Major League Baseball

Roberts: Dodgers won't rush Ohtani's mound return

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect Shohei Ohtani to return to the rotation by next week, saying the team wouldn't have him pitch "earlier than we need to."

Mets' Soto leaves vs. Dodgers with calf soreness

New York Mets star Juan Soto was removed from Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning because of left calf soreness.

Amid lack of talks, Mets' Holmes could be on move

Injured Mets pitcher Clay Holmes is one of several veterans the team has made available in trade talks, sources told ESPN. "I just want to be pitching my best whether that's here or somewhere else," Holmes said Friday.

Astros' Arrighetti (foot) exits start in 2nd inning

Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti left his start against the White Sox in the second inning Friday night because of a a right foot nerve irritation, the team said.

Cubs' PCA tops $50M pre-arbitration bonus pool

Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the projected allocation of the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool.

Brewers activate Hamilton, reassign Shewmake

Brewers infielder David Hamilton has been activated from the injured list after recovering from a left hamstring strain.

📈 Power Rankings: AL contender debuts in top 10

Our first list since the All-Star break saw quite the shake-up as one team's historic win streak comes to an end.