It’s getting clearer and clearer which teams remain in the playoff race and which are already looking ahead to 2027. But even a last-place club can surprise a leading contender any day of the season, and that should make for a fun final few weeks. Here are five potential spoiler

Reds veteran third baseman Eugenio Suárez missed the Reds' past two games, but the reason for his absence wasn’t a typical one. The Venezuela native, who makes his home in Miami, missed Cincinnati’s contests against the Padres on Tuesday and Wednesday at Great American Ball Park to take the U.S.

Nerves can be overwhelming for hitters making their Major League debut, but this season’s crop of rookies sure hasn’t made it feel that way. The Mariners’ Lazaro Montes and the Nationals’ Yohandy Morales both went yard in their MLB debuts on Tuesday, running the total of rookies to homer in

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Whether it’s hitting, manning shortstop or scouting opposing pitchers, Gunnar Henderson has a lot to think about during a typical game day. So when Henderson took a seat for the Orioles’ series opener against the Athletics on Friday at Sutter Health Park -- just his second off-day

WEST SACRAMENTO -- After a scary situation involving one of their biggest stars, the Orioles dodged a major bullet. Pete Alonso was hit in the helmet by a 94.6 mph fastball in the eighth inning of Sunday’s 8-5 victory against the Athletics, drawing a large gasp from the crowd at

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Yennier Cano struck his trademark post-strikeout pose on the mound at Sutter Health Park, planting his legs wide and keeping his arms down at his sides. For several seconds, the Orioles’ ‘reliever remained frozen in place, enjoying the moment, before striding off the hill and pointing up

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Scoring in the top of the 10th has begun to feel like a must for any road team when extra innings come into play. “You kind of have to, or you feel like you’re out of it,” Orioles infielder Coby Mayo said. “Obviously, you’re not, but that’s

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Orioles have their spark plug back for the stretch run. Utility man Blaze Alexander was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Alexander had been out since suffering a left hand fracture on a July

As part of our celebration of America 250, MLB's content team has created 25 top 10 lists that capture the plays, people, rituals and moments that made baseball America’s game.

It looked to be more of the same for Paul Skenes when he allowed a 110.2 mph leadoff double on an 0-2 pitch to the Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. on Tuesday night in San Diego. Instead, it was only an aberration in a much-needed bounce-back outing for the 2025 National

A huge rivalry series, a star player’s homecoming and an ALCS rematch are just part of an exciting week of MLB action. Here are five series to watch for the week of Aug. 24.

With velocity like we’ve never seen before, Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski is the current favorite for the 2026 National League Cy Young Award. Just don’t ask him to play ping-pong.

Garrett Crochet is still aiming to return to the Red Sox before the end of the season, but the shoulder injury that has cost the left-hander most of 2026 has now impacted his future with Boston, too. Sunday marked Crochet’s 120th consecutive day on the injured list, triggering a key

If his first rehab game is any indication, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is in line to be back with the Blue Jays shortly. Guerrero, who was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list after a collision at third base on Friday against the Yankees, began a rehab assignment on Thursday with

In a rich history dating back more than 150 years, the Braves have had their share of memorable pitching performances. From Boston to Milwaukee to Atlanta, the Braves have thrown 14 no-hitters in franchise history, although they have one of the longest active no-hitter droughts in the Major Leagues. Here’s

There’s no doubt about it: Tyler Glasnow looks ready to return to the Dodgers. Glasnow excelled in Wednesday’s rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, which is expected to be his final rehab outing before returning to the Major Leagues. Glasnow’s last start for the Dodgers came on May 6 before

The Brewers’ 22-0 rout of the Mariners on Tuesday at American Family Field was quite the shellacking. Milwaukee tied a franchise record for runs in the lopsided win, which is tied for the largest shutout win by margin of victory in the Modern Era (since 1900). It doesn’t come all

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers welcomed back a key piece ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Mariners at American Family Field. Brice Turang, who missed all of Milwaukee’s four-game series against the Dodgers from Thursday-Sunday in Los Angeles, was in Tuesday’s lineup, leading off and playing second base.

This Sunday, the Brewers and Braves will meet at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pa., for the ninth annual MLB Little League Classic. This year's event will pay homage to Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, who played for both franchises. Held during the Little League World Series, the day-long celebration

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WEST SACRAMENTO -- Rangers reliever Jakob Junis couldn’t have asked for a better return from the injured list on Saturday at Sutter Health Park, retiring the heart of the Athletics batting order in a 1-2-3 seventh inning to help Saturday's win.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- For weeks, Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford searched in vain for something that would end a cold spell he called “probably the worst stretch of my career.” He tinkered with his mechanics. He took double rounds of batting practice. Nothing seemed to work.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- After getting good news on Saturday, Rangers starter Jacob deGrom was right not to be too concerned about the right triceps injury that forced him from Thursday’s start in Anaheim after just two innings. Still, though, the issue is likely to impact deGrom’s pitching schedule and the

So far in 2026, we’ve had not one, not two, but THREE players homer twice in their regular-season debuts. And on Saturday, Joshua Báez became the first player ever to whack three home runs in his first game. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Báez became the ninth player to

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Rangers finally got the big hit with runners in scoring position that they’d been searching for all week. And it still wasn’t enough.