Day after snagging back-to-back foul balls, fan throws out TWO first pitches
SEATTLE -- Josh George has been a baseball fan all his life, so he knows all about the game. And he works at a casino sportsbook, so he knows all about odds. Combine those two areas of his life, and he seems to be the perfect person to know exactly
Fan comes away with two foul balls ... on consecutive pitches!
Sometimes in baseball, the ball just finds you -- even when you're in the stands. One lucky Mariners fan became a true foul ball magnet on Monday night when he ended up with a pair of souvenirs ... on back-to-back pitches! In the bottom of the first inning, lefty Josh
Vlad Jr. busts out cartwheel in extremely entertaining attempt to turn two
TORONTO -- Cirque du Soleil is in town, but you might as well just come to the ballpark. Fans were treated to an early show by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre, when the Blue Jays’ first baseman leapt to snag a liner by Twins shortstop Carlos
Turtle crossing: Curious creature makes mad dash during Single-A game
It’s typically the hare that comes up short against the tortoise in fables, but on Saturday night, neither the St. Lucie Mets nor the Bradenton Marauders stood a chance against a turtle. In the top of the second inning at LECOM Park, the Single-A St. Lucie (Mets) were at-bat with
Blue Jays' second annual Cricket Night helping Canada grow the game
TORONTO -- Saad Zafar finds kindred admiration in a guy like Shohei Ohtani. As an all-rounder -- cricket’s version of a two-way player -- Zafar can relate better than most to the toils of high performance on both sides of the ball. That feat isn’t as rare in cricket as
Longest HR ever is not one you think
A version of this story originally ran in March 2021.
Smiths, Netflix team up for comedy show to benefit Catching Hope
LOS ANGELES -- Before the domestic Opening Day back in March, Dodgers catcher Will Smith agreed to a long-term deal that will keep him in Los Angeles for the next 10 seasons. With that deal, Smith hopes to spend his entire playing career with the Dodgers. But even more importantly
Fowler fulfills promise of graduating from college: 'It's never too late'
Nerves began to overtake former Major Leaguer Dexter Fowler as he approached Penn State University’s Bryce Jordan Center to keep a promise that he made to his parents almost 20 years ago. “I told my parents, ‘Look, all I want to do right now is play baseball,’” the 38-year-old recalled
Meet the cap collectors who turned their passion into a career
I used to think I had a large cap collection. Walk into my apartment, and you're bound to find caps hung on hangers, on the backs of doors, and spilling out of organizing bins, threatening to tumble to the floor with the slightest provocation or a particularly strong gust of
'Passaic wins!' MLB RBI team puts its spin on Sterling's best calls
Longtime Yankees radio voice John Sterling left an indelible mark on the organization and the baseball world. When Sterling retired last month following a 64-year broadcasting career, there was no shortage of tributes for the legendary broadcaster. Look no further than the most recent rendition, courtesy of MLB RBI’s team
'The Pasture': Cowser's fan section to bring 'moos' to Camden Yards
This story was excerpted from Jake Rill’s Orioles Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. WASHINGTON -- Player-themed fan sections have been prevalent at MLB ballparks for quite some time. T-Mobile Park once had the “King’s Court” in support
Here are the weirdest stats and plays from the past month in the Minors
After a multi-season hiatus, Crooked Numbers returns with a heaping portion of Minor League Baseball on-field oddities and absurdities. This edition, covering the start of the season through the end of April, has a disproportionate number of items from the Triple-A level. As for why that is, who knows? Maybe
The 'Ball 5' chant is the best home-field advantage in baseball
Konnor Pilkington knew it was coming. The Mississippi State pitcher had seen all the viral video clips. He'd been warned by his coaches and teammates. He'd heard horror stories. He'd hoped, he'd prayed, that it wouldn't happen to him. "Oh yeah, they're known for that," Pilkington, now in the D-backs
Tigers' City Connect unis celebrate the Motor City
DETROIT -- The Tigers shied away from baseball’s trend of myriad alternate jerseys for years, sticking with their traditional home whites and road grays with the Olde English D. Fittingly, their jump into baseball’s City Connect series is both a tribute to Detroit’s rich history and a nod to the
The most unlikely no-hitter in baseball history
A version of this story originally ran in June 2020.
The thing that stopped Aaron-Mays OF? $50
A version of this story originally ran in January 2023.
Watch Soto blow the mind of young Yankees fan
Yankees star Juan Soto is no stranger to making jaw-dropping plays on the diamond. But Soto produced the same effect with a small gesture of kindness outside the white lines Sunday at Yankee Stadium. Soto ranged to his left to catch a Javier Báez fly ball to right for the
These are the O's you're looking for: Gunnar struts new Star Wars bat
CINCINNATI -- Gunnar Henderson has been known for his bat after taking home AL Player of the Month honors while slugging a league-best 10 home runs in March and April. But the Orioles shortstop is also showing off another bat, one he brought out for May the Fourth, informally known
Ohtani pranks Roberts with 'Porsche,' then breaks skipper's record
LOS ANGELES -- Before Friday’s game against the Braves, Shohei Ohtani walked into Dave Roberts’ office. Ohtani, with a straight face, delivered the news to his skipper that he got him a car to commemorate whenever he passes the manager for most homers by a Japanese-born player in franchise history.
The shortest HR ever didn't even reach grass
A version of this story originally ran in March 2021.
This prospect went from on base to a new team
The patrons of Minor League Baseball are perhaps more accustomed to odd game delays than their Major League counterparts (see Tuesday’s bee incident), but Friday’s San Antonio Missions game still left many scratching their heads. In the top of the third inning, now-Marlins prospect Nathan Martorella was on second base
If you build it -- even in France! -- it's a beautiful Field of Dreams
If you owned a gorgeous farm in the French countryside, what would you do with it? Would you devote much of your day to cultivating crops and maintaining the grounds to the best of your abilities? You probably would. That’s what farmers are known to do, after all. But what
Mattingly hears your 'shave those sideburns' bits
This story was excerpted from the Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. TORONTO -- Don Mattingly has never watched that episode of The Simpsons. He’s still having fun with it, though, autographing Simpsons-style images of himself
The best Minor League ballpark promotions happening in May
Welcome to Promo Preview, a monthly compendium of Minor League Baseball promotions to look forward to. May's highlights include nonagenarian icons, Mardi Gras sweets, reinterpretations of local disasters and, of course, much more. Let's get to it.
Next honor for game-saving beekeeper? A Topps baseball card
Beekeeper-turned-folk hero Matt Hilton had quite the experience on Tuesday night, saving the Dodgers-Diamondbacks game from a swarm of bees. His legend has only continued to grow since then. Topps announced that it has signed a deal with Hilton and is making autographed cards to commemorate his performance. The moment