Today: October 08, 2026
Today: October 08, 2026

Baseball

Sports|Technology

MLB average game time up nearly 4 minutes to 2:42, partly because of robot umpires

The average time for a nine-inning Major League Baseball game has increased by nearly four minutes this season, reaching 2 hours and 42 minutes

Sports|World

MLB's playoffs start Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Wild Card Series

It won’t take long for Major League Baseball to deliver on some spicy postseason storylines

Business|Sports

This could be MLB's last postseason for a while with a lockout looming, players vowing to fight cap

Carlos Rodón of the New York Yankees says players are ready for a long lockout if MLB owners push for a salary cap

Sports

Both No. 1 seeds are from smaller markets. Will that matter in the playoffs? Or in the labor fight?

One of the game’s smallest markets was baseball’s biggest winner during the regular season

Sports

Max Unlimited: Scherzer strikes out 7 on short rest for Blue Jays to beat Reds in season finale

Max Scherzer said he felt “unlimited” in Sunday’s season-ending start against the Cincinnati Reds

Sports|US|World

Dan Wilson out as manager of the Seattle Mariners after disappointing season

Dan Wilson will not return as the Seattle Mariners’ manager next season, he and the team said Sunday

Sports

Phillies can salvage a late collapse and take final NL wild card in season finale

Aaron Nola’s bid to save the Philadelphia Phillies’ shaky playoff hopes by starting on two days’ rest did not go well

Sports

Sunday's MLB clinching scenarios: Phillies, Astros control destinies for final 2 playoff spots

The final day of Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and two playoff spots are still up for grabs

Business|Entertainment|Interview|Sports

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has apologized for comments he made about his $500 million, 14-year contract

Entertainment|Sports

A Kansas City voice hits a stunning milestone: Denny Matthews to call his 8,000th Royals game

Denny Matthews never thought he'd land the job broadcasting for the Kansas City Royals

Entertainment|Sports

Ben Rice tops Aaron Boone's preseason prediction of 39 homers, hitting 40th and then 41st

Ben Rice has hit his 40th and 41st home runs this season, surpassing New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone's spring training prediction

Sports

Shohei Ohtani gets a hit in his return to the Dodgers' lineup after 2 weeks out

Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after missing two weeks with right biceps discomfort

Business|Finance|Sports

Inspired by this year's lowly AL West, here are the weakest teams to make MLB's postseason

With just a few days left in the regular season, the AL West might make a particularly mediocre kind of history

Sports|World

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 to pull even with Texas atop the AL West

Sports

Rockies become the first team since the Mets from 1962-65 with 4 straight 100-loss seasons

The Colorado Rockies lost 7-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday

Business|Sports

Mets hire interim manager Andy Green for the full-time job, giving him a 3-year contract

The New York Mets have hired interim manager Andy Green for the full-time job, giving him a three-year contract

Sports

Red Sox remove interim tag, name Chad Tracy the franchise's 49th manager after historic turnaround

The Boston Red Sox have named Chad Tracy as their 49th manager, removing his interim tag

Sports

Rodón allows three hits in eight sharp innings as Yanks beat Rays 2-0 in doubleheader opener

Carlos Rodón allowed three hits in eight sharp innings and the New York Yankees prevented the Tampa Bay Rays from clinching the AL East title with a 2-0 victory in the opener of a day-night doubleheader

Business|Sports

Comerica Park will be renamed to Fifth Third Park starting in 2027

Comerica Park will be renamed to Fifth Third Park starting in 2027

Sports|World

Texas Rangers at .500 go into final week leading AL West, have been close to top all year

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Health|Sports

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing near the on-deck circle

Sports

Sandy Alcantara comes out of the bullpen on 1 day of rest and earns 1st career save for Marlins

Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara has pitched more than 200 innings this season

Entertainment|Sports

With 2 more homers, the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case

As Pete Crow-Armstrong came up with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, the Wrigley Field crowd chanted “M-V-Pete

Sports|US|World

The Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again

The Milwaukee Brewers have clinched their fourth straight NL Central title

Entertainment|Sports

Alonso ties it in 9th with 300th homer and Orioles beat Mets 7-5 in 11 on Mayo's inside-the-parker

Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets

Sports

Pete Alonso receives thunderous ovations from Mets fans in return to Citi Field with Orioles

Pete Alonso is still chasing his 300th career home run after making his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player

Sports

A quiet toast as the Dodgers clinch record-tying 14th straight playoff spot

The Los Angeles Dodgers marked their record-tying 14th consecutive trip to MLB’s postseason with a toast of bubbly after a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Sports

Teenager author Mas'ood Holloman writes book about his stutter, hopes to inspire other kids

Teenager author Mas'ood Holloman writes book about his stutter, hopes to inspire other kids

Sports

Justin Verlander makes progress toward pitching perhaps 1 more time in 2 weeks for Tigers

Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career

Sports|US|World

Daughter of 9/11 victim throws out first pitch as Yankees mark 25th anniversary of attacks

The New York Yankees marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony including former players and a special first pitch

Sports

A sudden IL stint for Shohei Ohtani, and an unusual Double-A call-up to fill his spot

Shohei Ohtani is headed to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers without the four-time MVP

Sports

Aaron Judge activated from 60-day injured list by New York Yankees

Aaron Judge has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees

Sports

Jesús Luzardo pitched his first career shutout. The Phillies expect more in October

Jesús Luzardo pitched a complete game for the first time in his career, leading the Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Braves

Entertainment|Health|Sports

How Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies honored a 5-year-old who battled cancer

How Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies honored a 5-year-old who battled cancer

Entertainment|Sports

Joe Morgan, former Boston Red Sox manager who led hometown team to 2 division titles, dies at 95

Joe Morgan, the popular Boston Red Sox manager who guided his hometown team to a pair of AL East titles, has died

Interview|Sports

Yordan Alvarez is driving toward a Triple Crown, but he's happiest driving his family's RV

Yordan Alvarez is the frontrunner for AL MVP and a potential Triple Crown winner

Sports

Yankees call out Red Sox radio voice for suggesting beaning for late stolen bases

Several New York Yankees are taking exception to comments made by Boston Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming during a weekend series between the rivals

Sports

Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks' lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston

Ketel Marte was back in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night after a two-week absence

Sports|World

Curaçao wins its 2nd Little League World Series, beating Nevada 11-2 behind De Windt and De Lanoi

Juriënsly De Windt and Shardijon De Lanoi each drove in three runs, and Curaçao won its second Little League World Series title, beating Nevada 11-2 in the championship game

Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|World

Brewers' Jackson Chourio joins exclusive club by producing three 20-homer seasons before turning 23

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has reached another milestone as he moves closer to his favorite time of year

Entertainment|Sports

Pete Crow-Armstrong continues NL MVP push with 3 more homers for Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is adding to his case for the NL MVP award

Sports

Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session as he moves closer to return to mound

Shohei Ohtani threw a short bullpen session on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star moves closer to a return to the mound