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Astros closer Josh Hader played catch again Friday after the six-time All-Star left-hander dealt with biceps tendinitis while throwing bullpen sessions in the offseason.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Houston Astros for outfielder Joey Loperfido on Friday.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.

Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.

After the U.S. launched a military strike on Venezuela on Jan. 3, MLB teams worked quickly to get their Venezuelan players back to the U.S. ahead of spring training.

Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the Yankees, has died. He was 97.

MLB base coaches will have to remain in their respective coaches' boxes until the pitch is thrown after owners voted to enforce the rule.

MLB teams will always have at least one challenge in extra innings as part of the league's new automated ball-strike challenge system for the 2026 season.

Justin Verlander said Thursday he knew he might someday come back to Detroit, but it's been a long road for him and the franchise since he last pitched for the Tigers in 2017.

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with back issues, causing him to skip some bullpen sessions, but he expects to be ready for Opening Day.