Major League Baseball

Stearns: Still time for Mets to contend this season

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said he views the Aug. 3 trade deadline as the "cut off" to decide whether to push for the playoffs or shift their focus to 2027.

Sweet Jazz? 2B's in-game lollipop bothers Boone

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm's decision to play while enjoying a lollipop during Monday night's game left a sour taste in manager Aaron Boone's mouth.

Reds activate De La Cruz after 3 weeks on IL

The Reds activated Elly De La Cruz ahead of Tuesday night's game against Milwaukee after he spent just over three weeks on the injured list.

Pirates' Griffin begins rehab at Double-A Altoona

Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Double-A Altoona, the club announced.

Brewers release ex-starting 3rd baseman Rengifo

Luis Rengifo has been released by the Brewers after opening the season as their primary third baseman.

Manfred: Giants' Pride cap guidance was 'not clear'

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a letter to Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley that the Giants failed to properly explain to players that they were allowed to decline to wear rainbow-themed caps during the club's annual Pride Night earlier this month.

⚾ Execs under most pressure at trade deadline

With the deadline Aug. 3, here are which front offices could make -- or break -- their future this trade season.