Major League Baseball

Bubbly flows as Cubs reach 1st playoffs since '20

Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.

Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt

The Brewers put Jose Quintana on the IL due to a calf injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return with the playoffs approaching.

Rays presidents will step down as part of sale

Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will step down from their roles as part of the pending sale of the team to new owners, the team announced Wednesday.

Mets activate Torrens; Alvarez in lineup after HBP

Backup catcher Luis Torrens was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, but starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was right back in the lineup after leaving Tuesday's game when he was drilled on the left arm.

White Sox lefty Pérez exits with sore shoulder

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Pérez exited his start against Baltimore on Wednesday because of left shoulder soreness.

Raleigh passes Mantle, ties Griffey with 55, 56

Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter then tied Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs in franchise history in the next at-bat.

🔮 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.