Baseball News
Ohtani's 2-way season begins with 6 scoreless IP
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 02:51
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's two-way season - his first full one in three years - officially began Tuesday night with him throwing six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the Guardians.
With lockout possible, MLBPA war chest at $415M
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 02:51
MLB players have accumulated $415 million in U.S. Treasury securities, cash and other investments as they prepare for the possibility of an extended lockout when the CBA expires on Dec. 1.
Painter's MLB debut for Phillies a thing of beauty
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 02:51
Andrew Painter - considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball - tossed four-hit ball and struck out eight over 5 innings Tuesday night in the Phillies' 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals.
O's Basallo first to clinch win with ABS challenge
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 21:36
Samuel Basallo made a little history when the Baltimore catcher became the first major leaguer to end a game with a successful challenge via the Automated Ball-Strike System.
Astros make Sox, Crochet 'pay' after Alvarez HBP
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 21:36
The Astros' hot start to the 2026 season continued Thursday with a sweep of the Boston Red Sox in Houston. Their 6-4 win was especially sweet considering what transpired earlier in the game.
Mets' Lindor on gaffes: 'Should have been better'
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 21:36
Francisco Lindor took the blame after making a couple of uncharacteristic mental mistakes Wednesday in the Mets' extra-inning loss to the Cardinals.
Pirates' Skenes rebounds, limits Reds for first win
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 21:36
Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes allowed one run in five innings and struck out five in the Pirates' 8-3 win over the Reds on Wednesday.
Marlins' Alcantara gets 1st complete game of '26
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 21:36
The Marlins' Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season - a 93-pitch shutout in a 10-0 victory against the White Sox.
M's reach historic deal with MiLB SS Emerson
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 02:51
Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson, ESPN's No. 6 prospect for 2026 who has yet to play in the majors, has agreed to an 8-year, $95M extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.
D-backs' Fernandez 7th player with 2 HRs in debut
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 02:51
Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez became only the seventh player in MLB history to hit two homers in his debut, and the second was a go-ahead shot that led Arizona over Detroit 7-5 on Tuesday night.
Guardians rookie DeLauter hurt after hitting foot
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 02:51
Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter left the game in the first inning after fouling a pitch from Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani off his back foot.
Ump Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call
ESPN - 1 Apr 2026 02:51
Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Brewers-Rays game.