Wait till you see how Astros got Ohtani out
LOS ANGELES -- There’s always an element of chaos when it comes to baseball, even more when the Dodgers and Astros are involved. That was the case on Friday night when one of the most unusual outs you’ll ever see occurred in the bottom of the third inning at Chavez
What an intro! Montgomery makes must-see catch in MLB debut
DENVER -- Colson Montgomery’s Major League debut was unique from the very start. In his first inning on the field in a big league game, the White Sox No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline (and No. 95 overall) made the first defensive play of the game for Chicago in a
Who could start on the mound for AL, NL in ASG?
The 2024 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field featured quite the starting pitching matchup, and it lived up to the billing. The American League turned to 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, while Pirates phenom (and eventual 2024 NL Rookie of the Year) Paul Skenes got the ball
Raleigh matches Mariners icon Griffey with 35 HRs before All-Star break
SEATTLE -- In one epic swing on Friday afternoon, Cal Raleigh reached physical territory that few right-handed power hitters have approached at T-Mobile Park, while also reaching statistical territory that remains a marvel for his historic home-run pace. Then, for good measure, he went deep again -- because of course
Mets 'keep going, keep fighting,' emerge triumphant in Subway Series classic
NEW YORK -- In the top of the ninth inning Friday at Citi Field, Jeff McNeil splayed himself onto the outfield grass, belly flopping in an attempt not only to save a hit, but to keep Aaron Judge out of the batter’s box one last time. The Mets’ No. 9
Blasts in bunches: Cubs crush franchise-record 8 homers vs. Cardinals
CHICAGO -- It’s tough to set many new franchise records for the Cubs, an organization that’s been around since 1876, but Craig Counsell’s lineup got to work early against the Cardinals in Friday’s 11-3 win at Wrigley Field. They set two new home run benchmarks: their six homers in the
Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend with FREE MLB.TV preview
What better way to celebrate America's birthday than by enjoying America's national pastime? Enjoy the Fourth of July holiday with a free MLB.TV preview all weekend long. Through Sunday, you can watch every game for free on MLB.TV (excluding Apple TV+ games on Friday, the Roku MLB Sunday Leadoff Game
A walk-off bunt? Blue Jays find unusual way to pick up sixth straight 'W'
TORONTO -- Just when you think it can’t get any more entertaining, the Blue Jays pull out the walk-off bunt.
How Acuña returned to MVP form so quickly
Thirteen months ago, Ronald Acuña Jr. underwent surgery for a complete tear of the ACL in his left knee. In 10 days, he’ll start the All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta, joining Chipper Jones (2000) and Hank Aaron (1972) as the only Braves to start the All-Star Game in
Forget the splits, Cronenworth never quits in walk-off moments
SAN DIEGO -- With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning on Friday afternoon, Padres manager Mike Shildt had a decision to make. Jake Cronenworth was due to face a left-hander. Jose Iglesias was available off the bench. On more than one occasion this
Trade official: Spider-Man mask for Cruz's batting gloves, signed bat
Oneil Cruz and a young Pirates fan jumped the gun on the looming July 31 Trade Deadline on Friday, and both sides came away winners.
'Lot of game left': Steer leads Reds' resilient charge in Philly
PHILADELPHIA -- On a Fourth of July afternoon where All-Star candidate Andrew Abbott was less than effective, Reds hitters were more than enough with run support. A game that might have gotten away from the Reds earlier this season, especially against a left-handed starter, instead turned into a collective effort
Bader hits pair of homers -- including his 1st career walk-off shot
MINNEAPOLIS -- After a rocky, up-and-down first half that has seen them play the most road games of any MLB team, the Twins could desperately use some smooth sailing as the All-Star break approaches. Thanks to Harrison Bader, Louie Varland and multiple other contributors, they took a step in that
Walker crushes yet again in LA, pacing Astros' rout of Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Christian Walker raking at Dodger Stadium. The Astros first baseman entered Friday hitting .524 with a 1.619 slugging percentage, 11 RBIs and seven home runs over his last five games in LA. He picked up right where he
Morton's dominant run could make him valuable trade chip -- or sway Orioles not to sell
ATLANTA -- Many names are being tossed about as potential trade chips for the Orioles, who could become sellers ahead of the July 31 Trade Deadline. The speculation has been rampant.
Tigers ride solo HRs to win in 1st trip to Cleveland since '24 ALDS
CLEVELAND -- The last time the Tigers walked out of Progressive Field, their season was over at the hands of a resurgent Guardians squad in the AL Division Series last October. Nine months later, Detroit returned to town and showed its ability to reset, not just from last season but
The Draft is just over a week away! Here's the latest mock
As has become the custom in the bonus-pool era, the team with the No. 1 overall selection isn't tipping its hand and giving up any negotiating leverage. With nine days to go before the Draft begins during All-Star Week in Atlanta, the Nationals still are weighing the merits of as
Ohtani’s next start scheduled for … his birthday! (Sat., 4 PT)
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have set the date for Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound, which will come on Saturday -- his 31st birthday. First pitch against the Astros is set for 4:15 p.m. PT at Dodger Stadium, and the game will be broadcast on FOX. It will
5 most interesting Trade Deadline bubble teams
A glance at the MLB standings gives you a pretty good idea of which teams will be looking to add and which teams will be looking to sell ahead of the July 31 Trade Deadline. But there are a bunch of teams residing in the middle ground, uncertain of which
Giolito's resurgence continues with full-circle gem in DC
WASHINGTON -- Back where it all started, right-hander Lucas Giolito shined in an 11-2 runaway win over the Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday. Pitching for the first time against the team that drafted him, the right-hander was dominant again, winning his fifth decision in a row, tossing a season-high
Bill Hunter, last living Browns player, dies at 97
Bill Hunter, the last surviving player from both the St. Louis Browns and the inaugural Baltimore Orioles club, has died, the Orioles announced. He was 97. Hunter touched several pieces of baseball history, beginning his career with the Browns in 1953. That team lost 100 games but included familiar --
High leverage arrives in fifth inning, and Ashby meets the moment
MIAMI -- Left-hander Aaron Ashby is a weapon again, and that’s making a difference for a Brewers bullpen that continues to be a strength. Ashby extinguished a Marlins rally in the fifth inning and went on to convert seven outs while hitting 99 mph on the radar gun during Milwaukee’s
Inbox: Where do top Draft prospects fit on the Top 100?
Happy 4th, everyone! A week from now, we'll be heading to Atlanta for a whole lot of baseball activity. On the MLB Pipeline side of things, it'll start with Saturday morning's High School Home Run Derby, followed by the All-Star Futures Game that afternoon. Then the 2025 Draft starts on
Woo keeps building an All-Star résumé: 'He's been our rock'
SEATTLE -- Bryan Woo has joked regularly throughout this season that he doesn’t want to throw too many compliments in Cal Raleigh’s direction for fear that it could get to his catcher’s ego. They’re all good-natured jests from Seattle’s third-year right-hander, who was roommates with Raleigh last season. Yet at
Mets set to sign Italian teenager Matteo Marelli in franchise first
NEW YORK -- For two years, Mets scout Rosario Chiovaro watched Matteo Marelli compete at Major League Baseball’s European Development Tournament (EDT) in London. At that time, Marelli was still just a raw, teenage pitcher, far from a legitimate MLB prospect. He did not yet stand out in meaningful ways.