MLB

Inside Michael Busch's long road to becoming an instant success with the Cubs

After being blocked in L.A., Busch has hit the ground running in Chicago. Is he the long-term answer at first base?[read more]

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday's MLB games

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday, April 28.[read more]

Brewers lose LHP Miley to Tommy John surgery

Brewers pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. "I've got to keep my head down and move forward," Miley said, acknowledging the 11 to 12 months of recuperation. "I've still got more in the tank."[read more]

Orioles' Holliday, hitting .059, optioned to minors

The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.[read more]

Nationals place Gallo (shoulder) on 10-day IL

The Washington Nationals placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder sprain in advance of their road game Saturday against the Miami Marlins.[read more]

Mets put Smith on IL, Marte on bereavement list

The shorthanded will be without two more important players after putting reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list and right fielder Starling Marte on the bereavement list Saturday.[read more]

Rendon (hamstring tear) facing lengthy recovery

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said Friday that he has a high-grade partial tear of his left hamstring, with the update coming five days after he was placed on the injured list with a "strain."[read more]

Red Sox swing deal with Cubs for 1B Cooper

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday for cash considerations.[read more]

Astros' Alvarez hits two 461-foot HRs in Mexico

Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday night in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series to snap a five-game losing streak.[read more]

Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest lifetime award

Dusty Baker has won the fourth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.[read more]