Major League Baseball

Williams out as Yanks' closer; Weaver to get a shot

Devin Williams, who has stumbled to start the season, has been ousted as closer by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, with Luke Weaver set to get save opportunities.

Gausman ejected after 53-pitch inning vs. Yanks

Toronto's Kevin Gausman was ejected after a 53-pitch inning -- the most by an MLB pitcher in an inning since 2022 -- in which he had five walks vs. the Yankees.

Mets minor leaguer Gomez fires 104.5 mph pitch

Raimon Gomez, a pitcher for the Mets' Class A affiliate in Post St. Lucie, Florida, had a pitch clocked at 104.5 mph -- faster than any pitch thrown in the majors this year.

MLB drops Chisholm's 1-game ban, fine remains

Major League Baseball dropped a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Marlins demote struggling Gillispie to Triple-A

The Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and promoted fellow right-hander Luarbert Arias to take his place.

Mets put Minter (triceps) on IL, bring up Ureña

Mets reliever A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-day injured list after straining his left triceps during a 2-0 win against the Nationals. New York replaced him on the roster by selecting the contract of right-hander José Ureña from Triple-A Syracuse.

Dodgers' Gonsolin set for first start since 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin, whose last start was an 11-3 loss to Miami at Dodger Stadium Aug. 18, 2023, will be activated off injured reserve and should make his first major league start in 20 months against the Marlins on Wednesday.

Counsell on Brown's implosion: 'We need better'

Cubs starter Ben Brown came apart in a six-run fourth inning against the Phillies on Saturday, leading manager Craig Counsell to say simply, "We need better, frankly."

Way-too-early trade deadline preview

From major league stars like Sandy Alcantara to up-and-coming prospects, here's who could be on the trade block come July.