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 …

Searching for bullpen help, Dodgers activate RHP Roki Sasaki from 60-day injured list  —  PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Japanese rookie Roki Sasaki from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, and the right-hander is expected to throw out of the bullpen over the final five games …

Padres outfielder Laureano has a broken finger and will miss the first round of the playoffs  —  SAN DIEGO — Ramón Laureano of the San Diego Padres broke his right index finger on Wednesday in a 3-1 loss to the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers and manager Mike Shildt said the outfielder …

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 …

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.

Aaron Judge ties MLB record by hitting 50 homers for 4th time, matching Ruth, McGwire and Sosa  —  NEW YORK — Aaron Judge tied the major league record by reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time, hitting a go-ahead, three-run drive for the New York Yankees in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

Quentin Grimes, 76ers in talks on a long-term contract extension: Sources  —  After an offseason of almost no movement on a new contract, the Philadelphia 76ers and representatives for shooting guard Quentin Grimes spoke Wednesday in hopes of striking a new deal, league sources tell The Athletic.

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 …