Major League Baseball

Ohtani hits leadoff for NL; Raleigh cleanup for AL

Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff for the National League in the MLB All-Star Game, while the Mariners' Cal Raleigh will bat cleanup for the AL.

Nats surprise at top of MLB draft with SS Willits

The Nationals took high school shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft, while Tyler Bremner went No. 2 to the Angels and LSU's Kade Anderson to the Mariners at No. 3.

M's Raleigh commits to Team USA for 2026 WBC

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who has an AL-record 38 homers before the All-Star Game, has committed to the 2026 World Baseball Classic for the United States.

Fried unsure how long blister may keep him out

Yankees ace Max Fried is not ready to answer how much time he might miss with the blister on his left index finger.

Royals' RHP Lorenzen on IL with oblique strain

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.

Red Sox win 10th in row; longest streak since '18

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer as the Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-1 win over the Rays.

Francona gets 2,000th career victory as manager

Terry Francona became the 13th manager in major league history to reach 2,000 wins when the Reds beat the Rockies 4-2 on Sunday.

Phils rip MLB for Miz All-Star pick: 'What a joke'

Multiple Phillies players ripped MLB's decision to add Jacob Misiorowski to the NL All-Star roster.

📷 Rockies' Holliday family throwback on draft day

The franchise celebrated selecting the son of former Rockies player Matt Holliday in the MLB draft by posting baby pics of Ethan in Rockies gear.