Major League Baseball

Cubs OF Suzuki set for season debut vs. Pirates

Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates.

Broncos owners acquire minority share of Rockies

The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team.

Springs, A's bullpen toss 1-hitter in win vs. Yanks

Jeffrey Springs took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to lead the Athletics to a 1-0 win over the Yankees Thursday in the Bronx.

Tigers' Meadows hospitalized after outfield collision

Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was taken away on a cart and hospitalized after an outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday.

Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M

Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start for the fourth straight year.

Lopez, Soler receive suspensions following brawl

Braves right-hander Reynaldo López and Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during Tuesday night's game at Angel Stadium.

Sources: SS Griffin, Pirates agree to $140M deal

Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80

Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after dealing with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

⚾ Broken system: Is an international draft next?

As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.