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Phils can't lose! Down 4 with 2 outs in 9th, unbelievable rally ends in 9th straight W

August 23, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Kyle Schwarber has done many memorable things during his career, but after sending a ball soaring into the Philly sky, the 12-year veteran wasn’t sure how to react. “It was shocked disbelief,” Schwarber said. “I didn’t know what to do there.”

Little Leaguers begged for a HR from Harris, and he delivered at the perfect time

August 23, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Long before Michael Harris II stepped into the batter’s box in the ninth inning at historic Bowman Field, a group of 12-year-olds in the stands had already given him his directive for the night: "Hit a home run." "They said it before every at-bat, and I let

In top spot for 1st time this season, new No. 1 takes down Dodgers in Power Rankings

August 23, 2026

Congratulations, at last, to the Brewers who, for the first time all season, are atop these Power Rankings. They’re actually the fourth team to hold the No. 1 spot this year, and the others are, like them, from the National League: The Dodgers (who had been No. 1 for the

Ohtani likely to return to mound for start during next homestand

@sonjamchen
August 23, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Seven weeks removed from his last start on the mound, Shohei Ohtani is in the final stages of his return to pitching. Ohtani checked a key box in his throwing progression by facing live hitters before Saturday evening's game against the Pirates, which also happened to be

Display of 'Jazz-ball' reminds Yanks what they've missed -- and what they need

August 23, 2026

NEW YORK – The numbers are going to tell a story about Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s season, and there’s probably not enough time left to completely change it. But if October ends the way he’s picturing, none of that will matter. Chisholm entered the season with big ideas, aspiring to hit

Un-BEE-lievable! Rockies pitcher creates buzz after being stung on mound

August 23, 2026

DENVER – Some losses sting more than others. Just ask Rockies reliever Jimmy Herget. Early in the sixth inning of the Rockies’ 7-2 loss to the Guardians on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field, the right-hander was stung on his right arm. There was pain for a moment, then a laugh

Miz vs. a Little Leaguer sounds like a mismatch, except when the sport is ping-pong

@Theo_DeRosa
August 23, 2026

With velocity like we’ve never seen before, Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski is the current favorite for the 2026 National League Cy Young Award. Just don’t ask him to play ping-pong.

Was that Spider-Man scaling the wall for unreal catch and double play?

August 23, 2026

MIAMI -- With the Nationals trailing by a run in the bottom of the third inning, everyone at loanDepot park rose in anticipation when Heriberto Hernández sent an 86 mph slider off Jackson Kent deep to left-center field. It looked destined to be a homer or at least an extra-base

Peters delivers more walk-off heroics for White Sox with dramatic blast

August 23, 2026

CHICAGO – The crowd of 27,721 at Rate Field on Sunday afternoon seemed to know Tristan Peters’ one-out home run to center off Kodai Senga was gone immediately upon contact during the ninth inning of a 2-1 victory for the White Sox over the Mets. Peters -- who used a

Dodgers match season-high win streak with 6th straight as they sweep Bucs

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August 23, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- "I Love L.A." was on repeat this weekend at Dodger Stadium. From the moment Blake Snell tossed his first pitch to when Alex Vesia slammed the door in the ninth, it was all Dodgers as they polished off a three-game sweep of the Pirates with a 4-0

Skubal vs. Tigers, Red Sox-Yankees showdown among 5 series to watch this week

@Theo_DeRosa
August 23, 2026

A huge rivalry series, a star player’s homecoming and an ALCS rematch are just part of an exciting week of MLB action. Here are five series to watch for the week of Aug. 24.

Cubs crush four homers (including two slams) en route to 17-run win in Seattle

August 23, 2026

SEATTLE -- Ian Happ walked for five steps out of the box, his bat still in his right hand, as he watched the flight of the ball he just sent towering over the right-field line. After it caromed off the pole at T-Mobile Park, the Cubs outfielder dropped the lumber

Blue Jays, Cubs set to face off in 2027 Little League Classic

August 23, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs will headline the 2027 “MLB Little League Classic presented by New York Life,” in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Major League Baseball announced on Sunday night. The announcement was made by Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred Jr., who joined the ESPN broadcast during tonight’s

Salvy's 1st steal since 2021 sparks Royals to 8th straight win

August 23, 2026

KANSAS CITY – The Royals had a new face run their daily baserunning meeting Sunday morning.

Randy, again! On heels of legendary game, Arozarena leads off with another HR

Outfielder joins historic company with 6th consecutive 20-20 season
August 23, 2026

SEATTLE -- The statistical superlatives for Randy Arozarena on Sunday went on and on, and the numbers told a distinct story: He’s on a heater of historic precedent.

Guardians' sweep of Rockies bolsters their position in postseason race

August 23, 2026

DENVER -- With their 7-2 win over the Rockies at Coors Field on Sunday to complete a sweep of Colorado, the Guardians look dangerous. Sure, they’ve got one of the lightest-hitting lineups in the Majors and are 65-66 after winning four in a row. But they’ve got pitching, their bats

Little League Classic keeps Hammerin' Hank's legacy alive with pledge to 'Keep Swinging'

August 23, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- It was the perfect setting to remember the legacy of Hank Aaron, with the two teams for whom he starred going head-to-head and the stadium populated by Little Leaguers who play for the love of the game.

Home, sweet home: Fenway provides just the reset Red Sox needed

August 23, 2026

BOSTON -- The Red Sox were staggering a little as they got home last week, coming off a 2-5 road trip, not to mention seven losses over a nine-game stretch that immediately followed a franchise-record run of 27-3. As they got ready to board a plane to Miami on Sunday

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

These 10 farm systems have the best infield prospects

August 23, 2026

This story is the first in a series in which MLB Pipeline ranks the Top 10 MLB farm systems by position: Infielders | Outfielders (coming Tues.) | Pitchers (Wed.) | Catchers (Thur.)

Injuries: Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, Woodruff, Soto, Abrams

August 23, 2026

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.

Walker statue unveiled at Coors Field: 'Guess that’s a way to slow me down'

August 23, 2026

DENVER – The magnitude of the moment brought Larry Walker to tears. As the purple shroud was pulled away Sunday morning, “Crazy Train” blared through the speakers and the large crowd outside Coors Field erupted with cheers.

Rangers end successful homestand on high note behind Quantrill's scoreless outing

August 23, 2026

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers know they need to win more than they lose over the next five weeks if they want to be seeing October baseball.

Miz enjoys chance to 'be a little superhero' for Little Leaguers in Williamsport

August 23, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – When you stand 6-foot-7, you’re easy to spot. Especially when you’re surrounded by a sea of Little Leaguers. Ace right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was the Brewers’ biggest attraction – literally and figuratively – when the team touched down in Williamsport on Sunday for the annual Little League Classic

D-backs lose Soroka to IL, then get key win to maintain Wild Card hopes

August 23, 2026

PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 win over the Reds on Sunday afternoon, but the news was not all good for the home team at Chase Field. The win came after a long week and some bad news earlier Sunday.