Major League Baseball

Williams' collapse in 9th brings Mets' slide to 12

The Mets dropped their 12th straight game, this time blowing an early 3-0 lead and allowing the Twins to score two in the ninth in a 5-3 win at Citi Field.

Phillies boss: Thomson not on hot seat amid skid

Dave Dombrowski is concerned about the Phillies' 8-15 start, but he said manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat despite the team's seven-game losing streak.

Padres find rotation help, sign free agent Giolito

Free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito, who went unsigned after declining his end of a $19 million option with the Red Sox, has reached a one-year deal with the Padres.

Royals, Hallmark unveil downtown ballpark plan

The Royals and Hallmark Cards are teaming up on a new $3 billion ballpark project in downtown Kansas City that would surround mixed-use development.

Phillies' Wheeler set for first start since August

Ace Zack Wheeler, out since last August, will return to the struggling Phillies rotation on Saturday in Atlanta.

Raleigh on scuffling M's: 'I have faith in this group'

Twenty-five games into the 2026 season, the Mariners find themselves in fourth place in the AL West, slotted ahead of only the Astros. Still, "I have faith in this group," said catcher Cal Raleigh.

Rangers' Langford set for MRI on tight forearm

Wyatt Langford exited the Rangers' 5-1 win over the Pirates on Tuesday night with right forearm stiffness and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday.

Cubs All-Star Boyd to return Wednesday vs. Phils

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, who has missed three weeks with a biceps strain, will start Wednesday against Philadelphia.

⚾ Updated draft rankings: The top 85 prospects

The top of the 2026 MLB draft is coming into focus. Here's who your team could be targeting this summer.