Baseball News

MLB deputy commissioner Tony Petitti is leaving after 12 years to become president of sports and entertainment for the video game and esports company Activision Blizzard Inc.

Houston plunking Oakland's Ramon Laureano triggered a clash that should deliver steep penalties -- and season-long drama.

Major League Baseball's eye-popping salaries took an astonishing dive during the coronavirus pandemic to their lowest level in nearly a quarter-century, according to a study by The Associated Press.

An injury to Giancarlo Stanton and three narrow losses to a division rival over the weekend slowed some of the Yankees' early momentum.

Madison Bumgarner has been put on the IL as the Arizona left-hander deals with a mid-back strain.

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly has been put on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder.

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman announced Monday that he is opting out of the 2020 season.

Infielder Derek Dietrich has joined the Rangers on a minor league contract after being released by the Cubs on Sunday.

Cleveland manager Terry Francona will return to the team Tuesday after missing more than a week while dealing with a gastrointestinal condition.