Major League Baseball

Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy

Former major leaguers Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco were among the more than 120 people who died after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday.

Cubs place LHP Steele (elbow) on 15-day IL

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is headed to the 15-day injured list with tendinitis in his pitching elbow.

Pirates say 'Bucco Bricks' to return amid backlash

The Pirates say their fan-purchased "Bucco Bricks" are in the process of being returned for a "more permanent display" at the stadium.

Pads' Merrill lands on IL week after $135M deal

All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill landed on the injured list Tuesday, a week after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year deal with the San Diego Padres.

Skenes ships career-worst 5 runs in loss to Cards

Paul Skenes might still be relatively new in the major leagues, but the Pittsburgh Pirates star isn't new to baseball and he won't be sweating a shaky start Tuesday night in which he gave up a career-worst five runs to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Twins' Lopez exits start; MRI set on hamstring

Twins ace Pablo Lopez was pulled in the fifth inning of Tuesday's start against the Royals because of what the team called a "very mild" hamstring strain.

M's Robles out at least 12 weeks, possibly season

Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has a small fracture in his left shoulder and will miss at least 12 weeks -- and potentially the entire season if he needs surgery.

Roberts: Ohtani in 'good place' in elbow rehab

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says has not detected anxiety or frustration from Shohei Ohtani as the two-way star goes through the rehabilitation process as a pitcher from his second elbow operation.

2025 World Series contender tiers

Only one team will win a ring this year. Can anybody beat L.A.? And who will emerge in 2026, 2027, 2028 ...?