Blake Snell cleared to start after his car was struck by DUI suspect  —  Padres pitcher Blake Snell cleared by team medical team after involvement in minor accident during a traffic stop  —  Blake Snell's car was struck by a suspected drunken driver Thursday night on the side of Interstate 5 …

Atlanta Braves player Marcell Ozuna arrested for DUI  —  ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - An Atlanta Braves player has been arrested for driving under the influence.  —  Norcross Police arrested Braves outfielder and designated hitter Marcell Ozuna for DUI and Failure to Maintain Lane.

The most fun you can have at a ballpark?  What MLB could learn from the Savannah Bananas  —  Editor's note: This story originally ran on June 17, 2021.  Episode 1 of the new ESPN+ Original Series Bananaland is now available, and there are Banana Ball World Tour games on our air tonight …

The Franmil Reyes effect helps the Chicago Cubs rally past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 — their 8th win in 11 games  —  The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.

2022 Midseason Organization Talent Rankings  —  Thanks in part to having the top position player prospect and the top pitching prospect in the game, even after graduating preseason No. 1 prospect Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles lead our August update of our midseason farm system talent rankings.

Elvis Andrus reportedly is joining the Chicago White Sox to give the team depth at shortstop  —  Injuries to All-Star Tim Anderson and Leury García have tested the Chicago White Sox's depth at shortstop.  —  The team reportedly is signing Elvis Andrus to help.

Orioles promote outfield prospect Kyle Stowers, adding power bat to late-season lineup  —  The trade deadline deal to send primary designated hitter Trey Mancini to the Houston Astros seemed as if it might open a spot both on the Orioles' roster and in their lineup for power-hitting outfield prospect Kyle Stowers.

Chicago Bears dominate the Seattle Seahawks in a 27-11 win.  Here's what you need to know from the 2nd preseason game.  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 43  —  SEATTLE — The Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-11 on Thursday night at Lumen Field.  Here's what you need to know about the game.

Colorado Rockies lose right-hander Antonio Senzatela for season with torn ACL  —  DENVER — Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, manager Bud Black said Friday.  —  Senzatela was hurt during his start Thursday at St. Louis.

Joey Votto likely to return in 2023 spring training, but surgery was ‘more than expected’  —  PITTSBURGH - There was more damage than expected when Joey Votto underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder Friday, but the Cincinnati Reds still anticipate he will be ready to play next spring.

Yankees' rain delay rally could be turning point  —  If Wednesday night turns out to really be a turning point in this season, blame it on the rain.  The hour and three minute rain delay in the seventh inning of their dramatic come-from-behind win over the Rays, gave the Yankees hitters …

Braves get an early jump on Dansby Swanson extension talks  —  The Braves have opened extension talks with Dansby Swanson, and if they can lock up the Georgia product, that would leave three likely top free-agent shortstops: Trea Turner, plus Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Correa (who are likely to opt out).

Boston Red Sox's James Paxton leaves first rehab start after facing 2 batters (lat tightness); club hopeful injury is minor  —  What was supposed to be a momentous day for Red Sox lefty James Paxton turned into another setback on his road back from Tommy John surgery.