Major League Baseball

Astros' Hader playing catch after offseason injury

Astros closer Josh Hader played catch again Friday after the six-time All-Star left-hander dealt with biceps tendinitis while throwing bullpen sessions in the offseason.

MLB 'proactive' in rushing Venezuelan players back

After the U.S. launched a military strike on Venezuela on Jan. 3, MLB teams worked quickly to get their Venezuelan players back to the U.S. ahead of spring training.

MLB finalizes ABS challenge system for '26 season

MLB teams will always have at least one challenge in extra innings as part of the league's new automated ball-strike challenge system for the 2026 season.

Castellanos released, admits to beer in dugout

The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.

Jays send OF Loperfido to Astros for OF Sánchez

The Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Astros for outfielder Joey Loperfido.

Verlander: Knew road could lead back to Detroit

Justin Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back to Detroit, but it's been a long road for him and the franchise since he last pitched for the Tigers in 2017.

MLB considering prediction market partnership

Major League Baseball is considering partnering with prediction markets, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday.

Face, ex-All-Star Pirates reliever, dies at age 97

Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the Yankees, has died. He was 97.

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