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AL Cy Young contender Eovaldi likely done for '25
on August 26, 2025
Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, among the favorites for the AL Cy Young Award, will likely miss the remainder of the season with a strained rotator cuff.
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Red Sox RHP Fitts to IL with nerve issue in arm
on August 26, 2025
Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts, who left Monday's win over Baltimore after four innings, was placed on the 15-day injured list with right arm neuritis.
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📈 Ranking the all-time surprising power seasons
by David Schoenfield on August 26, 2025
The Mariners slugger made long ball history with his 49th blast of 2025. Here's how his year stacks up with other shocking breakouts.
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Benched amid slump, Volpe back in Yanks' lineup
on August 26, 2025
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, who got the past two games off amid a 1-for-28 skid, returned to the starting lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.
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Slugger Alvarez, out since May 3, back to Astros
on August 26, 2025
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who hasn't played since May 3 due to a small fracture in his right hand, has been activated off the injured list.
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Yanks-Giants to open '26 in earliest U.S. opener
on August 26, 2025
The San Francisco Giants will host the New York Yankees on March 25 to kick off the 2026 MLB season -- the earliest Opening Day in the U.S.
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Phils put struggling Romano on IL, release Ross
on August 26, 2025
The first-place Phillies made a couple of changes to their bullpen Tuesday.
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Mets rush 'dominating' prospect Tong into rotation
by Jorge Castillo on August 26, 2025
Mets prospect Jonah Tong, who is 10-5 with a 1.43 ERA in 113 ⅔ innings across 22 minor league starts, will make his MLB debut vs. the Marlins on Friday.
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Cardinals' Contreras gets 6-game ban for tirade
on August 26, 2025
First baseman Willson Contreras was suspended for six games and fined an undisclosed amount for his tirade during the St. Louis Cardinals' 7-6 win over […]
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Fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Wednesday
by ESPN Fantasy on August 26, 2025
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Wednesday's games.
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Which prospects might still matter for the rest of the 2025 season?
by Eric Karabell on August 26, 2025
As the 2025 season enters the homestretch, let's examine some exciting new names we weren't talking about in April.
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Updated top 100 prospect rankings: There's a new No. 1
by Kiley McDaniel on August 26, 2025
Which budding stars have surged up our list now that the draft and trade season are behind us?
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Reranking every MLB farm system from 1 to 30
by Kiley McDaniel on August 26, 2025
The busiest time of the year for adding prospects has passed. Here's how every organization stacks up now.
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V of K-pop group BTS snaps photo with Shohei Ohtani, delivers Dodgers first pitch
by Brianna Williams on August 25, 2025
V of K-pop sensation BTS threw a strike for the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers' game on Monday.
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MLB predictions: What will Judge's WAR be? 61 homers for Raleigh? How many K's for Skubal?
by ESPN on August 25, 2025
Some players are on pace for incredible final numbers. We asked our MLB experts to decide who will keep it up -- and who will lose steam down the stretch run.
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What to believe -- and not to believe in the National League
by David Schoenfield on August 25, 2025
Milwaukee is on fire. New York is ice cold. Top players are hurt or struggling. Here's what it all means.
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Overreactions or not? Breaking down the latest from AL's top contenders
by David Schoenfield on August 25, 2025
How big is this series with New York for Boston? Is Toronto the best team in the AL? We give verdicts on what it all means.
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'I'm living proof': How Lucas Erceg is using his sobriety journey to inspire others
by Jeff Passan on August 21, 2025
The Royals reliever has dealt with his issues with alcoholism. Here's how he is sharing his story.