Major League Baseball

D-backs put Marte on restricted list after no-show

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees activate Rodon, place Fried on 15-day IL

The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodon for Tuesday's game against the Orioles and have placed starter Max Fried on the 15-day IL because of a left elbow bruise.

Cubs' Swanson (oblique strain) out at least 4 weeks

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will miss at least four weeks because of a left oblique strain, manager Craig Counsell said Monday.

MLB unanimously approves $3.9B sale of Padres

MLB team owners unanimously approved the sale of the Padres to an investor group led by private equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife and business partner, Kwanza Jones.

Mets call up infielder Morel from minors, cut Arias

The New York Mets called up infielder Christopher Morel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Dodgers' Roberts decries club's offense, defense

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out his struggling club after a 6-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday cost Los Angeles a significant tiebreaker in the race for home-field advantage.

Rockies designate slumping Lorenzen, recall Shook

The Colorado Rockies designated starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment Monday in a season in which the right-hander has gone 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA.

Pitcher, surgery pioneer Tommy John dies at 83

Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, has died at the age of 83.

📈 MLB Rank in-season update: Who's No. 1?

We asked ESPN MLB experts for their updated top 50 to take stock of the best performances as the 2026 regular season begins to wind down.