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Through the first two months of the 2025 season, five different teams have sat atop our list. Who won the battle in Week 9?

MLB is purchasing an equity stake in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, partnering with the fledgling league that is preparing for its first four-team season and plans to expand in future years.

Sixteen months after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Angels, reliever Robert Stephenson has finally thrown a pitch for his new team.

Cubs ace left-hander Shota Imanaga has taken a step toward returning from a left hamstring strain that has sidelined him since May 4, manager Craig Counsell said on Wednesday.

Mets star Juan Soto, who went hitless again in Wednesday's loss and is batting .224 this season, is "too good of a hitter" for his current slump to last.

White Sox reliever Miguel Castro had to be helped off the field after injuring his right knee while covering first base in the ninth inning Wednesday against the Mets.

Astros first baseman Christian Walker left Wednesday's game against the Athletics after being hit by a pitch on his right hand. X-rays were negative.

Shortstop Corey Seager was reinstated by the Rangers on Wednesday after his second stint on the injured list this season because of a right hamstring strain.

The Pirates reinstated catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez from the 10-day injured list and placed catcher Joey Bart on the seven-day concussion injured list.

The second game of a three-game series between the Phillies and Braves was postponed Wednesday because of rain and was rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader Thursday.