MLB

'That resonates with the fan base': How blue-collar Bryce Harper became beloved in Philadelphia

From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Bryce Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have. ... Continue Reading

Arraez a big hit in Padres debut, goes 4-for-6

Luis Arraez had four hits and an RBI in his first game with the Padres, who acquired "The Sprinkler" in a blockbuster trade with the Marlins on Friday. ... Continue Reading

AL hitting leader Kwan exits with ailing hammy

AL hitting leader Steven Kwan exited Saturday's game because of a hamstring injury. ... Continue Reading

Yanks' Cole takes next step, throws off mound

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw off a mound Saturday for the first time since being shut down in mid-March, another step in his road back from an elbow injury. ... Continue Reading

Ohtani gifts Roberts toy Porsche, then sets mark

Shohei Ohtani hit his eighth home run of the season Saturday night and surpassed Dave Roberts' team record for a Japanese-born player, with a solo shot to right-center during the third inning against the Braves. ... Continue Reading

Jays to activate Manoah for 1st start since Aug.

RHP Alek Manoah (right shoulder soreness) will be reinstated and make his 2024 debut against the Nationals. The former Blue Jays ace has not pitched in the majors since Aug. 10. ... Continue Reading

Judge: First ejection of career 'very surprising'

Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after arguing a third-strike call Saturday vs. the Tigers. ... Continue Reading

Phils SS Turner (hamstring) set to miss 6 weeks

Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner told reporters that he expects to miss six weeks with a left hamstring strain. ... Continue Reading

Cubs' Bellinger, Suzuki could return next week

The Cubs could get back outfielders Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) as soon as next week, manager Craig Counsell said. ... Continue Reading

Giants put catcher Bailey on 7-day concussion IL

The San Francisco Giants placed starting catcher Patrick Bailey on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday and recalled Blake Sabol from Triple-A Sacramento. ... Continue Reading

Braves RHP Johnson goes on IL with elbow issue

The Braves placed reliever Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, while the contract of fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett. ... Continue Reading

Padres trade for Marlins batting champ Arraez

The Padres have acquired second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the Marlins for a package of three prospects and a relief pitcher. ... Continue Reading

Blue Jays reinstate OF Kiermaier (hip) from IL

The Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Kevin Kiermaier from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Nationals. ... Continue Reading

Weekend preview: Friday-Sunday

Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching. ... Continue Reading

Yankees' Judge ejected for first time in career

Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after arguing a third-strike call Saturday vs. the Tigers. ... Continue Reading