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The Astros' hot start to the 2026 season continued Thursday with a sweep of the Boston Red Sox in Houston. Their 6-4 win was especially sweet considering what transpired earlier in the game.

Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Chris Sale allowed only one baserunner in six innings to lead the Braves past the Athletics.

Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes allowed one run in five innings and struck out five in the Pirates' 8-3 win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Samuel Basallo made a little history when the Baltimore catcher became the first major leaguer to end a game with a successful challenge via the Automated Ball-Strike System.

Royals All-Star closer Carlos Estevez, who led the majors with 42 saves last season, has been placed on the injured list with a left foot contusion.

Luis Gil, who did not make the Yankees' starting rotation out of spring training, is in line to join the team in mid-April after he makes a start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, manager Aaron Boon...

In the second inning of the Rays-Brewers game Wednesday, a foul tip from Nick Fortes hit plate umpire C.B. Bucknor in the face mask.

The Marlins' Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season -- a 93-pitch shutout in a 10-0 victory against the White Sox.

Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is expected to throw 60-65 pitches during a rehab assignment on Thursday.

The Pirates are deep into contract negotiations with minor league shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, sources told ESPN.