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.

MLBPA proposes ban on prop betting, source says

As part of ongoing CBA talks with MLB, the MLBPA has proposed a ban on prop betting on individual players to help combat harassment from disgruntled gamblers, a union source told ESPN.

Hoyer: Urgency for Peterson trade amid injuries

The Cubs acquired veteran left-hander David Peterson from the Mets for a simple reason: They need healthy starting pitchers.

D-backs activate Kepler after 80-game PED ban

The Diamondbacks activated outfielder Max Kepler from the restricted list Thursday following his completion of an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

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.

Seager hitless in return as Rangers top Blue Jays

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was activated from the concussion list Thursday, while Cody Freeman was placed on the 10-day injured list with a herniated disk.

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