Sources: Pirates, Konnor Griffin holding contract negotiations  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates are deep into negotiations with top prospect Konnor Griffin, sources told ESPN, with the two sides making their respective cases over what an appropriate deal would be for the 19-year-old shortstop.

NY Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals live updates, score and analysis  —  ST. LOUIS — The Mets offense did not show up for the middle game of the series on Tuesday night.  —  The unit knocked three hits, including two from Juan Soto, and drew three walks but could not cash in during a 3-0 loss to the Cardinals.

We can say with certainty, no MLB game has ever ended like this before  —  BALTIMORE — With two outs in the top of the ninth inning at Camden Yards on Wednesday, a 1-2 fastball from Orioles right-hander Albert Suárez landed near the upper-outside corner of the strike zone.

Here's every team's 2026 Draft bonus pool and all pick values  —  The White Sox have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Draft, which comes with an assigned value of $11,350,600, the largest since the bonus-pool era began in 2012.  Yet it's the Pirates who possess the largest overall pool at $19,130,700, another record.

Is Reds' Sal Stewart next in line for extension?  'I'm definitely open' … If it seems like the Cincinnati Reds are sitting out the latest trend sweeping MLB front offices, payrolls and top young players, it's because they are.  —  But could one exceptional young Reds hitter change that?

Simply no truth to ‘bogus’ Brandon Nimmo-Francisco Lindor rift rumor  —  An alleged Brandon Nimmo-Francisco Lindor rift was rumored by one talking head last season.  But it's so wrong it needs clearing up.  —  Not to say the Mets' clubhouse was perfect last year, but the idea …

Mariners, top prospect Emerson agree to biggest deal for player yet to debut  —  SEATTLE — Colt Emerson has long been viewed by the Mariners as a massive piece to their long-term plans, and the club is making an unprecedented commitment to the 20-year-old infielder before he's even reached the Majors.

Real-time pitch type classifications are automated and may change as data gets reviewed in the future.  — ↺ - Automatic Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge - Successful, call overturned  — ✖ - ABS Challenge - Unsuccessful, call confirmed  —  How fast, in miles per hour, a ball was hit by a batter.

Who is Jose Fernandez, the Arizona Diamondbacks hero of the night?  —  Jose Fernandez, who burst onto the scene on Tuesday night, March 31, with a two-homer game, including a dramatic, go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning, emerged from prospect obscurity over the past 12 months.

Ponce has ACL sprain; return this season not ruled out  —  TORONTO — Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce is going to miss “significant time” with a right knee injury he sustained in Monday's 14-5 loss to the Rockies, another tough blow to a rotation that's already dealing with too many injuries.

MLB 2026: Most polarizing teams — Red Sox, Astros, more  —  Is your MLB team a legitimate contender or setting you up for a season of disappointment?  Some teams, everyone can agree on — others, not so much.  —  Heading into the 2026 season, we asked our MLB experts to rank every team from 1 to 30.

Warriors' Steph Curry eyes return Sunday after successful workout: Sources  —  Share full article  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is targeting Sunday's home game against the Houston Rockets for his possible return, a league and team source told The Athletic on Tuesday afternoon.