Major League Baseball

Streaking Cubs clinch first playoff spot since '20

Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.

Raleigh passes Mantle, ties Griffey with 55, 56

Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter then tied Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs in franchise history in the next at-bat.

Astros' Alvarez has significant sprain, out 'a while'

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a "significant" left ankle sprain and will be out of the lineup "for a while," manager Joe Espada said.

White Sox lefty Pérez exits with sore shoulder

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Pérez exited his start against Baltimore on Wednesday because of left shoulder soreness.

Rays presidents will step down as part of sale

Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will step down from their roles as part of the pending sale of the team to new owners, the team announced Wednesday.

Dodgers bullpen spoils Ohtani's 5 no-hit IP, 50th HR

Shohei Ohtani threw five no-hit innings Tuesday night against an imposing Phillies lineup before exiting as a pitcher, only to watch the Dodgers' bullpen implode again in a 9-6 loss.

🔮 Predicting free agent deals: Tucker, Schwarber

Industry insiders break down the two top hitters in the free agent class as they complete very different regular seasons.