Major League Baseball

Red Sox's Tolle opens start with immaculate inning

Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle pitched an immaculate inning to open Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.

Schlittler continues 'awesome season' in Yankees' win over Mets

Cam Schlittler, after a dominant outing on Sunday against the Mets that dropped his ERA to 1.95, is the clear-cut favorite to take home the American League Cy Young Award, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone also thinks the starter could be the AL MVP too.

Devers' season ends early due to core muscle injury

San Francisco's Rafael Devers' season is over, and he may have surgery for a core muscle injury.

Red Sox get slugger Contreras back into lineup

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and was slated to bat cleanup in a series finale against the Kansas City Royals.

Final pitch: Tigers, retiring Verlander aim for one last start

Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury with he and the Tigers hoping he can make one last start during a planned two-day celebration of the retiring former ace.

Diamondbacks' Gurriel, key in '23 World Series run, designated for assignment

The Diamondbacks have designed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, potentially ending the tenure of an outfielder who played a key role in their recent World Series run but struggled after tearing his ACL last season.

Orioles RHP Bradish goes on IL, effectively ending season

Right-hander Kyle Bradish was put on the 15-day injured list by the Orioles on Sunday because of lower abdominal discomfort, effectively ending his season.

✈️ Breaking down six candidates for expansion

After the next CBA is signed, an expansion committee won't be far away. Who are the top contenders for an MLB team?