Yelich's 1st career walk-off homer is a GRAND SLAM in extras!
MILWAUKEE -- Two outs away from losing a game without yielding a single RBI, the Brewers found a grand way to win.
Ohtani first to 20 HRs in '25: 'He does stuff that no normal human being can do'
CLEVELAND -- The Dodgers’ game against the Guardians on Tuesday marked the first time in three games that Shohei Ohtani did not start a game with a bang. After hitting a leadoff home run against the Mets on Sunday and the Guardians on Monday, Ohtani began Tuesday’s game by striking
Squirrel invades Tigers bullpen, has the relievers going nuts
There are very few members of the animal kingdom that can give a Tiger a fright. One of them, evidently, is a squirrel. A black squirrel was on the loose at Comerica Park on Tuesday, and as it scurried toward the Detroit bullpen, Tigers reliever Tyler Holton wanted to see
With dad in attendance, Clemens continues incredible run
TAMPA -- Kody Clemens has been a Minnesota Twin for all of one month. His importance during that short period of time can’t be overstated. “He’s our most valuable player, man,” said shortstop Carlos Correa. “He came in, and all he’s done ever since he came in is just hit
Wait, what? Confusion reigns on basepaths before Mets erupt in 1st
NEW YORK -- Apparently, the Mets should get into baserunning hijinks more often. In an unusual play in the first inning at Citi Field on Tuesday night, Juan Soto was called out for passing Brandon Nimmo on the basepaths after the two Mets were confused about whether White Sox center
Altuve's 4 hits, 2 HRs lead Astros' barrage vs. A's
HOUSTON -- Jose Altuve had four hits and slugged two of the team’s season-high four home runs, and ace Hunter Brown held the A’s to one run in six innings while striking out eight batters to lead the Astros to their third win in a row, 11-1, on Tuesday night
May's hottest pitching prospects -- one for each organization
At the end of April, we named the hottest hitter in each farm system to celebrate the prospect bats off to terrific starts. But pitching can take a little longer to evaluate given the distance between starts and early-season innings caps/pitch counts, among other issues. Now that we’re closing in
Phils breathe sigh of relief after Harper's X-rays negative
PHILADELPHIA -- Once Phillies fans finish booing Braves ace Spencer Strider, they can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Bryce Harper exited in the first inning of Tuesday's series opener after being hit on the right elbow by a 95 mph fastball. The noticeable buzz around Citizens Bank Park for
Shaw's walk-off knock gives Cubs victory over Rox
CHICAGO – In his down time from rehabbing from left elbow surgery, Justin Steele and his family have been trying to schedule their days around the first-pitch time for each Cubs game at home in Arizona. Justin and his wife, Libby, make sure their young son, Beau, has plenty to
Flaherty dazzles in third straight scoreless start for a Tigers starter
DETROIT -- Jack Flaherty delivered the strongest outing of his second stint as a Tiger, tossing six scoreless innings and allowing just two singles with eight strikeouts to outduel Logan Webb in a 3-1 win over the Giants on Tuesday night at Comerica Park.
Rangers shut out Jays after precautionary exit for Eovaldi (triceps fatigue)
ARLINGTON -- With the Rangers’ offense continuing its season-long struggles, a starting pitching injury is the last thing they need. So there was understandable panic when Nathan Eovaldi reported right triceps fatigue on Tuesday night in the middle of his start against the Blue Jays. Eovaldi was worked hard for
Splash! Elly's 2nd homer greets fountains to aid Singer's return to KC
KANSAS CITY – Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz did everything in his power to help Brady Singer have a happy reunion in Kansas City.
9 players who need to step up to boost disappointing clubs
Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone, which means the first unofficial measuring stick of the 2025 season is upon us. With a two-month sample size, it's a decent barometer for teams and players alike -- and those who are off to underwhelming starts have work to do. Here are
All-MLB Team predictions as we enter June
We’re now two months -- or about one-third of the way -- into the 2025 season, and we’ve already seen some incredible individual performances around MLB. But when it’s all said and done, who will be honored as the best players at each position on the diamond? In the latest
A's place Kurtz on IL, acquire Newcomb in trade with Red Sox
HOUSTON -- With Nick Kurtz recently justifying his No. 14 ranking among baseball’s top prospects, per MLB Pipeline, the Athletics put the 22-year-old first baseman on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday.
Injuries: Harper, Eovaldi, Ragans, Gilbert, Ohtani, King
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Nootbaar breaks out of slump with homer, three-hit game in win over O's
BALTIMORE -- With Lars Nootbaar feeling the doldrums of a 1-for-19 slump that included eight strikeouts and just one walk -- a skid that was particularly jarring considering his strong start to the season -- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol called the usually bubbly leadoff hitter into his office on Tuesday
Brewers prospect won't be late again after this prank
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Rays acquire backup catcher Thaiss, expected to DFA Rortvedt
TAMPA -- Looking to upgrade at catcher behind starter Danny Jansen, the Rays acquired backstop Matt Thaiss from the White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for outfield prospect Dru Baker. Thaiss was not active for the Rays’ 4-2 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field,
In 229th start, a surprise first for a decorated 2-time Cy Young winner
ARLINGTON -- It’s important to remember that Jacob deGrom is human. It’s easy to forget. After all, when he’s been healthy deGrom has always looked like the best pitcher on the planet. But even the best is allowed to be mortal -- even if being mortal for him is a
Yanks continue to roll with 'clean,' 'aggressive' ball, yet feel more is in store
ANAHEIM -- This portion of the baseball calendar serves as a pulse check, as clubs historically use the Memorial Day milepost to take stock of performance. The standings generally show more contenders than pretenders, yet it’s not too early for the strongest rosters to separate themselves from the pack. That’s
Dash-off? Sprint-off? Padres' 11-inning win needs new term
SAN DIEGO -- Call it a walk-off if you must. But “walk” is not exactly the best description of Tyler Wade’s game-winning dash to the plate on Monday night. The speedy do-everything bench piece scampered home with the winning run in the 11th inning of the Padres’ tense 4-3 victory
Watch FREE as Cubs' stacked Triple-A lineup meets Mets' Mauricio in matinee
All season long, baseball fans will be able to watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and MLB app subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games are available on MiLB.TV, on the
Freemans to donate $1 million to hospital that cared for son, Max
Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, endured a scary episode last year when their 3-year-old son, Maximus, was diagnosed with a rare neurological illness called Guillain-Barré syndrome, in which the body's immune system attacks its nerves. Thankfully, with treatment at the Children's Hospital of Orange County,