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.

DeBartolo, Cairo pledge to turn Nationals around

Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo and interim manager Miguel Cairo are ready to try to turn around an organization that's had the second-worst record in the majors since 2020.

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.

Moncada back for Angels after 5-week absence

Yoan Moncada, who missed five weeks with knee inflammation, was activated Tuesday by the Angels, although he said he was "not 100%."

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.

⚾ 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.