Major League Baseball

Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause

The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.

Ohtani on mound but not in lineup against Mets

Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he has pitched but not also hit.

Yankees' Cole to make first rehab start Friday

Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery last March, will make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset.

MLB celebrates Robinson's legacy, dons No. 42

Major League Baseball celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier, with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.

Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident

The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.

Mets' Young out month-plus with tear in meniscus

Mets utility man Jared Young will miss somewhere in the neighborhood of six to eight weeks with a meniscus tear in his left knee. He has been placed on IL.

Tigers lock up rookie McGonigle for 8 years, $150M

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle became the latest young player to get a big-money deal, agreeing Wednesday to a $150 million, eight-year contract that starts in 2027.

Reports: Soler suspension trimmed to 4 games

Jorge Soler's suspension stemming from last week's brawl against the Atlanta Braves and their pitcher, Reynaldo Lopez, has been reduced from seven to four games, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

✍️ Best and worst free agent signings in history

The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.