Major League Baseball

Monster game: Sox's Casas homers in 1st 3 ABs

Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas homered in his first three at-bats against the Twins on Sunday, driving in seven runs in the first game of a split doubleheader.

End near, Schumaker 'grateful' to have led Marlins

Though Miami manager Skip Schumaker admitted "you don't know what's going to happen," the leader of the NL East's last-place club addressed the notion he might be looking for a job next week, expressing gratitude for the Marlins hiring him two years ago.

Senga won't return for Mets in regular season

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga felt tightness in his right triceps during a minor league rehab outing and won't pitch during the regular season.

Astros' Alvarez exits early with knee contusion

Astros star Yordan Alvarez left in the third inning of Sunday's game after suffering a right knee contusion while sliding into second base on a double.

Ump Vanover retiring after 30+ years in majors

Umpire Larry Vanover was honored with a message on the scoreboard and received an ovation from fans as he's retiring after more than 30 years in the majors.

Scherzer ends year on IL, eyeing healthy winter

Max Scherzer says he believes he can still pitch at a high level after making his fewest starts since being a rookie this past season.

Moss, who won free agency for MLB players, dies

Dick Moss, the lawyer who won the arbitration case that created free agency for baseball players, has died at age 93.

Yankees place RHP Cousins (pec) on 15-day IL

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Jake Cousins landed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday, retroactive to Friday, with a right pec strain.

Managers, execs with most at stake

Could a disappointing 2024 season -- or postseason -- mean change is on the way? Here's who might be on the hot seat.