Baseball News
Pivetta to miss weeks, 'maybe months' for Padres
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 23:37
Nick Pivetta will be sidelined "weeks and maybe months" after an MRI revealed a flexor strain in his right elbow, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen told reporters Wednesday.
Yankees' Cole to make first rehab start Friday
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 23:37
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025, will make his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset.
Mets' Young out month-plus with tear in meniscus
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 23:37
Mets utility man Jared Young will miss somewhere in the neighborhood of six to eight weeks with a meniscus tear in his left knee. He has been placed on IL.
Tigers lock up rookie McGonigle for 8 years, $150M
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 20:26
Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle became the latest young player to get a big-money deal, agreeing Wednesday to a $150 million, eight-year contract that starts in 2027.
Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 20:26
The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Ailing shoulder sidelines Rockies LHP Freeland
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 20:26
Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
Ohtani on mound but not in lineup against Mets
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 20:26
Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he has pitched but not also hit.
Reds' Pagan 'dodged' serious hamstring injury
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 20:26
Reds closer Emilio Pagan played catch Wednesday and believes he "dodged" a serious hamstring injury at the conclusion of Tuesday night's win over the Giants.
Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 20:26
The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.
What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 19:12
ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule - and how it changes their jobs.
The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest agent of change
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 12:54
On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one the game's most legendary players, what he means to baseball and his lasting impact.
Crochet? Crow-Armstrong? Which slow starting superstars should cause concern?
ESPN - 15 Apr 2026 11:11
Do April showers bring Mayfantasy points? Some slow fantasy starts might lead to improved production.