Way-too-early top-50 rankings for 2026

The 2025 fantasy baseball season just ended, but Eric Karabell is already thinking about 2026. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Way-too-early top-50 rankings for 2026

Bogaerts laments 'terrible' call, pines for ABS

Count Xander Bogaerts among those looking forward to Major League Baseball’s new challenge system for balls and strikes next season. The San Diego Padres shortstop just wishes it were in place a little earlier. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Bogaerts laments 'terrible' call, pines for ABS

Field mistakes undo ousted Boston in 'brutal' loss

The Red Sox were eliminated by the Yankees on Thursday. A couple of defensive mistakes were their undoing after leading the majors with 116 errors during the season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Field mistakes undo ousted Boston in 'brutal' loss

Schlittler dazzles as Yankees eliminate Red Sox

Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 as he shut down Boston with 100 mph heat, and the Yankees took advantage of a pair of misplays in a four-run fourth inning to beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Schlittler dazzles as Yankees eliminate Red Sox

Guardians' run doesn't ease 'sting' of playoff exit

The Cleveland Guardians’ late-season surge to the AL Central Division title after trailing Detroit by 15½ games in early July and by 11 games in early September didn’t carry over into the playoffs. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Guardians' run doesn't ease 'sting' of playoff exit

Ex-Braves catcher Ross interested in Atlanta job

David Ross, the former Braves catcher and Cubs manager, said Thursday that returning as manager of the Braves “would be amazing.” Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ex-Braves catcher Ross interested in Atlanta job

Cubs quash Padres' threat in 9th to make NLDS

The Cubs held off a ninth-inning rally by the Padres for a clinching 3-1 victory Thursday night that sends them to the NL Division Series against the Brewers. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs quash Padres' threat in 9th to make NLDS

Tigers topple Guardians in wild card, reach ALDS

The Detroit Tigers have defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3, advancing to the American League Division Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Tigers topple Guardians in wild card, reach ALDS