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Sox inch closer to history with 14th straight win thanks to Durbin's blast

July 20, 2026

BOSTON -- Caleb Durbin set off bedlam at Fenway Park on Monday night, serving up the latest magical moment of what is becoming one of the most storied runs in Red Sox history. The scrappy third baseman jumped on a 1-0 cutter by righty reliever Tyler Wells with two outs

Arenado doubles to become 6th active player to join 2,000-hit club

July 20, 2026

PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado became the sixth active Major Leaguer to collect 2,000 career hits when he doubled to left field off the A's Jeffrey Springs in the fifth inning Monday night at Chase Field.

Yankees, Pirates benches clear after pitch timer disagreement

July 20, 2026

NEW YORK – You can almost set your watch to it: Once again, an opponent has expressed frustration with José Caballero’s manipulation of the pitch timer. This time, it was the Pirates’ Dennis Santana, who exchanged words with the Yankees’ infielder after an eighth-inning at-bat. Both benches and bullpens briefly

Miz leads Crew with 4 electric frames in pre-planned shortened outing

July 20, 2026

MILWAUKEE – “Win tonight” is always going to be atop Pat Murphy’s daily to-do list. But as Jacob Misiorowski took the mound on Monday for the first time after a 13-day extended All-Star break, the Brewers’ manager and his coaches also had a longer-term idea in the back of their

Royals walk it off -- on a squeeze bunt!

July 20, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- Six days ago, Michael Wacha jogged in from the bullpen at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and threw a scoreless inning as an American League All-Star, sitting down three National League batters in order with two strikeouts. On Monday, he was back on the mound with the

Sánchez continues to dominate Ohtani unlike any other pitcher

July 20, 2026

PHILADELPHIA – Cristopher Sánchez began Monday night with two sinkers and a slider to Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani swung and missed at both sinkers down and in. He whiffed badly at a slider away for strike three.

Derby champ Walker brings 10-game hit streak into series with Angels on ESPN

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July 20, 2026

A powerhouse showdown and a pair of intriguing young rosters take center stage Monday night, exclusively on ESPN. The Dodgers travel to Citizens Bank Park to begin a three-game series with the surging Phillies, while the surprising Cardinals finish a West Coast trip with three games against the Angels. -

10 players on a tear -- and boosting their trade stock

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We’ve been talking about a lot of the same trade candidates in recent weeks, but as front offices scout the players who could potentially be available, their recent results often weigh heavily in those assessments. Which potential trade candidates have been doing their best to enhance their value with two

Guards face Twins' All-Star ace ... and hit season-high 7 homers in rout

Halpin delivers first 2 MLB home runs as Cleveland records its most as a team since 2019
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July 20, 2026

CLEVELAND -- Given how much the Guardians’ offense has struggled this season, watching what unfolded at Progressive Field on Monday night was a bit hard to believe. In the end, the Guardians delivered a performance that will go down in the record book for a franchise that has been around

AL, NL Cy Young favorites have big leads in latest poll

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15 minutes ago

The races for the AL and NL Cy Young Awards were somewhat volatile during the early months of the season. We started with consensus favorites, then watched other leaders emerge and still other contenders make enough noise to keep things interesting. But over the past six weeks or so, the

Yankees have the pieces to swing big Deadline trades. But who's available?

July 20, 2026

With two weeks remaining until the Trade Deadline, the Yankees are among the contenders looking to upgrade some areas of concern as they prepare for the stretch run. New York is in need of a catcher – preferably one who hits right-handed – as well as bullpen reinforcements, the latter

Injuries to Teel (ankle), Montgomery (shin) dampen White Sox 6th win in 7 games

July 20, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas -- White Sox catcher Kyle Teel was helped off the field in the second inning of Monday night’s 10-3 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field with a left ankle injury suffered after a play at the plate where Ezequiel Duran scored from second on Evan Carter’s

Elder takes step forward in search to regain early-season form

July 20, 2026

ATLANTA -- Bryce Elder was one of MLB’s best pitchers during an 18-start stretch that ended in late May. Two frustration-filled months later, he seems determined to get back to that elite level.

Jazz is officially hot, socks 2 more HRs as Yanks outslug Bucs

July 20, 2026

NEW YORK – Jazz Chisholm Jr. knows that the Yankees have not played to their talent level over the past several weeks, seeing several areas of their performance that require cleanup. He doesn’t mind pinning one of those spotlights on himself, understanding that when his swing feels right, he can

Tracking every deal made before Trade Deadline

July 20, 2026

We're keeping track of all the trades made before the 2026 Trade Deadline on Aug. 3. Trades and Transactions presented by CohnReznick • Everything you need to know about the 2026 Trade Deadline • Latest trade buzz and rumors

Mozeliak aiming to help Halos establish future with Deadline approaching

July 20, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Angels interim general manager John Mozeliak, who spent 30 years with the Cardinals, including 18 years as GM, said he sees some parallels in the state of the two organizations when he first joined them. Mozeliak, speaking to the media before Monday’s series opener against St. Louis, first

Martinez stifles Blue Jays to help halt Rays' five-game skid

July 20, 2026

TORONTO -- After seeing their starters struggle throughout a long weekend in Boston, the Rays sent the right man to the mound on Monday night.

Blanco K's 8 in return as Alvarez, Peña spark offense for Astros

July 20, 2026

HOUSTON -- Yordan Alvarez smashed his 32nd and 33rd homers of the season, Jeremy Peña hit a grand slam and Ronel Blanco struck out eight batters in 4 2/3 innings in his return to the rotation to lead the Astros to an 8-5 win over the Marlins on Monday night

Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained

June 20, 2026

MLB and the MLBPA held their first bargaining session on May 12 as both parties began working toward the next labor agreement. The CBA expires on Dec. 1. Competitive balance will be a focus during discussions, if not the primary issue. Here’s what you need to know about the state

Dropped to 5th in order, Betts smashes 2 HRs on 4-hit night

@sonjamchen
July 20, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- As the calendar flipped from June to July, a resurgent stretch for Mookie Betts turned into a period of regression. So manager Dave Roberts took action, dropping his shortstop to fifth in the order for Monday night's series opener against the Phillies.

Orioles' win streak snapped in intense playoff-like battle with red-hot Red Sox

July 20, 2026

BOSTON -- The Orioles entered Monday night as the second-hottest team in baseball. Unfortunately for them, they happened to run into MLB’s clear-cut hottest team. The series opener between Baltimore and Boston at Fenway Park lived up to the lofty expectations, providing a nail-biting back-and-forth clash in front of a

Witt day to day with back tightness after injury returns following day off

July 20, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- A day after missing a game due to back tightness, Bobby Witt Jr. exited Monday night’s 4-3 win over the Giants in the top of the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium with low back tightness. Witt played the first four innings Monday and recorded two plate appearances,

Top 100 prospect Pratt tags former Brewer Peralta for first MLB HR

July 20, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- Brewers rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt’s first Major League home run came at the expense of an old friend. Pratt connected for a second-inning solo shot on Monday night against the Mets’ Freddy Peralta, the longtime Brewers right-hander who returned to American Family Field as a visitor for the

Trade rumors: Padres, Angels starters, Dodgers' plans, Yanks vs. Rays

July 20, 2026

The calendar reads July 20, which means we’re exactly two weeks away from the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.

Which team will grab final AUSL playoff spot?

July 20, 2026

The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League postseason field was supposed to be finalized Monday night, but weather got in the way. Monday’s game between the Oklahoma City Spark and Carolina Blaze at Smith Family Stadium in Durham, N.C., was suspended due to weather and will be resumed at 10 a.m.