The release of the All-Star Game rosters was a great reminder of something we firmly believe here at the Power Rankings: There is so much value and joy to be found from every team, not just the one you root for or the ones that are on television all the

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Go for history or consider a potential postseason run? That is the question Marlins manager Clayton McCullough juggled during Sunday afternoon’s 9-8 victory over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

Whether it’s a contender hunting for the final piece of a championship puzzle, a bubble team trying to stay in the race or a rebuilding club looking to stock up for the future, every team has its share of needs to address prior to the Trade Deadline. No matter the

LOS ANGELES -- As Eliezer Alfonzo stepped into the Dodger Stadium batter's box, the home crowd rose to its feet for an ovation. More than a warm welcome to the big leagues, it was an acknowledgement of the heavy heart that Alfonzo brought to the diamond.

WASHINGTON -- Pirates starter Bubba Chandler summed it up perfectly when asked about his vantage point on Konnor Griffin’s incredible diving catch. “Which one?” Chandler quipped.

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CLEVELAND -- During a recent television broadcast outside of Chicago, right-hander Davis Martin heard about one of the announcers still trying to figure out where the White Sox are in terms of their 2026 success. “That’s fine. That’s where we are at,” a smiling Martin told MLB.com. “We are going

The top-rated talent in the 2026 Draft has the best all-around tools, and that's no coincidence. Based on MLB Pipeline's scouting grades on the Draft Top 250 Prospects list, evaluated on the 20-80 scouting scale where 50 represents big league average, Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson's five tools add

Jessica Clements knew she had to go all out in order to secure a win for the Chicago Bandits on Sunday in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League. She had no other choice. Her Bandits were leading the Texas Volts, 2-1, and needed one more out to pick up a victory.

The final week before the 2026 All-Star break is officially here. Teams across the league are still jockeying for playoff position, and earning momentum heading into the break could do a lot, not only for placement in the standings, but also for what each club may do when the Trade

PITTSBURGH -- Sarah Johnson’s shifts as a Pirates ball girl often close out a 24-hour workday. Johnson will begin her day – or night – by working the night shift at AHN Wexford Hospital from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. After a quick sandwich and some coffee, she’ll make her

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NEW YORK – In a game that saw the Twins lose their All-Star center fielder to injury, the club’s other All-Star representative was at his very best. Byron Buxton chose to be smart when he departed Sunday’s game in the first inning after reaggravating the right hip injury that caused

The full rosters for the 2026 Midsummer Classic are here! Major League Baseball announced the rosters (starters, pitchers and reserves) for the American League and National League on Saturday.

LOS ANGELES -- Moments after the Padres had snapped their eight-game losing streak on Sunday evening, Manny Machado stood at his locker and took a moment to reflect on it. “It’s baseball, man,” Machado said. “... It’s a beautiful game. And we’re all stupid to be playing it.”

PHOENIX -- Even when the vicissitudes of a season come crashing down, the Brewers keep the win machine churning.

CHICAGO -- The Cubs came into this season planning on contending for the division crown. Having to fight off the Cardinals in the National League Wild Card picture was probably not high on the list of expectations, given St. Louis’ recent history. The Cardinals came into Wrigley Field this weekend

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

LOS ANGELES -- One day after sitting out a game due to a minor issue with his right biceps, Shohei Ohtani returned to the leadoff spot as the designated hitter for Sunday’s series finale against the Padres at Dodger Stadium -- just in time for the two-way superstar's 32nd birthday.

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HOUSTON -- When the 2005 Astros got off to a disastrous 15-30 start despite having one of the most loaded rosters in the Major Leagues, manager Phil Garner wouldn’t entertain any thought of the team getting back into contention until they reached the .500 mark. That team hit .500 on

Barbara Hahn had a bit of a viral moment when she was serving as a ball dudette during the Giants’ tilt against the Padres at Oracle Park on May 5. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Hahn jogged out to right field to retrieve a foul ball off the

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The world's newest (and perhaps biggest) Team England fan gained a whole lot of credibility on Sunday. If he keeps this up, Michael Harris II may be looking at an invitation to Buckingham Palace. A few days after receiving every honor short of being knighted by the English soccer fans