Major League Baseball

Phillies reliever Alvarado gets 80-game PED ban

Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games without pay for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.

Twins' streaks end at 13 wins, 34 shutout innings

Royce Lewis was robbed of a potential game-tying homer by Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio in the eighth inning as the Twins' win streak was halted at 13 games.

Dodgers release veteran Taylor, activate Edman

The Dodgers have released utilityman Chris Taylor, a postseason hero who has been with the team since 2016, and activated Tommy Edman.

Pirates' Jones suffers setback, to be re-examined

As his club wallows in last place in the NL Central, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones, 23, who has been on a throwing program while recovering from an elbow strain he sustained in mid-March, is slated to be reexamined Tuesday after a setback.

Phils' Abel outduels Skenes with 9 K's in debut

Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Astros spoil Leiter no-hit bid, outlast Rangers

Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning after rookie Jack Leiter lost a no-hit bid in the seventh, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, earning a 2-2 series split.

Astros RHP Wesneski set for Tommy John surgery

Astros right-hander Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, likely sidelining him until late in the 2026 season.

Revamping Orioles cut Gibson, place O'Neill on IL

Pitcher Kyle Gibson was designated for assignment by the Orioles with an 0-3 record and a 16.78 ERA in four starts, while Tyler O'Neill was placed on the IL.

👀 Making Aaron Judge predictions

The Yankees' superstar outfielder is outdoing even himself so far. Will he go over or under his current pace?