Major League Baseball

Painter's MLB debut for Phillies a thing of beauty

Andrew Painter -- considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball -- tossed four-hit ball and struck out eight over 5⅓ innings Tuesday night in the Phillies' 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals.

Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call

Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Rays-Brewers game.

Ohtani's 2-way season begins with 6 scoreless IP

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-way season -- his first full one in three years -- officially began with him throwing six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the Guardians.

D-backs' Fernandez 7th player with 2 HRs in debut

Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez became only the seventh player in MLB history to hit two homers in his debut, and the second was a go-ahead shot that led Arizona over Detroit 7-5.

MLBPA shuts down Players Way amid inquiry

The MLBPA has shut down Players Way, the youth-baseball initiative currently being looked into by federal investigators, a union official told ESPN.

M's reach historic deal with MiLB SS Emerson

Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson, ESPN's No. 6 prospect for 2026 who has yet to play in the majors, has agreed to an 8-year, $95M extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

With lockout possible, MLBPA war chest at $415M

MLB players have accumulated $415 million in U.S. Treasury securities, cash and other investments as they prepare for the possibility of an extended lockout when the CBA expires Dec. 1.

Guardians rookie DeLauter hurt after hitting foot

Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter left the game in the first inning after fouling a pitch from Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani off his back foot.

🍗 Top new ballpark foods for 2026 MLB season

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