Major League Baseball

Blue Jays reliever Hoffman out of closer's role

The Blue Jays are moving Jeff Hoffman out of the closer's role, general manager Ross Atkins said.

Braves OF Harris (quad) scratched from lineup

Center fielder Michael Harris II was scratched from the Braves lineup Friday night for the opener of a weekend series against the Phillies because of left quad tightness.

Williams gets win after Mets relief 'mistranslation'

Already struggling to win games, the Mets also had difficulty figuring out which pitcher was supposed to be on the mound.

Yankees' Cole sharp in 2nd rehab start in minors

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw 4 1/3 innings for his second straight minor league injury rehabilitation start, allowing two runs and five hits for the Class A Hudson Valley Renegades.

Ritchie allows HR on first MLB pitch, then wins

JR Ritchie became the second pitcher over the past 50 years to allow a home run on his first MLB pitch and then earn a win.

Rangers' Gray, 30, makes MLB debut, gets 1st K

The Rangers' Peyton Gray made his big league debut at age 30 on Thursday night after an eight-year journey through the minors, independent and winter leagues.

📈 Power Rankings: New No. 2, NL-heavy top 10

A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.