Braves Claim Maverick Handley  —  The Braves on Thursday claimed catcher Maverick Handley off waivers from the Orioles, per a team announcement.  Righty Hurston Waldrep moves from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.  Handley was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Royals' bullpen falters as Red Sox earn series sweep: What went wrong at The K  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Michael Wacha delivered six strong innings but received a no decision in a 4-3 loss.  — Royals bullpen surrendered a seventh-inning go-ahead two-run homer to Jarren Duran.

Shohei Ohtani, Tampa Bay Ray?  The proposed 2023 deadline deal that would've shocked baseball  —  Imagine, if in 2023, Shohei Ohtani had unleashed his two-way prowess for the Tampa Bay Rays, if only for a few months.  Imagine if he had been traded for Junior Caminero, who would now be starring …

Enzo Maresca working on transfer, pre-season plans ahead of Manchester City job  —  Enzo Maresca has started working on summer transfer activity and pre-season planning before his impending appointment by Manchester City.  —  The Italian is set to replace Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium …

What To Make Of Ryne Nelson's Puzzling Start Against The Giants  —  A tough loss for the Diamondbacks saw a strange performance by Ryne Nelson.  —  It was, by no means, the strongest start of Arizona Diamondbacks righty Ryne Nelson's season.  In fact, much of the data suggests it was a relatively poor one.

Yankees' outfielder Trent Grisham exits Wednesday game vs. Toronto  —  NEW YORK - Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham exited with left knee discomfort, following a gift double in Wednesday night's second inning.  —  According to the Yankees, Grisham was examined by team physicians …

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to make season debut Friday  —  NEW YORK — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, will make his season debut Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays.  —  New York had been weighing whether to have Cole make a seventh and final rehab start …

This new trend is taking over ballparks, but why?  —  The Cardinals have found some magic in 2026, beginning with a 29-18 record despite appearing to head for a full rebuild in the offseason.  Breakouts from Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt have helped, but lately, it seems like the magic is coming from somewhere else.

Sources: Cubs OF Pete Crow-Armstrong draws undisclosed fine  —  CHICAGO — Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is being fined an undisclosed amount of money stemming from an incident with a fan Sunday at Rate Field, sources familiar with the situation said Tuesday.

A's are in 1st place with losing record.  Could they make playoffs — and MLB history?  —  After a brutal, last-minute loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, the Athletics fell below .500 for the first time since they were 6-7 on April 7.  —  But the 23-24 record for the West Sacramento-based team …

Lance McCullers Jr. lands on the injured list as Astros' woes continue  —  MINNEAPOLIS — An injury-ravaged Houston Astros pitching staff suffered more attrition on Tuesday when Lance McCullers Jr. landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Trinity Christian's national prospects eye last chance at FHSAA title … For now, at practices on The Hill, the Trinity Christian field overlooking the school on Jacksonville's Westside, baseball feels like fun.  Fun, with pressure.  —  Eight returning senior Division I commits …