MLB News & Updates
Real-time stories, injury reports, tactical breakdowns and standings updates.
Best World Series matchups for every type of MLB fan ↗
The playoffs are about to begin! Here's what Fall Classic matchup you should be pulling for if your squad isn't playing in October.
The only MLB playoff preview you need: World Series odds, likely MVPs and how far all 8 remaining teams will go ↗
Have Fall Classic or bust hopes this postseason? Here's why each remaining team could be playing late into October ... or get sent home next.
White Sox shut down Guardians to win Game 1 of ALDS ↗
The White Sox shut out the Guardians to win Game 1 of their AL Division Series 3-0 on Saturday.
Dodgers include OF prospect Josue De Paula on NLDS roster ↗
Josue De Paula, the outfield prospect who made his major league debut three weeks ago, cracked the Dodgers' roster for their National League Division Series showdown against the Braves.
Previewing every MLB division series matchup ↗
The ALDS and NLDS fields are complete. Here's who has the edge -- and who should be on upset watch.
Musgrove remains on Padres' roster; Buehler opens NLDS on paternity list ↗
Pitcher Joe Musgrove was kept on the roster as the San Diego Padres made no changes from their wild-card sweep over the Chicago Cubs, though Walker Buehler will start the NLDS on the postseason paternity list.
2026 MLB division series Day 1: Live updates, lineups, analysis ↗
All eight teams are in action Saturday. Which clubs will come out strong?
Source: Judge not on Yankees' roster for ALDS vs. Rays ↗
Aaron Judge will not be on the New York Yankees' roster for the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.
Montgomery focus on 'positives', not breaking strikeout record ↗
Colson Montgomery wants to focus on the "positives" from his second year in the majors, not the single season strikeout record he broke on Friday.
Breaking down six candidates for MLB's coming expansion ↗
After the next CBA is signed, an expansion committee won't be far away. Who are the top contenders for an MLB team?
A potential Triple Crown? Will he win MVP? Breaking down Yordan Alvarez's 2026 season ↗
History or not, Alvarez's offensive campaign stands alone. Here's his status in the MVP race, how his season would rank among Triple Crown winners and more.
Breaking down the AL West and wild-card races ↗
We put this year's mediocre AL postseason picture into context historically and analyze the AL West and wild-card races.