Major League Baseball

Another loss: Mets lose Lindor 'for quite a bit'

After ending their 12-game losing streak, the Mets suffered another loss Thursday, with shortstop Francisco Lindor landing on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain.

Phils' slide hits 9; Harper: Must weather the storm

Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" as their losing streak reached nine games and has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.

Ritchie allows HR on first MLB pitch, then wins

JR Ritchie became the second pitcher over the past 50 years to allow a home run on his first MLB pitch and then earn a win.

Dodgers keeping options open on Ohtani usage

Shohei Ohtani was 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.

Koufax honored with lifetime achievement award

Hall of Fame pitcher and Dodgers icon Sandy Koufax has won the sixth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.

Players cite ABS system for early spike in walks

Walks have skyrocketed to near historic highs through the season's first month. There is no direct evidence the ABS system is the reason for the increase, but as Diamondbacks catcher James McCann said: "Of course it is. What other rules have changed?"

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.

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.

⚾ 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.