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Without much offensive success from Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman and Willy Adames so far in 2026, the Giants have struggled to a 20-30 start to the season and sit in fourth place in the National League West. But if San Francisco’s stars can turn it around, they’ll be joined by

Only 26 pitchers have defeated all 30 Major League teams, a feat with obvious obstacles along the way. For one, MLB’s 29th and 30th teams -- the Rays and D-backs -- didn’t play their first seasons until 1998. Additionally, beating all 30 teams requires wearing multiple uniforms throughout a pitcher’s

As an avid White Sox supporter, Robert Prevost -- aka Pope Leo XIV -- was a fan of Paul Konerko, the star first baseman who was a key part of the South Siders’ 2005 World Series run. Apparently, the feeling is mutual.

This far into the 2026 MLB season, we’ve seen all sorts of standout performances from a variety of players, from established stars to inexperienced prospects to surprise performers. But who will be the best at their positions when the season comes to a close? In the latest vote predicting the

As a catcher, Iván Herrera knows the importance of intense concentration behind the plate. After all, he learned from the best: his predecessor with the Cardinals, Yadier Molina.

Few teams manage to pile up runs in extra innings like the Mets did on Monday at Nationals Park. New York entered the top of the 12th inning in a 6-6 tie with Washington, only to pile up TEN runs in the frame en route to a 16-7 victory. How

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Athletics second baseman Jeff McNeil swung his arm in clear frustration after bobbling a routine ground ball off the bat of the Giants’ Daniel Susac in the eighth inning of Sunday’s series finale at Sutter Health Park. While McNeil still managed to recover in time to get

Tom Hanks’ acting career has been filled with iconic moments, but few are more memorable than his desperate scream of “WILSONNNNN!” as his island companion floats away in the 2000 film "Cast Away." So when Hanks showed up at Citi Field for Saturday night’s Subway Series game against the Yankees,

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The new ABS challenge system has certainly changed the game for hitters, catchers and pitchers. But on Thursday, Cardinals skipper Oliver Marmol offered a good reminder of its impact on managers, too. After a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Athletics, Marmol was finally catching his breath in

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Iván Herrera was hitless in four at-bats when he stepped to the plate with the game on the line in the ninth inning Thursday, but his Cardinals teammates weren’t worried. At first base, rookie JJ Wetherholt -- still nursing the sting of a two-out, two-strike hit-by-pitch --

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Before the longest inning of his professional career finally came to a close, Matthew Liberatore had to wait a few seconds more.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Making his first start in nine days, Cardinals outfielder José Fermin had a clear plan for his first at-bat against Athletics starter Jeffrey Springs on Tuesday: He was looking for a fastball to pull to left field.

Riley Greene emerged as a big power bat for the Tigers in 2025, bashing 36 homers and driving in 111 runs en route to an American League All-Star selection and an AL Silver Slugger Award. Two things seemed paramount for Greene to be even better in 2026: similar or improved

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Before Carlos Cortes did it this year, only one player in Athletics franchise history had batted .400 or better in April in at least 70 plate appearances.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Austin Wynns’ lead couldn’t have been much bigger. With the bases loaded, a full count and two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Athletics catcher was compelled to take off from first base on the payoff pitch to teammate Jeff McNeil. Wynns got such

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Shea Langeliers made sure his wife Raegan awoke to a few treats on her 28th birthday, including a cake and some chocolate-covered strawberries. But that wasn’t all: The Athletics catcher had some more presents for Raegan at Sutter Health Park during Saturday’s 14-6 loss to the Guardians.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- For a player of Nick Kurtz’s caliber, it was only fitting. There was a bit of irony in the demise of Kurtz’s historic streak of 20 consecutive games with a walk, a stretch that came to an end during the Athletics’ 14-6 loss to the Guardians on

Folks, the Brewers have done it again. That’s what it looks like, anyway. A Milwaukee pitching lab that has consistently churned out productive starters (such as Jacob Misiorowski, Quinn Priester and Chad Patrick just since 2025) appears to have mined another diamond. It’s still early, but left-hander Kyle Harrison --

At any level, if you spend enough time in a batter's box, one of those pitches you were looking to hit is, in fact, going to hit you instead. That said, some players take "leaving their mark on baseball history" much more literally than others. Officially, the all-time leader in

The Dodgers have some big-time opponents coming to Los Angeles in May, and they’ve got some big-time promotions to match.

LOS ANGELES -- A game-ending unassisted double play by the second baseman -- at FIRST base -- with Shohei Ohtani involved? The final moments of the Marlins’ 3-2 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday in Los Angeles sure merit a second look. The Dodgers appeared to be mounting a late

What better time to bring a signature basketball move to the baseball field than in the middle of the NBA playoffs? Reds outfielder Dane Myers dusted off his “Euro step” on the diamond against the Rays on Tuesday at Tropicana Field, providing one of the best slides in recent history

It’s a classic ballplayer’s dream: having your name announced over the PA system as part of the starting lineup. But having your name announced by … Mickey Mouse? That probably wasn’t part of the equation. Until Saturday, anyway.

The Phillies proved their trust in Justin Crawford by making him their Opening Day center fielder. So far, MLB Pipeline’s No. 48 overall prospect has shown why Philadelphia made the move. Ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Cubs, Crawford -- the Phillies’ starter in center field in 16 of