Major League Baseball

Royals' Ragans to have elbow surgery Wednesday

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday that will determine the degree of repair needed, manager Matt Quatraro said Saturday.

Reinsdorf officiates Kittle wedding at ChiSox game

As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating.

Bassitt has back surgery; O's hopeful for '26 return

Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt opted to have surgery on his back, and the team is hopeful he'll be able to return before the end of the season.

Angels fire GM Minasian, tab Mozeliak for revamp

The Angels have fired general manager Perry Minasian and are bringing in longtime executive John Mozeliak as a consultant to the baseball operations department.

Lindor says Mets players 'failed' ousted Mendoza

Shortstop Francisco Lindor and president of baseball operations David Stearns were among prominent members of the Mets who assumed responsibility for the team's dismal start that led to manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.

Trout unlikely for Home Run Derby due to injury

Mike Trout says he is unlikely to participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring.

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