Major League Baseball

Jays pitchers set mark with 50 K's in 1st 3 games

The Blue Jays started the 50th season in team history by striking out 50 batters in their opening series against the Athletics, setting the major league record for strikeouts in the first three games of the season.

Jays' Schneider finds letter, reassurance from Kerr

Blue Jays manager John Schneider received a handwritten letter from NBA coach Steve Kerr about how to deal with his World Series Game 7 heartbreak.

Rangers' deGrom 'better,' hopes to pitch this week

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom, who was scratched from Saturday's start because of neck stiffness, said he feels "much better" and is hopeful he can pitch this week.

Gore, 'Cutch,' Nimmo continue to torment Phillies

MacKenzie Gore took a no-hitter into the sixth en route to his first win with the Rangers, whie Andrew McCutchen and Brandon Nimmo both hit their first homers with Texas.

Easily out, L.A.'s Freeman tagged by Marte's hug

With nowhere to run on the basepaths, the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman walked toward a smiling Ketel Marte, who tagged him out with a hug to end the second inning of Saturday night's game.

O's fortify rotation, agree to 5-year deal with Baz

Right-hander Shane Baz and the Orioles have agreed to a five-year deal, fortifying the team's starting rotation long-term with a high-upside arm acquired in a trade over the winter.

⚾ 2026 predictions: Playoff teams, award winners

Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.