MLB News & Updates
Real-time stories, injury reports, tactical breakdowns and standings updates.
The Yankees' plan for beating the Rays? Strong pitching, clean baseball -- and maybe a 6-foot-7 MVP ↗
With or without Aaron Judge, the New York superstar's teammates have shown they are built for the October spotlight.
Braves homer 3 times, turn to Sale to close out Phils in wild-card clincher ↗
The Braves won a postseason series for the first time since the 2021 World Series after beating the Phillies 6-2 on Thursday night in the decisive Game 3 of the NL Wild-Card Series.
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Manfred says MLB no longer eyeing Grand Teton as site for potential game ↗
Major League Baseball won't consider staging a game in western Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
This unconfirmed report is circulating ahead of the upcoming deadline. Circled Game monitors official announcements for formal confirmation.
Astros' Espada 'absolutely' wants to return as contract expires ↗
Manager Joe Espada, whose contract expired after Houston was eliminated by the White Sox, said he "absolutely" would like to return to the Astros in 2027.
Guardians to throw rookie Messick, Williams at White Sox to start ALDS ↗
Rookie left-hander Parker Messick will start Game 1 of the ALDS for Cleveland, while AL strikeout leader Gavin Williams will take the mound in Game 2.
Braves' Kerr to make playoff debut in deciding Game 3 vs. Phillies' Nola ↗
The Braves will have left-hander Ray Kerr make his first career postseason appearance against the Phillies in Thursday's decisive Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series.
Judge rules that Wrigley Field rooftop business can't sell Cubs tickets ↗
A federal judge ruled that a rooftop business across the street from Wrigley Field cannot sell tickets for people to watch Chicago Cubs games.
Source: Lovullo to return for 11th season as D-backs manager ↗
Torey Lovullo, the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history, will return for an 11th season with the franchise in 2027, a source told ESPN.
Way-too-early 2027 top 50 rankings ↗
The 2026 fantasy baseball season just ended, but Eric Karabell is already thinking about 2027.
2026 MLB wild-card series Day 3: Live updates, lineups, analysis from Phillies-Braves ↗
One spot in the division series remains. Will the Braves or Phillies keep their season alive?
💯 Regular-season grades for all 30 teams ↗
Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?
Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Cubs, Red Sox, Astros ↗
Here's how the winter looks in Chicago, Boston and Houston after those teams were swept out of the playoffs.