MLB franchise now in West Sacramento and Las Vegas orbit
MLB has circulated proposals for a cap and payroll floor as players push back. The league argues the changes are needed to restore competitive balance, while players warn the plan could curb top earners and disrupt star players’ schedules during the All-Star period.
Ryan Lasko has undergone surgery after a vertebral fracture from a collision in a Double-A game. He is making progress in his recovery, with partial return of sensation and movement, as Athletics rally around him.
Orioles challenge a foul-call on Alonso’s drive near the left pole; reviews upheld the call. Fans call for new tech like pylon cameras or laser lines as teams push for accuracy; discussion is heating up as the 2026 season advances.