MLB News & Updates
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Padres call up 20-year-old catching prospect Salas ↗
The Padres selected the contract of 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, making him the youngest active player in the major leagues.
Guardians' Hernandez joins roster after Jan. crash ↗
Guardians reliever Carlos Hernandez disclosed he was texting while driving in January when he crashed his car in Venezuela and suffered multiple career-threatening injuries.
Six ways to keep losing teams out of MLB playoffs ↗
It's possible that we could see multiple teams with records under .500 playing this October. That's a shame.
Welcome to September! Ranking the MLB playoff races that will rule the final month ↗
Here's what you need to know about the battles to reach October as teams try to lock up a postseason spot.
'Gutsy' Cowser catch keeps O's in tight WC race ↗
The Orioles held on to a 2-1 win over the Rockies after Colton Cowser made a leaping catch above the center-field fence for the final out Monday night.
Reports: Padres calling up catching phenom Salas ↗
The Padres are calling up prospect Ethan Salas on Tuesday, who would be the youngest player to appear at catcher since Ivan Rodriguez.
Judge returning to Yankees Sept. 8 is 'possible' ↗
Aaron Judge, 34, traveled with the New York Yankees for their West Coast road trip this week, and is nearing a return to the lineup, manager Aaron Boone said Monday night, adding that a Sept. 8 game, when the team opens up a homestand, is "possible."
Yanks fire back at 'unprofessional' Red Sox voice ↗
Several Yankees players went out of their way to openly criticize Red Sox voice Will Flemming, calling him "unprofessional" and questioning why he would suggest a team throw at an opposing player.
August power: Cubs cap record month with 9 HRs ↗
The Cubs hit a franchise-record nine home runs in the 17-3 blowout of the Brewers on Monday night, capping a month where they hit 62 total.
Padres 2B Rengifo has torn ACL, will have surgery ↗
San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo, 29, initially diagnosed with a knee sprain, will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn ACL in his right knee, the team said, adding that imaging revealed the full extent of the injury.
Umpire leaves Padres-Reds with heat exhaustion ↗
Plate umpire Manny Gonzalez left Monday's game between the Padres and Reds after becoming overheated.
White Sox add vets Pham, Cave for playoff push ↗
The White Sox acquired outfielders Tommy Pham from the Phillies and Jake Cave from the Rays in trades for cash considerations on Monday.