Major League Baseball

Cards rookie Baez first ever with 3 HRs in debut

Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baez set an MLB record with three home runs in the first three plate appearances of his major league career Saturday.

Yanks' Judge plays catch for first time in rehab

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played catch and ran in New York on Friday as he continues working toward a return from a broken right rib.

Jays place 1B Guerrero on 7-day concussion IL

The Blue Jays have placed first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion injured list.

Brewers trade for A's Ornelas to bolster infield

The Milwaukee Brewers traded for the Athletics' Jonathan Ornelas on Saturday in an effort to help their struggling infield.

Dodgers encouraged as Ohtani throws off mound

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he felt "pretty confident" about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound this season after the two-way star threw a 35-pitch bullpen session.

Back to the Bay: Giants will host 2028 MLB ASG

San Francisco will host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game. The Giants' Oracle Park last hosted the Midsummer Classic in 2007.

Bucs' Gonzales takes pitch to helmet, day-to-day

Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzalez suffered a facial contusion and is day-to-day after being struck on the helmet by a pitch in the fifth inning against the Red Sox.

Nats SS Abrams, MLB errors leader, moving to 2B

Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star starter this season, is moving to second base in a move that manager Blake Butera described as "the best thing for our team going forward."

📸 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.