Major League Baseball

Sources: Pirates, top prospect Griffin talking deal

The Pirates are deep into contract negotiations with minor-league shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, sources told ESPN.

Painter's MLB debut for Phillies a thing of beauty

Andrew Painter -- considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball -- tossed four-hit ball and struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Tuesday night in the Phillies' 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals.

Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call

Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Rays-Brewers game.

Reds' LHP Lodolo to make rehab start Thursday

Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is expected to throw 60-65 pitches during a rehab assignment on Thursday.

Narvaez scratched as Red Sox tinker with lineup

Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez was scratched from Boston's finale with Houston, with manager Alex Cora saying he felt like he needed to change the lineup.

Ohtani's 2-way season begins with 6 scoreless IP

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-way season -- his first full one in three years -- officially began with him throwing six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the Guardians.

MLBPA shuts down Players Way amid inquiry

The MLBPA has shut down Players Way, the youth-baseball initiative currently being looked into by federal investigators, a union official told ESPN.

M's reach historic deal with MiLB SS Emerson

Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson, ESPN's No. 6 prospect for 2026 who has yet to play in the majors, has agreed to an 8-year, $95M extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

🍗 Top new ballpark foods for 2026 MLB season

Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.