Major League Baseball

Emotional Verlander leaves final start after daughter's surprise mound visit

Justin Verlander got an unexpected hook in his major league finale, when the 7-year-old daughter of the pitcher and model Kate Upton came to the mound.

Yelich, with Yount's blessing, named first captain in Brewers' history

With franchise legend Robin Yount's approval, Christian Yelich was named the first captain in Brewers history Saturday.

Desperate Phillies to start Nola on two days' rest

Clinging to a slim lead in the National League wild-card race, the Phillies will start Aaron Nola against Tampa Bay on two days' rest.

Dodgers' Treinen hurts shoulder warming up, won't pitch again this year

Dodgers right-hander Blake Treinen suffered a season-ending shoulder shoulder while warming up in the bullpen late in a 4-3 win Saturday over the Giants.

Rangers lose Jung to broken hand amid tight AL West race

The Rangers placed 3B Josh Jung on the 10-day IL with a broken right hand with two games remaining in the regular season.

Jays' Scherzer delays decision on future until offseason

Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer said Saturday he will wait until the offseason to decide whether he wants to play a 20th major league season in 2027.

Mets' Soto exits after HBP; X-rays return clean

Mets left fielder Juan Soto left Saturday's win against the Nationals after being hit by a pitch on his right hand in the ninth inning. X-rays were negative.

💯 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?