Major League Baseball

M's reach historic deal with MiLB SS Emerson

Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson, ESPN's No. 6 prospect for 2026 who has yet to play in the majors, has agreed to an 8-year, $95M extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

With lockout possible, MLBPA war chest at $415M

MLB players have accumulated $415 million in U.S. Treasury Securities, cash and other investments as they prepare for the possibility of an extended lockout when the CBA expires on Dec. 1.

Mets hire 6-time All Star Martinez as special asst.

The Mets have hired six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez as a special assistant in baseball operations, the team announced Tuesday.

Cubs OF Suzuki nearing return from knee injury

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is close to returning from a knee injury he suffered during the WBC, according to manager Craig Counsell.

Scuffling Raleigh comes off bench to beat Yanks

Cal Raleigh, after going 2-for-15 with 10 strikeouts, didn't start for the Mariners on Monday but came off the bench to provide a walk-off single to beat the Yankees.

Yanks go 5-for-5 on ABS challenges; Boone irked

The Yankees won all five of their challenges utilizing the automated ball-strike system during Monday night's game against the Mariners.

'Big step' for Dodgers' Sasaki after horrid spring

After a disastrous spring training, Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki showed promise in his first start of the season, limiting the Guardians to one run while striking out four.

Nats' Wiemer ties mark before on-base streak ends

Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a major league record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season and the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday night.

⚾ 2026 predictions: Playoff teams, award winners

Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.