If we've learned one thing heading into our 10th Starting Pitcher Power Rankings, it's this: There is no unseating The Miz.

Technically, there are 10 teams in the mix for three spots in the American League Wild Card race. But with the Red Sox and Yankees occupying the top two spots by a wide margin, the “race” really comes down to this: eight teams are vying for one spot, and, interestingly,

With just under five weeks left in the 2026 regular season, Yordan Alvarez is still in pole position to win the American League Triple Crown. But his contemporaries are not making it easy. Alvarez holds slim leads atop the leaderboard in home runs (36) and is tied for the AL

Pope Leo XIV has already proven he’s a real, legitimate White Sox fan, dating back to his roots as a Chicago native. He attended the 2005 World Series, met with A.J. Pierzynski to receive the final out ball from Game 1 of that Fall Classic and even wore a South

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PHOENIX – A botched call played a key role in the Cubs’ rubber match against the D-backs ending on a sour note. Things weren’t any sweeter after the game. The Cubs lost 2-0 to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Wednesday, despite Matthew Boyd’s dazzling performance. Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez was

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The Reds have put veteran slugger Eugenio Suárez and outfielder TJ Friedl on waivers, according to a report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The club has not confirmed the move, which would allow MLB’s other 29 clubs to claim either player during a 48-hour period before the waivers expire.

NEW YORK -- A scoring rally that began with six straight singles. Three hits for Sal Frelick in his return from a shoulder injury. Brice Turang's first home run of August. Two infield hits and a stolen base for Cooper Pratt on the day after his hustle came into question.

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CHICAGO – Tristan Peters did it again. And in this unbelievable home run scenario for the All-Star White Sox outfielder, he had already done it again, again, again, and again. With his sixth-inning two-run blast off Texas reliever Robby Ahlstrom on Wednesday, the White Sox left-handed-hitting left fielder not only

SEATTLE -- Kyle Schwarber became the first player this season to join the 40-homer club -- one he's quite familiar with -- on Wednesday afternoon. Schwarber smashed a three-run shot off Mariners starter Bryan Woo in the second inning of the Phillies’ 6-0 win at T-Mobile Park for his MLB-leading

ATLANTA -- Ha-Seong Kim buried thoughts of his $20 million salary being a sunk cost and provided the Braves a big win with what will likely be their most improbable ending of the season. “It's just great to see guys rewarded for hard work and perseverance,” Braves manager Walt Weiss

ATLANTA – The Dodgers saw Roki Sasaki exit early in an eventual 6-5 walk-off loss to the Braves on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Beyond the final score, the larger fallout centered on the rotation. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed postgame that Sasaki will be placed on the 15-day injured list

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NEW YORK – The Yankees offered a simple piece of advice to Elmer Rodríguez ahead of his fifth Major League start: Find the swagger that has carried him to this level, and believe that his stuff is good enough to be here. Rodríguez did that over a career-best six-plus innings,

The dog days of summer have been known to wilt many a young player over the years. But in the case of the 30 hitting prospects listed below, they’re as hot as the temps have been.

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

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ANAHEIM -- While none of us needed any proof that José Ramírez hits the ball with authority, teammate Travis Bazzana received some painful confirmation in the Guardians’ 4-3 win over the Angels on Wednesday. And Bazzana has the scars -- or, rather, the seams -- to prove it.

With the Cubs celebrating their 150th anniversary as a National League franchise this weekend, it’s a great time to take a look back at the rich history of the team. We could easily give you 150 fun facts for the 150th anniversary, but that might be a bit much. Instead,

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Facing an ever-growing issue of the Reds lineup lacking run production, manager Terry Francona tried something new and moved rookie Héctor Rodríguez into the leadoff spot for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants. It put Rodríguez ahead of Elly De La Cruz, who led off every game

MIAMI -- Heriberto Hernández was born to hit, so says Marlins manager Clayton McCullough. He’s not wrong.