Major League Baseball

Top prospect Griffin hits 3rd spring HR for Pirates

Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, homered for the third time this spring in the first inning of the Pirates' matchup with the Cardinals.

Cards' Marmol gets 2-year extension amid rebuild

Oliver Marmol, who has a 325-323 record as manager of the Cardinals over four seasons, has signed a two-year extension that includes a club option for 2029.

Injured Rangers 3B Jung, DH Foscue out 10 days

Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is expected to miss about 10 days with an adductor strain, while designated hitter Justin Foscue has a hamstring strain.

Cease records 3 Ks in Blue Jays spring debut

Dylan Cease gave up one run in 1 2/3 innings and recorded three strikeouts in his spring training debut with the Blue Jays on Saturday in a 7-5 win over the Phillies.

Mets to start righty Peralta in opener vs. Pirates

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says the team is planning to start newly acquired Freddy Peralta on the mound for New York's March 26 season opener against the the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dodgers don't expect Snell to be ready for opener

Dodgers do not expect two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to be ready for Opening Day as he works on coming back from a shoulder injury that has lingered since last season.

Giants scratch Devers (hamstring) from lineup

The Giants scratched slugger Rafael Devers from the starting lineup because of a tight hamstring, keeping him out of a spring training game against the Dodgers on Friday.

Ex-pitcher Serafini gets life in prison for murder

Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law and first-degree burglary.

✍️ Handing out offseason grades for all 30 teams

Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.