MLB rumors: Why Sandy Alcantara may not be available at trade deadline; Cardinals listening on Dustin May

Even so, certain contenders and likely sellers are already making plans for that important date on the MLB calendar. That means trade rumors continue to trickle in, especially now that July has ...

MLB midseason awards: Expert picks for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, more at 2026 halfway point

Every team here in the 2026 Major League Baseball season has now surpassed 81 games, and that means we're just about halfway ...

Benches clear in Red Sox vs. Nationals game as Willson Contreras charges mound, throws helmet at Cade Cavalli

Tempers flared and benches cleared in Boston on Tuesday evening during an 8-1 Nationals win over the Red Sox. It was the ...

MLB trends: What's behind Paul Skenes' slump (for him), the Guardians' bullpen problems, the league's offense

By any measure, Pirates ace and reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes is having a fantastic season. Going into Tuesday, he ...

White Sox vs. Orioles odds, prediction, time: 2026 MLB picks for Wednesday, July 1 from advanced model

The Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles wrap up a three-game series with a Wednesday matinee. Chicago (45-39) has won the ...

With Liam Hicks back in fold, Marlins chase series win vs. Rockies

Liam Hicks has returned from injury to bolster an already red-hot lineup for the Miami Marlins, who continue their four-game series at the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in Denver.

Astros take aim at Twins, chase sixth straight series win

The Astros expressed optimism that shortstop Jeremy Pena will have a minimum stint on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, a positive development for hard-charging Houston.

Dodgers opt for bullpen game, rest Ohtani in finale vs. Athletics

The Los Angeles Dodgers are racking up hits and runs in droves as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the Athletics on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif. The Dodgers scored 18 runs ...

Red-hot Junior Caminero, Rays face Royals, seeking 7th straight win

The Kansas City Royals have seen firsthand how potent Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero has been at the plate. After homering in his fifth straight contest Tuesday to open a three-game set in Kansas City, ...

Brewers tab hurler Shane Drohan to continue dominance of Reds

The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to rookie Shane Drohan as they look to clinch the four-game series and continue their recent dominance of the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Drohan (3-2, 3.12 ...

D-backs pursue third straight series sweep of Giants

Two teams happy to turn the page on the month of June will complete a three-game set Wednesday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks go for a third consecutive series sweep of the San Francisco Giants.

Paul Skenes, Pirates strive for revenge vs. Zack Wheeler, Phillies

CBS Sports brings you live coverage, scoring, expert picks and stats for the MLB matchup between Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies on July 1, 2026 ...