Baseball News

Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said he was optimistic three key documents needed to begin construction on a new stadium for the Athletics would be approved Dec. 5.

A federal judge halted a lawsuit by Bad Bunny's sports representation firm against the Major League Baseball Players Association, ruling Thursday the case should be heard by an arbitrator.

The Rays have activated right-hander Ryan Pepiot ahead of his start Friday night against the Diamondbacks. He had been hospitalized in New York last month after his knee swelled up following a likely spider bite.

LHP Rich Hill is signing a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Marlins reliever Anthony Bender went on the 15-day injured list Thursday without an injury designation.

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, three days after coming out of a game because of inflammation in his right hip.

Weston Wilson become the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, helping the Phillies overpower the Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.

The 2025 spring training schedule opens Feb. 20 when the Dodgers host the Cubs in the Cactus League opener, and Grapefruit League play starts the following day when the Yankees host the Rays.

The Baltimore Orioles sent top prospect Coby Mayo down to Triple-A on Thursday after he went 1 for 17 at the plate in his first stint in the major leagues.