

The sports world can't agree on weed and athletes pay for it
Many American leagues no longer test for THC but that doesn't mean the sports world has reached a consensus on cannabis.Headlines

These MLB stars have been anything but super to start the 2026 season
It's taking a while for several of the sport's biggest names to get their seasons going.
Why the Mets won't throw Carlos Mendoza overboard no matter how bad things get
The New York Mets are a mess, but that doesn't mean Carlos Mendoza will or should lose his job.
The Red Sox won't turn around until these 5 players finally wake up
The Boston Red Sox won't be able to recover from their abysmal start to the 2026 season without several key stars stepping up and improving their play.
Munetaka Murakami is making these MLB teams kick themselves for passing on him
Munetaka Murakami looks like a star for the Chicago White Sox, and for these five MLB teams, the regret is beginning to set in.
Royals-Yankees start time: Rain delay updates from the Bronx, April 19
Projected start time for Royals-Yankees on Sunday with rain delay updates and weather forecast for Yankee Stadium.Free Agency

Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and the state of MLB free agency through 12 games
Next offseason is still a long way away, but it's never too early to look ahead — especially not with a class this loaded.
2027 MLB free agents who are costing themselves major money right now
These upcoming free agents are off to slow starts — and need to turn it around sooner than later to maximize their future paydays.
Grading early returns for Kyle Tucker and MLB's 2026 free agent class
Sure, it's only been a week and a half, but which new faces are making good — or not so good — impressions in new places?
MLB free agency predictions: Where Turner and former stars will sign after wave of injuries
With the MLB season underway, injuries are already piling up and there are a few former All-Stars waiting on a front office to pick up the phone.
MLB rumors: Insider on Cubs extensions, Lucas Giolito’s market and more
Opening Day has arrived. Wow. Is it good to say that or what? I can smell the hot dogs, brats and burgers already. What a time to be alive. Let’s dive into som
Tigers-Red Sox start time: Weather forces Sunday matinee to be pushed back
A bad weather forecast has forced the Boston Red Sox to push back the start of Sunday's game with the Detroit Tigers.
The Blue Jays' nightmare start has them barreling toward a trade deadline reckoning
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the season with World Series expectations, but their early struggles could force the front office into difficult decisions.
Booting Taijuan Walker won't fix what's broken with the Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies once again have a Taijuan Walker problem, but he's far from the only issue plaguing the reigning NL East champs.
Jordan Walker’s way-too early MVP case is bolstered by more than home runs
Walker's prodigious pop is getting all the attention, but he's quietly becoming a much more well-rounded player.
The worst part of the Mets' nightmare start? This is more than a one-year problem
David Stearns' offseason transformation has fallen as flat as could be, and right now, it's hard to see how 2027 will be any better.MLB Rumors

Gerrit Cole’s first rehab start is the emotional boost the Yankees desperately needed
Cole was back on the mound in a game that counts for the first time since 2024 — and it couldn't have come at a better time for a reeling pitching staff.
How the Astros went from kings of the AL to full-on crisis in 6 mistakes
The Houston Astros are a shell of the team they once were, and these mistakes are a big reason why.
2 fatal flaws behind Phillies disaster vs. Braves and why Dave Dombrowski is to blame
The Phillies are a predictably tough watch, and Dave Dombrowski made it that way.
Padres’ win streak faces its toughest test yet vs. MLB’s hottest pitcher
The San Diego Padres' winning streak is on the line as they prepare to face Jose Soriano, the hottest pitcher in the league right now.
Padres’ record $3.9 billion sale proves small-market owners can afford to spend
The San Diego Padres' reported sale proves that small-market teams can spend more than they do.
Mason Miller’s scoreless streak faces a red-hot Mike Trout
Unstoppable force, meet immovable object. The San Diego Padres and the unhittable Mason Miller are about to wage battle against the Los Angeles Angels and a surging Mike Trout.
One offseason regret already haunting each NL Central team
The NL Central is MLB's most crowded and competitive division, but it feels like every team has its regrets from a hectic and transformative offseason.
Yankees or Red Sox: Which AL East rival fan base has it worse amid brutal starts?
The two teams that are part of the biggest rivalry in Major League Baseball are currently in a battle for who can be worse. Of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, who should be more concerned?
What's separating every MLB early-season pretender from true postseason contention
Not every early-season MLB success story is built to last, and these teams could fall precipitously in the months to come.
