Major League Baseball

Pirates' Skenes rebounds, limits Reds for first win

Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes allowed one run in five innings and struck out five in the Pirates' 8-3 win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Astros make Sox, Crochet 'pay' after Alvarez HBP

The Astros' hot start to the 2026 season continued Thursday with a sweep of the Boston Red Sox in Houston. Their 6-4 win was especially sweet considering what transpired earlier in the game.

Sale dominates A's despite being 'sick as a dog'

Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Chris Sale allowed only one baserunner in six innings to lead the Braves past the Athletics.

Sources: Pirates, top prospect Griffin talking deal

The Pirates are deep into contract negotiations with minor league shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, sources told ESPN.

O's Basallo first to clinch win with ABS challenge

Samuel Basallo made a little history when the Baltimore catcher became the first major leaguer to end a game with a successful challenge via the Automated Ball-Strike System.

Marlins' Alcantara gets 1st complete game of '26

The Marlins' Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season -- a 93-pitch shutout in a 10-0 victory against the White Sox.

Ump Bucknor hit in face mask in Rays-Brewers

In the second inning of the Rays-Brewers game Wednesday, a foul tip from Nick Fortes hit plate umpire C.B. Bucknor in the face mask.

Royals closer Estevez to IL with foot contusion

Royals All-Star closer Carlos Estevez, who led the majors with 42 saves last season, has been placed on the injured list with a left foot contusion.

🍗 Top new ballpark foods for 2026 MLB season

Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.