Major League Baseball

Cora firing was GM Breslow's call, Sox prez says

The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the Red Sox's 10-17 start to the season began with general manager Craig Breslow, team president Sam Kennedy said.

Stanton sits again; IL call set before Texas series

Giancarlo Stanton is out of the Yankees' lineup for a second straight game because of a tight right calf. Manager Aaron Boone said the team will decide whether Stanton needs to go on the IL ahead of Monday's series opener against Texas.

Rooker returns to A's after missing 14 games

The Athletics activated Brent Rooker off the 10-day injured list Sunday and put the two-time All-Star in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter against Texas after he missed 14 games with a right oblique strain.

Nats co-closer Beeter put on IL with sore forearm

Nationals co-closer Clayton Beeter was placed on the injured list and will have imaging on his sore right forearm.

Wheeler strong in return as Phillies end skid

Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings against the Braves in his season debut as the Phillies snapped their 10-game losing streak.

Humbled Snitker inducted to Braves Hall of Fame

Former Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said it was humbling to be inducted as the 42nd member of the Braves Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Dodgers honor Monday's dramatic 1976 flag rescue

The Los Angeles Dodgers marked the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday rescuing the American flag from being burned in a 1976 game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon with a pregame ceremony attended by Monday and his wife, Barbaralee.

📈 Power Rankings: New No. 2, NL-heavy top 10

A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.