After historic 3-homer game, Whitmore hits 2 more dingers ... and pitches!
Kelsie Whitmore was the top overall Draft pick in the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League for a reason. And she’s been showing off lately. Whitmore mashed two more home runs on Friday -- including a grand slam -- after recording the first three-homer game in WPBL history
Vlad placed on injured list day after exiting with head injury
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was placed on the 7-day injured list Saturday, one day after exiting the game and undergoing concussion protocols. Guerrero collided with Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. in a chaotic play at third base during the sixth inning of Toronto's 3-1 win over New York on Friday. As
2026 Draftee Lavey's 1st pro hit goes ... over the fence!
In just his second professional game, Robbie Lavey checked off a pair of milestones -- with one swing. Lavey notched his first hit and home run for High-A Fort Wayne on Friday, just one month after the Padres selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 Draft. The TinCaps,
Eyanson, Witherspoon combine for 16 K's to continue strong start in O's organization
Two of the key pieces in the blockbuster Adley Rutschman trade, Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon have each pitched twice with their new organization. Each time, they’ve flashed their big-time stuff on the same night, just at different levels. The duo combined for 10 1/3 innings with 16 strikeouts while
250 for 250: Top 10 fan moments
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 make baseball America’s game. We’ll be revealing five lists per week over the course of five weeks.
Mets reportedly among teams with early interest in star Japanese slugger
The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers and Phillies are among those to be linked to star Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Sato, 27, could come to MLB in the offseason through Nippon Professional Baseball’s posting system. Heyman specifically pointed out the
Rodríguez K's 7 across 7 scoreless innings to continue Triple-A tear
Elmer Rodríguez has been cruising in his past few starts at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and none have been better than Thursday’s dominance. Rodríguez completed seven scoreless innings, including seven strikeouts and 13 whiffs, during a 5-1 win for his RailRiders over Lehigh Valley at Coca-Cola Park. The 22-year-old righty scattered just
Mayer homers in 1st rehab game since trade to Giants
After being the Giants’ headlining acquisition during this year’s Trade Deadline, Marcelo Mayer began his time in the organization with a bang. Mayer homered in his first rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, aiding a 4-3 win for the River Cats over Las Vegas at Las Vegas Ballpark. Mayer
The Phanatic takes on the Field (trip) of Dreams
There’s plenty of green at Thursday’s MLB at Field of Dreams Game between the Phillies and Twins, but no, it’s not just the corn stalks lining the outfield. There’s also a fuzzy green being roaming the iconic ballpark and its surroundings. That, of course, is the Phillies’ famous mascot, the
Judge, ALL RISE Foundation host annual ProCamp for Bronx Little Leaguers
Aaron Judge helped create a lifelong memory on Tuesday for 232 young baseball players from the Bronx. Judge, through his Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation, hosted his annual free baseball ProCamp at Fordham University. The Little Leaguers, who hailed from nine different Bronx Little League programs, had the chance to
Twins' 2026 2nd-rounder Tinney smacks walk-off in 1st multi-homer game
Now that’s a good early impression. Carson Tinney, the Twins’ second-round pick in this summer’s Draft at No. 43 overall, mashed a pair of home runs on Wednesday, his first multi-homer game in just his 10th appearance with Single-A Fort Myers. That included a walk-off, two-run blast to lift the
Daughter of former big leaguer leads her Alabama team to 1st LLWS in 27 years
Phenix City, Ala., is heading back to the Little League World Series for the first time since 1999, and a family rich with both LLWS and MLB history is at the forefront. Kinley Rasmus, the daughter of former big league pitcher Cory Rasmus, threw a complete-game shutout to help lead
Quick-thinking prospect tosses glove for an out
Sometimes, baseball players have to improvise. With a man on third base with one out in the second inning Tuesday at FirstEnergy Stadium, the Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies Double-A) pulled their infield onto the grass to try to stop the run from scoring. Pitcher Jean Cabrera did what was needed,
Mets No. 4 prospect Peña slugs 1st multi-homer game to extend hitting streak
Elian Peña chose quite a way to extend a 12-game hitting streak with Single-A St. Lucie. The Mets’ No. 4 prospect went deep twice on Tuesday, the first multi-homer game of his young career, during a 3-2 loss for St. Lucie against Jupiter at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
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250 for 250: Top 10 memorable animal moments
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 make baseball America’s game. We’ll be revealing five lists per week over the course of five weeks.
Could Skubal re-sign with Tigers in free agency? 'I would love to return'
Could Tarik Skubal return to the Tigers in free agency? Skubal -- whom the Dodgers acquired at Monday’s Trade Deadline in a deal that sent prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith to Detroit -- left the door to a return open on Friday. He is eligible to become
Phillies fan goes viral after winning chance to join radio booth for an inning
Getting the chance to call a baseball game from the radio booth is a dream for many fans of the game. That dream came true for Lewis Kalb this week, and he certainly made the most of it. Kalb, 73, took over from Phillies radio voice Scott Franzke for the
Gutierrez tallies 1st hit in High-A debut after trade to Red Sox
When the Red Sox traded Marcelo Mayer to the Giants at the Trade Deadline, hard-throwing lefty reliever Erik Miller was the headlining return. But Boston also brought in Carlos Gutierrez, a Mexico-born outfielder who now ranks as the club’s No. 14 prospect. Gutierrez made his debut with High-A Greenville on
Newly acquired Smith homers for 2nd straight game at Double-A
Just three games into his time in the Mariners’ organization, Boston Smith already has two home runs. Smith, Seattle’s new No. 14 prospect after the Luis Castillo trade with the White Sox, went deep for the second consecutive game on Thursday. It provided some key insurance in a 4-1 win
Morales homers in 3rd straight game for High-A Great Lakes
Emil Morales is on a quite hot streak. The Dodgers’ No. 4 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 24 overall, Morales homered in his third consecutive game Thursday. His 21st long ball of the year was part of an 8-2 loss for High-A Great Lakes against Dayton at Day Air Ballpark.
'That's how you do it, son': The Griffeys recall iconic B2B HRs, with some trash talk
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., among the most famous father-son duos to ever grace the game of baseball, didn’t debate much when asked which one of them was the better baseball player. Speaking with Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins on the 6-1-1 Podcast, Senior, though, still got his
New Mets prospects Smith, Stafura, Mathis lead High-A Brooklyn to wild win
Some of the Mets’ Trade Deadline additions joined the lineup at High-A Brooklyn this week, and three of them helped guide the Cyclones to a 10-8 victory over Wilmington at Frawley Stadium on Wednesday. Aidan Smith (Freddy Peralta trade) hit his first home run as a part of the New
Arias continues Triple-A tear with 3 hits and a homer
There’s no slowing down Franklin Arias. The top Red Sox prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 7 overall, Arias slugged his 22nd homer of the year on Wednesday amid three hits, helping Triple-A Worcester to a 10-1 win over Lehigh Valley at Polar Park. Arias’s yardwork came in the third inning.
Trio of top Dodgers prospects combines for 7 hits at High-A
The Dodgers’ trio of Top 100 hitters in High-A put together a huge performance on Wednesday. Eduardo Quintero (LAD No. 3, MLB No. 19), Emil Morales (LAD No. 4, MLB No. 24) and Charles Davalan (LAD No. 6, MLB No. 81) combined for seven hits and seven RBIs for Great
Peralta facilitated meeting between Lindor, Soto (source)
Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, whom the Mets traded to the Rays ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline, helped facilitate an improving relationship between New York stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. Peralta called a meeting between the two in June, a source confirmed to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. The club has not