Major League Baseball

MLB approves robot umps in 2026 for challenges

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the automated ball-strike challenge system in the major leagues in 2026.

With walk-off win, Padres head back to playoffs

The Padres clinched their fourth playoff berth in six seasons with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the Brewers on Monday night.

Braves 2B Albies fractures hamate bone in hand

Atlanta's Ozzie Albies left Monday's 11-5 win over the Washington Nationals due to a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, with Braves manager Brian Snitker telling reporters that his veteran infielder "felt something in there that was an impingement."

MLB owners OK sale of Rays to Zalupski group

Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously Monday to approve the sale of the Rays to group headed by real estate developer Patrick Zalupski, allowing the transfer from Stu Sternberg's group to close.

Braves, Morton reunite for final week of season

The Braves signed pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league contract just one day after the veteran right-hander was designated for assignment and released by Detroit.

Dodgers become 10th MLB team to draw 4M fans

The Dodgers have drawn 4 million fans this season for the first time in franchise history, becoming just the 10th team in major league history to reach that mark.

📊 October tiers: Ranking postseason rotations

Aces matter in the postseason. Here are the contenders who are flush with them -- and which are lacking quality arms.