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Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros' first World Series team, dies at 76
The Associated Press | Updated April 12 - 11:29 a.m. | Save Story
Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76.
Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzuki's Japanese on-base streak record with a 44-game run
The Associated Press | Updated April 10 - 11:54 p.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani passed Ichiro Suzuki for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player on Friday night.
Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling has a mishap as bat snaps during ceremony
Andrew Destin, Associated Press | Updated April 10 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Oh, snap.
Kansas City officials are proposing $600M in stadium bonds to keep MLB's Royals in Missouri
John Hanna, Associated Press | Posted April 10 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas City, Missouri, would issue $600 million in bonds for a new downtown stadium for Major League Baseball's Royals under a proposal officials are pursuing months after Kansas lured professional football's Chiefs over the state line with a massive stadium subsidy.
Pirates get 1st hit off Cubs' Thielbar in 7th inning after Imanaga departs
The Associated Press | Updated April 10 - 2:19 p.m. | Save Story
Shota Imanaga pitched six dazzling innings for the Chicago Cubs on Friday before Ryan O'Hearn led off the seventh with a single to right off Caleb Thielbar for Pittsburgh's first hit of the game.
White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats
The Associated Press | Posted April 10 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Chicago White Sox are expanding their tribute to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime fan of the baseball team.
MLB's percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decades
The Associated Press | Posted April 10 - 11:57 a.m. | Save Story
Major League Baseball said Friday the percentage of Black players on opening day rosters increased in consecutive years for the first time in at least two decades.
Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after head-to-head outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Updated April 9 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was sent to a hospital for overnight observation after he collided head-to-head with teammate Riley Greene as they converged for a fly ball on Thursday.
A's lefty Jeffrey Springs loses a no-hit bid in the seventh inning against the Yankees
Larry Fleisher, Associated Press | Updated April 9 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
Athletics pitcher Jeffrey Springs lost a no-hit bid Thursday with one out in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees when he allowed a single to Ben Rice.
AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated April 9 - 7:54 a.m. | Save Story
Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start for the fourth straight year. Mets outfielder Juan Soto is the highest-paid player for the second consecutive season at $61.9 million and was followed by New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger at $42.5 million. Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler and Mets third baseman Bo Bichette tied for third at $42 million, followed by Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at $40.2 million and Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge at $40 million.
Dodgers great Davey Lopes, an infield fixture and record-setting base stealer, dies at 80
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated April 8 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Davey Lopes, a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers' record-setting infield of the 1970s and '80s and one of baseball's premier base stealers, died Wednesday. He was 80.
Angels' Jorge Soler and Braves' Reynaldo López receive suspensions following brawl
The Associated Press | Updated April 8 - 3:42 p.m. | Save Story
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl.
Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated April 8 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul.
Angel Martinez hits a grand slam as part of a career-best game and Guardians rout Royals 10-2
Brian Dulik, Associated Press | Posted April 8 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
Angel Martinez belted a grand slam and had a career-high four hits, and rookie Chase DeLauter delivered a two-run double to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Brawl breaks out between Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels slugger Jorge Soler
The Associated Press | Updated April 8 - 2:22 a.m. | Save Story
Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after getting into a brawl Tuesday night.
Cubs ace Cade Horton headed for elbow surgery, will miss the rest of the 2026 season
Kristie Ackert, Associated Press | Posted April 7 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will miss the rest of the 2026 season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow, Chicago manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday.
New Giants manager Tony Vitello working to get his club on track after frustrating 3-8 start
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated April 6 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
Lately, Tony Vitello has been apologizing to his own family for how San Francisco is playing, and when they have a chance to go out for dinner everybody is used to his mind still being on baseball and little else.
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits first home run of 2026 following 10-game drought
The Associated Press | Updated April 6 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 home runs last year, hit his first of the 2026 season Monday night following a 10-game drought.
Willson Contreras warns Brewers if they hit him with another pitch he'll `take one of them out'
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Posted April 6 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a warning for the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit on the hand by a pitch Monday night from right-hander Brandon Woodruff.
