Albeit in a pair of losses, Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown has commanded some attention in his first two appearances of the season. Brown has gone 6 2/3 innings in long relief, split evenly between the season-opening 10-4 loss to the Nationals and Monday night’s 2-0 loss to the Angels.

Mets starter Kodai Senga begins his quest to return to his 2023 All-Star form Tuesday night. The 33-year-old righty is set to make his season debut against the Cardinals, with first pitch slated for 7:45 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium. Senga represents one of the biggest keys to helping this

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom is set for his 2026 debut after he had been scratched from his originally scheduled start on Saturday with neck stiffness. deGrom will start Tuesday against the Orioles, the club announced. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET in Baltimore.

Many baseball fans can relate to a younger sibling pestering them to no end. But having it happen during a Major League Baseball game? That’s next-level. Guardians catcher Bo Naylor did just that with his older brother Josh Naylor last Friday. Bo reached first base during the game at T-Mobile

Baseball has finally returned for the 2026 season. So, too, have the ample opportunities to make a lifelong memory in and around the ballpark. That could be from a batted ball that finds the stands, a warmup ball tossed to a fan, a signed piece of memorabilia or a photo

Despite an excellent showing in high-leverage situations out of the bullpen as the Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series, Roki Sasaki was always part of the club’s plans in the starting rotation to begin 2026. An uneven spring didn't change their plans, and he’s set to make his season

After his historic season in 2025, Cal Raleigh is already having some fun in 2026. The Mariners’ superstar catcher starred in a team-produced short under the alias “Hal Baleigh,” searching for a way to find more pitches to hit this year. Now, the man with one of the best nicknames

A World Series Champion, a five-time Gold Glove winner and an All-Star, longtime outfielder Jason Heyward announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on MLB Central on Friday. Heyward appeared in 34 games with the San Diego Padres last season, his 16th season in the big leagues. He’s best known,

Just as he had for the previous 18 seasons, Clayton Kershaw was alongside the Dodgers on Opening Day. This time, though, he had a different look -- and a different role. The now-retired Kershaw traded his No. 22 uniform for a suit. He joined the broadcast crew for Major League

A lot more goes into signing with a new team than most fans think about. It involves learning new teammates and coaches, getting around a new city and moving the family with you. In the case of Alex Bregman and his new five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs, he

Aaron Judge is one of the most accomplished hitters in baseball. He’s a three-time MVP and a seven-time All-Star. He’s entering 2026 looking to cross 50 home runs for the third straight year and fourth in his last five. But Judge doesn’t want to think about his legacy too much

Francisco Lindor earned the nickname Mr. Smile for a reason, and he just delivered a whole bunch of them with one of the cutest interviews we’ve seen in a long time. The Mets’ superstar shortstop sat down in the dugout with an up-and-coming reporter: his 5-year-old daughter Kalina. Kalina peppered

As the Cubs kick off celebrations for the 10-year anniversary of their curse-breaking 2016 World Series, two players from that famous season are inviting fans to relive it alongside them. Former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and catcher David Ross announced the start of the “Lovable Reunion” podcast on Wednesday,

Rawlings just dropped a new partnership that could give any player some seriously unique on-field swag. Rawlings is offering a Heart of the Hide Baja Blast glove for pre-order on its website. The glove, an 11.5-inch infield model, is priced at $399.99 and is estimated to ship (for free) in

While the stakes weren’t quite the same as their famous battle in the 2023 World Baseball Classic final, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout were back to giving baseball fans a couple of fun moments during Tuesday night’s Dodgers-Angels exhibition game at Dodger Stadium. Trout dug into the batter’s box and

Call-up moments will always be some of baseball’s best, and the league is full of them these days as clubs finalize their 2026 Opening Day rosters. The Mets were among those who had a fast-rising youngster make the cut, officially telling rookie outfielder Carson Benge that he made the team.

Entering his 50th straight season inside the Braves organization, Brian Snitker now knows the date of his induction into the club’s Hall of Fame. The Braves will honor their longtime coach and manager on April 25 when they host the Phillies, the club announced during a Tuesday event at Truist

When you think of the Red Sox and a rivalry, you think of the Yankees. But Boston is bringing a different form of the concept to Fenway Park this summer. The club, in partnership with publisher Harlequin, announced it is planning a unique promotional theme night based on the hit

Kyle Tucker, one of the more reserved superstars in MLB these days, has a few things to learn with the Dodgers after joining the back-to-back World Series champions on a four-year, $240 million contract this offseason. Luckily, vibrant clubhouse presence Miguel Rojas is there to assist.

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Sometimes, a sponsorship opportunity is just too good to pass up. Standout Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice now has a deal with Ben’s Original rice, according to a Monday press release from parent company Mars. Ben Rice. Sponsored by Ben’s rice. No notes. Mars additionally announced that the partnership will

Shohei Ohtani memorabilia of any kind is seemingly always setting records at auction -- just like his play on the field. His latest, from the 2026 World Baseball Classic, did it again. The jersey Ohtani wore in Japan’s 13-0, pool-play-opening win over Chinese Taipei on March 6 sold via MLB

Baseball is full of unexpected twists and turns. Players and coaches have to adapt constantly on the field of play. So, too, do broadcasters when things run -- or fly -- amok. The Milwaukee Brewers’ duo of Jeff Levering and Bill Schroeder did just that during the seventh inning of

The Marlins raised some eyebrows around the league last September when they experimented with calling pitches from the dugout for the final nine games of the season -- something they’re planning to continue as an organizational directive in 2026. The NL East-rival Mets are now following in their footsteps, at

When a 21-35 finish to the 2025 season knocked the Mets out of the playoffs, the club's starting pitching was one culprit. The team's rotation ranked 18th in the Majors in ERA (4.13), including 27th after the All-Star break (5.31). They’ve made moves to help remedy that in 2026, such