Major League Baseball

Ohtani's 26-pitch bullpen session a 'positive'

Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent on Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his return to the pitching mound.

Happ plays in 1,000th MLB game -- all with Cubs

Ian Happ played in his 1,000th major league game on Saturday - all with the Chicago Cubs.

Skenes: Pirates' 2-7 start on players, not brass

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh's slow start needs to be attributed to the players, "the ones playing," and not the club's management, despite the latter being the target of the fans' ire.

Francona back after dealing with stomach issue

Reds manager Terry Francona was back with his entire roster Saturday after missing the previous game due to what he jokingly called "intestinal turmoil."

Red Sox's Campbell: 'Couldn't pass up' $60M deal

Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell called his new eight-year, $60 million deal a "life-changing opportunity" and something he "couldn't pass up."

Basepath blunders help end Dodgers' unbeaten run

The Dodgers ran themselves out of a shot at keeping their undefeated season alive in a 3-2 loss to the Phillies that stuck them at 8-1 on the season.

Ramirez's 3-homer day helps Guardians snap skid

Jose Ramirez went deep three times and tied a franchise record with his 26th multi-homer game in Friday's 8-6 win over the Angels.

D-backs' Marte strains hamstring, placed on IL

Diamondbacks second basemen Ketel Marte has been placed on the 10-day injured list after straining his left hamstring while running the bases.

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 ...?