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.

M's scratch Woo from start, but no plans for IL

Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo will not start Thursday as scheduled because of pectoral tightness, but GM Justin Hollander said the team doesn't think he'll need to be placed on the injured list as the postseason approaches.

White Sox move OF Benintendi (Achilles) to IL

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi, who has been hampered by an injury since shortly before the All-Star break, on the IL with left Achilles tendinitis Tuesday, just before a series opener against the New York Yankees.

Mets' Megill, sidelined since June, has TJ surgery

Mets starter Tylor Megill, who hasn't pitched since June 14, underwent Tommy John surgery in Los Angeles on Monday.

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.

📊 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.