Tolle's 14-K gem reminiscent of Clemens ... and draws comp to Skubal
BOSTON – Coming off the exhaustion and the euphoria of the night before – an unforgettable 12-11 win over the White Sox in 13 innings that tapped out their bullpen – what the Red Sox needed more than anything on Friday night was a strong start from Payton Tolle. What
You've seen a home run robbery -- but have you seen one like this?!
When it comes to tip drills in August, that’s usually left for football defensive backs to handle. Instead, Brewers prospect Mark Coley II wanted in on the fun Friday night for Double-A Biloxi. Starting in center field, Coley II tracked a deep fly ball to right-center off the bat of
It never gets old: Trout homers on birthday for record-tying SIXTH time
MIAMI – Mike Trout almost always makes sure to give himself a gift whenever he gets the chance to play on his birthday. Trout’s latest gift was a Statcast-projected 400-foot home run to left-center field in the first inning of the Angels’ 4-3 win over Marlins at loanDepot park on
Soriano grinds through solid Blue Jays debut in Philly
PHILADELPHIA -- José Soriano’s first start in a Blue Jays uniform wasn’t as lengthy as they may have hoped for, but the newest member of Toronto’s rotation gave his new team a solid effort against the Phillies. Soriano allowed two runs (one earned) over 4 2/3 innings Friday night at
Could Skubal re-sign with Tigers in free agency? 'I would love to return'
Could Tarik Skubal return to the Tigers in free agency? Skubal -- whom the Dodgers acquired at Monday’s Trade Deadline in a deal that sent prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith to Detroit -- left the door to a return open on Friday. He is eligible to become
Kelly takes no-hitter into 6th, then exits with injury
PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly walked off the mound with a trainer with two outs in the top of the sixth inning of Friday night's game vs. the Dodgers at Chase Field.
First-place Rays meet Mariners on 'Friday Night Baseball' on Apple TV
“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV is back for 2026! This week's slate features an AL West team hoping to stay in the postseason mix and the team with the AL's best record looking to extend a new winning streak.
5 batters in, Schultz pulled after one mound visit too many
CHICAGO -- Noah Schultz left Friday’s series opener against the Guardians with one out in the first inning, and the departure was not due to injury. It also had nothing to do with Schultz allowing two runs and having runners on first and third with one out. Manager Will Venable
Stop and stare! Martínez crushes grand slam on the way to 6-RBI night
CHICAGO -- As the fly ball off the bat of Angel Martínez carried deep into the night, the Guardians’ left fielder turned around to peak at catcher Edgar Quero. It was more of a passing glance, really. Martínez had a trip around the bases awaiting him.
Leahy keeps up impressive streak despite constant traffic in win
ST. LOUIS -- The streak is still alive. Kyle Leahy may not have had his best stuff on Friday night, but he was able to turn in his eighth straight start of allowing two runs or less. The outing moves him into a tie with Detroit’s Troy Melton for the
Trade Deadline sale offers you the best deal for MLB.TV
Players will be on the move during the Trade Deadline, but MLB.TV is right with you every step of the way during the season. During the Trade Deadline sale running now through Sunday, an MLB.TV Seasonal subscription has been discounted to $34.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game, live or
Eovaldi escapes bases-loaded jam to set stage for Pederson's heroics
ARLINGTON -- Nathan Eovaldi was in a jam of his own creation. The Rangers ace had allowed back-to-back two-out singles to the Orioles’ eight- and nine-hole hitters Colton Cowser and Carlos Narváez. Then he walked Gunnar Henderson, leaving the bases loaded for Pete Alonso. But if there’s anything Eovaldi does
Twins' No. 2 prospect Culpepper homers for first hit in MLB debut
MILWAUKEE -- Kaelen Culpepper was in the shower when the moment he had spent his entire baseball life working toward finally arrived. A clubhouse attendant at Triple-A St. Paul told Culpepper that he needed to report to manager Brian Dinkelman’s office. When Culpepper walked inside and saw the coaching staff
Louisville native Lile continues to rake against Reds as Nats take opener
WASHINGTON – There is something about facing the Cincinnati Reds that seems to bring out the best in Daylen Lile. The Louisville, Ky., native put on a show in front of friends and family at Great American Ball Park in May and again delivered against the Reds on Friday in
Cabrera's impending return gives Cubs crucial starting depth after Deadline
KANSAS CITY -- Edward Cabrera listened in from a neighboring locker inside Kauffman Stadium’s visitors’ clubhouse on Friday, as lefty Braxton Garrett discussed being traded to the Cubs at the Deadline. At one point, Garrett mentioned being excited to reconnect with Cabrera after coming up together in the Marlins’ farm
Benge exits with wrist soreness after incredible catch at wall in LF
PITTSBURGH -- Mets rookie Carson Benge exited with left wrist soreness in the bottom of the fourth inning of New York's 6-4 victory over the Pirates on Friday night at PNC Park.
Hunter Greene to undergo right elbow surgery
WASHINGTON — After he underwent a second opinion for his sore right elbow, Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene will have to undergo surgery to repair a damaged ulnar collateral ligament. The type and extent of the procedure Greene will need is not yet known. It will take place next week,
Rutschman closing in on rehab assignment; Anthony continues hitting progression
BOSTON – Newly acquired catcher Adley Rutschman could debut for the Red Sox at some point during the upcoming seven-game road trip to Toronto and Pittsburgh that starts on Monday.
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
These players have hit the most homers on their birthday
Birthdays represent the quintessential celebratory occasion. And if you’re a baseball player, what better way to celebrate your birthday than with a home run? Throughout Major League history, there have been certain players with a penchant for homering on their big day, including the great Mike Trout, who tied an
Semien, Thornton send Mets to 4th straight win
PITTSBURGH -- It’s most likely too late in the season to make a difference, but the Mets are on a bit of a roll. The Mets won their fourth straight game on Friday night, matching their longest streak of the season, as they downed the Pirates, 6-4, in the opener
Kotsay, A's react after longtime GM Forst's departure
BOSTON — Manager Mark Kotsay called a team meeting in the visitors’ clubhouse shortly after the Athletics arrived at Fenway Park on Friday, and outfielder Lawrence Butler had no idea why. The A’s slugger surveyed his teammates — none came up with the correct answer. Eventually they got the news:
Yankees add catching depth, inking Garver to Minor League deal
NEW YORK – Mitch Garver embraced a new idea during an offseason eight years ago, adopting a one-knee-down catching style that had yet to become widely adopted at the Major League level. That came at the urging of Tanner Swanson, then a catching coordinator with the Twins. Now it is
Yordan, meet the Mick? Alvarez gunning for feat not seen in 70 years
Yordan Alvarez is having a season for the ages in 2026. The slugging Astros lefty is running a ridiculous .329/.442/.640 slash line with 35 home runs and 85 RBIs. He’s pretty clearly the AL MVP frontrunner right now but he’s also attempting to do something we haven’t seen in 70
Snell's Tuesday return to give LA yet another two-time Cy winner
PHOENIX -- After adding one two-time Cy Young Award-winning left-hander to the mix this week, the Dodgers will slot another into their rotation when they return to Los Angeles. Blake Snell will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start for the Dodgers on Tuesday, one day after Tarik