Ranking the most compelling first-time ASG starter candidates
Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters. As you examine the 2025 MLB All-Star ballot, it’s easy to point out the surefire locks to start in this year’s Midsummer Classic. Of course, stars such as Aaron Judge, Shohei
497-foot slam is the latest jaw-dropping feat for MLB's No. 1 prospect at Triple-A
Occasionally, a baseball feat leaves us in a state of disbelief. On Saturday night, Roman Anthony did just that. MLB's top prospect blistered a 497-foot grand slam that left Triple-A Worcester's Polar Park on a trajectory toward Boston. It’s safe to say that many of the fans in attendance at
Top moments in AUSL openers: legendary 1st pitches, 1st HR, sold-out crowds and more
ROSEMONT, Ill -- Three hours before the historic first pitch, fans lined either side of the blue carpet leading up to the entrance of The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex. Youth softball teams in full uniform, groups of girls with Talons, Bandits, Volts and Blaze T-shirts and families from
Mauricio shows off 'stupid power' with monster homer vs. Rockies
DENVER -- Brandon Nimmo grew up attending games at Coors Field. As a professional, he’s appeared in more of them here than any of his teammates, giving Nimmo a unique understanding of a place where the air is thinner and the home runs travel farther. But when Ronny Mauricio crushed
X-rays negative for J-Rod (ankle); 'high chance' of quick return
ANAHEIM -- Just as he was heating up, and in an all-telling play bidding to be a spark plug on the basepaths for Seattle’s scuffling offense, Julio Rodríguez was forced to exit the Mariners' 8-6 loss to the Angels on Saturday after being hit on the bone between his right
Which contenders could use bullpen help at Deadline?
A bad bullpen can cause an early exit in the postseason -- or even keep a team from reaching the playoffs in the first place. While hardly any clubs are permanently set when it comes to their relief pitching, some contenders have it better than others. Plenty of good teams
Arenado steps in to play hero in the 9th as Cards walk off Dodgers
ST. LOUIS – Before Nolan Arenado would ever come to the plate in the bottom of the ninth and produce his 13th career walk-off RBI, which would cap a stirring Cardinals victory filled with at least a dozen pivotal moments, manager Oliver Marmol had one question for the high-profile pinch-hitter.
Crochet provides much-needed length as Red Sox even series in Bronx
NEW YORK – Garrett Crochet entered the storied Red Sox-Yankees rivalry by giving the visitors a commodity that has been lacking of late from the starting rotation: innings. The power lefty wasn’t at his best, but he was good enough to lift his recently struggling Sox to an important 10-7
Seiya, 'little brother' PCA race for Cubs' HR lead as Chicago knots set
DETROIT -- As Seiya Suzuki discussed Pete Crow-Armstrong on Saturday afternoon, the Cubs’ designated hitter positioned his hands in front of his chest, pretending to hold a small child. Suzuki then cracked a smile after his one-liner was delivered to reporters via an interpreter. “Everything that Pete does is like
Mom strength? AUSL star belts historic knock in 1st AB since giving birth
In baseball, we've often heard of dad strength -- you know, when a Major League dad launches a home run or three after welcoming a child into the world. But there's mom strength on the diamond, too. A case-in-point: Danielle Gibson Whorton used her mom strength on Saturday when she
Durbin's first walk-off homer caps Crew's late clutch hitting
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers waited all night for that clutch hit to end things. After Trevor Megill’s second blown save of the season in the ninth inning, Milwaukee walked it off in dramatic fashion in the bottom half. Caleb Durbin hit the first pitch he saw from right-hander David Morgan
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The 2025 season is a third of the way through, and the best is yet to come. There are races to track in all of the divisions, milestones within reach for star players and it's never too early to think about who will capture some coveted hardware. And there's only
'It's hard to quantify': deGrom dominant in 7-inning gem
WASHINGTON -- Jacob deGrom is so good that even his own manager is in awe of him sometimes. “I don't [get tired of watching him],” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “I'm a fan. I love watching him and what he can do with not just the stuff, but the command
Resurgent Springer's clutch HR his latest feat for red-hot Blue Jays
MINNEAPOLIS -- George Springer spent most of the 2024 season in a funk. He’s doing what he can to make up for lost time this year. Springer hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning on Saturday to lift the Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the Twins at
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Injuries: J-Rod, Harper, Burnes, Lindor, Ohtani, Bieber
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'We're battle-tested': Chapman plays hero for Giants with huge walk-off homer
SAN FRANCISCO -- No one plays more close games than the Giants and the Braves, who are tied for the Major League lead with 27 one-run games this year. It should come as no surprise, then, that the first two games of their current three-game series have each been decided
AUSL Opening Day recaps: Bandits top Talons, Volts outlast Blaze
The 2025 Athletes Unlimited Softball League held its Opening Day on Saturday with a pair of matchups between star-studded rosters. The Talons and Bandits kicked off the action in Rosemont, Ill., while the Volts and Blaze met in Wichita, Kan., in the second game of the day.
Dad move: Eric Young Sr. makes sure EY Jr. gets a mid-game snack
You never stop being a dad. We saw that ring true before the fifth inning of Saturday’s Mariners-Angels game at Angel Stadium. The Halos' first-base coach Eric Young Sr. left a protein bar in the first-base coach’s box for his son, Eric Young Jr., who mans the box for Seattle.
Kimbrel gets DFA'd by Braves one day after '25 debut
SAN FRANCISCO -- Unlike Tom Glavine, Craig Kimbrel at least got to pitch one more time for the Braves before abruptly being shown the door. Kimbrel will forever be recognized as one of the greatest relievers in Braves history. But his return to Atlanta’s roster lasted just one day. After
Astros score pair of 2-out runs in 10th for gritty win vs. Guardians
CLEVELAND -- The wins continue to pile up, but nothing is coming easy for the Astros. They have three-fifths of their starting rotation to begin the season on the injured list, have been without slugger Yordan Alvarez for more than a month and were without two of their best high-leverage
Weathers appears OK after being hit on head by errant throw in 1st
TAMPA -- Marlins starting pitcher Ryan Weathers found himself lying face down on the mound before he even threw his first pitch against the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday. There was even more concern about Weathers’ health by the end of his shortened three-inning start due to
Forever a Ray: Longoria puts a bow on MLB career where it all began
TAMPA -- Evan Longoria stood up, slipped off his suit jacket and slid his arms through the sleeves of a home white jersey with “Rays” across the front, his name and No. 3 on the back. He picked up a navy “TB” hat and pulled it down on his head.
'Phenomenal person, phenomenal story': Bucs' Mattson earns first MLB win for childhood team
PITTSBURGH -- It may be quicker to list all the teams in Western Pennsylvania that Isaac Mattson has not picked up a win for. An Erie, Pa., native, Mattson first made a name for himself at the University of Pittsburgh. After a brief stint with the Orioles in 2021, he
Adell's 2 homers power Angels to series win over Mariners
ANAHEIM -- Jo Adell has been a streaky hitter throughout his career. Fortunately for the Angels, he’s been in the midst of one of his hot streaks over the last two weeks.