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Caminero ties franchise mark with a homer in six straight games

8:21 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY -- Junior Caminero wasted no time making history on Wednesday night.

Swanson slugs 3 HRs in Cubs' 23-run, 8-HR romp

@CDrottar19
6:43 PM EDT

CHICAGO -- It wasn’t so long ago that the Cubs were scuffling, trying to regain their footing after navigating through a 10-game losing streak. Those hard times for the North Siders are quickly becoming a distant memory, replaced now with the team many saw as an NL Central heavyweight coming

Upcoming schedule means Miz unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game

7:55 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- The good news is that it’s unlikely there will be any controversy about Jacob Misiorowski pitching in the All-Star Game this time around. The bad news is that Misiorowski might not pitch in this year's All-Star Game at all.

Our hero! Prospect nicknamed 'Captain America' comes to aid of fainting child

7:47 PM EDT

On the cusp of his nation's 250th birthday, Captain America saved the day. That would be Walker Jenkins, the top prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization and No. 14 on MLB's Top 100 Prospects list, whose Captain America nickname was bestowed upon him by former Twins' player Michael Cuddyer. This

Beltway rivals O's, Nats complete trade for 1st time ever

23 minutes ago

BALTIMORE -- For the first time since the Nationals arrived in Washington in 2005, the club has completed a trade with its closest geographical MLB counterpart. On Wednesday, the Orioles sent right-hander Kyle Nicolas to the Nats in exchange for Minor League infielder Randal Diaz. Nicolas was optioned to Triple-A

NEW All-Star Phase 2 voting update: Only 1 day left to pick ASG starters!

@maxralph_
1:33 PM EDT

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is rapidly approaching, but there’s still time to vote to help the game’s top players earn a bid on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. Phase 2 voting will determine the starters at each position, joining the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani as the NL designated hitter

Watch free LIVE: Volts-Talons in AUSL action (MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB App)

an hour ago

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has embarked upon a second season that is also a new beginning. After barnstorming its way across the country in its inaugural year, the AUSL is now structured as a more traditional, city-based league in 2026 and going forward. The league has six teams --

Reds call on Abbott to blunt red-hot Brewers (ESPN, LIVE)

@Theo_DeRosa
7:55 PM EDT

It’s a battle of National League Central clubs and a clash of left-handed starters on Wednesday night in Milwaukee. The Brewers and Reds are set to continue their four-game series at American Family Field at 8:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The game will air exclusively on ESPN, which can be

Mookie scratched with right wrist soreness as a precaution

@sonjamchen
41 minutes ago

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Mookie Betts was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday night's series finale against the A's at Sutter Health Park. The starting shortstop is dealing with right wrist soreness, according to the team, and was held out as a precaution.

Team-by-team breakdown of every player headed to Futures Game

7:00 PM EDT

The best prospect showcase of the year is just 11 days away. Fifty of the most talented players in the Minor Leagues will square off in the 27th annual Futures Game presented by Nike, scheduled for noon ET at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on July 12, part of All-Star Week.

Smith still dealing with neck discomfort, won't return until after the All-Star break

@sonjamchen
16 minutes ago

WEST SACRAMENTO -- With 11 games remaining for the Dodgers in the first half, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that catcher Will Smith is not expected back from the injured list until after the All-Star break. Given how Smith's neck inflammation has persisted and not yet allowed him to resume baseball

All you need to know for Star-Spangled Sunday

@ByJasonFoster
12:34 PM EDT

What better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday weekend than with the national pastime all in one place? That's the idea behind NBC/Peacock's "Star-Spangled Sunday" on July 5, when the network will use its platforms (NBC, Peacock, NBCSN) to show all 15 MLB games on the schedule, with most of

Wheeler bests Skenes, K's 10 in shortest outing of season

an hour ago

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler loves opportunities like the one he was presented with on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Wheeler loves the chance to face and beat the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. He was far from his best on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, but he still outdueled

Montero's brilliance, 4-run 11th seal Tigers' first Bronx sweep since '08

6:51 PM EDT

NEW YORK -- How good was the Tigers’ rotation in their first series sweep at Yankee Stadium since 2008? Even displaced Tigers starters were shutting down the Bronx Bombers. Keider Montero’s move out of the rotation this week following Jack Flaherty’s return from the injured list was a tricky one,

Trade rumors: Skubal, Angels, Yankees, starting pitchers

11:26 AM EDT

While there’s no official start to the summer trade season, we can expect MLB’s rumor mill to shift into high gear now that July has arrived.

Judge discusses Yanks' 'lack of focus' before skid reaches 7 games

5:02 PM EDT

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge doesn’t enjoy sitting still, and the Yankees’ captain certainly doesn’t like what he’s been seeing. Unable to help between the lines as he continues to await reimaging on a fractured right first rib, Judge said he expects better results in July after the Bombers wrapped

'It'll never happen again': Cavalli, GM Toboni address comments, brawl

2:55 PM EDT

BOSTON -- Cade Cavalli and Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni addressed the media on Wednesday, the morning after a benches-clearing fracas at Fenway Park that was prompted by Cavalli shouting “Sit down, boy!” at Boston's Willson Contreras after a strikeout. “I'm extremely torn up about the way that

This Draft prospect's competitive drive comes from his family -- including his world-famous sister

7:40 PM EDT

PHOENIX -- When asked what subject he knows more about than any other player at the MLB Draft Combine, Codey Gauff couldn’t help but smirk. “Tennis,” he said as his hands started to lift in a stating-the-obvious shrug. “Well, I’ll just say sports, to be honest.” For the Draft prospect,

Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained

June 20, 2026

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

Skenes' winless streak stretches to 9 after allowing career-worst 7 ER

an hour ago

PHILADELPHIA -- The noise can’t be quieted at this point. The Pirates hadn't claimed a victory with generational ace Paul Skenes on the mound in eight starts entering Wednesday, last winning on May 12. “There's a lot being made about it, and it is tough,” Pirates Manager Don Kelly said.

Bubic scratched from rehab start with shoulder soreness, transferred to 60-day IL

7:12 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY – Kris Bubic was scratched from his scheduled rehab assignment start on Wednesday night with left shoulder soreness, and he’s being evaluated further to determine the severity of this recurring injury and what his next steps will be now.

Watch FREE: Seth Hernandez (PIT) makes his latest High-A start vs. Rays prospects

@brendan_samson
30 minutes ago

All season long, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Fans may also purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB

Keys turns on the ignition for 1st MLB homer -- on Canada Day!

7:05 PM EDT

TORONTO -- Welcome to the show, Sean Keys. The Blue Jays rookie had his first big league “moment,” launching his first career home run on Canada Day in front of a packed house at Rogers Centre during a 9-3 win against the Mets on Wednesday.

Mets owner says changes need to be made, but Stearns is staying

@maxralph_
1:28 PM EDT

The Mets, 36-50 and last in the NL East, have already begun making changes in 2026, including the dismissal of manager Carlos Mendoza. President of baseball operations David Stearns, however, won’t be next. Mets owner Steve Cohen made it clear that Stearns’ job is safe when he joined Jon Heyman

Seiya becomes 4th Japanese-born player to hit 100 HRs in Majors

@CDrottar19
7:22 PM EDT

CHICAGO -- Seiya Suzuki’s slug has been on full display for the Cubs over the past week. But on Wednesday at a scorching-hot Wrigley Field, his power hitting placed him alongside a former World Series MVP, a Hall of Famer and a player who could probably start penning his Cooperstown