Major League Baseball

Manfred: Torpedo bats 'absolutely good' for MLB

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says torpedo bats are "absolutely good for baseball," noting that they fall within the rules and demonstrate the sport's "unique place in our culture."

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."

A's Wilson atones for triple play with clutch RBIs

After hitting into a triple play in the second inning, A's shortstop Jacob Wilson came up with a clutch two-run double in Saturday's come-from-behind 7-4 win.

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."

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 ...?