Skubal starts tonight against MLB-best Atlanta
What will happen when the two-time defending Cy Young Award winner takes on one of MLB’s best offenses? We sure can’t wait to find out. Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, the American League Cy Young honoree in both 2024 and 2025, will take the mound against the Braves tonight (7:15 p.m.
Key takeaways: Blue Jays 8, Red Sox 1
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays aren’t out of the storm just yet, but the clouds are beginning to clear. One day after Trey Yesavage returned and led the Blue Jays to a win, it was George Springer’s turn to bounce back from the IL. The Blue Jays’ 8-1 win moved
Waldron's wicked knuckleball can confuse everyone -- except ABS
SAN DIEGO -- Matt Waldron’s knuckleball is probably the Majors’ hardest pitch to catch. It also might be the hardest pitch for umpires to call. And it’s a pretty darn good example of what ABS is for in the first place.
ABS challenge earned fans free pizza, and the crowd went wild
The Reds have a long-standing partnership with local pizza chain LaRosa’s. If Cincinnati pitchers put together 11 strikeouts in a home game, fans in attendance can use their ticket to redeem a free pizza within the next week. But even in several years of this promotion, we’ve never seen the
22-year-old Rodríguez limits damage for Yanks in debut
ARLINGTON – Elmer Rodríguez may not have showcased the pinpoint command that has the Yankees envisioning big things ahead, but the right-hander proved he could battle nerves and navigate traffic on Wednesday in his Major League debut, a 3-0 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Injuries: Crochet, Kikuchi, Cubs, Stanton, Robert, Tigers
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Marlins outslug Dodgers for first series win in LA in 8 years
LOS ANGELES -- Liam Hicks and Esteury Ruiz went deep as the Marlins outslugged the reigning two-time World Series champion Dodgers, 3-2, on Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. Miami won back-to-back road games for the first time this season, and captured its first series at Chavez Ravine since April 2018.
Young's clutch hits propel Mariners to series win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS -- It’s still way too early to talk about All-Star bids, but if Cole Young keeps this pace, there’s a chance he’ll be one of the American League’s most surprising selections. The Mariners’ 22-year-old second baseman delivered again on Wednesday afternoon -- and twice in clutch moments.
Eovaldi halts Rangers' slide with 7-inning gem vs. Yankees
ARLINGTON -- Now that was vintage Nathan Eovaldi. Staring down a potential fourth straight loss, the Rangers turned to their co-ace to stop the bleeding. He did what was expected of him.
Giants-Phillies game postponed, split doubleheader on Thursday
Due to updated forecasts for inclement weather, Wednesday's game between the Phillies and San Francisco Giants has been postponed. The game will be made up on Thursday, April 30, at 5:35 p.m., as part of a split day/night doubleheader. Tickets from Wednesday's postponed game will be valid for the rescheduled
ESPN is the New Home of MLB.TV. Learn More
It's a new era for the longstanding relationship between MLB and ESPN. Though ESPN is no longer the home for “Sunday Night Baseball” (now on NBC) or the Home Run Derby (now on Netflix), the sports broadcasting network is actually bringing fans more baseball than ever.
How did Caminero know he was OK after scary face injury? He ate a hamburger
CLEVELAND -- Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was back in the lineup for Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, joking with his teammates like nothing had happened the night before.
Red Sox put ace Crochet on IL with shoulder inflammation, recall Eaton
TORONTO -- The hits keep coming for the Red Sox through the start of the 2026 season. Already adapting to life under interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston lost ace Garrett Crochet to the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to Sunday and
Expert bargainer J-Rod trades autographs for Halloween-worthy candy haul
MINNEAPOLIS -- Julio Rodríguez’s sweet tooth got the best of him on Wednesday afternoon. But hey, he and the Mariners had a long flight ahead of them later that night, and maybe he was just trying to stock up on a few sugary snacks. Rodríguez was seen before Wednesday’s matinee
Nimmo (hamstring tightness) exits early vs. Yankees
ARLINGTON -- Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo exited Wednesday’s game against the Yankees with right hamstring tightness. Nimmo singled to load the bases in the fifth inning and was visited by a trainer after running from second to third on a grounder later in the frame. The team has not
Tigers lose Báez (ankle sprain) and Mize (adductor strain) to injured list
The Tigers will be without two key pieces for the next few weeks after placing Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list and Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list. Báez was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and Mize with a right adductor strain. Both injuries occurred in Tuesday
Montgomery's 1st walk-off in extras for sweep of Halos is 'White Sox baseball'
CHICAGO -- There’s been much talk centered upon a new White Sox brand of baseball for the 2026 season dating back to SoxFest in January. That talk manifested itself in positive results during the month of April, capped off by a 3-2 victory over the Angels in 10 innings on
Guardians confident in roster as they wrap April with a win
CLEVELAND -- There’s danger in overanalyzing a team or player’s early-season numbers, though the end of April is perhaps the earliest barometer to at least take a temperature check on how things are going. As the Guardians wrapped up their April slate with a 3-1 win over the Rays at
Domínguez exits with left elbow contusion after HBP
ARLINGTON – Jasson Domínguez exited Wednesday’s 3-0 loss to the Rangers shortly after being hit by a pitch in the top of the fourth inning. Domínguez was clipped near the left elbow by an 89.1 mph Nathan Eovaldi cutter. He was in obvious discomfort, but remained in the game to
1st Cy Young poll of '26 shows two clear, familiar favorites
A month into the 2026 MLB season, the races for the AL and NL Cy Young Awards already seem focused on two familiar names: Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes. That's no surprise, as both are the reigning winners in their respective leagues, with Skubal having won the AL prize the
Cole takes another big step toward Yankees return with 3rd rehab start
Gerrit Cole threw 60 pitches in his third rehab start with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday afternoon, taking another significant step toward his eventual return to the big league mound. Cole scattered three hits while allowing three runs and recording three strikeouts across 5 2/3 innings of work in a 6-5
40 years ago today, Roger Clemens' 20 K's made history
Editor’s note: All quotes from Roger Clemens in this story are from his 1987 autobiography with Peter Gammons, titled “Rocket Man: The Roger Clemens Story.”
Blue Jays activate Springer off IL, boosting ailing lineup
TORONTO -- Another day, another big return for the Blue Jays. George Springer has been activated from the 10-day injured list after breaking his left big toe on April 11, welcome news to a lineup that finally gets its leadoff man back. In a corresponding move, Eloy Jiménez has been
Brash (right side discomfort) isn't 'super concerned' after 2-pitch outing
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Mariners have been incredibly delicate with leverage reliever Matt Brash since the outset of Spring Training, which made his abrupt departure from Wednesday afternoon’s 5-3 win over the Twins that much more alarming. Postgame, Brash revealed that he’d been dealing with discomfort in his right side, and