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August power: Cubs cap record month with 9 HRs
The Cubs obliterated the Brewers 17-3 on Monday night, launching nine home runs in a single game to set a franchise record. That home run barrage capp…
Judge returning to Yankees Sept. 8 is 'possible'
Aaron Judge traveled with the Yankees on their West Coast trip this week and is close to returning to action after his injury layoff. Manager Aaron Bo…
Reports: Padres calling up catching phenom Salas
The Padres are calling up Ethan Salas on Tuesday. The catching prospect will become the youngest player to appear at the position since Ivan Rodriguez…
Marte rejoins D-backs, says he 'failed' Lovullo
Ketel Marte returned to the Diamondbacks lineup Monday after a two-week absence following his unexplained no-show before a game in Boston. The three-t…
Claimed by O's, Robert Jr. joins AL playoff chase
The Orioles claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the Mets on Monday, adding outfield depth as Baltimore makes a September push for the AL wild car…
Winners and losers for August -- and what we're watching in September
MLB's August winners and losers are setting the stage for September's stretch run. Teams that caught fire down the stretch separated themselves from t…
'Vintage' Scherzer fans 10, moves into 9th in Ks
Max Scherzer moved into ninth place on baseball's all-time strikeout list Sunday with the Blue Jays, passing Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry. The 39-year-…
Yanks rookie SS Lombard avoids knee damage
George Lombard Jr. dodged structural damage to his right knee, but the Yankees rookie shortstop still faces a potential trip to the injured list. The …
Rays top Padres after DeLuca HR off Miller ties it
Jonny DeLuca tied it with a solo shot off Padres reliever Mason Miller in the ninth inning. The Rays weren't done. Jorge Mateo singled home the winnin…
Mariners' Hancock to IL with strained left adductor
The Mariners shut down right-hander Emerson Hancock with a strained left adductor, placing him on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 29. Th…
How a 9/11 hero's legacy lives on at Little League World Series
Michael Cammarata's retired No. 11 jersey hangs alone at Williamsport, the only one the Little League World Series has ever retired. Cammarata was a v…
PCA hits three HRs after Sosa's homer challenge
Pete Crow-Armstrong went deep three times Saturday at Wrigley Field, powering the Cubs past the Reds and making a statement in the NL MVP race. The ou…
Brewers' Chourio joins elite club after 20-HR year
Jackson Chourio hit his 20th home run Saturday night, becoming only the third player to reach that mark in three straight seasons before turning 23. T…
Ohtani (knee) 'not 100%'; mound return uncertain
Shohei Ohtani is not close to returning to the Dodgers rotation. The two-way star felt knee discomfort after his latest bullpen session, leaving Los A…
Yanks SS Lombard exits early with knee injury
Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. left Saturday's second game of the doubleheader against Boston early with right knee discomfort. The team …
Mets' Soto has go-ahead RBI in return to lineup
Juan Soto delivered in his return to the Mets lineup Saturday, driving in the go-ahead run with a single as New York beat the Astros 6-2. The star out…
Skubal shines, tears up in emotional Detroit return
Tarik Skubal pitched six solid innings for the Dodgers against Detroit on Friday, but the numbers barely tell the story. The lefty got emotional retur…
Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group
The Buss brothers are diversifying their sports portfolio. After selling the Lakers, Jeanie and Jim Buss are joining a new ownership group taking cont…
Skubal hears cheers, some boos in Detroit return
Tarik Skubal returned to Detroit on Friday night and couldn't hold back the emotion. The Dodgers lefty pitched six strong innings at Comerica Park, th…
Slumping Acuna shifts to cleanup, sparks Braves
Ronald Acuna returned to cleanup for the first time since 2022, and the Braves got exactly what they needed. Acuna went 3-for-4 Friday night as Atlant…
Yanks' Fried set to return, pitch Sat. vs. Red Sox
Max Fried is coming off the injured list to start for the Yankees on Saturday against the Red Sox in the day game of a doubleheader. The left-hander's…
County joins city in OKing Rays' park funding plan
The Tampa Bay Rays cleared a major hurdle Friday when Hillsborough County approved the financing plan for their new stadium. This moves the project fo…
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands as final month approaches
September arrives with the playoff picture sharpening. One National League team cracked the top three in ESPN's power rankings for the first time, sig…