Major League Baseball

Astros' Alvarez has significant sprain, out 'a while'

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a "significant" left ankle sprain and will be out of the lineup "for a while," manager Joe Espada said.

Volpe returns to Yanks' lineup after cortisone shot

Anthony Volpe returned to the New York Yankees' starting lineup on Tuesday, making his first start since getting a cortisone shot in his left shoulder.

Tigers' Skubal throws bullpen, to start Thursday

Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, is on track to take the mound on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, less than a week after feeling tightness on his left side during his previous start.

Jays' Bichette out for regular season, eyes Oct.

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season after a second opinion confirmed he has a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the playoffs.

MLB nixes '26 trip for Yanks-Jays series in London

Major League Baseball has abandoned plans for a Yankees-Blue Jays series in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's London Stadium.

Manfred: Rays' ballpark search to restart once sold

The Rays likely will start a new search for a ballpark site in the Tampa and St. Petersburg area after the team is sold, according to commissioner Rob Manfred.

Rangers get reliever Coulombe (shoulder) off IL

The Rangers have activated left-hander Danny Coulombe from the 15-day injured list after missing the last 13 games with shoulder fatigue.

MLB nears '26-'28 deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix

Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday confirmed that MLB is nearing broadcast agreements with three media companies for the 2026 through 2028 seasons.

🔮 Predicting free agent deals: Tucker, Schwarber

Industry insiders break down the two top hitters in the free agent class as they complete very different regular seasons.