Baseball News
Ohtani's 30th HR before break ties Dodgers mark
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 08:39
Shohei Ohtani reached 30 homers for the fifth straight season and tied Cody Bellinger (2019) for most home runs before the All-Star break in Dodgers history.
Giants exercise Melvin's contract option for 2026
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:13
The Giants showed their confidence in manager Bob Melvin on Tuesday, exercising his contract option for the 2026 season.
Tigers' Carpenter on IL until after All-Star break
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 22:39
Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter, who has 16 home runs and 32 RBIs, has a right hamstring strain and will not return from the IL until after the All-Star break.
Women's pro league plans Nationals Park tryouts
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 19:07
The Women's Professional Baseball League will hold tryouts next month at the Nationals' home ballpark as it moves closer to its launch.
Cards rest injured Contreras, Arenado vs. Pirates
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 19:07
Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (hand) and third baseman Nolan Arenado (finger) will sit vs. the Pirates, but the team is hopeful they will return Friday.
From a Cy Young winner to an All-Star closer: One player every MLB team should trade for (or away) this July
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 15:03
The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?
Dodgers' Kopech back to IL with inflamed knee
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:45
Hard-throwing Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech landed on the injured list again Tuesday, this time because of inflammation in his right knee.
Cubs eye pitching depth but willing to wait for deal
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:45
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is searching for pitching depth in the trade market, but might be in wait-and-see mode until the end of the month.
Springer's 7 RBIs help Jays pile on Yankees late
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:13
George Springer had a career-high seven RBIs, including his ninth grand slam, to help the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 12-5, drawing within one game of the AL East leaders.
Astros' Alvarez (hand) has setback; specialist next
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:13
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.
Mancini opts out of D-backs deal, now free agent
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:13
Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini has opted out of his minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, who officially released him on Tuesday.
Guardians put Arias on IL, avoids 'major injury'
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:13
The Cleveland Guardians placed shortstop Gabriel Arias on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain before Tuesday night's game at the Chicago Cubs and recalled infielder Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus.
D-backs ban ticket holder after game interference
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:13
The Arizona Diamondbacks banned season-ticket holder Dave McCaskill from Chase Field for the rest of the season because of "multiple offenses" during games, including fan interference on a fly ball on Monday during a gam...