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.

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.

Peters' HR in 5th straight ties White Sox mark

Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the White Sox on Wednesday night, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark.

Suarez's slam fuels Reds' comeback in 7-run 9th

Facing a 9-3 deficit in the ninth, the Reds got a grand slam from Eugenio Suarez and exploded for seven runs in a stunning 10-9 win over the Giants.

Yanks' Cruz has partial UCL tear; surgery on table

Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that could require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.

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.

Schwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season

Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.

⚾ 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.