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Latest Power Rankings has an All-Star ballot twist

June 7, 2026

The All-Star ballot came out last week, and there are many tough decisions to be made. But it’s always important to remember that filling out your All-Star ballot is supposed to be fun. So in this week’s Power Rankings, we take a look at a fun person to vote for

What to do with Judge out? Borrow his bat for a clutch homer, of course

June 7, 2026

NEW YORK -- There is no replacing Aaron Judge’s presence in the Yankees’ lineup. Jazz Chisholm Jr. carried the next best thing to home plate: his bat. After Cody Bellinger launched a tiebreaking home run, Chisholm followed by borrowing the captain’s lumber, cracking a three-run homer in a big eighth

Best way to watch this walk-off? McGonigoggles!

@bmags94
June 7, 2026

“McGonigoggles” might become a frequent sight (or future promotion) at Detroit’s Comerica Park in the near future. Just before Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hit his fourth homer of the year on Sunday, the Detroit broadcast showed a young fan named Cece wearing homemade goggles with “McGonigoggles” written on a piece

1 trade chip for every team ahead of 2026 Deadline

June 7, 2026

Whether it's promising prospects, star players or veterans enjoying surprising seasons, every team has something to bargain with at the 2026 Trade Deadline (6 p.m. ET, Aug. 3). With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here is one trade chip for all 30 teams this season.

Skubal twirls 5 scoreless in 1st rehab start, just a month after surgery

June 7, 2026

DETROIT -- While Jack Flaherty and the Tigers faced the Mariners on Sunday afternoon in the series finale of their ALDS rematch at Comerica Park, the most famous Tiger from that series -- and the most prominent figure in their hopes of getting back into the playoff race this summer

Harris feeds off playoff atmosphere to deliver pinch-hit 2B in Braves' sweep

June 7, 2026

ATLANTA -- It’s best to have Michael Harris II in the lineup as frequently as possible. But on those days he needs to rest, it’s also nice to bring him off the bench to show why he’s known as “Money Mike.” Harris erased any concerns about his recent back discomfort

Witt exits with sore knee, but Royals optimistic it isn't serious

June 7, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – An achy knee that kept progressing throughout Sunday’s game was ultimately enough for Bobby Witt Jr. to have to exit in the seventh inning of the Royals’ eventual 6-5 win over the Twins, but he and the Royals are optimistic that it isn’t an injury that will have

Marsh homers in 3rd straight game, Phils' bats pick up struggling starter again

June 7, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- For the better part of the past month, the Phillies' pitching staff has been picking up the slack for a sluggish offense. This weekend, however, the offense finally started to return the favor.

Angels' bottom four hitters go 13-for-15 in historic romp over Dodgers

June 7, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After losing the first five games of the Freeway Series, the Angels managed to avoid a season sweep and it came with the help of an incredible showing from the bottom of their order. The bottom four hitters -- Jo Adell, Nick Madrigal, Jose Siri and Sebastián

Benge's historic 5-hit game music to guitar-playing rookie's -- and Mets' -- ears

@colebradley01
June 7, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Carson Benge lightly strummed an acoustic guitar sitting at his locker in the visiting clubhouse at Petco Park, casually riffing for a moment ahead of the Mets' series opener in San Diego on Friday. The rookie, who learned how to play the instrument while he was recovering

Get MLB.TV Seasonal for NEW low price of $119.99 

June 1, 2026

You can now follow your favorite players and teams on MLB.TV for a new low price for the season. Fans can purchase an MLB.TV Seasonal package for just $119.99 to watch every out-of-market game live or on demand. Subscribe now through ESPN -- the new home of MLB.TV -- to

5 series to watch this week include top NL Cy candidates on display

June 7, 2026

June’s opening week brought history on the pitcher's mound and one of the game’s great sluggers to the injured list. As teams sort out who’s in contention for the postseason and who will be sellers at the Trade Deadline, stars build their resumes for the 2026 All-Star Game presented by

This softball superstar is making her way back from Japan to play in AUSL

June 7, 2026

VERO BEACH, Fla. – When Dallas Escobedo Magee arrived at AUSL preseason camp at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, she wasn’t just preparing for another season. She was becoming part of something she had spent years watching grow from thousands of miles away. After seven seasons with

A 7-5-3 double play? It took a little bit of luck and a lot of teamwork

@Theo_DeRosa
June 7, 2026

It’s easy to imagine a 4-6-3 or 6-4-3 double play, but a 7-5-3 double play? That’s rare enough that it’s probably tough to envision. And even if you could somehow conjure up an image of a 7-5-3 twin killing, there’s practically no way it looked like what actually went down

Brewers blitz Rockies for sweep, reach 40 wins at fastest clip in club history

June 7, 2026

DENVER -- Sometimes, you just can’t wait around.

Facing familiar rival, Schlittler's adjustments get him back on track

June 7, 2026

NEW YORK -- As a passing shower interrupted Cam Schlittler’s warmup on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, prompting groans as the tarpaulin was pulled across the diamond, the right-hander viewed it as something close to helpful. He’d been running about two minutes behind in his pregame preparation.

Scott's key bunt embodies Cardinals' style in sweep of Reds

June 7, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- With the Cardinals closing in on a sweep of the Reds on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium, it felt like the team was just a swing away from being able to find an opening in a tie game.

Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained

May 29, 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

A's No. 3 prospect Jump tosses 2nd straight gem in 3rd MLB start

June 7, 2026

HOUSTON – Gage Jump didn’t have eye-popping strikeout numbers, but he gave the A’s what they needed on Sunday – another good outing. Jump threw 6 1/3 shutout innings and Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker each homered as the Athletics beat the Astros, 5-0, at Daikin Park to salvage one

Heartbreak no more as McGonigle's walk-off helps Tigers change fortunes over M's

June 7, 2026

DETROIT -- For a split second, as Cole Young seemingly hung in the air and stretched his glove at Kevin McGonigle's line drive, the Tigers seemed poised for another heartbreaker against the Mariners. Even McGonigle, who wasn’t part of last year’s AL Division Series, feared it.

Injuries: Skubal, Witt, Harris, Judge, Buxton, Dodgers

June 7, 2026

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

How MLB Youth Academies are making Breakthrough Series a developmental pipeline

June 7, 2026

VERO BEACH, Fla. -- For Major Leaguers, the sights and sounds of professional baseball are part of everyday life. But not long ago, it was all a dream -- the same one shared by kids in the stands with ballpark lights shimmering in their eyes. Helping make that dream feel

The unique way this righty uses his sinker -- and why it works for him

@jared_greenspan
June 7, 2026

Before Gavin Williams could walk through his various pitch grips, he needed to find a baseball. "I can show you better than I can tell you," the Guardians right-hander said before a day game at Yankee Stadium last week. Lately, Williams has done a whole lot of showing: Each start

Langford gifts fan a signed ball after his HR was hit too hard to catch

June 7, 2026

ARLINGTON -- No one wants to take a line drive off any part of their body. One fan had the unfortunate luck to end up on the receiving end of a 111.3 mph laser off the bat of Wyatt Langford in Sunday afternoon's 10-0 win over the Guardians.