With 1st 11-game win streak in 10 years, Sox claw their way back to .500
BOSTON -- Not only are the Red Sox at last back even at 48-48, but they are roaring with so much momentum that not even the All-Star break could stop it. After sweeping Friday’s doubleheader against the American League East-leading Rays, first with a rout in the afternoon and capped
Best version of Sasaki helps Dodgers win World Series rematch with Yankees
NEW YORK -- The Dodgers' rotation is like a deck of cards. At full strength, they have four aces. They also have a wild card: Roki Sasaki. No one around the Dodgers claims to have a good sense for the stuff Sasaki will bring to the mound on any given
1 key player for each team in the second half
The second half of the MLB season usually comes with a mission. For contenders, it's getting to the postseason. For others, it's taking stock and looking ahead to improve for next season. In either circumstance, there are players who teams want to see contribute because they figure to be an
A 2-run single for a pitcher -- against a catcher!
ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss’ decision to get his All-Star position players off their feet gave Victor Mederos a chance to become the first MLB pitcher (excluding Shohei Ohtani and position players batting after pitching) to get a hit as a pitcher since the universal designated hitter rule was
Trade rumors: Lindor, Reds' rotation, Phillies' bullpen
The second half of the 2026 season is underway, and there are less than three weeks to go before the Trade Deadline on Aug. 3.
Ohtani set to pitch Wednesday after knee injection; LA to keep eye on workload
NEW YORK -- The Dodgers are hopeful that Shohei Ohtani will be in a better place after undergoing treatment to address lingering soreness in his left knee, but the team might need to be mindful of the two-way superstar's workload coming out of the All-Star break. Ohtani led off as
White Sox pick up where they left off with dominant win over Jays
TORONTO -- After emerging as one of the American League's surprise playoff contenders in the first half, it didn’t take long for the White Sox to pick up right where they left off as they made their return from the All-Star break on Friday. Tasked with opening its second half
Judge's re-imaging shows healing, but not enough for baseball activities
NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge underwent a re-imaging procedure on his fractured right rib during the All-Star break that revealed signs of healing, but not yet enough to clear the Yankees captain for resumption of baseball activities. Judge had the imaging performed on Wednesday. He is believed to have sustained
23 for D.C.! Nationals put up monster run total behind Chaparro's 8-RBI night
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Held to just eight total runs in a three-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees, the Nationals closed the first half below .500 and with a bad taste in their mouths. They needed to turn the tide. “After the All-Star break, everybody wanted to come back
Mitchell twice saves game with his glove, then wins it with his bat
MILWAUKEE – Garrett Mitchell struck out with the go-ahead run in scoring position in the eighth inning Friday night and returned to the dugout fuming. Brewers reliever Abner Uribe was waiting for him.
Reviewing the action-packed 2021 Trade Deadline, 5 years later
It’s often said that you can’t truly judge a trade at the time it’s made. In fact, some deals take years to assess, especially when prospects are significant parts of the transaction. Sure, we can see how they played out over the course of that season, but to get a
Analyzing which Mets may be on the move at Trade Deadline
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
Sale mirrors The Big Unit en route to reaching 2,700 career K's
ATLANTA -- What does Chris Sale remember about his childhood idol Randy Johnson’s 2001 season? “Acting like him while pitching to my dad in the backyard,” Sale said. “I think that might have been the year [our team] went to Cooperstown, too. It’s funny you say that, because the coach
The pitch-usage wrinkle that helps make Tarik Skubal unique
Sitting in front of his locker at Yankee Stadium, Tarik Skubal wants to run a search on Baseball Savant. One of the best pitchers in baseball, at least in this way, is just like us. On the mound, Skubal does a lot of things that nobody else does. He has
Cubs officially unveil logo for '27 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO -- When the All-Star Game arrives at Wrigley Field next summer, the national landmark on Chicago’s North Side will be the only active ballpark to have hosted the annual showcase four times. That fact was on full display at the Friendly Confines on Friday night, when the Cubs unveiled
Down to last out, Lee's double powers Tigers to wild comeback win
ANAHEIM -- The Tigers’ bats slept in until the very last minute. Down to their last out, Hao-Yu Lee sent a double into right-center field to score the two runners on base to help Detroit avoid getting shut out while simultaneously taking a one-run lead.
Caminero alleviates concerns after ASG injury scare, hits 29th HR
BOSTON -- Junior Caminero has started at third base in every game the Rays have played so far this season, and he wasn’t going to let a sore pinkie finger -- or a doubleheader -- change that Friday at Fenway Park. Caminero was in Tampa Bay’s lineup, batting third and
Walker's breakout mirrors Cards' winning start to second half
PHOENIX -- For the second straight year, the Cardinals began the second half with a series at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks having put together a first half that outpaces most preseason projections for the club. Even the records are nearly identical, as St. Louis closed the first half of
Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained
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
Injuries: Ohtani, Judge, Fried, Red Sox, Holmes, J-Ram
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Cole talks Boone out of hook -- then yields go-ahead HR to spoil strong start
NEW YORK – For those who were in the Yankees’ clubhouse at that time, memories of the 2024 World Series are looked upon as “one of those things that leaves a scar,” as manager Aaron Boone was saying before Friday’s game against the Dodgers. Gerrit Cole knows a thing or
Crochet (left shoulder inflammation) sees 'drastic gains,' but no timetable yet to throw
Garrett Crochet has still not started throwing since the Red Sox placed their ace on the injured list on April 29. Dealing with left shoulder inflammation, Crochet provided an update on his status on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast this week. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said near the
Keaschall provides the spark as Twins stay hot to kick off 2nd half
CHICAGO -- Luke Keaschall seemingly never stopped running Friday night. The youngster saw an opportunity, created his own lane and, in one split-second decision, turned what looked like a routine double play into the play that changed the game.
Acuña nearing possible return on this homestand; Schwellenbach, Strider still TBD
ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss thinks there’s at least a chance Ronald Acuña Jr. could return before this current homestand ends on Thursday. But his responses to questions about Spencer Schwellenbach and Spencer Strider weren’t nearly as optimistic.
Ron Hunt, known for HBP records and unique spirit, dies at 85
Ron Hunt, the combative second baseman who became the first Met to start in an All-Star Game, was runner-up to Pete Rose for the 1963 NL Rookie of the Year Award and who as an Expo set the astonishing Modern Era record of 50 hit-by-pitches in a single season, has