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Lombard goes yard! Yankees top prospect keeps mashing to begin 2026

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11:56 AM EDT

No pitcher is safe when George Lombard Jr. steps to the plate -- especially not when a position player is toeing the rubber. Lombard, MLB Pipeline’s No. 29 prospect and No. 1 in the Yankees’ system, taught Wyatt Young (Mets) that lesson the hard way during Double-A Somerset’s 12-2 blowout

Made, No. 3 overall prospect, continues sizzling start

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10:49 AM EDT

MLB Pipeline's No. 3 prospect just keeps rolling. Jesús Made, the No. 1 Brewers prospect, racked up three hits and four RBIs on Thursday for Double-A Biloxi in a 15-3 win over Pensacola. That raised his season slash line to .370/.452/.630 over his first six games. Made ripped a pair

Pokémon GO, MLB collaboration is back for 2026

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10:26 AM EDT

Calling all baseball-loving Pokémon GO Trainers! For the second straight season, MLB and Pokémon GO are partnering to bring unique ballpark experiences within the massively popular augmented-reality mobile game, which allows players to catch Pokémon in real-world locations. Just as in 2025, all 30 MLB parks will feature club-branded PokéStops,

Phillies No. 4 prospect Wood K's eight, continues roaring start to 2026

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9:41 AM EDT

Making just his third start in professional baseball, Phillies No. 4 prospect Gage Wood is already finding a groove. He continued a dominant start to the 2026 season at Single-A Clearwater, pitching 3 1/3 innings against Tampa on Thursday with eight strikeouts. He allowed one run, scattering a pair of

After pair of offseason trades, Red Sox, Cards to square off in St. Louis

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April 9, 2026

For the first time since coming together on a pair of headlining offseason trades, the Red Sox and Cardinals are set to begin a three-game series at 8:15 p.m. ET on Friday at Busch Stadium. The Red Sox began 2026 just 2-8, but they took two of three from the

After hearing boos, Vientos aces 2nd chance -- and everyone loves it

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April 9, 2026

Every now and then, baseball presents a player with a second chance. Mets first baseman Mark Vientos got one on Wednesday. In the third inning of the Diamondbacks’ 7-2 win over the Mets, Vientos ranged into foul ground on the first-base side with room for a play on a Nolan

Suzuki's impending return could give Cubs much-needed boost

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April 9, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian's Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. This version was written by MLB.com's Max Ralph.

Dodgers make memories with signed photos for fans who made it to Toronto

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April 8, 2026

The Dodgers have made a few good memories at Rogers Centre, even before taking the first two games of this week’s series against the Blue Jays. Good memories such as -- you know -- winning a thrilling Game 7 in the 2025 World Series. The club wanted to reminisce on

Old TikTok from Anthony becomes inspiration for new Red Sox hit celebration

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April 8, 2026

Maybe you’ve noticed the 2026 Red Sox, each time they stand on second base after a double, have put both hands on their head and looked toward the dugout. Some have danced in the position, and lately -- like Trevor Story on Tuesday -- they’ll wag their finger at teammates.

Cubs fans & cookie lovers unite! Here's a competition cooked up just for you

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April 7, 2026

If you’re a Cubs fan and you have a homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe you’d put up against anyone’s, the club just announced a promotional campaign tailored specifically for you. The Cubs, celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2026, are seeking participants for the “Cubs 150th Cookie Challenge.” The winning cookie

Rojas (pitching!) thwarts Blue Jays again in return to Toronto

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April 7, 2026

The stakes weren’t quite as high this time around, but Miguel Rojas just keeps finding his way into key moments to clinch wins for the Dodgers over the Blue Jays. Rojas took to the mound for the ninth pitching appearance of his career Monday night, closing out a 14-2 win

Alvarez, Pages take home Player of the Week honors

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April 6, 2026

Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez and Dodgers rising youngster Andy Pages mashed their way to being named Players of the Week on Monday, while Angels outfielder Jo Adell earned the Play of the Week nod for one of his jaw-dropping three home run robberies on Saturday night.

Feeling blue? Dodgers unveil new road jersey in franchise first

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April 3, 2026

When the Dodgers took the field on Friday ahead of their 13-6 win over the Nationals in Washington, D.C., they made history. And it had little to do with the superstar-filled roster that has brought the club two straight World Series championships. The Dodgers wore blue jerseys, which will be

19-year-old Griffin realizes MLB dream with Pirates debut

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April 3, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- Konnor Griffin remembers sitting at PNC Park almost two years ago after he was drafted ninth overall in 2024, dreaming of what it would be like to take the field with the Pirates. He didn’t have to wait long. That dream became a reality Friday, as baseball’s No.

They're nachos ... that you can wear on your head. And you can find them at a Rangers game

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April 2, 2026

No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke. The Rangers are getting in on the trend of wacky new concessions offerings across the league this season with the unveiling of a “9th Inning Rally sombrero.” The massive piece of headwear features a bucket of nachos as its crown and a heaping

Twins set early single-game mark with nine ABS challenges

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April 2, 2026

The Twins have been all about using MLB’s new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System, powered by T-Mobile, and have been part of some of the innovation’s biggest moments early in its debut season. They set a new record with it Wednesday night. The Twins challenged pitches nine(!) times -- six

Brown dazzles in relief, shows signs of potential 2026 breakout for Cubs

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April 1, 2026

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.

Healthy Senga looks to capitalize on great spring in 2026 Mets debut

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March 31, 2026

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

deGrom to start tonight after debut delayed by stiff neck

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March 31, 2026

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.

Bo Naylor taunts older brother Josh from first base in classic younger sibling move

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March 30, 2026

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

Not so fast, kid! Better wear the right gear when angling for souvenirs

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March 30, 2026

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

Sasaki set for 2026 debut tonight after shaky Spring Training

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March 30, 2026

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

New Balance, Raleigh release awesome hat: 'When it rains, it dumps'

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March 27, 2026

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

World Series champ, five-time Gold Glover Heyward retires after 16 seasons

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March 27, 2026

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,

Kershaw makes broadcasting debut with NBC, deems Yamamoto's pitching 'art'

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March 27, 2026

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