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.

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.

Phillies' Schwarber latest Home Run Derby add

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was added to the Home Run Derby on Friday, joining teammate Bryce Harper for Monday's event in Philadelphia.

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.

Rangers' DeGrom to skip next start; IL possible

Jacob deGrom will miss his next start for the Rangers because of a glute and hip strain, but the team hopes the extra time off will allow him to avoid the injured list.

Royals' Pasquantino (wrist) comes off 10-day IL

The Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the injured list Friday after he missed more than three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone.

📊 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.