Reds claim versatile Oswaldo Cabrera from Yankees with eye on 2027 … The Cincinnati Reds have made their first roster addition for 2027.  —  Infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera, once considered a promising young part of the New York Yankees future, is now part of the Reds future …

Nats reward ace Cade Cavalli with 4-year contract through 2030  —  WASHINGTON — Pitcher Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals agreed Friday to a four-year contract through the 2030 season, a deal that includes a team option for 2031.  —  Cavalli and the team agreed in January …

Padres rout Rockies, add to lead in playoff race  —  DENVER — The Padres came down from the mountains with the margin they need after winning on Thursday by a large margin.  —  With a 9-2 victory over the Rockies, the Padres increased their lead in the race for the final National League playoff spot …

'I want to say something I can't say': Willson Contreras, knocked out with bruised hand, is tired of getting hit  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — After getting hit by a pitch Thursday night for a personal-high-tying 24th time this season, Willson Contreras was extremely frustrated and due to get more testing …

Royals All-Star Maikel Garcia sets offseason goal amid injury-riddled season  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Garcia's goal heading into 2027 is to stay healthy after missing 67 games.  — Garcia linked added weight to hamstring injuries that hindered his production.

Josh Allen (5 TDs), Bills party in new home, whip Lions, 41-31  —  Josh Allen made himself at home in Buffalo's sparkling new stadium and the Bills tore apart the Detroit Lions 41-31 on Thursday night.  —  Allen completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards with three touchdowns and ran for two scores …

MLB playoff picture: Wild card standings, AL and NL postseason bracket  —  Jesse Yomtov Bob Nightengale Gabe LacquesUSA TODAY  —  Major League Baseball's 2026 regular season has two weekends to go, with contenders still jockeying for position and some postseason spots still very much up for grabs.

Pinkie injury may be affecting Caleb Durbin, but it's not keeping him out of Red Sox lineup  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Nearly three months after Caleb Durbin first dislocated his left pinkie and more than a month after he reinjured it, the third baseman's digit remains locked nearly at a right angle.

How Buster Posey is dealing with this lousy Giants season and approaching 2027 … If one very direct, very purposeful Buster Posey sentence could do more than any other to partially soothe the wounded psyches of the Giants' fan base, it's probably what he volunteered to me on Wednesday:

Braves deploy regular cast of characters in series opener against Astros  —  This is an important weekend of games for the Atlanta Braves, who can clinch a playoff spot with a win (or Diamondbacks loss) on Friday night.  A win would also trim the magic number to clinch the National League East to four …

Yankees To Place Aaron Judge On IL With Calf Strain  —  The Yankees announced that outfielder Aaron Judge will be placed on the 10-day injured list tomorrow with a right calf strain.  The corresponding move will be announced at that time.  Judge last played on September 16, so the transaction could be backdated to September 17.