Major League Baseball

MLB eyes free agent frenzy period like NFL, NBA

MLB has proposed limiting free agent signings to several weeks in December and then from early February on each offseason, along with a ban on trades during the gap in between.

Judge progressing, calls rehab stint unnecessary

Yankees star Aaron Judge was adamant Thursday that he will not need to go on a rehab assignment when he is cleared to play in games.

PCA, Cubs fume after umps' miss: 'Get it right'

The Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong were left fuming Wednesday after umpires missed a pivotal balk call in what ended up being a 2-0 Chicago loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.

Dodgers' Sasaki IL-bound after exiting with blister

Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will go on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's start against the Braves because of a blister on his right middle finger.

Skubal starts Fri. in Detroit; Ohtani may pitch Sun.

Hours before the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a start in Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.

⚾ Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more

We're nearing the start of the stretch run, so let's check in on the leaders in the MVP and Cy Young races and more.