Major League Baseball

Sources: Padres to place Darvish on restricted list

Pitcher Yu Darvish is expected to go on the restricted list as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump

Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot umpires will have on their human counterparts.

Yanks' Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.

Phils' Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start

Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.

Yanks, Mariners chasing Dodgers in WS odds

As the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets underway, bettors and bookmakers alike agree that the Los Angeles Dodgers will be by far the team to beat as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title.

All-Star Pena avoids IL as Astros finalize roster

Astros starting shortstop Jeremy Pena was included on the Opening Day roster and will avoid the injured list after fracturing his fingertip prior to the WBC.

Sources: Crow-Armstrong deal for 6 years, $115M

Pete Crow-Armstrong's new contract extension with the Chicago Cubs is for six years and $115 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.

Thomas sues White Sox for using name on jersey

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the White Sox, alleging unauthorized use of his likeness on City Connect 2.0 uniforms last season.

⚾ Your guide to offseason chaos that rocked MLB

Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.