Major League Baseball

Source: Ohtani likely wouldn't opt out if team sold

Shohei Ohtani likely would not exercise a "key man" clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract if Mark Walter sold the Dodgers, a source told ESPN.

Cavalli takes no-hitter into 7th as Nats rout Cubs

Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cubs 7-0 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.

Reds' Greene has TJ surgery, could miss '27

Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will be out the rest of this season and possibly 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a ligament in his right elbow.

Twins activate Buxton for Field of Dreams game

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who missed 14 games with a right hip injury, has been activated off the IL prior to Thursday's Field of Dreams game vs. the Phillies.

Freeman 'in good spirits' after fall into dugout

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury when he took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors dugout while trying to catch a foul popup.

Red Sox place reliever Whitlock (elbow) on IL

The Red Sox placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Greg Weissert from Triple-A Worcester.

Rays ink utility player Mateo after Braves release

Utility player Jorge Mateo, who was released by the Braves after hitting .240 this season, has signed with the Rays.

📸 White Sox's pope hat giveaway draws crowd

Ever since the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, the team has embraced the connection.