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.

Valencia honors Venezuela after HR in MLB debut

Eduardo Valencia made history Thursday with a home run in his first plate appearance for the Tigers, then got emotional while thanking his family and home country of earthquake-rocked Venezuela.

Phillies' Harper joins HR Derby in bid for 2nd title

The Phillies' Bryce Harper will compete in the Home Run Derby in front of a hometown crowd at Citizens Bank Park, he announced Tuesday. The Cardinals' Jordan Walker also announced that he will participate.

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.

Athletics' Gelof to have MRI after sliding into fence

Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof will undergo an MRI on Friday after injuring his knee sliding into the left field fence in foul territory in the third inning of Thursday's loss to the Tigers.

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.

📊 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.