Major League Baseball

Ohtani (knee) scratched from start, to miss ASG

Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee

Red Sox plane issues force delayed start vs. Mets

The Red Sox arrived at Citi Field at 5:05 p.m. ET, a little more than two hours before the scheduled first pitch of their game against the Mets, after the team plane was grounded for nearly 24 hours due to mechanical issues.

Peters records first White Sox cycle since Abreu

Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, becoming the franchise's first player to achieve the feat in nine years.

Sources: Cards' Wetherholt gets $112.5M deal

Infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Schwarber, Murakami fill out field for HR Derby

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been named as participants in the Home Run Derby, filling out the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia on Monday night.

Herrera, Murakami among All-Star replacements

Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named Friday to the National League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani.

Mets' Vientos to miss 6-8 weeks with broken hand

Mets infielder/designated hitter Mark Vientos will miss six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand.

Reds activate Hayes, place McLain on 10-day IL

Third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes was activated off the injured list by the Reds before their game Friday night against the Cubs.

📊 Power Rankings: Where every team stands

The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of 2026 while the Padres' fall continues. Here's who's hot -- and who's not -- ahead of baseball's midseason break.