Baseball News
Welcome to the October without a superteam - and why it could make for the best MLB playoffs yet
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 07:29
This year was supposed to be a Dodgers coronation; instead, it's a postseason crapshoot.
Blue Jays SS Bichette hoping to return in ALDS
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 23:54
Shortstop Bo Bichette, sidelined since Sept. 7 with a sprained left knee, is hopeful he can return when the Toronto Blue Jays open their American League Division Series this weekend at Rogers Centre, telling reporters th...
Auction of Willie Mays' collection nets over $6.5M
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 21:07
Items from Willie Mays' personal collection netted over $6.5 million across a two-day auction that benefited the late Hall of Famer's foundation.
Bochy, winningest active manager, out in Texas
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 21:07
Bruce Bochy, who guided the Rangers to their only World Series championship, will not return as manager in 2026, the team announced Monday.
Cardinals', Brewers' booth guys make Frick ballot
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 17:19
John Rooney of the St. Louis Cardinals and Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers are newcomers to the ballot for the Hall of Fame's 2026 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
Mets to retain Mendoza; no guarantees for staff
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 17:19
After failing to clinch a playoff spot amid very high expectations, Carlos Mendoza will return as manager of the Mets for the 2026 season, the team said.
Pirates extend Kelly after 'meaningful progress'
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 13:57
Don Kelly, who went 59-65 after taking over as interim manager of the Pirates after Derek Shelton was fired in early May, has received a contract extension.
MLB games up 2 minutes in pitch clock's 3rd year
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 13:57
The average time of a nine-inning major league baseball game increased by 2 minutes this season to 2:38 in the third year of the pitch clock.
MLB attendance up, but weather affects average
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 13:57
Major League Baseball's overall attendance increased for a third straight season for the first time since 2004-07, but the average dipped slightly because of fewer single-admission doubleheaders caused by weather pos...
Inside the odds of the Guardians' remarkable comeback to win the AL Central
ESPN - 29 Sep 2025 11:24
From 10.5 games back on September 1 to division champions, the Guardians defied the odds to overtake the Tigers.