Major League Baseball

Cora firing was Breslow's call, Sox president says

The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the Red Sox's 10-17 start to the season began with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, president Sam Kennedy said.

Story questions direction of Sox after Cora firing

Trevor Story said the reasoning for Red Sox manager Alex Cora being fired wasn't "satisfactory" and added that it's "up in the air what the true direction of the franchise is."

GM backs Espada, says injuries, walks to blame

Astros general manager Dana Brown offered a public backing of Joe Espada on Sunday, telling The Athletic that the team is not considering a managerial change amid its slow start to the season.

Baty's bases-loaded walk goes to inning-ending K

Done in by a robot reversal, Brett Baty of the Mets became the first batter to have a bases-loaded walk changed to an inning-ending called third strike by Major League Baseball's new challenge system.

Yankees calling up OF Domínguez, sources say

The Yankees are calling up outfielder Jasson Domínguez, a former top prospect and a regular contributor last season, from Triple A, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Refsnyder HR after successful challenge lifts M's

Rob Refsnyder successfully challenged a third strike, then hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

Nats co-closer Beeter put on IL with sore forearm

Nationals co-closer Clayton Beeter was placed on the injured list and will have imaging on his sore right forearm.

📈 Power Rankings: New No. 2, NL-heavy top 10

A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.