Baseball News

Yankees manager Aaron Boone wouldn't mind seeing the MLB consider a "mercy rule," saying it would be nice to end a game that had gotten out of hand early rather than go through the motions of completing nine innings.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will try Dustin May, their top pitching prospect, as a reliever this weekend as they look to determine if he has a place on their postseason roster.

Mike Yastrzemski hit three home runs, including a tiebreaking solo shot in the 11th inning, and the San Francisco Giants recovered after squandering two late leads, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-9 Friday night.

The Cubs recalled infielder Addison Russell while issuing outfielder Albert Almora Jr. a surprising demotion to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

With Dansby Swanson still injured, the Braves have signed Adeiny Hechavarria to fill a void at shortstop.

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will not appeal a 20-game suspension from MLB stemming from an arrest following an altercation with a woman on May 13.

Starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, who was trying to pitch despite a bone spur in his right elbow, will have season-ending surgery, the team said Saturday. The team also put center fielder Roman Quinn on the 10-day IL becaus...

Mariano Rivera, who was celebrated for his Hall of Fame induction Saturday, said "It's time for the championship to go back to New York."

Two straight devastating walk-off losses in Philly and Pittsburgh make it clear: If the Cubs can't find a way to win away from Wrigley, they won't find their way into October.

Despite speculation that Max Scherzer might return this weekend, including optimism from the pitcher himself, the Nationals have decided to "be smart" and play it safe with their ace.