Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved
Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 19, 2026
Longtime Mets broadcaster Rose plans to retire
Longtime Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday he is planning to retire at the end of the season after spending four decades with the organization.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 19, 2026
Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL
Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 19, 2026
MLB joins prediction space with Polymarket deal
MLB has named Polymarket as the league's official prediction market exchange and announced an information sharing agreement with the CFTC, the federal body that oversees the growing industry.
David Purdum Mar 19, 2026
WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason competition in the future.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 19, 2026
What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal the ideal outcome for the first two rounds.
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell Mar 19, 2026
How Brent Rooker overcame failure to become an All-Star slugger
The designated hitter struggled early in his career -- but he's now a powerhouse hitter and leader.
Tim Kurkjian Mar 19, 2026
Brewers LHP Harrison exits start with blister
Kyle Harrison, who has been competing for a spot in Milwaukee's starting rotation, left Wednesday because of a blister on his left index finger.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 18, 2026
Ohtani fans 4, hits 99 mph in spring mound debut
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani made his spring training pitching debut, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out four over 4 scoreless innings.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 18, 2026
Durbin wins 3B job for Red Sox; Mayer likely 2B
Caleb Durbin, who was acquired in a trade with the Brewers just before spring training, will be the starting third baseman for the Red Sox on Opening Day.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 18, 2026
