2025 All-Star Game starters revealed
The starters for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard have been unveiled. Here’s who will be taking the field for the American League and National League at the Midsummer Classic on July 15 (8 p.m. ET on FOX) at Atlanta’s Truist Park. The results of the fan vote
Greene's 2-HR, 6-RBI day leads Tigers in G1 rout over Nats
WASHINGTON -- Riley Greene’s scorching June has continued into July. Greene blasted a pair of three-run shots Wednesday as the Tigers hit four homers in an 11-2 pasting of the Nationals in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Nationals Park.
Check out the freshly updated Top 100 Prospects list
It’s the most prospect-y time of the year. The All-Star Futures Game rosters are out, and the Minor League version of the midsummer classic is right around the corner, coming to Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 12. One day later in the same area, the First-Year Player Draft begins its
Pirates blank Cardinals over entire series sweep
PITTSBURGH -- Through the highs and lows from the offense and pitching this season, defense has been a constant for the Pirates. And when that defense pairs with a hot pitching staff, the end result is something this organization hadn’t accomplished in nearly 50 years. The Pirates capped a dominant
New MVP poll! Judge, Ohtani hold strong, but new name emerges in NL
We’ve crossed the halfway point of the 2025 season, and with that, the MVP conversations in both the American League and the National League feature much more than “early favorites.” The players who are the leading candidates to be named Most Valuable Player in their respective league this deep into
Schwellenbach has fractured elbow; Braves hopeful for September return
ATLANTA -- Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get worse, the Braves revealed Spencer Schwellenbach will become the fourth member of their starting rotation who will miss at least two months this year. Schwellenbach was placed on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow on Wednesday (retroactive
Team-by-team breakdown of every player headed to Futures Game
It’s almost time for the 26th All-Star Futures Game. As always, it provides a strong look into the future for all 30 organizations, with the game’s top prospects on the field at the same time. This year’s version features 35 members of the newly refreshed Top 100 Prospects list and
Rangers option struggling star Jung to Triple-A; Burger activated from IL
ARLINGTON -- This is a performance-based game. The Rangers' front office and coaching staff have said that many times this year. That’s never been more true than on Wednesday, when Rangers’ 2023 All-Star third baseman Josh Jung was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.
Profar back from suspension; Verdugo DFA'd
ATLANTA -- Jurickson Profar will attempt to spark the Braves’ offense when he returns from an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension on Wednesday night against the Angels.
Kershaw enters tonight's start just 3 K's away from 3,000
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Pivetta continues breakout with gem vs. former team
PHILADELPHIA -- This version of Nick Pivetta is barely recognizable from the version of Pivetta that broke into the big leagues with the Phillies from 2017-20. But Pivetta insists that this version of himself also wouldn’t be possible without the lessons he learned across those four seasons in Philadelphia. Which
'He's a dominant force': Chapman's 350th save seals win in suspended game
BOSTON -- Given the circumstances, a continuation of a suspended game that picked up in the top of the fourth inning, a save opportunity probably never felt quicker in arriving than it did for Red Sox lefty fireballer Aroldis Chapman on Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park. This was an opportunity
Ortiz's first career slam propels Crew over Mets in Game 1
NEW YORK -- Joey Ortiz got baseball’s version of a mulligan, and he didn’t miss. Ortiz’s first career grand slam was a tie-breaking shot to the left-field seats in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Citi Field on Wednesday, capping a five-run sixth inning that sent the Brewers to a
'You Seeing This?' MLB launches new marketing campaign with celebrity help
LOS ANGELES -- It’s hard not to laugh when you’re around Adam Devine. The actor and comedian brings the same infectious energy he’s shown in “Pitch Perfect,” “Workaholics” and “The Righteous Gemstones” to an MLB promo shoot in Los Angeles. On set, and with the help of some Hollywood green-screen
Rays' offense relies on speed, power combo to cap final homestand before break
TAMPA -- The Rays had every reason to feel weary heading into Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the A’s at George M. Steinbrenner Field. It was their ninth straight game. It was a quick turnaround, with a 12:10 p.m. ET first pitch after an extra-inning loss Tuesday night. The conditions
'MLB is more than just sports': MLB and Foster Love hosts Birthday in a Box volunteering event
What Danny Mendoza started as small sports camps back in 2008 when he found out his cousin was living in a car has now led to one of MLB Together’s community partnerships. Mendoza is the founder of Foster Love, a nonprofit organization created when he was 16 that aims to
'It’s been a long time': Woodruff set for season debut on Sunday in Miami
NEW YORK -- To say Brandon Woodruff wanted his long-awaited return to the Majors to happen in front of the home fans is a gross understatement. But after nearly two years and two last-minute setbacks just when he was on the cusp of a comeback, he’s not being picky. Woodruff
Answering the NL's biggest questions as Trade Deadline looms
We recently examined some of the key questions facing American League clubs as we head toward the Trade Deadline, but that only covered half of the teams. National League squads have just as many questions with about four weeks remaining until July 31, so let’s dig in on some of
Greene, Ashcraft begin road back to Reds with live BP sessions
BOSTON -- On a hot and humid Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park, the Reds got a glimpse of what’s to come for both their rotation and bullpen. An hour and a half before the resumption of Tuesday night’s suspended game against the Red Sox, Graham Ashcraft and Hunter Greene each
Vote to upgrade star pitchers in eBaseball™: MLB Pro Spirit
Which MLB players’ real-world performance can help boost your video game results? Star Watch, an MLB collaboration with eBaseball™: MLB Pro Spirit, lets baseball fans vote for the player they think will shine the most on the field from a selection of 10 top stars. There is a new stat
Ohtani’s next start scheduled for … his birthday!
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have set the date for Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound, which will come on Saturday -- his 31st birthday. First pitch against the Astros is set for 4:15 p.m. PT at Dodger Stadium, and the game will be broadcast on FOX. It will
'Jacob was Jacob': deGrom's run of dominance over past 14 starts continues
ARLINGTON -- Thousands and thousands of fans wearing white Jacob deGrom jerseys roamed the concourses of Globe Life Field on Tuesday night. It just so happened that his free jersey giveaway would fall on his day of the rotation, in which he was set to face the Orioles for the
How Astros are weathering Peña, Alvarez injuries to keep winning
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Mitchell (left shoulder surgery) to miss rest of '25 season
NEW YORK -- Garrett Mitchell's left shoulder surgery went as planned on Tuesday, but after initially leaving open the possibility of a return to action later this season, the Brewers now say the 26-year-old former first-round Draft pick will target 2026 Spring Training for a return to baseball activity. That’s
Boyd, who apologized for leaving Guardians, shuts them down
CHICAGO -- The Guardians gave Matthew Boyd the opportunity to mount a career comeback a year ago -- a chance he seized with a strong performance down the stretch that culminated in a playoff run with Cleveland. It was a showing that caught the eye of the Cubs and led