Cardinals, rookie 2B JJ Wetherholt reportedly in agreement on 8-year, $112.5 million extension
The 23-year-old infielder has shown the makings of a star during his first season in St. Louis.
MLB reduces Willson Contreras' suspension for scrum with Nationals to 5 games; Red Sox 1B will return after All-Star break
Washington starting pitcher Cade Cavalli, the instigator in what became a benches-clearing scuffle on June 30 at Fenway Park, also had his seven-game suspension cut down to five games.
Five-star PF Marcus Spears Jr., son of former NFL DE, set to play for Texas next season after reclassifying
Spears, a highly touted prospect previously in the 2027 class, will take his talents to the collegiate ranks a year early.
Broadcaster walks back 'BS' report that Yankees SS Anthony Volpe refused to play 2B
Volpe told reporters that he feels like he's defending himself over something "that literally didn't happen."
Mike Trout returns from IL to Angels lineup, back on track to play in first All-Star Game since 2019
Trout was selected to play in the Midsummer Classic during the 2021-23 seasons, but injuries kept him out of the event those years.
LeBron James reportedly taking 76ers' pitch 'really seriously'; Bob Myers says Philly gives him 'best chance to win'
Myers made an appearance on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, the latter of whom is James' longtime agent and business partner.
Justin Verlander announces he'll retire following 2026 season, receives nod as 'Legend Pick' to 10th All-Star Game
Verlander has made only one appearance this season, during which injuries have interrupted the 43-year-old's reunion in Detroit.
Yankees make unfortunate history by striking out 17 times in back-to-back games vs. Rays
New York became the first American League team all-time with batters fanned that many times in consecutive nine-inning games, according to ESPN.
Deion Sanders partly attributes Colorado's woeful 2025 season to bladder cancer but believes he has 'swagger' back
The Buffaloes took a significant step back last season, finishing 3-9, including just 1-8 in Big 12 competition, a year after entering the mix for the conference title game.
IOC provisionally lifts nearly 3-year-old ban on Russian Olympic Committee amid qualification for 2028 Games
The door has reopened for Russian athletes to compete as members of the ROC at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.