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Big league execs reveal who they think is best team in baseball

10:20 AM EDT

The Giants have been one of the season’s early surprises, but can San Francisco keep it up during the next four-plus months? Last week, we ran Part 1 of our annual first-month executives poll in which the Giants were named by 40 percent of respondents as the biggest surprise through

Decision on ineligibility status after death impacts Rose, others

May 13, 2025

Major League Baseball removed Pete Rose and 16 other deceased individuals from the permanently ineligible list on Tuesday, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced. Manfred’s decision comes in the wake of Rose’s death last Sept. 30 at the age of 83 and in response to a petition from Rose’s family. In reinstating

Báez's resurgence proving priceless to Tigers, himself

3:49 AM EDT

DETROIT -- While Tigers fans relished in another night of booing Alex Bregman, the free agent Detroit nearly signed, the last big-name free agent they signed to a long-term deal continued his hero turn. Javier Báez can relate to Bregman, having received his occasional share of boos in Detroit over

Sensational rookie helps Braves go from 0-7 to .500 in near-record time

May 13, 2025

ATLANTA -- Now that we’ve passed the “Should Drake Baldwin remain in the Majors as a backup” phase, it’s time to focus on how the Braves will continue benefiting from his great offensive potential as frequently as possible. Baldwin delivered a key single, a double and a two-run homer in

7 utility players thriving through their versatility

19 minutes ago

There are certain players who show up to the ballpark every day with a pretty good idea -- if not a total certainty -- of where they’ll bat and what position they’ll play. Then there are players for whom those options are seemingly limitless. These players bring multiple gloves to

Tatis' first walk-off HR puts some pep in his stutter step

4:51 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- The bat flip was practically an extension of his one-handed follow-through. He paused and stared, while the baseball soared through the San Diego night, landing in the Padres bullpen. Petco Park whipped into a frenzy. He high-fived Jackson Merrill as he skipped to first base, then he

How cute is this first pitch on the cuteness scale? We think super cute

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16 minutes ago

Baseball will always be a kids' game. There's a ball. There's running. There's throwing. Just a fun time all around. This was perhaps never more apparent than Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, when Mookie Betts' 2-year-old son, Kaj, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on his dad's Bobblehead Night. Well,

Teammates effusive in praise for walk-off hero Turner

12:44 AM EDT

CHICAGO – Nico Hoerner was already yelling as he hustled around third base with a clear view of his teammates in the Cubs’ dugout on Tuesday night. He had one final sprint to go and finished it off with a head-first slide across the plate to set off the party

Mariners walk off Yankees in 11 innings to back Woo's scoreless gem

2:34 AM EDT

SEATTLE -- There are no must-win games in mid-May, but still, this was one that the Mariners really needed.

Westburg has setback in hamstring injury recovery, timetable now uncertain

30 minutes ago

BALTIMORE -- Much of the news regarding the Orioles’ long list of injured players over the past week has been positive -- but not all of it. Over the weekend, Jordan Westburg sustained a setback in his recovery from a left hamstring strain, manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday. The 26-year-old

Roki Sasaki lands on injured list with shoulder impingement

4:44 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES – Roki Sasaki’s highly anticipated rookie season has taken another disappointing turn. The Dodgers placed Sasaki on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement on Tuesday prior to their 11-1 loss to the Athletics. Right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a

5 intriguing prospects from the AL East, 1 from each team

29 minutes ago

With more than six weeks of the Minor League season in the books, the sample sizes are swelling, and trends are beginning to emerge. It's time to start taking stock, which is what MLB Pipeline's recent market-corrected Top 100 Prospects list shakeup is all about. With that in mind, the

Looking ahead to inaugural Rivalry Weekend 

May 6, 2025

Welcome to Rivalry Weekend. For the very first time, MLB is highlighting some top geographical rivalries with "Rivalry Weekend," slated for the weekend of May 16-18. Every team will play its designated rival, with 11 Interleague series and four non-Interleague matchups. The slate brings plenty of intrigue, keyed by Juan

Kershaw to begin his 18th season on Saturday

1:46 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Amidst a rash of starting pitcher injuries, the Dodgers are getting their longtime ace back. Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut on Saturday at Dodger Stadium against the Angels, manager Dave Roberts said prior to the Dodgers’ 11-1 home loss to the Athletics on Tuesday night.

Carpenter, likely Cardinals Hall of Famer, retires after 14 seasons

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18 minutes ago

PHILADELPHIA -- Matt Carpenter, a three-time All-Star and a middle-of-the-order stalwart during his 12 seasons with the Cardinals, announced his MLB retirement on Wednesday morning. Carpenter, 39, told Sports Spectrum’s “Get in the Game” podcast that he was retiring, following a career that saw him complete a long tenure with

'What a night': Wilson at home in Dodger Stadium with 1st multi-homer game

2:45 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Jacob Wilson's locker is in the visiting team’s clubhouse this week at Dodger Stadium. But for the Athletics’ rookie shortstop, Tuesday’s series opener against the Dodgers represented a homecoming of sorts.

'Get the gum bucket ready': Paredes calls 1st walk-off HR

Valdez throws 8 stellar innings while allowing just 1 ER for 2nd straight start
12:06 AM EDT

HOUSTON -- Isaac Paredes told his teammates before he led off the bottom of the ninth that he was going to end it. He called it.

Rose, Shoeless Joe among 17 now eligible for HOF consideration after new ruling

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May 13, 2025

Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark issued a statement on Tuesday regarding MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's policy decision about individuals losing their permanently ineligible status after death. "The National Baseball Hall of Fame has always maintained that anyone removed from Baseball’s permanently ineligible list will become

Checking in on some Reds preseason predictions

9:22 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Rangers hitting coach writing next chapter in family's rich history

9:43 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. Steve Kornacki contributed to this edition. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Can 3 rehabbing players boost Giants’ lineup?

10:06 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado's Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Giants shook up their lineup in an attempt to break out of their collective funk earlier this week. But they won’t have to

'Strike-thrower' Gordon ready for opportunity with Astros

9:00 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Reds, former teammates celebrate Rose's newfound eligibility

May 13, 2025

CINCINNATI -- On the eve of a special night being held by the Reds to honor his life and career, the late Pete Rose finally got the one thing he wished decades for – removal from baseball’s permanently ineligible list. On Tuesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred issued a policy decision

Go-ahead homer continues Baty's renaissance with Mets

May 13, 2025

NEW YORK -- Under different circumstances, Brett Baty would still be toiling in the Minor Leagues, his name bandied about in half-baked trade ideas, his future unclear. When the Mets demoted Baty to Triple-A Syracuse late last month, the move was largely based on merit. The team had a roster

Bucs prospect Dotel surging thanks to new pitch

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8:55 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Alex Stumpf's Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.