Major League Baseball

Emotional Verlander leaves final start after daughter's surprise mound visit

Justin Verlander got an unexpected hook in his major league finale when the 7-year-old daughter of the pitcher came to the mound.

Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title, No. 2 seed in playoffs

The Guardians are AL Central champions for the third straight season after an 11-5 win over the Royals on Saturday night. They are assured the No. 2 seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye.

Yelich, with Yount's blessing, named first captain in Brewers' history

With franchise legend Robin Yount's approval, Christian Yelich was named the first captain in Brewers history Saturday.

Phillies' gambit goes awry after tired Nola hit hard

Clinging to a slim lead in the National League wild-card race, the Phillies will start Aaron Nola against Tampa Bay on two days' rest.

Rangers can clinch AL West, playoffs in last game

The Texas Rangers' quest for an AL West title -- and a .500 record -- will go down to the final day of the regular season.

Rays' Jax says he's OK after taking line drive off back

Rays starter Griffin Jax took a line drive from Philadelphia's Trea Turner off his lower back and left the game after three innings Saturday night.

Pirates' Yates makes first career start, then retires after 12 MLB seasons

Two-time All-Star reliever Kirby Yates said he is retiring after making his first start Saturday in a 12-year big league career.

Dodgers' Treinen hurts shoulder warming up, won't pitch again this year

Dodgers right-hander Blake Treinen suffered a season-ending shoulder shoulder while warming up in the bullpen late in a 4-3 win Saturday over the Giants.

💯 Regular-season grades for all 30 teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?