How? Minor League team scores 10 runs on 1 hit -- 8 before the hit! -- in one inning
Sometimes, a couple of well-timed hits is all it takes to start a big inning. Every once in a while, you don't even need that. On a chilly Tuesday evening in Maine -- 35 degrees at first pitch -- the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Double-A affiliate of the Blue Jays)
From Bootleggers to a 'downtown divorce party' -- 9 great upcoming Minor League promos
School's still in session and the weather's a bit chilly, but no matter. If there's a Minor League Baseball game to be played then there's a good chance that there'll be a attention-getting promotion to go along with it. To that end, here are nine stellar promos taking place over
Can you open your mouth wide enough to eat Braves' new burger?
Two pounds of beef on one burger. It's so much beef. You can't possibly fit more meat between two buns, right? The Braves disagree. Behold, Atlanta's new seven-inch behemoth burger known as "The Bat Flip," for sale this season at Truist Park. This feat of culinary architecture features a quartet
Cubs fans & cookie lovers unite! Here's a competition cooked up just for you
If you’re a Cubs fan and you have a homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe you’d put up against anyone’s, the club just announced a promotional campaign tailored specifically for you. The Cubs, celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2026, are seeking participants for the “Cubs 150th Cookie Challenge.” The winning cookie
MLB Clubhouse on YouTube is all about the next generation of fans
Baseball is overflowing with young, entertaining, talented players. Now there's a new place for young fans to learn about their favorites as well as the sport they love through entertaining, engaging content. Today, MLB announced the launch of MLB Clubhouse, a brand-new YouTube channel that's focused on the next generation
This was a true pitchers' duel ... of catching popups?
MLB pitchers catching popups is not exactly a common occurrence, even if it’s become somewhat more frequent in recent years. The starting pitchers in Monday’s Royals-Guardians game certainly didn’t get that memo, however. In the top of the second inning, Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee caught a popup before any Guardians
Young fan watches workout in downpour, gets rewarded by Ohtani himself
WASHINGTON -- Sunday's Dodgers–Nationals game, scheduled for a 1:10 p.m. first pitch, was delayed early after rain began falling around 11 a.m. In a downpour so heavy that most would hesitate to even step outside, Shohei Ohtani emerged onto the field alongside a bullpen catcher. Even Nationals security staff couldn’t
Murph's latest pocket surprise? A tortoise named Bobby Jr.
KANSAS CITY -- The visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium has a different kind of visitor this weekend with the Brewers in town. A turtle. Scratch that -- a tortoise. Its name is Bobby Jr., named after Bobby Witt and Bobby Witt Jr. -- the father-son duo and close friends of
Meet Chuck, the nephew of Daniel Susac who went viral after his uncle's big starting debut
Giants No. 21 prospect Daniel Susac, brother of former big leaguer Andrew, had quite the MLB starting debut against the Mets on Thursday night. He singled in his first at-bat, singled in his second at-bat, walked in his third at-bat and then singled once again in his final at-bat. According
Feeling blue? Dodgers unveil new road jersey in franchise first
When the Dodgers took the field on Friday ahead of their 13-6 win over the Nationals in Washington, D.C., they made history. And it had little to do with the superstar-filled roster that has brought the club two straight World Series championships. The Dodgers wore blue jerseys, which will be
What's better than one knuckleball starter? Dueling knuckleball starters!
It’s often said “you never know what you’ll see at the ballpark.” Patrons in attendance for Thursday’s 3-1 Tacoma win over El Paso at Cheney Stadium got to see something that hasn’t been confirmed to have occurred in the pro baseball ranks in over 25 years: Both starting pitchers tossing
They're nachos ... that you can wear on your head. And you can find them at a Rangers game
No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke. The Rangers are getting in on the trend of wacky new concessions offerings across the league this season with the unveiling of a “9th Inning Rally sombrero.” The massive piece of headwear features a bucket of nachos as its crown and a heaping
Iconic 'This Week in Baseball' show returns Friday (@MLB on X, noon ET)
MLB and X are teaming up to revive the classic "This Week in Baseball" franchise, giving a serious jolt of nostalgia to fans of a certain age and giving younger fans a new way to track the sport's highlights and storylines. And, yes, the iconic theme music is returning, too.
Run 1 mile for each HR your team hits? This British Mets fan is lacing up
On Opening Day, the Mets hit two home runs. The next day, Luis Robert Jr. won the game with a walk-off home run to defeat the Pirates. All together, those players trotted about 1,080 feet combined (90 feet times 12 total bases) -- give or take a few depending on
Here's 1 must-visit Minor League spot from every farm system for 2026
Which Minor League ballparks are worth visiting? The answer, of course, is "all of them." Minor League Baseball's 120 teams operate out of a wide variety of locales, within a wide variety of locations, and all of them offer their own unique charms. And every year, there are different reasons
Everyone loves Tito. His catcher enough to gift him swim trunks with his face on it
Terry Francona garners a lot of respect and admiration across the baseball industry, especially with the players he coaches. The Reds might have taken that admiration to another level this season. Catcher Tyler Stephenson gifted his manager some custom swimwear with a young Francona’s face on it in the Reds'
Yoshi bobblehead almost as popular as Yoshi to Dodgers players
LOS ANGELES -- As Yoshinobu Yamamoto sat in front of his locker in the home clubhouse at Dodger Stadium, a few of his teammates approached him, holding pens and Tuesday's giveaway item, a Yoshi bobblehead. They wanted Yamamoto's signature on the lovable green dinosaur who shares part of his name.
Here's every new Minor League alternate identity coming in 2026 ... so far
Be yourself, unless you feel like being something else. This is now an established Minor League Baseball promotional strategy, as teams across the country regularly assume alternate identities in lieu of their day-to-day primary identities. These alternate identities often have a local connection, with teams celebrating their region's culinary specialties,
Braves' new celebration got you scratching your head? You're not alone
ATLANTA -- The attempt to learn more about how the Braves are celebrating hits this year proved to be a head scratcher. Many fans might remember after recording a hit last year, Braves players would flash the peace sign and then swipe those fingers down to create the A-town down
Bo Naylor taunts older brother Josh from first base in classic younger sibling move
Many baseball fans can relate to a younger sibling pestering them to no end. But having it happen during a Major League Baseball game? That’s next-level. Guardians catcher Bo Naylor did just that with his older brother Josh Naylor last Friday. Bo reached first base during the game at T-Mobile
Not so fast, kid! Better wear the right gear when angling for souvenirs
Baseball has finally returned for the 2026 season. So, too, have the ample opportunities to make a lifelong memory in and around the ballpark. That could be from a batted ball that finds the stands, a warmup ball tossed to a fan, a signed piece of memorabilia or a photo
Out by a mile? May as well hug it out, like Freeman and Marte
Sometimes, you just know you’re out. That happened to first baseman Freddie Freeman of the Dodgers on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.
Sports worlds collide with a 'Flair' for 'Thanalysis' with Miz and Crew
MILWAUKEE -- “What’s with the handshakes?”
The 10 best stories on 2026 Opening Day rosters
Opening Day is all about joy and optimism for everyone around baseball. But for these 10 players below, Opening Day this year meant a little something extra. Here is a look at some of the best feel-good stories on 2026 Opening Day rosters.
Murakami's home run saves new White Sox slugger from getting Ohtani's 1980s 'techno-cut' hairstyle
Though the White Sox lost on Opening Day, it didn't take long for Munetaka Murakami to make his mark. The new slugger, who signed a two-year, $34 million pact with the team, smashed his first big league home run in the ninth inning and earned a new fan as he