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Verlander earns win No. 265 with 121-pitch effort

Giants veteran Justin Verlander struck out 10 in five scoreless innings, throwing 121 pitches to earn the 265th win of his career. ... Continue Reading

Phils ink Red Sox castoff Buehler; to join rotation

The Phillies signed veteran right-hander Walker Buehler, who will make one Triple-A start before becoming part of a six-man rotation in Philadelphia. ... Continue Reading

Judge ties Berra on Yankees' career HRs list

Aaron Judge moved into a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth in franchise history when he hit his 358th career homer in Sunday's loss. ... Continue Reading

Red Sox, Chapman agree on $13.3M deal for '26

All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $13.3 million, one-year contract for 2026 that includes a 2027 vesting option. ... Continue Reading

Duran keeps going as inside-the-park HR lifts Sox

Jarren Duran's inside-the-park home run -- a three-run shot -- helped the Red Sox avert a three-game sweep by the Pirates. ... Continue Reading

Angels' Ward crashes into scoreboard, carted off

Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was carted off the field after crashing face-first into the metal scoreboard in left field while trying to make a catch against the Astros. ... Continue Reading

Guardians pitchers on leave 'until further notice'

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will remain on nondisciplinary paid leave "until further notice" while a gambling investigation continues, MLB said. ... Continue Reading

Cubs signing veteran 1B Santana, source says

The Cubs are signing first baseman Carlos Santana, a source told ESPN. Santana was released by the Guardians on Friday. ... Continue Reading

📈 Ranking the all-time surprising power seasons

The Mariners slugger made long ball history with his 49th blast of 2025. Here's how his year stacks up with other shocking breakouts. ... Continue Reading

Jays claim Kiner-Falefa off waivers for playoff push

The Blue Jays claimed Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pirates, adding the utility player to the roster in time to make him eligible for the postseason. ... Continue Reading

Source: Phillies add ex-Red Sox pitcher Buehler

The Phillies have reached agreement on a contract with veteran right-hander Walker Buehler, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney on Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Angels lefty Anderson on IL with oblique strain

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique. ... Continue Reading

A's Kurtz (oblique) day-to-day after 'clean' MRI

Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz was not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers and is day-to-day with right oblique soreness. ... Continue Reading

FBI reveals more Pete Rose gambling documents

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new documents relating to baseball great Pete Rose, his former bookie and the gambling scandal that led to Rose's previous ban from the sport and from entry into the Hall of Fame. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy baseball lineup advice and betting tips for Monday

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Monday's games. ... Continue Reading