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Yankees' Judge takes BP as push to play vs. Red Sox continues

Aaron Judge participated in batting practice on the field Monday for the first time since suffering a right calf strain Sept. 16, as he works to persuade the team's decision-makers to put him on their wild-card series roster against the Boston Red Sox.

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Tolle time: Red Sox turn to rookie for Game 1 vs. Yankees

Red Sox rookie left-hander Payton Tolle will start Tuesday night's AL Wild Card Series opener against the Yankees and will be followed in the rotation by Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez.

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Astros owner: Playoff berth will factor into call on Espada's future

Astros owner Jim Crane said Monday the team's playoff berth will be "something to consider" when deciding on the future of manager Joe Espada, whose contract expires after the season.

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💯 Regular-season grades for all 30 teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?

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Mets exec Stearns: No 'mulligans' on Alonso's exit

David Stearns doesn't get a do-over. He knows that all too well, especially when it comes to getting players back that his organization let get away.

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Boyd gets Game 1 call for Cubs; Bregman's status at 3B still up in air

The Cubs will start LHP Matthew Boyd in Game 1 opposite Padres righty Michael King. Alex Bregman's availability on defense, meanwhile, remains up in the air.

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Rangers SS Seager has bone spur in elbow, may need 'minor' surgery

A day after his club wrapped up its season, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Corey Seager, 32, who just finished the fifth season of a 10-year deal, played with a bone spur in his elbow during the schedule's second half.

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Arraez (ankle) won't be on Phillies' wild-card roster; Luzardo to open G1

Luis Arraez won't be on the Phillies' wild-card roster as he continues to recover from a sprained ankle he suffered late in the regular season.

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Potential MLB game at national park criticized by some

Politicians and environmental groups are speaking out against a potential Major League Baseball game being played at a national park.

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Never-before-seen history? Droughts breaking? Best World Series matchups for every type of MLB fan

The playoffs are about to begin! Here's what Fall Classic matchup you should be pulling for if your squad isn't playing in October.

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The only MLB playoff preview you need: World Series odds, likely MVPs and how far all 12 teams will go

Have Fall Classic or bust hopes this postseason? Here's why your team could be playing late into October ... or get sent home early.

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2026 MLB playoffs: Schedule, postseason bracket, standings

We have your one-stop shop for everything you need to keep up with all the action this October.

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Jeff Passan's 2026 MLB regular-season awards, with a twist

Forget the MVP and Cy Young Award races -- it's time to hand out our annual wide-ranging hardware.

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Tracking MLB offseason manager changes: Dan Wilson not returning to Mariners

The offseason carousel starts with an opening in Seattle. Here's who is out -- and who could be in line to replace them.

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Four reasons Dodgers might be more vulnerable than you think this October

A three-peat might feel inevitable, but there are no guarantees for this L.A. squad. Here's why.

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How to prepare for a potential lockout as a fantasy baseball commissioner

With a labor stoppage looking very likely for 2027, what steps should fantasy managers take today in order to be prepared?

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