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.

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.

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.

Pirates put 1B Horwitz (hamstring) on 10-day IL

The Pirates have placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring strain.

Cubs' Swanson ups RBI total to 15 in Mets series

Dansby Swanson had 11 RBIs in the Cubs' doubleheader sweep of the Mets, breaking the franchise record of 10 set by Hall of Famer Ron Santo on July 6, 1970.

Cardinals elevate DeWitt to chief executive officer

Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday after serving as team president since 2008.

Yankees put McMahon on IL with throat infection

The Yankees put infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a throat infection and recalled utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

⚾ Biggest strengths for top playoff contenders

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