Major League Baseball

Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener

Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge's first career hitless Opening Day.

Padres' Darvish to restricted list amid elbow rehab

Pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list Wednesday as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres.

Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump

Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot umpires will have on their human counterparts.

Yanks' Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.

Phils' Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start

Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.

Orioles' Holliday (hand) to start rehab stint Fri.

Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will begin a rehab assignment later this week, an indication he won't miss much time with the big-league team after suffering a broken hamate bone in February.

Mariners' Crawford, Miller starting season on IL

Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford and starting pitcher Bryce Miller will start the season on the IL as the team got down to its 26-man roster ahead of Opening Day.

Yanks, Mariners chasing Dodgers in WS odds

As the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets underway, bettors and bookmakers alike agree that the Los Angeles Dodgers will be by far the team to beat as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title.

⚾ Your guide to offseason chaos that rocked MLB

Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.