'The ball flies': Brewers take wild 29-run, 11-HR slugfest over A's in Vegas
LAS VEGAS -- Two days after a trade that brought him back to the Brewers for cash, righty reliever Joel Kuhnel joined his new team on Monday for a wild, 15-14 win in 12 innings over his old team, the A’s. He arrived just in time to provide intel not
7 wild facts from a Vegas show for the ages
We’re still coming down from Monday’s game between the Brewers and Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark, a bizarre 12-inning affair in which Milwaukee emerged with a 15-14 victory. Here are seven fun facts from one of the wildest contests we’ve seen in a good while.
Latest Rookie of the Year poll shows big shakeup in both leagues
A little more than two months into the 2026 season, the Rookie of the Year races in both leagues are already shaping up to be epic. And if the results of the latest ROY poll are any indicator, it could be an entertaining ride. Our second ROY poll of the
Which pitches miss bats by the most? Now you can know
Last summer, Clayton Kershaw gave us one more memory for the road. Pitching against Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio in June, and nearing the end of an all-but-certain Hall of Fame career, Kershaw unleashed the curve so memorably nicknamed “Public Enemy No. 1” by Vin Scully all those years ago. The
It takes a village: Yanks use (nearly) everyone to push past Guards in 10
CLEVELAND – In the end, Fernando Cruz stood alone in the Yankees’ bullpen. As compatriot after compatriot was pulled into action in the Yankees’ eventual 7-5, 10-inning win over the Guardians at Progressive field, Cruz remained in the 'pen. Some of his fellow relievers were called in to put out
2026 AUSL season starts today! Here's what you need to know
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League is embarking upon a second season that is also a new beginning. After barnstorming its way across the country in its inaugural year, the AUSL is now structured as a more traditional, city-based league in 2026 and going forward. The league has six teams --
Wagyu and alfredo have fueled this prospect's power surge
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MLB, Phillies Charities, Inc. announce 2026 All-Star Legacy projects
Major League Baseball (MLB) and Phillies Charities, Inc., the charitable arm of the Philadelphia Phillies, today announced details of the 2026 All-Star Legacy initiative, which will ensure that 2026 MLB All-Star Week leaves a meaningful impact on communities within the host city of Philadelphia. Through MLB Together (MLBTogether.com), MLB and
8 candidates for a change of scenery at the Trade Deadline
A prospect mired in an organization with a lack of opportunity. A long-time veteran looking like his best days are behind him. A pitcher playing in a hitter-friendly environment. There are several different types of players who qualify as “change of scenery” candidates, those underperforming in their current situation who
Everything to watch for as new AUSL season opens today
After an exhilarating Women’s College World Series that ended with Texas claiming its second consecutive title, it’s time for the pros to take the main stage. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s (AUSL) second season kicks off on Tuesday, June 9, with all six teams playing on Opening Day. The Carolina
Get MLB.TV Seasonal for NEW low price of $119.99
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
Forget the grand slam -- 2 key challenges lead Mariners to victory
BALTIMORE -- The Mariners took two Orioles runs off the board on Monday night in a game that proved to be more decided by inches than the final score would suggest. And both runs they yanked back in a 6-3 win came via challenges that overturned their initial calls.
An especially meaningful 'Play ball!' from longtime Giants fan battling ALS
SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants on Monday night preempted their usual “Play ball!” exhortation from specially selected kids in favor of a 31-year-old man with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The Giants were marking ALS Awareness Day ahead of their first home game since the MLB-wide event on June 2. Osiel Mendoza,
It's strength vs. strength with Skenes set to battle Dodgers
While the 2026 All-Star Game doesn’t roll around until July 14, fans at PNC Park on Tuesday will be treated to an All-Star-caliber matchup when reigning Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes takes on the star-studded, two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers to open a three-game series. Skenes enters the
'Best-case scenario' has Kirk back with Blue Jays this weekend
Alejandro Kirk is nearing his return from April surgery to repair a fractured left thumb, potentially as soon as this weekend when the Blue Jays host the Yankees in a three-game set. The Jays’ starting catcher has been on a rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin since June 3. The catcher
Yordan trade talk? Not so fast, says GM
ANAHEIM -- With the Trade Deadline less than two months away, speculation has begun to circulate that the Astros could be in a position to try to deal slugger Yordan Alvarez, who leads the Major Leagues with a 1.070 OPS and the American League with 22 homers and 48 RBIs.
The quartet of players giving the Braves their deepest bench in years
A .302 average and a walk-off grand slam. A homer in three straight games. A 1.063 OPS over the past month. A .400 average with runners in scoring position and two outs. These could be the highlights of an All-Star or even an MVP candidate. But in this case, they
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
McLain wins 3 ABS challenges -- in the same at-bat!
Matt McLain’s two-out walk in the eighth inning of the Reds’ 6-2 loss to the Padres on Monday in San Diego was anything but your typical free pass. No, McLain had to work extra hard for this one. Of the five pitches the Cincinnati second baseman saw from Padres reliever
How the Cardinals' surprise February trade created bullpen stability
On February 10, the Cardinals made a reliever-for-reliever swap that took many by surprise, sending right-hander Andre Granillo to the Washington Nationals for righty George Soriano. What has perhaps proven to be even more surprising is just how crucial of a role Soriano has played in the Cardinals' bullpen.
Nats 'stay stubborn,' strike for 3 in 9th to win
SAN FRANCISCO -- Don’t count out the Nats. For much of Monday night’s series opener against the Giants at Oracle Park, Washington was held at bay by San Francisco ace Logan Webb -- their only run through eight frames coming courtesy of James Wood's adventure around the bases in the
Sánchez returns to business as usual with 10-K show vs. Toronto
TORONTO -- It wasn’t the scoreless start many have come to expect over the past several weeks, but Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez turned in another impressive outing on Monday night at Rogers Centre. After surrendering his first earned run over the previous 50 2/3 innings against San Diego last Wednesday,
Watch the 10 most extreme whiffs on record
Have you ever watched a hitter swing and miss and think, "Wow, he wasn't close to that one." Well, thanks to Statcast's new miss distance data, we have a way to quantify that. The new leaderboard just launched on Baseball Savant has a number of metrics that help us characterize
Bowen, Taylor provide spark as Padres win with 'old-school baseball'
SAN DIEGO -- Jase Bowen and Samad Taylor were called up last week to provide a spark -- and that’s exactly what they’ve been for a Padres offense that has struggled lately.