Plays at the plate are exciting. But sometimes, they can be especially thrilling when they’re a) unusual and b) symbolic. Wyatt Langford scored on one such play for the Rangers in their 6-2 win over the Blue Jays at Globe Life Field on Saturday night.

PHOENIX – On the list of Aaron Judge’s preferred activities, fielding questions about an ongoing injury issue probably ranks beneath an emergency trip to the dentist. The Yankees’ captain expressed frustration with his return to the 10-day injured list on Saturday. And while he remained vague about the severity of

Each postseason, there are established stars looking for that elusive first World Series championship despite having been in the Majors for several years -- for some, they’ve been chasing that first ring for more than a decade. This October will be no exception. In fact, the list of some notable

PHOENIX -- Saturday night at Chase Field began with an uplifting and emotional tribute to the 2001 World Series champion Diamondbacks, most of whom were on hand for the 25th anniversary celebration and one of the most memorable national anthems you’ll ever see. Cam Schlittler and the Yankees seemed determined

HOUSTON -- When Mauricio Dubón was asked what it was like to see Ronald Acuña Jr. go on a tear over the past few weeks, he knew Acuña was within earshot. “I’ve been telling him, ‘Let me see some Ronald Acuña [stuff],’” Dubón said. “I haven’t seen it all year.

PITTSBURGH -- You never know when you’ll have to break out a Harlem Globetrotters-esque trick play on a baseball diamond. For Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, his time to shine came in the top of the fifth inning, with his back to the intended target. In Saturday night's 6-5 comeback

LOS ANGELES -- It might not be long until Shohei Ohtani is back atop the Dodgers' lineup. Following another productive day in his hitting progression, Ohtani (right biceps, left knee) remains on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list during the Dodgers' upcoming series against the Padres, manager

SAN DIEGO -- It’s starting to feel and sound a lot like the postseason at Petco Park. You could hear it when Fernando Tatis Jr. clobbered a game-tying home run to center field in the fourth inning against the Marlins on Saturday night, swaggering around the bases to a chorus

ST. PETERSBURG -- Richie Palacios didn’t hit the ball particularly hard. He didn’t hit it terribly far, either. So as his 65.7 mph popup fell toward the Tropicana Field turf in shallow right field, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa running out for it from second base and Wilyer Abreu coming in, he

One well-timed hot streak from a star player can be all a team needs to go on a big run. While many key contributors struggled in the first half of 2026, several have picked it up big time since the All-Star break, lifting their clubs to late-season success. Here are

PHOENIX -- During their run to the World Series championship in 2001, the Diamondbacks believed trumpeter Dr. Jesse McGuire was regarded by the organization as a good-luck charm when he performed the national anthem. McGuire performed the anthem numerous times during that postseason, including before Game 7. And every five

Jacob Misiorowski has been a joy to watch this season. From the 100+ mph heat to the energy and emotion when working out of a rare jam, we are so lucky to be witnessing this happen in real time. Misiorowski has authored one of the all-time dominant seasons -- and

LOS ANGELES -- The way Mookie Betts has been swinging the bat lately is reminiscent of his best days as a Dodger. Betts drove in two runs and scored another pair in a four-hit showing as Los Angeles surged past San Francisco, 10-4, on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, setting

The 2026 postseason is approaching. As you keep an eye on the standings, here is everything you need to know about how the playoff field is shaping up, as well as info about potential tiebreakers and clinch scenarios for each contender.

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CINCINNATI -- The Cubs’ bullpen has had issues since to the three-game series against the Mariners that started on Aug. 21. From that date entering Friday night, Chicago’s bullpen had a 4.50 ERA, tied for 20th in the Major Leagues and converted only four of 12 save opportunities. But the

CLEVELAND -- Before they even took the field on Saturday night at Progressive Field, the Guardians had witnessed enough playoff push pressure for one day. They watched on a clubhouse television as the rival White Sox fended off late threats from the Tigers in one of those anxious September games

PITTSBURGH -- A contrite Jac Caglianone was back in the Royals’ starting lineup as the designated hitter on Saturday. Manager Matt Quatraro benched Caglianone in Friday night’s loss to the Pirates at PNC Park for disciplinary reasons. Caglianone suffered a cut on his left hand during Thursday’s loss to the

From fantasy football leagues to cheering on their favorite colleges, MLB players are all about competition, even if it isn’t baseball-related. So leave it to a pair of opposing shortstops to work in a friendly tic-tac-toe clash DURING a baseball game. On Saturday at Busch Stadium, the Nationals’ Nasim Nuñez

NEW YORK -- The hit in question was a check-swing bouncer up the third-base line, ugly as they come, yet still a testament to all the things Carson Benge can do with a baseball bat in his hands. On Saturday alone, Benge belted a 370-foot home run, collected a broken-bat

BALTIMORE -- Pat Murphy and his pitching gurus met for more than an hour Saturday afternoon to strategize how to make the most of the week-plus that remains of the regular season. Among the topics on the table: Why don’t Dustin May's recent results match his high-quality stuff? Can anything

CHICAGO — Miguel Vargas inflicted damage with the bat during a 3-1 victory for his White Sox over the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Rate Field. The All-Star third baseman caused some trouble for Detroit with his glove, and was a definite plus with his legs as well. Vargas picked

ARIZONA – This one won’t hurt for the next 25 years, but it might sting for the next eight games. On an evening when the D-backs turned back the clock to honor a World Series celebration that took place on this same diamond, it became the setting for another Yankees

The San Francisco Firebells entered the first championship in the Women’s Professional Baseball League history as strong favorites. They went 10-5 -- good for the best record in the regular season -- and they swept the Boston Hunters in the semifinals. They had the best offense and the league’s best

HOUSTON -- With seven games remaining in the regular season, and now in second place in the American League West for the first time since late July, the Astros are faced with the stark reality that they no longer control their own fate. Which means they have to start stacking