Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system  —  Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season.  Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

Guardians' David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers  —  CLEVELAND — For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered.  —  Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face …

Sources: Nationals bringing in Paul Toboni to lead operations  —  The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to name Paul Toboni their new head of baseball operations, sources told ESPN, tabbing the Boston Red Sox assistant general manager to turn around a team barreling toward its fifth last-place finish in six seasons.

Steve Cohen's High Payroll Can't Guarantee Mets Success  —  It's been a steep learning curve for Mets owner Steve Cohen, just as it is for most successful businessmen who buy professional sports franchises.  —  Since purchasing the team from Fred Wilpon in late 2020, Cohen has tried to buy …

It's Time to Update Your Passwords, MLB Tickets Thefts Prove  —  Baseball fans from Los Angeles and Detroit to Miami and Boston saw coveted tickets to MLB games disappear from their accounts within the league's Ballpark app earlier this month.  Some faced disruptions while attempting …

Yankees rally past White Sox 3-2, clinch playoff berth and close within 1 game of Toronto in AL East  —  NEW YORK — José Caballero's RBI single with two out in the ninth inning scored Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night …

Surging Mariners clinch playoff berth and close in on AL West title  —  SEATTLE — The surging Seattle Mariners clinched a spot in the postseason, but they hope the real celebrations are yet to come.  —  Seattle earned the playoff berth with a dramatic 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies …

Could returning Sasaki solve Dodgers' mystifying bullpen puzzle?  —  PHOENIX — The Dodgers' bullpen has created more questions than answers.  In the final week of the regular season, the team is going off-script in an effort to find a solution.  —  Starting Wednesday, Roki Sasaki will be part of the picture.

With where the Red Sox stand now, does Craig Breslow regret not adding offense at the deadline?  —  TORONTO — In the absence of Roman Anthony and the recently returned Wilyer Abreu, the Red Sox have struggled to score runs consistently, putting potholes in their path to the postseason …