2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
Los Angeles teams
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly star as the Cubs beat the slumping Dodgers 10-5
— Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory Monday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs: Game Highlights (1:07)
Skubal doesn't 'sympathize' with Dodgers critics
New Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal said Monday he doesn't "really sympathize with people that blame the Dodgers for anything they've done," noting, "Every team could trade for me."
Plum's Mercury debut caps stint in 'multiverse'
Kelsey Plum said she felt caught in the Spider-Man "multiverse" as she was introduced as the newest member of the Mercury on Monday evening in Chicago, saying it feels as though she's operating in a few different dimensions at once.
MLB trade deadline winners and losers: What we loved -- and don't understand
The 2026 trade deadline has passed. Here's who hit it out of the park -- and who swung and missed.
MLB trade grades: Red Sox add Rutschman; Cubs get Holmes from Mets
Our scorecard for every big trade deadline move.
Dodgers trade for Bubic, Rortvedt in depth moves
The Dodgers on Monday added former All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic from the Royals and reacquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Mets.
2026 MLB trade deadline recap: Red Sox, Phillies, Dodgers go big
A deadline highlighted by All-Stars on the move has passed. Here's what you need to know about the deals that defined this trade season.
Ranking every prospect dealt before the 2026 MLB trade deadline
You know the major leaguers on the move -- but what about the potential stars of tomorrow headed the other way in those deals?
What we're hearing and seeing at Chargers training camp: Shelley, Smith take part in disruptive defense
Follow our daily updates from Chargers training camp, including intel on QBs, position battles and potential breakouts.
Tracking NFL preseason hold-ins: Robinson, Gibbs, Vea and Tuipulotu
Here is the latest on Falcons' Bijan Robinson, Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Bucs' Vita Vea and Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu.
Jeff Passan
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels, sources tell ESPN.
Jeff Passan
The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, sources tell ESPN.
2026 WNBA championship odds: Lynx now odds-on title faves; Dream, Fever odds shorten
The red-hot Lynx are now odds-on favorites to win the WNBA championship, while the Aces, Liberty and Valkyries all saw their odds lengthen.
Latest news, buzz from training camps: Tua limited in first 11-on-11; a Jets interception?!?
Get all the news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.
Angels trade OF Adell to Guardians for C Cozart
In their latest trade move, the Angels sent outfielder Jo Adell to the Guardians on Monday for catching prospect Jacob Cozart.
ND-USC rivalry renewed; IU nixes series vs. Irish
USC and Notre Dame will renew their rivalry starting in 2030, however the Fighting Irish's home-and-home series vs. Indiana starting that year is now off.
Pete Thamel
NEWS: USC and Notre Dame will renew their rivalry, with the series starting again in 2030. They'll meet Week 1 in LA that year and play Week 1 in South Bend the next year. They'll meet in Weeks 1-3 of the respective season in the next two match-ups.
MLS Power Rankings: With Casemiro in tow, Miami retakes top spot
It has been a week since Inter Miami added their latest star in Casemiro, and already the Herons have reached the summit of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
ESPN
The Dodgers are reacquiring catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Mets, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. The Dodgers weren't necessarily looking for help there with Will Smith working his way back from a neck injury, but Dalton Rushing was scratched with an arm issue Sunday.
Jeff Passan
Trade news: The Atlanta Braves are acquiring left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr., sources tell ESPN.
Misiorowski rips 'awful' Angel Stadium mound
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski dragged the Angel Stadium grounds crew through the dirt Sunday, calling the pitching mound "awful" and a possible injury risk.
Stephen A. can't believe people are worrying about Myles Garrett's health (1:17)
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