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

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.

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Roman Anthony has transferred his rehab from a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger to Fort Myers, Fla., Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said this weekend. While the move does not signify a change in timeline for the young star, it’s an attempt to “get away from all

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The Mets acquired Minor League right-handed pitcher Matt Seelinger in a trade with the Tigers on Monday, sending cash considerations to Detroit. The 31-year-old Seelinger, who hails from Westbury, N.Y., has recorded a 3.89 ERA across 39 1/3 innings and 27 appearances for Triple-A Toledo this season. He has struck

Not long after this year’s All-Star rosters were revealed on Saturday, Cardinals leadoff hitter JJ Wetherholt stepped into the batter's box at Wrigley Field, greeted by a chorus of boos and the allure of a nationally televised game. Wetherholt couldn’t have looked any more composed.

If Kolby Stringer wasn't a real person, the baseball gods would probably have to invent him. An 18-year-old right-hander who quite literally looked like a man among boys during the 2026 high school season, Stringer has rocketed into Draft prospectdom from Foxworth, Miss., a town with a population of 523,

NEW YORK -- There is little clarity to be found these days in the American League. Entering play on Sunday, all but two teams sat within six games of a postseason spot. But two teams -- the Rays and the Yankees -- have separated themselves from the rest of 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.

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.

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

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

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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

CHICAGO -- As the All-Star break approaches, Cubs starter Edward Cabrera has continued to make progress in his comeback from the left leg injury that sidelined him last month. This past weekend, Cabrera increased the intensity in his throwing program and was able to do some agility work in the

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.

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

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh has the most pool money in this year’s MLB Draft, totaling $19,130,700 to upgrade its organization in 2026. The Pirates have succeeded in the first round in recent years, adding Paul Skenes with the first overall pick in 2023 and Konnor Griffin with the ninth pick in

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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.