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Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause

The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.

Ohtani skips bat, cranks up pitches in 10-K gem

Not in the lineup for his start day Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani channeled all his energy into pitching and delivered a six-inning, 10-strikeout start Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Mets.

Merrill robs HR, hits walk-off as Pads' streak at 7

Jackson Merrill robbed Julio Rodriguez of a home run and then capped his night with a walk-off two-run double as the Padres extended their win streak to seven.

Yankees' Cole to make first rehab start Friday

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, will make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset.

Pivetta to miss weeks, 'maybe months' for Padres

Nick Pivetta will be sidelined "weeks and maybe months" after an MRI revealed a flexor strain in his right elbow, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen told reporters Wednesday.

MLB celebrates Robinson's legacy, dons No. 42

Major League Baseball celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier, with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.

Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident

The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.

Mets' Young out month-plus with tear in meniscus

Mets utility man Jared Young will miss somewhere in the neighborhood of six to eight weeks with a meniscus tear in his left knee. He has been placed on IL.

✍️ Best and worst free agent signings in history

The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.