Michael Holley and Michael Smith break down the expanded MLB Playoff field and the pros and cons behind the decision, as well as what it says about Rob Manfred and the MLB as a whole.

Harrison Bader tripled and homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals clinch a postseason berth on the final day of the regular season with a 5-2 win over Milwaukee.

Juan Soto becomes the National League's youngest batting champion for the Washington Nationals.

Marlins outfielder Starling Marte and right-hander Jose Urena left the regular-season finale against the Yankees due to injuries.

The Giants released veteran right-hander Jeff Samardzija a day after he returned from a lengthy shoulder injury and rehab.

Four-time All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence announced his retirement following 14 major league seasons.

MLB suspended White Sox reliever Jimmy Cordero for three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for hitting the Cubs' Willson Contreras with a pitch.

Astros third base coach Gary Pettis has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma and will miss the rest of the 2020 season.

Forced from the field by COVID-19, the Miami Marlins returned with enough force to reach the playoffs for the first time since their 2003 championship.

From three soaring home runs to an exuberant race out of the dugout in celebration of their postseason berth, the Cincinnati Reds made plenty of noise in Minnesota's empty ballpark.

White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez has a sprained right foot, which will likely sideline the slugger for a pivotal season-ending series against the crosstown Cubs.

Manager Dave Martinez and the Nationals have agreed to work out a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the club beyond next season.

Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes goes on the injured list with a strained left oblique, which likely ends the right-hander's breakthrough season.

Barred from playing in their own ballpark this year because of COVID-19, the vagabond Toronto Blue Jays have found a home in the playoffs.

Major League Baseball is moving its amateur draft to the All-Star break beginning next season.

The Dodgers clinched their eighth-straight division but they've failed to win a title since 1988, which leads Michael Holley to wonder if there will be an asterisk if they win this year.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon, whose rollercoaster career took him from near bust to All-Star and Gold Glove winner, will retire after the season. He said during a Zoom...

Randy Arozarena homered twice to help push Tampa to their first AL East title in 10 years.

The Dodgers clinched the NL’s top postseason seed and eighth straight division title Tuesday night with a 7-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics

Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has opted out of the remainder of the season.

Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore's season is over after he was placed on the seven-day concussion list.

After making just one start for the Braves, Cole Hamels is done for the season.

The Rockies will chase after a flickering playoff spot without All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado, who was placed on the injured list with a sore left shoulder.

Jose Quintana is back in time to help the Chicago Cubs' playoff push.

Blue Jays closer Ken Giles will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, which will likely cause him to miss all of 2021 and impact the deal he will receive as a free agent this offseason.

MLB and the players' association have committed $10M to fund programs of the new Players Alliance to improve representation of Black Americans in baseball.

Rotoworld's Sam Panayotovich breaks down Monday's best bets, highlighting the Chicago White Sox's solid odds against the Cleveland Indians, and the Milwaukee Brewers' line with Brandon Woodruff on the mound...

The Brewers had two players and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus at their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement, saying he's been "stressed out" and not feeling well.

Astros ace Justin Verlander will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.

Angels slugger Albert Pujols passed Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list, hitting No. 661 against the Rangers.

Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy has rejoined the team just over six weeks after having a heart attack at Miller Park.

Rays outfielder Austin Meadows was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain that will keep him sidelined into the postseason.

Minnesota's Josh Donaldson managed to get ejected while hitting a home run.

The nomadic Mariners are taking their bats from the Bay Area to Southern California for three more "home games" on the road.

Although the Los Angeles Angels probably will miss the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year, their offense is finally performing up to its pedigree and looking like one of the AL's best.

The White Sox clinched their first postseason berth since 2008 after rallying to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday.

While the Los Angeles Dodgers are regular participants in postseason baseball, there was something unusual about becoming the first team in the pandemic-shortened season to clinch a berth in the expanded...

The two-game series between the Giants and Mariners in Seattle is postponed and will be moved to San Francisco.

Giancarlo Stanton has been activated by the Yankees and is starting at designated hitter after missing 32 games due to a strained left hamstring.

Major League Baseball and the players’ association agreed to play the entirety of the 2020 World Series at the Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen has agreed to buy the New York Mets from the Wilpon and Katz families.

The Athletics sign former All-Star infielder Jake Lamb after he was designated for assignment last week by the Diamondbacks.

Aroldis Chapman is likely to miss a handful of games in the Yankees upcoming series, so Zack Britton is in a good place to vulture saves while Andrew Miller and Alex Reyes should step in for the Cardinals.

The time is now for Rockies OF David Dahl to turn his season around, while J.T. Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins could be sidelined for an extended period of time following injuries sustained in Sunday's game.

Catcher Ryan Jeffers could be the backstop of the future for the Twins, pitcher Braxton Garrett looked sharp in his mound debut and shortstop Willi Castro is an exciting young prospect for the Tigers.

Cubs right-hander Alec Mills cruised through baseball's second no-hitter this season, completing the 16th such gem in Chicago franchise history.

Albert Pujols hit his 660th career homer, tying the Los Angeles Angels slugger for fifth on the all-time list with Willie Mays.

Sonny Gray goes on the 10-day injured list due to a strain in the right side of his mid-back.

Oakland All-Star third baseman Matt Chapman is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a strained right hip.