Major League Baseball

Nats seek 'fresh approach,' fire Martinez, Rizzo

Headed into an off day and stuck in last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday night, hours after a 6-4 loss at home completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox.

Kershaw gets special ASG invite; no Soto, Betts

The MLB All-Star Game rosters will feature 19 first-timers -- and special commissioner's pick Clayton Kershaw -- as the pitchers and reserves were announced Sunday.

Two-time champ Alonso declines HR Derby invite

Two-time champ Pete Alonso of the Mets told reporters Sunday that he will skip the Home Run Derby in Atlanta, adding, "I have never really fully enjoyed the three off days, so I just want to be in the best possible position to help this team win."

Bellinger rescues Yankees to avoid Subway sweep

Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the Yankees stopped a six-game losing streak by beating the Mets 6-4 to avoid a weekend Subway Series sweep.

Padres' Darvish set to make season debut Mon.

Right-hander Yu Darvish will be activated from the injured list and make his Padres season debut Monday night at home against the Diamondbacks.

'Dominant' Wheeler's 1st CG since '21 lifts Phils

Veteran starter Zack Wheeler threw a one-hitter for his first complete game since 2021 in the Philadelphia Phillies' 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, improving to 9-2 after allowing only a leadoff homer to Austin Hays in the fifth inning.

Brewers' Woodruff wins 1st MLB start since 2023

Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff struck out eight and threw two-hit ball through six innings against the Marlins on Sunday to win his first start in the majors since Sept. 23, 2023.

Pirates CF Cruz makes 105.2 mph throw to plate

Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz made a 105.2 mph throw to nab Seattle's J.P. Crawford at the plate on Sunday, the second-hardest thrown ball to produce an outfield assist since Statcast started tracking in 2015.

↔️ One trade all 30 teams should make this July

The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?