Baseball News

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard, who was shut down in May with elbow discomfort, said Thursday's rehab start in High-A Brooklyn was "a step in the right direction."

Thursday night's Yankees-A's game had everything. An ejection, colossal home runs, a massive blown lead, and a costly throwing error that ultimately handed the Yankees their 12th straight victory.

The runs were minimal, the score was tight, and the result was a loss.

Urshela had been out since July 29 with a hamstring issue, but the Yankees activated him before Thursday's series opener in Oakland. He will start at third base and bat eighth.

The news just keeps getting better for the Yankees.

Shohei Ohtani won't pitch to Fernando Tatis Jr. this weekend, but two of baseball's MVP candidates will be on the same field in Anaheim.

The Pasadena Police Department has concluded its investigation into the assault allegations surrounding Trevor Bauer and turned the case over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

The administrative leave for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has again been extended by a week through Sept. 3.

The San Francisco Giants remained without catcher Buster Posey on Thursday night because of discomfort in his left knee, while Brandon Belt went on the bereavement list to attend his grandmother's funeral.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins will miss the rest of the season with an abdomen tear.

Three days after he limited the Dodgers to two runs on four hits in six innings, she reminded him not to focus on his walk year and accept that--whether he remains with the Mets, or not--good things are headed his way.