Flooding, late deficit can't stop Crew from 9th straight win
MILWAUKEE – Not even historic rainfall and flash flooding could keep fans from American Family Field on Sunday, and not even an early five-run deficit could keep the Brewers from finding their way into the win column once again. William Contreras hit a pair of home runs, Joey Ortiz drove
Trailblazing umpire Pawol debuts behind plate: 'Big day for her, big day for MLB'
Jen Pawol, who became the first woman to umpire in a regular-season MLB game on Saturday, shifted behind the plate to call balls and strikes for the first time in her Major League career in Sunday's series finale between the Braves and Marlins at Truist Park. On an otherwise ordinary
Raleigh's 45th HR lifts Mariners to sweep of Rays, 7th win in a row
SEATTLE -- As much as this weekend has been a celebration of Ichiro Suzuki, with his enshrinement to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, his No. 51 being retired by the Mariners, his statue at T-Mobile Park announced for some point next season and more, the icon also dedicated a
Clement's late HR caps Jays' wild comeback win over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- In the pantheon of sports clichés, calling something a “team win” is definitely near the top. But after beating the Dodgers, 5-4, on Sunday to avoid a series sweep, that’s genuinely what the Blue Jays achieved.
One-of-a-kind change: Cortes plays RF left-handed ... then 3B right-handed!
BALTIMORE -- Athletics outfielder Carlos Cortes being listed as a switch-thrower on his player page is no mistake. Born a natural left-hander, Cortes learned how to throw right-handed when he was eight years old at the behest of his father, Juan, to increase his positional versatility.
How in the world did Adolis García catch this ball?
ARLINGTON -- Anyone who tuned out or turned away for two minutes in the second inning Sunday might have missed two of the most sensational defensive plays the Rangers have made this season. Dazzling catches by center fielder Wyatt Langford and right fielder Adolis García ultimately weren’t enough to stave
Altuve's 250th homer comes against -- who else? -- the Yankees
NEW YORK -- If not in Houston, where else would Jose Altuve hit his 250th career home run but at Yankee Stadium? The Astros star -- notorious as they come in the Bronx -- climbed to the plate in the first inning of Sunday’s game, showered by the usual chorus
Verlander joins ultra-rare club with 3,500th strikeout
SAN FRANCISCO -- Justin Verlander entered Sunday three strikeouts shy of becoming only the 10th pitcher in Major League history to reach 3,500 career K’s.
D-backs collect NINE straight hits in historic fifth-inning rally
PHOENIX -- It’s been a while since the Diamondbacks had one of these games: A blowout where they could relax and exhale.
A trip inside Seinfeld Night with the Brooklyn Cyclones
If you were dropped into the middle of the Brooklyn Cyclones' Seinfeld Night -- like we were earlier this month -- the mobs of people, the crazy costumes, the ridiculous overall atmosphere might cause you to stand up and scream one of George Costanza's famous lines.
Bruises and ‘bulletproof cups’: Catchers dish on dealing with foul tips
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers finished his swing and turned toward home plate as soon as he heard an unmistakable sound: his foul ball ricocheting hard off the mask of Brewers backstop William Contreras. "'Man, I’m so sorry,’" Langeliers told his counterpart during an April 19 game in Milwaukee, a hand
Wheeler's velo down, but ace insists shoulder soreness is behind him
ARLINGTON -- Zack Wheeler isn’t concerned. Neither is manager Rob Thomson. Still, there will be a lot of eyes on Wheeler and his right shoulder in the coming days and weeks.
The AUSL All-Star Cup, explained
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) All-Star Cup features 60 professional softball athletes competing for four weeks in Holly Springs and Greenville, N.C., and Rosemont, Ill. Check out the athletes competing in the 2025 AUSL All-Star Cup.
Cease rounding into top form as Padres make playoff push
SAN DIEGO -- For the Padres to achieve their postseason dreams, they’re going to need Dylan Cease to pitch like the best version of himself down the stretch. After a rocky first half of the season, it’s looking more and more like that version of Cease is back.
New documentary shines light on stories, emotions of 2024 LLWS
Every year, more than 2 million kids participate in the many thousands of Little League programs around the world. But only about 250 kids get to participate in the most iconic event in youth sports: the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Get an in-depth and heartfelt look at
Here's how Kurtz is developing into a superstar one year after pro debut
BALTIMORE -- Nick Kurtz still vividly remembers the anxiety he felt ahead of his first professional game. About two months after getting drafted fourth overall by the Athletics in the 2024 MLB Draft, Kurtz was joined by several of his fellow new draftees on Aug. 10 for his Minor League
Reds' bats Steer into gear for winning trip in thick of postseason chase
PITTSBURGH -- Ahead of what could be their most challenging -- and consequential -- homestand of 2025, the Reds will have to hope they've found their offensive footing again during Sunday afternoon's 14-8 win over the Pirates at PNC Park.
Injuries: H. Greene, Buxton, Acuña, Witt, Bieber, Miz
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Carpenter, Greene deliver big hits for Tigers in finale
DETROIT -- The oohs from Gleyber Torres’ flyout to the right-field fence Sunday had barely quieted when Kerry Carpenter stepped to the plate. The Tigers had two well-struck drives off Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz and nothing to show for them. When Kochanowicz coaxed Carpenter into chasing a sinker down and
Every team’s biggest impending free agent for 2025-26
With the Trade Deadline behind us, many pending free agents are now entering the final months with their teams. While some of those soon-to-be free-agents ended up getting moved at the Deadline, some remained with their current clubs. As we enter the dog days of summer and the 2025 pennant
Robertson puts tennis rackets away, rejoins Phils' active roster
ARLINGTON -- The Phillies added another reinforcement to their bullpen on Sunday -- and they have David Robertson's tennis game (or lack thereof) to thank for it. This year marked the first time since 2006 -- Robertson's final year at the University of Alabama -- that he wasn't on a
Gore's dominant bounce-back outing bolstered by Nats' hot hitting
SAN FRANCISCO -- When he’s on his game, MacKenzie Gore has the stuff of a true staff ace on the mound.
Fried can't shake second-half funk as Astros wear him down
NEW YORK – During most of the first half, Yankees left-hander Max Fried was dealing as he replaced Gerrit Cole as the ace of the pitching staff. As late as June 25, Fried had a 1.92 ERA in 17 starts. But it has been rough going since then, including Sunday’s
Hunter Greene set for Wednesday return to Reds' rotation
PITTSBURGH -- The lengthy and deliberate process to get starting pitcher Hunter Greene beyond his right groin strain and back on the mound for the Reds appeared to have finally reached its conclusion.
Confident Montgomery mashes monster HR in return of torpedo bat
CHICAGO -- Colson Montgomery connected on a 1-1 cutter from Slade Cecconi in the first inning of a 6-4 White Sox victory over the Guardians on Sunday at Rate Field and immediately dropped his bat. Not a bat drop out of frustration. No, this casual show of confidence screamed out,