Major League Baseball

Mets finally end skid, but see Lindor (calf) exit

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning.

Murakami ties rookie mark with HR in 5th straight

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied a Major League Baseball rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game.

Frustrated Phillies drop 8th straight: 'It sucks'

The Phillies lost their eighth consecutive game, 7-2 to the Cubs on Wednesday night, for their longest losing streak since 2018.

Dodgers keeping options open on Ohtani usage

Shohei Ohtani was back on the mound and in the lineup Wednesday night, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains open to giving him a break at the plate during his pitching starts.

Clothes call: 107 mph liner finds Gilbert's jersey

A line drive clocked at 107.8 mph from the Athletics' Carlos Cortes was hit directly at Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and somehow got lodged in his jersey.

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.

Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season

Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the hardest-hit ball this season and second hardest ever at Globe Life Field.

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.

⚾ 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.