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New name sits atop updated MLB Draft rankings

April 24, 2024

Three years ago, Charlie Condon attracted zero interest from pro scouts or NCAA Division I baseball programs. He wound up at Georgia as a preferred walk-on and redshirted during his first season in Athens. Now he's the best prospect in the 2024 Draft and sits atop MLB Pipeline's updated and

Judge's 2nd-chance blast sets tone on big night for Yanks' bats

CF passes Jeter as he and Soto go yard in the same game for the first time
@ladsonbill24
April 24, 2024

NEW YORK -- Whenever Aaron Judge and Juan Soto hit home runs in a game, good things happen for the Yankees. That was the case Wednesday night in a 7-3 victory over the Athletics at Yankee Stadium. With the victory, the Yankees are 8-1 when either Judge or Soto hits

Skenes allows first run at Triple-A level, still fans 7 over 4 1/3 IP

@AlexJStumpf and @brendan_samson
April 24, 2024

Five starts and 14 1/3 scoreless innings into his 2024 campaign, Paul Skenes allowed his first run of the year for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday against Omaha. The run marked the first blemish to his previously perfect ERA, but the rest of the outing, for the most part, was business

Lux provides most encouraging sign in Dodgers' romp

It's 'all positive' for 2B, who knows he needs to be patient with himself after missing all of '23
@juanctoribio
12:47 AM EDT

WASHINGTON -- As Gavin Lux watched the ball trickle across the infield, you could almost feel the anxiety in the Dodgers’ dugout. Once second baseman Luis García Jr. couldn’t make a diving stop, it was easy to see some relief in Lux’s face as he stood on first base. But

On cusp of big addition, Mets' lineup shows all-around promise

April 24, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO -- Before the Mets played their series finale at Oracle Park on Wednesday, most questions floating around the visiting clubhouse concerned a member of the offense not yet present. The plan is for J.D. Martinez to join the Mets on Friday. Significant excitement surrounds the six-time All-Star’s debut.

MLB's oldest living player is turning 100

Art Schallock pitched for the Yankees and Orioles in the 1950s
@NJ_baseball
12:00 AM EDT

On Thursday, Major League Baseball’s oldest living player turns 100 years old. Art Schallock, a left-hander who pitched in 58 games with the Yankees and Orioles over a five-year career in the 1950s, will celebrate the milestone with family and friends at Cogir on Napa Road, the senior living facility

New ace tops latest Starting Pitcher Power Rankings

24 minutes ago

We're about a month into the regular season, and it's time for another edition of Starting Pitcher Power Rankings. And we have another shakeup at the top. After Spencer Strider topped the Opening Day rankings and Corbin Burnes led the second edition, we have another new starter in the No.

Adolis gets the last laugh after J-Rod leaves everyone in suspense

Slugger's homer barely eludes Mariners center fielder as Rangers snap out of home funk
@kennlandry
1:05 AM EDT

ARLINGTON -- Entering the fourth inning Wednesday night, the Rangers were riding an unfortunate 25-inning scoreless streak at Globe Life Field, a place they’ve generally succeeded in during the Bruce Bochy era. And it looked like they were well on their way to a 26th straight scoreless inning even as

Harper back from paternity list; Phillies option Clemens

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One fan's collection covers every Mexican-born Major Leaguer in history

@michaelsclair
12:00 AM EDT

There have been 147 Major Leaguers who were born in Mexico -- and J.C. Torres Encinas has an autographed ball from every single one of them. His collection features Mel Almada, the first Mexican-born Major Leaguer who made his debut with the Red Sox in 1933, to Irving López, who

Reds win season series over Phillies as schedule gauntlet looms

Over the next month the Reds see the Rangers, Padres, Orioles, D-backs, Giants and Dodgers
April 24, 2024

CINCINNATI -- File this one away for later, even if it may seem trivial right now. What the Reds have done this month against an expected contender like the Phillies could become very handy once late September rolls around. By claiming a 7-4 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday at Great

'You know what we do in extra innings': Braves' stellar 'D' sets up walk-off

1:05 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- Shortstop Orlando Arcia created a defensive gem that helped stop the bleeding in the ninth inning. Austin Riley strengthened his Gold Glove hopes one inning later, when he made a run-saving stop that helped the Braves claim a 4-3 win over the Marlins in 10 innings on Wednesday

Gunnar's star power keeps rising in O's series win

Young shortstop's metrics rank among MLB's best, falls triple shy of cycle against Halos
@bmags94
April 24, 2024

ANAHEIM -- If 2023 was a breakout campaign for Gunnar Henderson, consider this season a continuation of that development. The 22-year-old infielder and Orioles leadoff hitter has ascended to an even higher level in ‘24 and firmly established himself as one of baseball’s top stars. Henderson’s great start continued on

Trea's consecutive SB streak ends at 41

@MannyOnMLB
April 24, 2024

We've seen a substantial increase in steal attempts and successful stolen base rates across baseball over the past couple of years, adding even more excitement to the game. While many baseball enthusiasts know that Rickey Henderson owns the all-time steals record for a career (1,406) and a season (130), the

Trout first in MLB to 10 homers with 114.5 mph blast

Angels slugger in elite company with double-digit HRs in team’s first 25 games for 3rd time
April 24, 2024

ANAHEIM -- The move to get Mike Trout atop the lineup has worked out for the slugger in the early going, as he homered in a second consecutive game on Wednesday afternoon. With a solo blast in the sixth, Trout became the first player in the Majors to reach 10

Injury updates: Snell, Bellinger to IL; Scherzer begins rehab

April 24, 2024

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured and recovering players from across Major League Baseball.

'Exhibiting Possibilities': Yanks honor Black legends with mural

@feinsand
April 24, 2024

NEW YORK -- For much of the past half-century, Willie Randolph, Reggie Jackson, Dave Winfield, Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia and Aaron Judge have accomplished great things inside Yankee Stadium. Wednesday, the six Yankees legends took their permanent place on the streets of the Bronx, just blocks from the field that

Reds Single-A affiliate wins on walk-off Little League homer

@benweinrib
12:38 AM EDT

The Daytona Tortugas seem to have a knack for walk-off hits. Two of their three home wins this season have been of that variety. But it's going to be difficult to top the way Cincinnati's Single-A pulled off Wednesday night's 5-4 win at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Who's the best Draft prospect at each position? Our experts make picks

@JoeTrezz
April 24, 2024

The 2024 MLB Draft is still months away but the college baseball season is in full swing, and MLB Pipeline will expand our Draft prospect rankings to the Top 150 on Wednesday night. In the latest installment of the Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo break down the 2024

'Right in the bread basket': How one knuckleball exemplified Waldron's gem

@MannyOnMLB
12:58 AM EDT

DENVER -- Matt Waldron was conflicted. He had just thrown a pitch to Charlie Blackmon, the first batter he faced in the Padres’ 5-2 win over the Rockies at Coors Field on Wednesday night. But instead of being caught by Waldron’s catcher, Kyle Higashioka, the ball hit home plate umpire

Welcome back, Raffy! Devers slugs HR, 3 hits in return

April 24, 2024

CLEVELAND -- Rafael Devers didn’t just return to action on Wednesday night at Progressive Field, but he raked and helped lift his injury-riddled Red Sox to a 8-0 victory over the Guardians. After missing five straight games due to a bone bruise on his left knee and suiting up for

17-year-old Padres phenom collects first pro hit at Single-A

@JoeTrezz
April 24, 2024

In recent years, the Padres have shown they are not afraid to push their top prospects. For the second straight season, they are starting a 17-year-old No. 1 international prospect at Single-A Lake Elsinore rather than in rookie ball, and in turn, challenging him from the moment he enters the

Brewers' reliable bullpen makes offense's big inning count

@JakeCrouseMLB
April 24, 2024

PITTSBURGH -- The Brewers’ largely young offense has been grinding in its quest to consistently post runs. In their past eight games, the Brewers have scored 26 runs; 12 came in a thrashing of the Cardinals, but 14 were scored across the other seven for an average of two runs

Mead's go-ahead HR 'couldn't come at a better moment'

April 24, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- The first few weeks of the season, Curtis Mead felt like he was playing it safe. The 23-year-old rookie didn’t want to swing and miss. He did everything he could to avoid striking out, even if that meant getting out of his approach to put the ball

High-leverage, low stress: Royals' revamped 'pen deals again

@anne__rogers
12:40 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY -- The bullpen gates swung open in between the eighth and ninth innings Wednesday night, and the lights started flickering at Kauffman Stadium. Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse” blared through the PA system louder than usual. For the first time in quite some time, the Royals are putting together