MLB News

Pete Rose, the all-time hit king, and Joe Jackson -- both longtime baseball pariahs stained by gambling -- are now presumably eligible for election into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

The Dodgers designated Austin Barnes for assignment and replaced the veteran catcher with top prospect Dalton Rushing.

Matt Carpenter, a three-time All-Star who played 14 major league seasons, is retiring from baseball.

Brewers left-hander Jose Quintana, who is 4-1 with a 2.65 ERA in six starts, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder impingement.

- Orioles outfielder Ramón Laureano was ejected from the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Minnesota after reacting angrily to a called third strike in the sixth inning.

The Cleveland Guardians named two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber as a special assistant to their pitching staff on Wednesday.

The Seattle Mariners placed right-hander Bryce Miller on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow inflammation.

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes announced his commitment to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining the Yankees' Aaron Judge, who was named captain.

MLB parks are staying creative with their new food items in the 2025 season.