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Each team's all-time home run leader

July 22, 2026

With his two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Giants on July 22, 2026, Salvador Perez tied George Brett for the most home runs in Royals franchise history, with 317 long balls. That raises the question: Who are the other active players who have the most home runs

Miz to get extra rest before next start

July 21, 2026

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski took the mound Monday for his first start since the All-Star break, pitching on 12 days’ rest. He’ll have at least six days off before his next outing. The 6-foot-7 flamethrower’s next turn in the rotation was scheduled to come up Sunday against the Rockies at

Dodgers acquire flamethrowing RHP Halvorsen from Rockies

@sonjamchen
July 20, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- The Dodgers added an intriguing arm to their relief depth by acquiring right-hander Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies on Monday afternoon in exchange for a pair of Minor Leaguers: outfielder Landyn Vidourek (L.A.'s No. 25 prospect prior to the trade) and righty Nick Frasso.

Better late than never! Phillies OF puts on sunglasses with fly ball in midair

July 19, 2026

Somewhere between the crack of the bat and the ball hitting his glove, Phillies outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. found time to put on his shades.

Prielipp (blister) dazzles in hitless Triple-A rehab start

July 19, 2026

Connor Prielipp could be close to rejoining the Twins' rotation after dazzling over three hitless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. The Twins placed the rookie southpaw on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left middle finger on July 9, one day

Anthopoulos lays out Braves' Trade Deadline approach with key IL returns on horizon

'If there’s a playoff-caliber starter out there, we would jump at that.'
July 19, 2026

Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos has been through enough Trade Deadlines to know not to build your whole plan around players returning from the injured list. Atlanta has potential reinforcements coming, both for its lineup (Ronald Acuña Jr.) and its rotation (Spencer Schwellenbach, AJ Smith-Shawver). But Anthopoulos understands

7 bubble teams to watch going into Trade Deadline

July 19, 2026

Buy or sell? While a number of teams know which side of the fence they’re on, there’s a glut of teams in the middle that probably have no idea what they’re going to do.

Analyzing which Mets may be on the move at Trade Deadline

July 17, 2026

With the Trade Deadline less than three weeks away, it appears the Mets are open for business. According to multiple reports, New York has opened trade discussions with other teams and has very few untouchables as it moves toward a Aug. 3 Deadline sale. The Mets are reportedly willing to

5 post-break questions that could shape the Trade Deadline

July 16, 2026

The All-Star break has come and gone and the 2026 season is set to resume Thursday night, kicking off an 18-day sprint to the Trade Deadline.

Miz (arm fatigue) not expected to pitch in first series after All-Star break (report)

July 13, 2026

The Brewers will continue to take things slowly with Jacob Misiorowski after scratching the ace right-hander from Sunday’s start due to arm fatigue.

'The Rally Cap', MLB's signature cocktail, available at All-Star Week

July 9, 2026

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

These relievers have the most strikeouts in MLB history

@jared_greenspan
July 4, 2026

In his age-38 season, Aroldis Chapman is still going strong. The flame-throwing left-hander is rewriting the history books, too. Chapman struck out the Angels' Denzer Guzman in the ninth inning on July 3. In doing so, he surpassed Hoyt Wilhelm for first place on the list of relievers with the

O's 2025 1st-rounder Irish continues tear with 1st career multihomer game

Baltimore's No. 2 prospect has a 1.092 OPS in his past 22 games
July 3, 2026

Orioles’ No. 2 prospect (MLB’s No. 84 overall) Ike Irish’s first full professional season has included some extreme peaks and valleys, but the lefty slugger is back on the upswing. Irish posted his first career multihomer game as part of a three-hit performance for High-A Frederick in a 9-4 win

Tarik Skubal isn't the only Tigers starter to watch at the Trade Deadline

July 3, 2026

While the Trade Deadline spotlight shines on Tarik Skubal, another pending free agent in the Tigers’ rotation is quietly becoming an enticing trade option as well.

Get to know No. 2 Draft prospect Roch Cholowsky

July 3, 2026

Roch Cholowsky is MLB Pipeline’s No. 2-ranked prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft. Here is everything you need to know about Cholowsky. FAST FACTS MLB Pipeline ranking: No. 2 Position: SS Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 202 lbs. Bats/throws: R/R Age: 21 (Born April 7, 2005) School: UCLA MLB PIPELINE SCOUTING GRADES (20-to-80

This pitcher just earned a save in a 20-run game. How rare is that?

July 2, 2026

The save rule covers a wide range of scenarios, and one Cubs pitcher got a taste of those extremes in recent days.

All-Star Phase 2 voting update: 1 day left to pick ASG starters!

June 30, 2026

Phase 2 voting is underway for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Here's how the races to determine the All-Star starters are shaping up. The finalists at each position in the National League and American League are vying to join the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the Blue Jays’

Royals' top two prospects team up for big night in High-A

No. 1 prospect Blake Mitchell extends on-base streak with HR; No. 2 prospect Kendry Chourio throws 6 strong innings
June 27, 2026

Royals’ No. 1 prospect Blake Mitchell didn’t wait long to extend his on-base streak to 20 games for High-A Quad Cities on Friday night, crushing a three-run homer in the top of the first inning. Then, he took his spot behind the plate and let No. 2 prospect Kendry Chourio

One of baseball's fastest prospects is back from injury and running wild again

MLB's No. 16 prospect Luis Peña (4 SB Friday) up to 18 steals in 25 games this season
June 27, 2026

It’s been a trying season from a health standpoint for Brewers’ No. 2 prospect Luis Peña, but he hasn’t let it affect his play one bit. The electric shortstop is now hitting .329 with a .443 OBP and 18 stolen bases in 25 games on the year after going 2-for-5

10 intriguing trade candidates on playoff bubble teams

June 27, 2026

The Trade Deadline is six weeks away, and if you're looking for clarity in the standings, you won't find much. Nearly three-quarters of the teams in MLB are within three games of a playoff spot, so identifying which teams are going to be sellers is anyone’s guess.

3 questions that could shape Yankees’ Trade Deadline plans

June 25, 2026

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D-backs' No. 14 prospect Bratt goes 3 innings (3 K's) in MLB debut

Veteran Santana designated for assignment
June 25, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Prior to Wednesday’s 9-4 win against the Cardinals, the D-backs recalled left-hander Mitch Bratt (D-backs' No. 14 prospect) from Triple-A Reno and designated veteran first baseman Carlos Santana for assignment after activating him from the 60-day injured list. To make room for Bratt on the 26-man roster,

Yanks put McMahon (infection) on injured list, activate Oswaldo

June 24, 2026

The Yankees placed third baseman Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list with a throat infection and called up utility man Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. “I had a sore throat and infection,” McMahon said. “It’s called peritonsillar abscess. I had that removed today and … [was] told

Cy Young poll: New leader in loaded NL race; AL favorite solidifies standing

June 24, 2026

While the American League Cy Young race has had a clear frontrunner for much of this season, it’s been a different story in the National League.

5 potential sellers with coveted rotation arms who should consider making a deal

June 20, 2026

Starting pitching is always at a premium, no matter the time of year. But with the way this season is shaping up, that demand could hit a fever pitch ahead of this year’s Trade Deadline.