Major League Baseball

MLB wants max 5 years for FAs changing teams

As part of the next CBA with players, MLB wants a maximum contract length of 5 years for free agents who are switching teams, while organizations will have the ability to keep their own players for up to 6 years, calling it a Cornerstone Player Provision.

D-backs activate Kepler after 80-game PED ban

The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list Thursday following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Rays' combined no-hitter broken up in 9th vs. KC

Three Rays pitchers lost their combined no-hitter against the Royals when Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning Thursday.

Seager rejoins Rangers after concussion IL stint

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the concussion list Thursday, while Cody Freeman was placed on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk.

Cubs get P Peterson from Mets for minor leaguer

The Cubs are acquiring left-hander David Peterson from the Mets in return for minor league infielder Cole Mathis, the teams announced Thursday.

Ohtani 'out of sync' with catcher, rebounds for win

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani got the win on the mound after overcoming a rough second inning in which he and Dalton Rushing got crossed up on a pitch that got past the catcher's glove, allowing a run to score.

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For clubs currently leading the postseason hunt, here's the one thing driving their success so far.