Blue Jays on Aug. 8 will receive the bobblehead.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Arenado back in Cards' lineup after 3 games out

Nolan Arenado was back in the starting lineup Wednesday night, playing third base and batting fifth as the St. Louis Cardinals played the second game of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals.

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Marlins claim reliever Zuber off waivers from Mets

The Marlins claimed reliever Tyler Zuber off waivers from the Mets and designated fellow right-hander Nick Nastrini for assignment.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Avalanche add ex-Kraken coach Hakstol to staff

The Avalanche added former Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol to their staff Tuesday as an assistant to boost a power-play unit that struggled in the postseason.

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Pirates ball-crusher Cruz accepts HR Derby invite

Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz will compete in Monday's Home Run Derby. Earlier this season, Cruz clobbered the hardest hit homer in the Statcast era at 122.9 mph.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Kansas extends offer deadline for Chiefs, Royals

The state of Kansas has extended a deadline for the Chiefs and Royals to take advantage of a stadium financing plan from the state.

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Brewers call up Vaughn, put Hoskins on 10-day IL

The Brewers called up first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn and sent first baseman Rhys Hoskins to the injured list on Monday with a sprained left thumb.

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Astros 1B Walker placed on paternity leave list

The Astros placed first baseman Christian Walker on paternity leave Monday before the start of a three-game series against the Guardians.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

The most obscure MLB All-Stars ever: World War II fill-ins, a shortstop with a 37 OPS+ and ... this year's Rockies rep

Hunter Goodman just became Colorado's All-Star -- and it's not the first time a player you might have never heard of is playing in the Midsummer Classic.

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Royals place lefty Lynch (elbow) on 15-day IL

The Royals placed left-hander Daniel Lynch IV on the 15-day injured list Sunday because of left elbow nerve irritation.

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Brewers' Hoskins hurts thumb tagging runner out

Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins left Saturday's game against the Marlins with a left thumb issue after catching an errant throw and tagging a runner out in the fourth inning.

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Astros bring back 36-yo veteran reliever Neris

The Houston Astros brought back Hector Neris, signing the 36-year-old right-hander on Saturday.

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Guardians OF Thomas reinjures foot, exits game

Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas left during the sixth inning of Friday night's game against the Tigers due to mild plantar fascia symptoms with his right foot.

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Different Soto propels Mets to Subway Series win

Juan Soto went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and single, falling just a triple shy of the cycle in the Mets' 6-5 comeback win over the Yankees on Friday.

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Raleigh ties M's record with 35 HRs before break

Cal Raleigh matched Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record for home runs before the All-Star break, hitting his 34th and 35th homers of the season Friday in a 6-0 win over the Pirates.

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'Really cool': Cubs launch franchise record 8 HRs

The Cubs set a franchise record with eight home runs in an 11-3 rout of the Reds on Friday, including three from first baseman Michael Busch.

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Rays infielder Kim (shoulder) to make debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ha-Seong Kim was activated Thursday from the 60-day injured list and is slated to make his team debut against the host Minnesota Twins on Friday.

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Yankees' Schmidt exits with forearm tightness

Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm.

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Dodgers' Muncy relieved MRI clean, out 6 weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went on the injured list Thursday with a left knee bone bruise.

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Angels place rookie 2B Moore (thumb) on IL

The Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday.

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Thursday, July 3, 2025

Jets add Nyquist on 1-year, $3.25 million deal

Veteran forward Gustav Nyquist signed a one-year contract worth $3.25 million with the Jets on Wednesday.

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Rangers activate Burger from IL, demote Jung

The Rangers reinstated first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list before Wednesday night's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

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Twins put struggling Ober (hip) on 15-day IL

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due an impingement in his left hip.

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Gulutzan: Stars were right to fire me in 2013

Glen Gulutzan believes the Stars have twice made the right decision about his coaching career, first not keeping him as their head coach 12 years ago and now bringing him back in that same role.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Nats' DeJong, out since hit in face in April, back

The Nationals activated infielder Paul DeJong from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Andrés Chaparro to Triple-A Rochester.

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Angels reinstate outfielder Soler (back) from IL

The Angels reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list before Tuesday night's game against the Braves.

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Granlund lands three-year, $21M deal with Ducks

Mikael Granlund, one of the most prominent free agent centers in this year's class, signed a three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks worth $7 million annually on Tuesday, after a season in which the 33-year-old forward posted 22 goals and 66 points.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Reports: Oilers, D Bouchard agree on 4-year deal

The Edmonton Oilers on Monday signed veteran defenseman Evan Bouchard, 25, to a four-year contract, according to multiple reports, avoiding free agency with one of their most valued blueliners who helped the club to back-to-back Western Conference titles.

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NHL free agency 2025: Grade for the Aaron Ekblad contract

On the eve of the free agent market opening, the Panthers extended the blueliner.

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Sources: Panthers, Ekblad agree on 8-year deal

The Stanley-Cup champion Florida Panthers and defenseman Aaron Ekblad agreed to an eight-year extension carrying a $6.1 million average-annual value, sources told ESPN Monday, confirming reports, a deal that keeps the veteran from becoming a free agent.

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