Verlander, riding hot streak, wants to pitch in '26
Giants pitcher Justin Verlander, who has a 2.17 ERA in his past 11 games, wants to return — after he turns 43 in February — for a 21st season in 2026. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Verlander, riding hot streak, wants to pitch in '26
MLB down period aims to ease amateur 'pressure'
MLB hopes that a new Amateur Recovery Period Policy, as ordered in a memo obtained by ESPN, will “alleviate the pressure on young players” hoping to play professional baseball. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB down period aims to ease amateur 'pressure'
MLB Power Rankings: Top playoff contenders on the move ahead of October
Some teams have already clinched postseason berths, while others are making one last push with 11 days to go. Where do they all stand on our second-to-last list? Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB Power Rankings: Top playoff contenders on the move ahead of October
Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness
Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert, who was scheduled to start Friday against Toronto, experienced tightness in his right forearm before Wednesday’s win over the Mariners and will go on the injured list. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness
Dodgers considering Ohtani helping as reliever
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have talked about Shohei Ohtani pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs. As for playing in the outfield, as Ohtani said Tuesday he’d be willing to do, Roberts said that won’t happen. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers considering Ohtani helping as reliever
Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment
Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment
Mets activate Torrens; Alvarez in lineup after HBP
Backup catcher Luis Torrens was reinstated from the injured list Wednesday, but starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was right back in the lineup after leaving Tuesday’s game when he was drilled on the left arm. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets activate Torrens; Alvarez in lineup after HBP
Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt
The Brewers put Jose Quintana on the IL due to a calf injury and are unsure when All-Star closer Trevor Megill can return with the playoffs approaching. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers' Quintana on IL; Megill return in doubt
Rays presidents will step down as part of sale
Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will step down from their roles as part of the pending sale of the team to new owners, the team announced Wednesday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rays presidents will step down as part of sale
White Sox lefty Pérez exits with sore shoulder
Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Pérez exited his start against Baltimore on Wednesday because of left shoulder soreness. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} White Sox lefty Pérez exits with sore shoulder
