2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
New York teams
Angels end 7-game slide with 10-1 win over sloppy Yankees behind Grissom and Ureña
— Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees on Monday night.
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels: Game Highlights (1:05)
Judge returning to Yankees Sept. 8 is 'possible'
Aaron Judge, 34, traveled with the New York Yankees for their West Coast road trip this week, and is nearing a return to the lineup, manager Aaron Boone said Monday night, adding that a Sept. 8 game, when the team opens up a homestand, is "possible."
Yanks fire back at 'unprofessional' Red Sox voice
Several Yankees players went out of their way to openly criticize Red Sox voice Will Flemming, calling him "unprofessional" and questioning why he would suggest a team throw at an opposing player.
Robert Stock's first major league win in 7 years lifts Mets past Rays, 3-2
— Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning for his first major league win in seven years, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
New York Mets vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game Highlights (0:58)
Wawrinka falls to Berrettini in final US Open match
Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam career ended Monday when the 2016 US Open champion lost 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-0 to Matteo Berrettini.
Jets name Cade Klubnik their QB2 (0:40)
Nabers feeling 'good' but mum on playing Week 1
Malik Nabers is feeling "real good" ahead of the Giants' season opener against the Cowboys but remained noncommittal about playing Week 1.
Sabalenka rolls at US Open after uneven stretch
Aryna Sabalenka had a successful start to her US Open title defense, beating Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-4 on Monday to begin her bid to be the first player to win three straight US Open championships since Serena Williams in 2012-14.
Sources: Berrios back, should play Giants' opener
The New York Giants on Monday re-signed veteran wide receiver and returner Braxton Berrios, 30, to the practice squad with the intention of him being active Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, sources told ESPN.
Jets tab rookie Klubnik instead of veteran as QB2
Instead of adding a veteran insurance policy, the Jets will enter the season with rookie Cade Klubnik as their No. 2 quarterback.
Healthy again, Alcaraz returns with US Open win
Carlos Alcaraz returned to the US Open and looked healthy enough to make a run at repeating his 2025 singles title, beating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday.
Claimed by O's, Robert Jr. joins AL playoff chase
The Baltimore Orioles claimed veteran outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the New York Mets on Monday, as they enter September in a battle for the final American League wild-card spot.
Which Jonas Brothers songs fit the description for Nick Jonas' favorite New York teams?
The Jonas Brothers are longtime New York sports fans and have a song that can speak to their favorite teams.
Yankees claim K.C.'s Schreiber to boost bullpen
The New York Yankees claimed reliever John Schreiber from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, the last day teams can add players to their 40-man roster for postseason eligibility.
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Trade news: The Chicago White Sox are acquiring outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies, sources tell ESPN. Pham is expected to join the White Sox when rosters expand Sept. 1. The 38-year-old rejoins the Sox after spending parts of 2026 with the Mets, O's and Phils.
How many different Week 1 starting QBs has each NFL team used?
Since the NFL expanded to 32 teams in 2002, no team has used more Week 1 starting quarterbacks than the Browns.
Shuman joins Isles' ownership as limited partner
David Shuman has joined the New York Islanders' ownership group as a limited partner, subject to NHL approval.
Orlovsky: Giants offense will be their best in 10 years (1:37)
Broadcaster rips Jazz, suggests Sox 'drill' Wells
The Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer ripped Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Sunday's game against the Yankees, calling the second baseman a "bush league player" and suggesting that Boston should "drill" one of his teammates.
Plum out for season; Wilson to also miss FIBA WC
Kelsey Plum and A'ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
MLB winners and losers for August -- and what we're watching in September
We break down who ruled the dog days of August and what will rock the weeks ahead as we enter the stretch run of the 2026 season.
Best bets for every NFL team
Will your NFL team beat its projected win total? What props should you target? Tyler Fulghum offers his three favorite bets for each team.
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1927 Yankees diary
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Immerse yourself in the 1927 Yankees
"The Diary of Myles Thomas" is an experiment in storytelling, a genre we're calling real-time historical fiction. Experience the Roaring Twenties through the eyes of a mediocre pitcher on the greatest baseball team of all time.
