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.

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.

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.

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.

Phillies clinch NL East with wild win vs. Dodgers

Kyle Schwarber, Weston Wilson and Bryce Harper homered, and the Phillies wrapped up their second straight National League East title with a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night.

🔮 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.