Baseball News
Face, ex-All-Star Pirates reliever, dies at age 97
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 01:54
Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the Yankees, has died. He was 97.
MLB 'proactive' in rushing Venezuelan players back
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 01:54
After the U.S. launched a military strike on Venezuela on Jan. 3, MLB teams worked quickly to get their Venezuelan players back to the U.S. ahead of spring training.
Correa: Bad Bunny offered to pay WBC insurance
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 17:58
Carlos Correa said that music superstar Bad Bunny offered to pay his World Baseball Classic insurance to allow the Astros infielder to play for Puerto Rico.
Vesia grateful for support after daughter's death
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 17:58
Alex Vesia was back with the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training Friday, less than four months after the death of his infant daughter, Sterling, that caused him to miss last year's World Series.
Phillies manager 'proud' of Castellanos admission
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 17:58
A day after the Phillies released Nick Castellanos, manager Rob Thomson said Friday he was "proud" that the outfielder owned up to his mistake of bringing a beer into the dugout last June.
Marlins waste no time, tab Alcántara for opener
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 17:58
The Marlins have named ace Sandy Alcántara the team's Opening Day starter for a franchise-record sixth time.
Yanks' Cole feels 'good,' may pitch in spring games
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 17:58
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday confirmed he may pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Sources: Cubs, RHP Miller agree to 2-year deal
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 17:58
The Cubs have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with rehabbing free agent pitcher Shelby Miller, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Jays send OF Loperfido to Astros for OF Sánchez
ESPN - 13 Feb 2026 10:23
The Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Astros for outfielder Joey Loperfido.