MLB News
Judge avoids surgery; Rodón could miss opener
Yankees star Aaron Judge won't need surgery on his elbow, but left-hander Carlos Rodon underwent an operation this week and could miss Opening Day.
Yankees' Volpe likely out for start of '26 season
Anthony Volpe is expected to miss the start of next season after having surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Vlad Jr., Springer jolt Jays offense in Game 3 rout
The Blue Jays, after losing the first two games of the ALCS at home, tattooed baseballs all over T-Mobile Park in Game 3, smashing five home runs and four doubles in a 13-4 rout of the Mariners to avoid facing an elimination game Thursday.
Ohtani: Two-way role not cause of hitting slump
Shohei Ohtani, who is just 2-for-25 with 12 strikeouts since the wild-card round, said Wednesday that he doesn't think pitching has affected his performance at the plate.
Sources: Orioles interested in Pujols for manager
The Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in Albert Pujols, sources told ESPN.
Scherzer hyped for G4 start: 'What you play for'
The Blue Jays expect Max Scherzer to be his excitable, feisty self when he starts Game 4 of the ALCS against the Mariners on Thursday. "This is what you play for," he said.
Ex-Angels official searched Kay's desk for drugs
Tim Mead, the former head of communications for the Angels, admitted Wednesday to searching the desk of his former employee, Eric Kay, three times looking for potential illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia in Kay's final years with the franchise.
Source: Bregman set to opt out of Red Sox deal
Alex Bregman plans to opt out of his contract with the Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The big-money Dodgers and small-market Brewers exemplify two sides of the MLB payroll divide -- a fact no one will forget next spring.