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?
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Rangers, off 4 extra-inning games, add Dunning
ESPN - 2 Jul 2025 04:13
The Rangers bolstered their bullpen Tuesday by recalling right-hander Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock following four consecutive extra-inning games.
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.