Major League Baseball

Captain America: Judge to lead U.S. at '26 WBC

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, the reigning AL MVP, has been named the captain of Team USA when he makes his World Baseball Classic debut in 2026.

Scherzer to visit specialist again about thumb

Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is still dealing with soreness in his right thumb and will make a second visit to a specialist later this week.

Dodgers' Kershaw to make rehab start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw, the 37-year-old left-hander who has been on the 60-day injured list while rehabbing from offseason surgeries, will make his first rehab start of the season on Wednesday for Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Rockies OF Bryant lands on IL with back issue

The Rockies' Kris Bryant has landed on the 10-day injured list with a bad back, the latest in a series of health issues that have plagued him.

Braves DH Ozuna back in Atlanta for MRI on hip

Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is not with the Braves for their game in Toronto on Monday after returning to Atlanta to have his sore hip examined.

Tommy Helms, '66 NL Rookie of Year, dies at 83

Tommy Helms, the slick-fielding infielder for the Reds who was the 1966 NL Rookie of the Year and later had two short stints as the team's manager, has died at 83.

Ranking the 12 true aces in the game

Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite.