Major League Baseball

Harper: Phillies must weather storm; Walker cut

Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" amid an eight-game losing streak that has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.

Mets finally end skid but see Lindor (calf) exit

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning.

Murakami ties rookie mark with HR in 5th straight

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied an MLB rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game.

Dodgers keeping options open on Ohtani usage

Shohei Ohtani was on the mound and in the lineup Wednesday night, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains open to giving him a break at the plate during his pitching starts.

Koufax honored with lifetime achievement award

Hall of Fame pitcher and Dodgers icon Sandy Koufax has won the sixth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.

Players cite ABS system for early spike in walks

Walks have skyrocketed to near historic highs through the season's first month. There is no direct evidence the ABS system is the reason for the increase, but as Diamondbacks catcher James McCann said: "Of course it is. What other rules have changed?"

Clothes call: 107 mph liner finds Gilbert's jersey

A line drive clocked at 107.8 mph from the Athletics' Carlos Cortes was hit directly at Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and somehow got lodged in his jersey.

Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season

Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the hardest-hit ball this season and second hardest ever at Globe Life Field.

⚾ Updated draft rankings: The top 85 prospects

The top of the 2026 MLB draft is coming into focus. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.