More homers by the Bay? Giants pick Peyton Bonds, Barry's nephew, in Round 3
The Giants selected a familiar name with a legendary family pedigree during Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday afternoon: Peyton Bonds. Yep, he’s related to Barry Bonds and Bobby Bonds. Peyton is Barry’s nephew and Bobby’s grandson -- son of Bobby Jr., who played 11 years of
Brewers grab 22nd-ranked Draft prospect Strosnider with 2nd pick at No. 66
The Brewers selected outfielder Sawyer Strosnider out of Texas Christian University with the No. 66 pick -- their second of the Draft. Strosnider, the 22nd-ranked Draft prospect in this year’s class per MLB Pipeline, was a tremendous power-speed threat in high school and then with TCU. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound 21-year-old
D-backs draft Arkansas catcher Helfrick with No. 15 pick
With the No. 15 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the D-backs selected right-handed-hitting catcher Ryder Helfrick out of the University of Arkansas. A strong defensive catcher with power at the plate, Helfrick emerged as a top Draft prospect in the summer of 2024, when he tied for the Cape
Robert homers as Double-A rehab stint continues
Center fielder Luis Robert Jr., whom the Mets acquired in an offseason trade with the White Sox, continued his Minor League rehab assignment on Friday as he works his way back from a lumbar spine disk herniation. Although he didn’t fare well at the plate over his first three games,
Hayes' bat stays hot with 2 more doubles in Triple-A rehab stint
As Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes continues to work his way back after being sidelined with a bulging disc in his back, he’s also using the opportunity to tune up his swing -- prior to going on the injured list in late May, he had a .142/.195/.225 slash line over
Scherzer makes 2nd rehab start, looks toward improved second half
SAN FRANCISCO -- The great Max Scherzer has spent more time rehabbing than pitching in the big leagues this season for the Blue Jays, but once more, the future Hall of Famer is climbing his way back. Wednesday night with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, Scherzer made his second rehab start
Active players with the most All-Star selections
The great Hank Aaron was selected as an All-Star in a record 21 of his 23 MLB seasons. Willie Mays and Stan Musial were right behind him, with All-Star appearances in 20 seasons apiece. But who are the active leaders in All-Star appearances? With All-Star rosters revealed for the 2026
Trea made history with 41 consecutive stolen bases
We've seen a substantial increase in steal attempts and successful stolen base rates across baseball over the past couple of years, adding even more excitement to the game. While many baseball enthusiasts know that Rickey Henderson owns the all-time steals record for a career (1,406) and a season (130), the
Trout climbs further up list of All-Star vote winners with 11th election
Fan participation has been an integral element in the history of voting for All-Star starters. Fans voted for the starters in the first two MLB All-Star Games in 1933 and ’34, and again from 1947-57. From 1958-69, players, managers and coaches selected the All-Star starters following accusations of ballot stuffing.
Yanks No. 4 prospect Lagrange shut down for 6 weeks
Hard-throwing right-hander Carlos Lagrange, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Yankees’ No. 4 prospect (and No. 85 prospect overall), will not throw for approximately six weeks because of a capsular sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced Friday. The Yankees placed Lagrane on the seven-day Triple-A injured list on
Greene's debut is here. Can he be the X-factor Reds need?
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All you need to know about No. 1 Draft prospect Grady Emerson
Grady Emerson is MLB Pipeline’s top-ranked prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft. Here’s everything you need to know about Emerson:
Polanco homers in rehab game; Robert plays 9 innings in center field
A pair of offseason acquisitions who have been sidelined due to injury since late April continued to make their way toward a return to the Mets' lineup on Thursday. Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. and infielder/designated hitter Jorge Polanco each played for Triple-A Syracuse in a 7-5 loss to Worcester
No free kick coming from this handball! Aussie fan makes impressive catch
Hey, just because they're soccer fans doesn't mean they can't catch. With World Cup fever gripping the globe and Team Australia getting set to play against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Friday, some Aussie fans were in attendance at Arlington's Globe Life
The top vote-getters in All-Star history
When fans cast their ballots each year to determine who will receive the honor of being named an All-Star, there is always intrigue with close races, first-time All-Stars and other storylines. But it's also always interesting to see which player received the most votes of all. In the 50-plus years
Martin (shoulder) kicks off rehab stint with scoreless frame
Veteran reliever Chris Martin made his first rehab appearance with Double-A Frisco on Wednesday as he nears a return to the Rangers' bullpen after being sidelined by a right shoulder impingement. Martin, who was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 1 (retroactive to May 31), pitched a scoreless
Skenes records quality start after allowing leadoff inside-the-park home run
DENVER -- Prior to Saturday night’s 2-1 loss to the Rockies at Coors Field -- in a game that ended in one of the most unusual ways you’ll ever see a baseball game end -- Pirates manager Don Kelly said that Paul Skenes has set the bar so high after
What just happened?! Explaining rare call that ended Pirates-Rockies thriller
DENVER -- Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros felt the nick of victory. With the bases loaded and two out in the ninth in a one-run game, Karros charged to field Jake Mangum’s slow grounder but felt the foot of Pirates baserunner Billy Cook graze his glove. Karros never made a
Iconic stance symbolizes bond between Gary and Noah Sheffield
Gary Sheffield was signing autographs after speaking at an annual youth baseball fundraiser in Greeley, Colo., this past January. Sheffield’s connection to Greeley is a deep one -- his former manager with the Padres in 1992, Greg Riddoch, hails from the Northern Colorado city and the two have remained close
'I get to have it forever': Freeman's World Series moment with dad captured in painting
Opie Otterstad was standing on the concourse atop the right field bleachers at Dodger Stadium during the bottom of the 10th inning of Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. He had just emerged from his art gallery in the venerable ballpark, taking a break from his live painting of
Reynolds' pinch-hit heroics not enough to lift Pirates past Rockies
DENVER -- Bryan Reynolds is a man of few words. So, much of the time, he just lets his bat do the talking. Although it was for naught in a 4-3 loss to the Rockies in the Pirates’ series opener at Coors Field on Friday night, Reynolds did what he’s
With Cruz's debut, that makes 5 families with grandfather, father and son in MLB
It’s fitting that the Tigers called up their No. 22 prospect, Trei Cruz, just ahead of Father’s Day. After all, with his Major League debut two days before the holiday, Cruz joins his father (Jose Cruz Jr.) and his grandfather (Jose Cruz Sr.) to make it three generations of Major
Pirates clear up catcher logjam by dealing Bart to Braves for Stratton
The Pirates acquired right-hander Hunter Stratton from the Braves for catcher Joey Bart, the club announced late Thursday night. Stratton was sent to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Stewart (foot) continues rehab in Single-A as Dodgers await 'pen reinforcements
With multiple relievers on the injured list, the Dodgers are looking forward to the return of key relief arms to bolster the two-time defending World Series champions' bullpen.
Greene K's 6 through 4 innings in 1st rehab outing with ACL Reds
Chase Burns has been tremendous for the Reds in his second Major League season -- his 2.01 ERA through 14 starts is fourth among qualified starters, and his performance has provided a huge lift to Cincinnati’s starting rotation in the absence of ace Hunter Greene.