Down to final strike, Phillies erupt with 8-RUN rally to stun Nats
WASHINGTON -- Trailing by two with the bases empty and down to their final strike, the Phillies staged an improbable two-out ninth-inning rally at Nationals Park on Tuesday. What began innocently enough with a Trea Turner single then saw Brandon Marsh deliver a game-tying two-run homer off Nationals reliever Brad
Call him 'Lollipop Kid'! Jazz slugs go-ahead HR, gives candy jar camera time
DETROIT – Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. launched a go-ahead two-run homer Tuesday night in the sixth inning of a 4-3 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park. But it took an RBI double by catcher Austin Wells later in the sixth inning to seal the winning total for
Cy Young poll: New leader in loaded NL race; AL favorite solidifies standing
While the American League Cy Young race has had a clear frontrunner for much of this season, it’s been a different story in the National League.
PCA's 5th HR in past 6 games comes vs. club that dealt him to Cubs
NEW YORK – Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong once again showed the Mets they made a mistake trading him to Chicago in 2021. His three-run homer in the top of the second inning helped the Cubs beat the Mets, 9-6, at Citi Field on Tuesday night.
Gelof loses MLB-best hitting streak in painful way, but there's reason for optimism
SAN FRANCISCO -- There may not be a more painful way to snap a hitting streak than what Zack Gelof endured on Tuesday night.
If Red Sox are going to be sellers, these 5 could be prime candidates
All trades are not created equal. Ideally, two front-office executives would match up on a deal that benefits both clubs and pull the trigger. If only it were that simple. Financial considerations. No-trade clauses. Club, player and mutual options. The list of contractual quirks extends much further than that, but
Wrobleski bolsters All-Star case with 7 strong innings in Dodgers rout
MINNEAPOLIS -- A 28-minute rain delay before first pitch did nothing to cool down Justin Wrobleski. With the National League All-Star roster selections right around the corner, the Dodgers' left-hander made his latest statement Tuesday night, earning his ninth victory of the season by turning in seven innings to anchor
Giants open to moving big names before Trade Deadline
SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey made it clear on Tuesday that he has no plans to entertain trade offers for homegrown ace Logan Webb. But he acknowledged that he will be open to potential deals for other Giants, including high-priced veterans like Matt Chapman, Willy
Newcomb's 2 2/3 hitless frames lock down White Sox spot atop AL Central
CHICAGO -- No Grant Taylor, no Bryan Hudson and no Seranthony Domínguez available out of the White Sox bullpen Tuesday night against the Guardians at Rate Field? That scenario ended up being no problem for the South Siders, who claimed a 2-1 victory before 28,883 fans in a crisp two
Sproat's career-high 10 K's give Brewers double-digit déjà vu
CINCINNATI -- Veteran Brandon Woodruff set the standard in the series opener. All rookie Brandon Sproat had to do on Tuesday was play follow the leader. “That’s all the scouting report was: Go do what ‘Woo’ did,” Sproat said.
Arenado comes up clutch in former home park as D-backs beat Cardinals
ST. LOUIS -- Nolan Arenado had his share of moments over the last two days in his return to St. Louis before he stepped to the plate in the ninth inning. It was altogether fitting that one more would find him. Arenado ripped a double into the left-field corner with
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Machado delivers 10th career walk-off hit as Padres beat Braves
SAN DIEGO -- Manny Machado hit a walk-off single on the first pitch of the bottom of the 10th inning, sending the Padres to a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Braves on Tuesday night at Petco Park.
Catching a 97 mph fastball AND a helmet isn't as easy as this looks
Catching is hard enough as it is, but the Tigers’ Dillon Dingler had to deal with an additional obstacle behind the plate in Tuesday night's 4-3 loss to the Yankees at Comerica Park. Dingler was in a good spot to receive Detroit reliever Kyle Finnegan’s 97 mph fastball with one
With his pop at Trop, hometown kid Caglianone logs 3rd multihomer game in June
ST. PETERSBURG -- Jac Caglianone has a lot of memories of watching Major League Baseball’s best from inside Tropicana Field as a kid. Now, he’s back at the Trop for the first time as a Major Leaguer and creating his own memories.
Twins GM shuts down Buxton trade rumors
MINNEAPOLIS – You can put those Byron Buxton trade rumors to rest. Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll flatly said before Tuesday's 12-3 loss to the Dodgers that the club has no interest in trading its signature player after rumors swirled recently regarding his potential availability.
Alcantara etches his name in Marlins history with 1,002nd K
MIAMI -- As a young kid from Azua, Dominican Republic, playing baseball started out as fun for Sandy Alcantara. Once he realized it could be the ticket to a better life for his family, his determination led him to getting better every day. Already the franchise’s sole National League Cy
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
Reason to smile: All signs pointing to Wednesday activation for Lindor
NEW YORK -- Following a successful final rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse, Francisco Lindor could rejoin the Mets as soon as Wednesday for at least part of their doubleheader against the Cubs. Lindor went 2-for-5 in a rehab game in Lehigh Valley, playing eight innings at shortstop. Mets officials planned
Gray meets mile-high expectations with season-high 11 K's and one run in seven innings
DENVER -- Sonny Gray has often joked, “I can spin the ball on the moon,” and Tuesday night, he pretty much proved it, giving a master class in pitching at altitude at Coors Field, a lunar launching pad for happy hitters and a place most pitchers don’t mind missing. “This
Cabrera likely heading to IL after suffering left hamstring/adductor strain
NEW YORK -- Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera left Tuesday’s 9-6 victory over the Mets at Citi Field with a strain of both his left hamstring and left adductor, and he is expected to go on the 15-day injured list. Cabrera is scheduled to have imaging done on Wednesday. The injury
Soto considered day to day after exiting with left side back tightness
NEW YORK -- Only seven times this season have the Mets played a full game with both Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor in their lineup. Tuesday night, with Lindor potentially hours away from returning from the injured list, the Mets lost Soto to another injury. The good news is that
Counsell ejected after arguing ump's ruling on stolen-base call
NEW YORK -- In Tuesday’s 9-6 victory over the Mets at Citi Field, the Cubs were involved in a strange play that saw manager Craig Counsell get ejected from the game.
Double the innings, double the dominance: Miller goes 2 frames for 1st time since '24
SAN DIEGO -- At the very least, Mason Miller always asks. Every time he completes an inning, if there’s another inning to be pitched, Miller wants to pitch it. He makes his feelings known when he comes off the field.