Major League Baseball

Ohtani (knee) scratched from start, to miss ASG

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee

Sources: Cards' Wetherholt gets $112.5M deal

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Phillies' Schwarber latest Home Run Derby add

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was added to the Home Run Derby on Friday, joining teammate Bryce Harper for Monday's event in Philadelphia.

MLB reduces Contreras suspension to 5 games

Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras had his suspension reduced from seven games to five, and he will be able to participate in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

Sources: Twins getting reliever Nance from Jays

The Twins, seeking to bolster their bullpen, are acquiring right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays for minor league catcher/third baseman Ryan Sprock, sources told ESPN.

Valencia honors Venezuela after HR in MLB debut

Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then got emotional while thanking his family and home country of earthquake-rocked Venezuela.

Murakami set to return for the White Sox Friday

Munetaka Murakami was reinstated from the IL by the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring.

Athletics' Gelof to have MRI after sliding into fence

Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof will undergo an MRI on Friday after injuring his knee sliding into the left field fence in foul territory in the third inning of Thursday's loss to the Tigers.

📊 Power Rankings: Where every team stands

The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of 2026 while the Padres' fall continues. Here's who's hot -- and who's not -- ahead of baseball's midseason break.