Major League Baseball

MLB down period aims to ease amateur 'pressure'

MLB hopes that a new Amateur Recovery Period Policy, as ordered in a memo obtained by ESPN, will "alleviate the pressure on young players" hoping to play professional baseball.

Dodgers considering Ohtani helping as reliever

Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have talked about Shohei Ohtani pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs. As for playing in the outfield, as Ohtani said Tuesday he would be willing to do, Roberts said that won't happen.

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.

Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment

Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery.

🔮 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.