Major League Baseball

Pirates ball-crusher Cruz accepts HR Derby invite

Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz will compete in Monday's Home Run Derby. Earlier this season, Cruz clobbered the hardest-hit homer in the Statcast era at 122.9 mph.

Yanks moving Chisholm back to 2B after 3B stint

Yankees All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr., after making 28 starts in a row at third base, is moving back to second base, manager Aaron Boone confirmed.

Brewers' Hoskins (thumb) likely to miss 6 weeks

Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins told reporters Tuesday that a recent MRI revealed a UCL left thumb sprain that could keep him off the field for about six weeks.

Dodgers call up reliever Diaz, 28, from Triple A

Veteran pitcher Alexis Diaz, 28, is back in the major leagues and ready to make his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who acquired the 2023 All-Star reliever from the Cincinnati Reds over a month ago in exchange for minor league pitcher Mike Villani.

Willie Mays' personal collection going to auction

The personal collection of Willie Mays will head to auction via Hunt Auctions on Sept. 27-28 in San Francisco.

Royals place OF Canha (elbow) on 10-day IL

The Royals placed outfielder Mark Canha on the 10-day injured list with a left elbow injury Tuesday.

White Sox reinstate OF Robert (hamstring) from IL

The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring), 27, who has struggled with career lows in batting average (.185) and on-base percentage (.270), from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, before their game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays.

Rays' McClanahan sharp in rehab, closer to return

Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan took a step toward returning to the major leagues after a nearly two-year absence, not allowing a hit or run in one inning of work Tuesday in a Florida Complex League game.

⚾ 2025 Home Run Derby: Who is the favorite?

The game's hottest hitters who will be swinging for the fences in Atlanta are being unveiled. Here's how they match up.