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Cubs set franchise record for consecutive runs scored during West Coast trip

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12:36 PM EDT

The Cubs are celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2026. The 2026 team just accomplished something that no other squad has done in that rich history. With a Michael Busch RBI single in the sixth inning Tuesday, Chicago had scored 30 consecutive runs since it last allowed one -- the most

Pirates' No. 2 prospect Florentino walks it off in 11th for High-A Greensboro

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11:11 AM EDT

Edward Florentino has been hitting home runs in bunches lately, and they’re coming in clutch moments, too. The Pirates’ No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 35 prospect overall launched a walk-off homer on Tuesday, delivering a 4-3 win in 11 innings to High-A Greensboro over Hub City at First

Angels' 3rd-rounder goes yard TWICE ... off a rehabbing big leaguer!

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10:05 AM EDT

Angels 2026 third-round Draft pick Gavin Grahovac received a 60 grade for his power, which quickly tied him for tops in the system. It hasn’t taken long for the former Texas A&M standout to show why that’s the case. Grahovac homered twice for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday -- both

Cease's painting gets new home in gallery display, charity merchandise collection

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8:51 AM EDT

Dylan Cease, the Major League pitcher, is having a potential Cy Young-caliber season in his first year with the Blue Jays. Dylan Cease, the painter, also accomplished a milestone this week. Cease saw his work put on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario in a partnership that included a

Marte cleared for batting practice, could return early next week

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August 25, 2026

An end to the Ketel Marte situation may be in sight. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that the star second baseman is on track to be activated off the 10-day injured list early next week. That came after Marte posted an Instagram video of a workout at Salt River

Yanks add veteran Topa to bullpen, move Stanton to 60-day IL

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August 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees on Tuesday signed right-handed reliever Justin Topa to a Major League contract and assigned him to the active roster. Giancarlo Stanton was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot.

This extra-innings thriller ended on a ... hit-by-pitch K?

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August 25, 2026

The Pirates’ 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Padres on Monday was full of quirks. Perhaps none were as rare as the final play, though, when the Padres made their final out on a hit-by-pitch. And then challenged that the pitch did NOT hit their left fielder Dustin Harris. Huh? You’d

There's a seismic shift at the top of our latest MVP poll

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August 25, 2026

Think back to March, preparing for Opening Day of the 2026 season, and imagine someone told you, “Neither Aaron Judge nor Shohei Ohtani will win MVP this season.” That’d be hard to believe, no? Well, it's almost September, and Yordan Alvarez still has a stranglehold on AL honors in our

Jackson posts first 4-hit game amid strong start to pro career

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August 24, 2026

It’s been a smooth start in the professional ranks for Daniel Jackson after he won the 2026 Golden Spikes Award with Georgia. Jackson, drafted by the Rockies with the 37th overall pick this summer, collected his first four-hit game with Single-A Fresno on Sunday. He drove in three and scored

TWIB: Relive the iconic MLB at Field of Dreams Game

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August 22, 2026

The third MLB at Field of Dreams Game delivered all the pageantry you could ask for before, during and after the Phillies defeated the Twins in Dyersville, Iowa. Take a tour through the movie site and the renovated MLB ballpark with former All-Star Nick Swisher, as the iconic showcase takes

Giants' No. 4 prospect Level posts 4-hit night, his 2nd in August

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August 22, 2026

Jhonny Level’s breakout 2026 season is not slowing down. In fact, it's speeding up. Level, the Giants’ No. 4 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 47 prospect overall, managed a four-hit night on Friday for High-A Eugene. It was already his second four-hit game in a torrid August and his fourth

Witherspoon twirls 5 no-hit frames, continuing dominance since trade to Orioles' system

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August 22, 2026

Kyson Witherspoon has been simply dominant since joining the Orioles organization as a key part of the Adley Rutschman trade. And he turned in his best start yet on Friday. Witherspoon spun five hitless innings for High-A Frederick, striking out eight and walking three. The Keys couldn’t quite get him

Reds 1st-rounder Lebron stays HOT with 4th homer in just 8 professional games

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August 21, 2026

Justin Lebron has certainly taken to the Minor Leagues after the Reds made him the 18th overall pick in this summer’s Draft. Lebron clubbed his fourth homer in his past five games on Thursday, giving him at least one hit in six of his first eight professional games. The Reds’

De Paula's 3rd homer in 4 games propels Double-A Tulsa to win

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August 21, 2026

Just days after hitting the first walk-off home run of his illustrious Minor League career, Josue De Paula has turned a scorching-hot month into another homer binge.

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Eyanson goes career-best 7 innings with 8 K's

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August 21, 2026

Anthony Eyanson has only continued his excellent professional debut since being traded to the Orioles in the Adley Rutschman deal, and he reached new heights on Thursday. Eyanson threw a career-high seven innings, allowing just one run while striking out eight. He did not walk a batter and allowed five

Red-hot Hoerner's luck is turning, adding another year to his robot-like consistency

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August 21, 2026

As Pete Crow-Armstrong furthered his case for National League MVP on Monday night, hitting a leadoff and walk-off home run against the crosstown rival White Sox, Nico Hoerner put together a day at the plate that (understandably) went a bit overshadowed. Hoerner went 4-for-5 with a pair of RBIs, including

Crafty lefty Cortes agrees to Major League deal with Phillies

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August 19, 2026

Left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes signed a Major League contract with the Phillies on Wednesday and was optioned to Single-A Clearwater. To make room for Cortes on the 40-man roster, right-hander Brian Keller was designated for assignment.

Mariners' 1st-rounder Reese hits 2nd pro homer to continue torrid start to career

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August 19, 2026

Ace Reese is having an incredible start to his professional baseball career. Reese, the No. 24 pick in the 2026 Draft to the Mariners, launched his second home run on Tuesday to go along with a pair of doubles. The 3-for-4 night helped lead Single-A Inland Empire to a 10-7

Cardinals' top pick Condon posts 2 hits in professional debut

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August 19, 2026

Trevor Condon made his professional debut on Tuesday, and he showed off pretty much everything that made the Cardinals select him with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Condon, now rated as St. Louis’ No. 6 prospect, finished the game 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and

Top prospect Rojas crushes 17th homer, stays hot after trade to Mets

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August 19, 2026

Jefferson Rojas hasn’t let a change of scenery slow him down. Rojas, the Mets’ top prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 76 prospect overall, crushed his second home run since being traded from the Cubs for Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor. Rojas’ homer aided a 4-3 victory on Tuesday for Double-A

Red Sox No. 2 prospect Gonzales has 1st multihomer game, gets bump to Double-A

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August 18, 2026

After a sluggish June, Justin Gonzales simply could not be stopped in July and August -- and it has earned him a promotion. The No. 2 Red Sox prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 79 prospect overall is moving up to Double-A Portland.

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Three iconic baseball franchises getting the comic book treatment

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August 18, 2026

Calling all comic lovers and baseball fanatics: All Baseball Comics is debuting a collection of three officially licensed books to expand your collection. Centered on the thesis that baseball is “the story of America,” the trio of issues features one spotlight on each of the Yankees, Dodgers and Cubs. They

Rainer goes deep for 3rd straight game amid scorching hot August

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August 17, 2026

Bryce Rainer boasts 60-grade power, and he’s shown why over a red-hot August. The Tigers’ No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 48 prospect overall crushed a home run in his third straight game on Sunday, his fourth in the month. Rainer went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs Sunday

How has Weathers been so good? By using one of his best pitches less

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August 16, 2026

When the Yankees dealt a quartet of prospects to acquire left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Marlins this offseason, a few things stood out. For starters, Weathers was the seventh overall pick in the 2018 Draft and had flashed the top-line stuff that gave him such a pedigree. His 2024

After historic 3-homer game, Whitmore hits 2 more dingers ... and pitches!

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August 15, 2026

Kelsie Whitmore was the top overall Draft pick in the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League for a reason. And she’s been showing off lately. Whitmore mashed two more home runs on Friday -- including a grand slam -- after recording the first three-homer game in WPBL history