MLB News
Franco ordered to stand trial in sexual abuse case
A judge in the Dominican Republic ruled that Rays shortstop Wander Franco will stand trial on charges that he sexually abused a minor.
Lawsuit filed over ownership of Ohtani 50/50 ball
A fan who says he is the rightful owner of the Shohei Ohtani 50/50 home run ball has filed a civil lawsuit seeking to stop the scheduled auction of the ball.
Mets-Braves series ppd. to Mon. amid playoff run
The final two games of a crucial series between the Mets and Braves were postponed Wednesday by heavy rains ahead of Hurricane Helene.
Yanks put Cortes on IL, unsure he'll return in '24
Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes, who went on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow flexor strain, shared hope he could return to pitch in 2024, but manager Aaron Boone was less optimistic.
Orioles to be without Rodriguez through playoffs
Grayson Rodriguez will not return to the Orioles for the rest of the regular season as well as the playoffs, making him the team's fourth starter to be lost for the year.
Royals' Lorenzen exits early with body fatigue
Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen, who was making his first start since Aug. 27, exited in the third inning vs. the Nationals due to lower body fatigue.
Skenes credits Pirates' 'perfectly put together' plan
Paul Skenes didn't love the plan the Pirates laid out for him in the spring. But looking back on a season that surpassed even the most outsized expectations, Skenes says the decision to have him begin his first full season in Triple-A was the right call.
Not one A-plus: Regular-season grades
Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did this season measure up to expectations?