Major League Baseball

Pirates' Skenes to pitch for U.S. in 2026 WBC

Pirates RHP Paul Skenes on Tuesday announced his commitment to Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, joining the Yankees' Aaron Judge, who was named captain last month.

Yanks' Cabrera taken off in ambulance after slide

Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera injured his left ankle when he reached back for the plate on an awkward slide Monday night in Seattle.

Rangers' Jackson exits after comebacker hits hand

Texas closer Luke Jackson took a 111-mph comeback liner off his pitching hand on the only pitch he threw after coming on in the ninth inning.

Longoria to sign 1-day contract, retire with Rays

Evan Longoria will sign a one-day contract with Tampa Bay Rays and officially retire as a member of the team on June 7.

Lively exits, set for testing on inflamed forearm

Guardians pitcher Ben Lively exited Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after three innings due to right forearm inflammation.

Kiner-Falefa homers after meeting Ralph Kiner son

In a touching rendezvous Monday at Citi Field, Pittsburgh shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa greeted his second cousin once removed, Scott Kiner -- son of Hall of Fame slugger Ralph Kiner -- before the Pirates played the Mets.

Brewers' Woodruff hits snag in long-awaited return

Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff won't return to the majors quite as early as expected, as he is suffering from tendinitis in his right ankle.

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