MLB

Mets pitching prospect Tong optioned to minors

The Mets optioned pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse.[read more]

After Arozarena rant, Raleigh says 'there's no beef'

Cal Raleigh said there's "no beef" between him and Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena, who unleashed an expletive-laced screed after the catcher declined to dap him up before an at-bat in the United States' World Baseball Classic game against Mexico.[read more]

⚾ Ranking the positions: Best and worst for 2026

From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.[read more]

Murakami slam leads Japan's WBC rout of Czechs

Munetaka Murakami's eighth-inning grand slam punctuated Japan's 9-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic.[read more]

Luzardo cites stability as reason to stay with Phils

Jesus Luzardo cited the Phillies' stable rotation and the good health he enjoyed in Philadelphia as the reasons to agreeing to a $135M deal with the franchise.[read more]

Cora praises Durbin as Red Sox still to name 3B

Red Sox manager Alex Cora hasn't yet committed to Caleb Durbin as his every-day third baseman, but he's warming up to the idea as the trade acquisition gets more reps.[read more]

Reds' Greene to have surgery, targets July return

Reds ace Hunter Greene will have an arthroscopic procedure Wednesday to remove bone chips from his right elbow and is not expected to return until July.[read more]

Mets' Lindor '100% optimistic' about Opening Day

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor said he's "100% optimistic" he'll be ready for Opening Day after returning to action Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery.[read more]

U.S. in jeopardy at WBC after upset loss to Italy

Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not advancing to the knockout round.[read more]

Livvy Dunne puts spin on Paul Skenes' viral smirk to Bobby Witt Jr. play vs. Mexico

Bobby Witt Jr.'s play resulted in a viral smirk from Skenes -- one that caught the attention of his girlfriend.[read more]