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It’s been one of baseball’s most reliable trends over the past four years -- Julio Rodríguez is always better in the second half than the first. From 2022-25, the Mariners center fielder posted a .737 OPS prior to the All-Star break and a .902 OPS after it. In each of

DENVER – When the Cubs began this season with Matt Shaw in a versatile utility role, it helped manager Craig Counsell with his in-game maneuvering and played a part in Chicago having a deep and productive reserve group. On Tuesday, the Cubs activated Shaw from the 15-day injured list and

The Blue Jays have spent much of this season trying to get by with an injury-depleted rotation. But their starting staff is about to be as healthy as its been all year.

The latest Players of the Week took starkly different paths to get here. Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been dominant since Opening Day and has both the American League MVP Award and Triple Crown in his sights. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, meanwhile, scuffled through the first two months

The American League’s starting lineup at the first-ever All-Star Game in 1933 featured all-time greats such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Charlie Gehringer. Also in that lineup, starting at third base and batting sixth, was Jimmy Dykes of the White Sox. Nearly a century later, Dykes remains the only

Eduardo Quintero set the record for the longest on-base streak in team history for High-A Great Lakes on Saturday, and he didn’t do it quietly.

• Get tickets to a Minor League game near you » The Dodgers No. 3 prospect (No. 35 overall) had another big performance for the

Friday was a banner night for the Guardians’ talent pipeline. While No. 1 prospect Travis Bazzana hit his first career leadoff homer and fell a double shy of the cycle against the Rangers, three other ranked Cleveland prospects -- Juneiker Caceres (CLE No. 9), Alfonsin Rosario (CLE No. 14) and

The Shohei Ohtani magic show has been going on for so long now that we almost take him for granted. But sometimes we need to slow everything down and just marvel at the singular greatness we’re witnessing. So that’s what we’re going to do today, fresh off another magnificent two-way

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters, here. And click here for a position-by-position look at this year's ballot. Phase 1 of the balloting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Citizens Bank Park in

The Dodgers have won back-to-back World Series titles, but this year's team may be the most well-rounded group they've assembled yet.

The Tony Gwynn comparisons have followed Luis Arraez throughout his career, but the Giants second baseman keeps finding new ways to earn them.

Ambidextrous prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje has spent most of this season pitching right-handed for Double-A Springfield. But batters still need to be prepared to see the lefty version, too. Wichita’s Garrett Spain was reminded of that on Saturday. Cijntje (St. Louis’ No. 4 prospect / MLB's No. 86 overall) faced Spain

James Tibbs III's bat has been a constant for Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, whether he's been clearing the fence or not. Lately, he’s been clearing it an awful lot.

• Get tickets to a Minor League game The Dodgers No. 10 prospect went deep Saturday for the third straight

The Knicks aren’t the only New York team throwing it back to the 1990s. While the Orange and Blue prepares to play in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, the Yankees are echoing the blueprint of the dynasty that won four titles in five years starting in

This year's National League Cy Young field isn't just loaded with worthy contenders -- it's shaping up to be the deepest race either league has ever seen. While the American League has a clear frontrunner in the Yankees’ Cam Schlittler, the NL has an abundance of pitchers putting up extraordinary

For generations, ballpark beverages have elevated the experience of enjoying America's Pastime. Especially in warm weather as the baseball season truly gets rolling, a refreshing drink can put a perfect capper on a day out at the park. Now, a new option for a refreshing baseball beverage has joined the

Matt Wilkinson continues to show that he’s more than just a great nickname.

• Get tickets to a Minor League game The man known as “Tugboat” turned in the best outing of his Minor League career on Wednesday for Double-A Richmond, allowing only one hit over seven scoreless innings with

Baseball’s top middle-infield duo this season probably isn’t one that would have come to mind at the start of 2026. It’s not the D-backs’ Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo. Or the Cubs’ Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson. Or the Mets’ Francisco Lindor and Marcus Semien. Nor is it the Reds’

Even as Max Clark was hitting .377 through his first 17 games at Triple-A Toledo, the Tigers weren’t going to rush him to the Majors, insisting that he needed more time to develop. The slump that followed proved that the Tigers were wise to be patient with their No. 1

The uniform may be different, but not much else has changed for Seaver King since he moved up to Triple-A last week. The Nationals No. 9 prospect has been raking for Rochester, just like he was for Double-A Harrisburg.

• Get tickets to a Minor League game King, 23, went

The Marlins’ pitching pipeline was in need of some good news after the club lost No. 2 prospect Robby Snelling to left elbow surgery on Friday. Enter Karson Milbrandt, whose continued dominance for Double-A Pensacola has been a ray of light for the organization’s farm system in 2026.

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Every April brings its share of surprises. While most fade as the calendar turns, there are always some that have staying power.

While 2025 No. 3 overall Draft pick Kade Anderson continues to dominate for Double-A Arkansas, the second player the Mariners took in last year’s Draft has been making plenty of noise in his own right. Luke Stevenson (Seattle’s No. 8 prospect) had another big night at the plate on Thursday

MIAMI – Braves fans watching Thursday’s 9-3 win against the Marlins at loanDepot park might have thought they were seeing a replay when Michael Harris II homered in the top of the first inning.