Major League Baseball

Cora firing was Breslow's call, Red Sox prez says

The decision to fire manager Alex Cora after the team's 10-17 start to the season started with general manager Craig Breslow, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said.

Wheeler strong in return as Phillies end skid

Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings against the Braves in his season debut as the Phillies snapped their 10-game losing streak.

Humbled Snitker inducted to Braves Hall of Fame

Former Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said it was humbling to be inducted as the 42nd member of the Braves Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Dodgers honor Monday's dramatic 1976 flag rescue

The Los Angeles Dodgers marked the 50th anniversary of Rick Monday rescuing the American flag from being burned in a 1976 game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon with a pregame ceremony attended by Monday and his wife, Barbaralee.

Stanton (calf) sits out Sat. as Yanks mull IL stint

Giancarlo Stanton sat out Saturday's game against the Astros and could land on the injured list because of right calf tightness, manager Aaron Boone said.

Phillips signs 1-day deal, retires with 'home' Reds

Cincinnati signed Brandon Phillips to a ceremonial one-day contract to ensure the four-time Gold Glove Award winner would retire a Red.

Reds (oblique) place DH Suarez on 10-day IL

The Reds placed DH Eugenio Suarez on the 10-day IL on Saturday.

📈 Power Rankings: New No. 2, NL-heavy top 10

A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.