Major League Baseball

Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M

Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start for the fourth straight year.

Lopez, Soler receive suspensions following brawl

Braves right-hander Reynaldo López and Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during Tuesday night's game at Angel Stadium.

Sources: SS Griffin, Pirates agree to $140M deal

Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80

Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after dealing with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Eflin undergoes Tommy John surgery, Orioles say

Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin had season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday.

Angels' Stephenson out for season due to elbow

Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the 2026 season after having ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow.

Meyers, Javier depart within minutes for Astros

CF Jake Meyers (back tightness) and RHP Cristian Javier (shoulder tightness) left with injuries for the Astros on Wednesday.

Royals' Ragans (thumb) expects to make next start

Royals ace Cole Ragans said he expects to make his next start after exiting Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Guardians.

⚾ Broken system: Is an international draft next?

As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.