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Rays No. 1 prospect Gillen muscles up for first multi-HR game as a pro

@Spokes_Murphy
10:48 AM EDT

Theo Gillen's power might be starting to blossom in his second full season as a pro. The Rays' No. 1 prospect -- and the No. 70 prospect in baseball -- bashed two home runs on Saturday for High-A Bowling Green, giving him his first multihomer game since the Rays selected

Game over: These closers have the most saves

With career save No. 478, Jansen ties Smith for third on all-time list
@Spokes_Murphy
April 10, 2026

It takes a special type of athlete to be a successful closer in the big leagues. They observe the game from their perch in the bullpen, waiting hours for their chance to do their simple yet absolutely crucial job: Come in with the game on the line in the ninth

What's behind J-Rod's extremely slow start?

@Spokes_Murphy
April 10, 2026

No team has a worse record two weeks into the regular season than the Mariners. To say that was unexpected is an understatement. Seattle's roster is much of the same crew that reached the ALCS last season and came extremely close to winning the franchise's first pennant. The Mariners were

Is this former top prospect finally putting it all together? 

@Spokes_Murphy
April 9, 2026

If you told a Cardinals fan in 2023 that, within about three years, Jordan Walker would look like one of the most impactful power hitters in the Major Leagues, that person would probably smile and nod and say that all sounds about right. If you told a Cardinals fan the

Big day for Rea boosts Cubs' battered rotation (Hoerner helped, too!)

@Spokes_Murphy
April 9, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Cubs’ starting rotation definitely has some questions to answer right now -- no one is debating that. But it’s hard to argue with the recent results.

Horton needs elbow surgery that will end his 2026 season

@Spokes_Murphy
April 8, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Cubs’ worst fears for Cade Horton have been realized. Chicago’s budding ace has damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that will require season-ending surgery, manager Craig Counsell said prior to the team’s game against the Rays on Tuesday. Counsell didn’t specify the

Homemade sign gets attention of PCA, who makes young fan's day

@Spokes_Murphy
April 8, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- It takes just one minute and one small gesture to make somebody’s day. That’s what Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong did following his team’s 9-2 triumph over the Rays on Tuesday. Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-5 and hit his first home run of the season in the win. But

Easy as ABC: Assad, Bregman, Crow-Armstrong lead Cubs past Rays

@Spokes_Murphy
April 7, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Cubs were already feeling a little sour coming into Tuesday. They had lost six of their first 10 games and had just suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time this year. Then things got worse with the news that prized young pitcher Cade Horton needs season-ending

MLB Clubhouse on YouTube is all about the next generation of fans

@Spokes_Murphy
April 7, 2026

Baseball is overflowing with young, entertaining, talented players. Now there's a new place for young fans to learn about their favorites as well as the sport they love through entertaining, engaging content. Today, MLB announced the launch of MLB Clubhouse, a brand-new YouTube channel that's focused on the next generation

Cubs' hard contact leading to loud outs. What gives? A look at some unlucky numbers

@Spokes_Murphy
April 6, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- To succeed at the plate, they say you’ve got to hit ‘em where they ain’t. And right now, the Cubs’ offense ain’t.

Rotation dealt another blow as Boyd lands on IL -- but Cubs expect minimal stay

@Spokes_Murphy
April 6, 2026

ST PETERSBURG -- Three days after losing Cade Horton, the Cubs’ starting rotation was dealt another setback on Monday. However, this one doesn’t sound nearly as worrisome. The team placed Opening Day starter Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 3) with a left biceps strain. Right-hander

Fan takes one-in-a-million picture of Adell's final home run robbery

@Spokes_Murphy
April 5, 2026

While Jo Adell's three astounding home run robberies on Saturday left everyone speechless, there’s a picture from his night that’s worth 1,000 words. Adell’s third homer theft during the ninth inning of the Angels' 1-0 win over the Mariners might have been his best one of the game as he

Yankees unveil new dessert that looks like ... fried chicken?

@Spokes_Murphy
March 31, 2026

Forget about asking, “Is it cake?” The Yankees just unveiled a new delicacy for the 2026 season that will have you asking, “Is it ice cream?” And yes, there is a new ice cream item on the dessert menu at Yankee Stadium. But it looks like no ice cream you’ve

A new era of Sunday Night Baseball begins

@Spokes_Murphy
March 29, 2026

Sunday Night Baseball has a new home for 2026, and here is everything you need to know about how and where to watch. The Sunday showcase had aired on ESPN since 1990, but Sunday Night Baseball is now on NBC. More specifically, you can find every Sunday Night Baseball Game

Mariners taking being 'extra' to new level with their hits to start season

@Spokes_Murphy
March 28, 2026

Through two games, the Mariners’ offense was so extra. Seattle racked up nine hits while splitting its first two games of the season vs. the Guardians. Would you like to guess how many of those hits went for extra bases? How about all of them.

The 10 best stories on 2026 Opening Day rosters

@Spokes_Murphy
March 28, 2026

Opening Day is all about joy and optimism for everyone around baseball. But for these 10 players below, Opening Day this year meant a little something extra. Here is a look at some of the best feel-good stories on 2026 Opening Day rosters.

Acuña Jr. honors promise by rocking Soto jersey

@Spokes_Murphy
March 27, 2026

Ronald Acuña Jr. is a man of his word. Prior to this year’s World Baseball Classic, the Braves outfielder agreed to a friendly wager with fellow superstar and NL East rival Juan Soto. It was simple: If Acuña and Team Venezuela defeated Soto and Team Dominican Republic when the two

Japanese fans are ready to wake up to baseball again in Opening Day hype video

@Spokes_Murphy
March 25, 2026

Although it is known as America’s pastime, baseball has been part of the culture of Japan for more than 150 years. And in the land of the rising sun, millions of fans are awaking to the dawn of a new MLB season. The first pitch of the Opening Night game

MLB.com experts pick 2026 division winners, World Series champ

@jared_greenspan and @Spokes_Murphy
March 25, 2026

The 2026 MLB regular season is actually here! It all starts with the MLB Opening Night game between the Yankees and Giants on Netflix at 8:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday. That leads directly into Opening Day on Thursday. That means you only have a handful of hours left to make

Go deeper into every game this season with MLB Scout Insights in Gameday

@Spokes_Murphy
March 24, 2026

Every baseball game tells a story. MLB Gameday has helped tell those stories with in-game highlights, live stats and real-time pitch-by-pitch data and analytics from Statcast. But starting this season, MLB Gameday aims to make every fan more informed and bring them closer to the sport they love with MLB

Here’s the Nationals’ Spring Breakout roster (4:30 p.m. ET)

@Spokes_Murphy
March 18, 2026

The Nationals are at the dawn of a new era under first-year manager Blake Butera and new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. The Nats also have a glut of promising prospects who will soon be expected to lead this franchise into a brighter future. And you can get a

USA-Dominican Republic semifinal sets TV viewership record for Classic

@Spokes_Murphy
March 17, 2026

The TV viewership for Sunday’s star-studded semifinal between the USA and the Dominican Republic at loanDepot park in Miami made World Baseball Classic history. An audience of 7.369 million viewers took in Team USA’s thrilling 2-1 win on FS1 and FOX Deportes. That makes it the most-watched WBC broadcast in

Team USA wears game-worn USA men's hockey jerseys ahead of Classic final

@Spokes_Murphy
March 17, 2026

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa hinted a few days ago that a shipment of game-worn jerseys from the Olympic gold medal-winning USA men’s hockey team was on its way to his club. Sure enough, those hockey jerseys have arrived in Miami, just in time for Tuesday night’s World Baseball Classic

Will the real Max Muncy please stand up? Both homer in same inning, miles apart

@Spokes_Murphy
March 16, 2026

Infielder Max Muncy homered in the bottom of the fourth inning during a Spring Training game today. Also, infielder Max Muncy homered in the bottom of the fourth inning during a Spring Training game today. We promise you are not seeing double. MLB has two players named Max Muncy in

Harper, Raleigh, Bregman back in Team USA lineup for quarterfinal tilt vs. Canada

@Spokes_Murphy
March 13, 2026

Team USA is going to some familiar stars for their starting lineup in a win-or-go-home matchup to extend their quest for gold in the World Baseball Classic. The Americans will hope the new lineup for their quarterfinal game tonight against Canada (8 ET, FOX) will recapture the magic of their