Major League Baseball

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.

Murakami set to return for the White Sox Friday

Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the White Sox on Friday after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring.

Volpe denies 'BS' report that he refused SS move

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe strongly denied a report that he refused to play second base earlier this season, saying he was caught "off guard" by the since-retracted report, which he called "B.S."

Alan Porter named umpire in MLB All-Star Game

Alan Porter will be the umpire crew chief and call balls and strikes for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Philadelphia.

Judge to have rib imaged as Yanks stay cautious

Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, and the Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.

Boston's Suarez to sit out ASG with groin injury

Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez will miss next week's All-Star Game after he was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left groin strain.

Mets' Vientos headed to IL after breaking hand

Mark Vientos is headed for the injured list after fracturing his right hand Thursday when he was hit by a pitch in the Mets' win over the Royals.

'Time has come': Verlander to retire after season

Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season.

📊 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.