BOSTON – Willson Contreras likes the idea of adding spice to the historic rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox, saying that anything that gets people talking “makes baseball fun.” If that’s the mission, he’s doing his part.

CHICAGO -- Are there even words to describe the White Sox performance during a 22-1 roasting of the Royals on Friday night at Rate Field? Let’s allow the highly successful participants from the South Side, who now sit alone atop the American League Central by one game over the Guardians,

The Trade Deadline is six weeks away, and if you're looking for clarity in the standings, you won't find much. Nearly three-quarters of the teams in MLB are within three games of a playoff spot, so identifying which teams are going to be sellers is anyone’s guess.

MILWAUKEE -- Three pitches into Friday night's rivalry opener, Jacob Misiorowski had already made history. Three hours later, he'd reminded everyone why the radar gun isn't the most impressive part of his game.

SAN DIEGO -- For nearly a decade, Walker Buehler has starred in the Padres-Dodgers rivalry. It’s just that … he usually did it wearing blue.

NEW YORK -- It takes a lot to make Zack Wheeler smile on the mound. But teammate Derek Hill making a jaw-dropping catch to rob Juan Soto of a home run is enough to do the trick.

Against the odds, the Red Sox are going for a series victory over the Yankees on Saturday at Fenway Park, airing at 1:10 p.m. ET on ABC or via the ESPN app.

BOSTON – The possibility of history – as in the first perfect game by a Boston pitcher since Cy Young in 1904 – at least hovered slightly in the Fenway Park air for a while on Friday night. Payton Tolle, Boston’s standout rookie, retired 16 straight Yankees before Spencer Jones

SAN FRANCISCO -- Reynaldo López received another chance to start. But Hurston Waldrep also took advantage of the chance to audition for a spot in Atlanta’s rotation. The Braves will be among the teams vying for the top starting pitchers available before the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. But for now,

ANAHEIM -- The Angels relieved general manager Perry Minasian of his duties on Friday and hired former longtime Cardinals executive John Mozeliak as interim general manager, the club announced before its series opener against the Athletics. The Angels entered Friday with a 34-48 record that was tied for the worst

ST. PETERSBURG -- Standing in front of his locker Friday afternoon, Junior Caminero went out of his way to implore Rays fans to show their support in this critical stretch leading into the All-Star break. “It gives us a lot of energy. It gives us a lot of [desire] to

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MILWAUKEE – Brewers catcher William Contreras had his homeland on his mind Friday after the death toll in Venezuela climbed past 900 in the wake of two major earthquakes. He wore his catcher’s gear and batting gloves from the World Baseball Classic, in the bright yellow, blue and red colors

The Tigers beat the Astros in a resounding 8-0 win on Friday night in Detroit, and there was a final moment that brought even more significance beyond the baseball field. As Enmanuel De Jesus closed out the victory, the Tigers' broadcast, led by Jason Benetti, brought on Detroit’s Spanish-language radio

The Utah Talons have won seven straight games to surge into first place in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, and pitcher Montana Fouts has been a big reason why.

The Mets made a change in the manager’s office on Friday, dismissing Carlos Mendoza and replacing him with Andy Green, who will serve on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. Thursday’s trade of David Peterson to the Cubs raised eyebrows around the league. Was Mets president of

PITTSBURGH – Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin was “itching” to return from the injured list. On the second pitch he saw Friday night, he made it known to the baseball world. Griffin hammered a fastball 435 feet at 108.9 mph to left field in the first inning for a no-doubt home

CLEVELAND -- A homecoming throughout this road trip has given Colt Emerson a hefty dose of both nostalgia and perspective, blended through the huge presence of those he loves most while doing what he loves most. And because of those very distinct emotional states, you’d never know that the Mariners’

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

Two weeks ago, Nick Lucky was playing for the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a Partner League of Major League Baseball. On June 16, Lucky was signed by the Mets and assigned to Double-A Binghamton. It hasn't taken him long to make his presence felt. On

MINNEAPOLIS -- Coming on the heels of a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers, the Twins came to life behind Taj Bradley’s seven-plus innings of two-run ball, in which he struck out seven batters and allowed just three walks and three hits. However, six runs were allowed by the

ST. LOUIS -- Max Meyer continued making his case for his first All-Star selection Friday night, tossing seven scoreless innings to remain unbeaten and tie a franchise record as the Marlins defeated the Cardinals, 4-0, at Busch Stadium.

PITTSBURGH – In one Friday night at PNC Park, the Reds bucked a pair of unsightly trends. First, they finally got to Pirates ace Paul Skenes and put together a big rally. And in doing that, it helped them defeat a division rival. Skenes had already departed when Noelvi Marte

TORONTO -- Justin Foscue made contact with a Patrick Corbin slider that caught too much of the middle of the plate, before uncharacteristically admiring its path as it sailed a Statcast-projected 389 feet for a two-run home run that quieted the sold out Rogers Centre crowd. Before beginning his trot

CHICAGO -- Melanie Marquez rounded the bases at Rate Field Friday night 15 minutes before first pitch between the White Sox and Royals. Her run did not count on the scoreboard. But the presence of the 4-year-old had a more significant impact than even the greatest baseball moments throughout that