Major League Baseball (MLB)

MLB: Report: Nationals agree to 4-year extension with OF Jacob Young

The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year, $23 million extension with outfielder Jacob Young, MLB.com reported Friday. The deal includes an $8 million club option for a fifth season, according...

MLB: Reports: Dodgers to part ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates

The Los Angeles Dodgers will part ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates, multiple outlets reported Friday. Bates, who has...

MLB: Jays issue statement on Anthony Santander’s anti-Muslim posts

After Toronto outfielder Anthony Santander shared a series of anti-Muslim videos on his social media account, the Blue...

MLB: Cardinals promote Rob Cerfolio to general manager

The St. Louis Cardinals promoted 34-year-old Rob Cerfolio to general manager on Friday. Cerfolio joined the Cardinals in 2024...

MLB: Reports: Albert Pujols to interview for Astros manager opening

Former three-time National League MVP Albert Pujols will interview for the Houston Astros' managerial vacancy on Thursday, according...

MLB: Pirates activate 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn from IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates brought back veteran first baseman and outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list Friday. The Pirates activated O'Hearn and optioned outfielder...

MLB: Twins star CF Byron Buxton (hip) to undergo season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins star center fielder Byron Buxton is done for the season and will undergo arthroscopic right hip surgery on Sept. 18, the team...

MLB: Alex Bregman, Michael Busch lead way as Cubs rout Pirates

Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch drove in three runs, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a convincing 12-2 victory over...

MLB: Blue Jays DFA OF Jesus Sanchez, promote OF Rudy Martin Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays designated outfielder Jesus Sanchez for assignment Friday and recalled outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. from Triple-A Buffalo. Sanchez was in his first...

MLB: Braves place OF Lane Thomas (ribs) on injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained left intercostal muscle. Thomas, 31, was a late scratch...

MLB: A’s out to dim Mariners’ playoff hopes for second straight weekend

The Seattle Mariners received a big blow to their American League postseason hopes last week when they dropped three of four home games against...