Starting with leadoff HR, PCA cruises to MLB's 1st cycle of 2026
CHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong made history Monday night. And just when it seemed like it would come in a losing effort, the Cubs found a way to ensure his efforts came in a victory.
Masterful May: Starter records his first career complete-game shutout
ST. LOUIS -- After a flirtation with history less than three weeks ago in Milwaukee, Cardinals starter Dustin May was at it again on Monday night at Busch Stadium. May carried a perfect game bid into the seventh inning, but permitted a walk and a base hit (the only ones
First All-Star Ballot update: Ohtani, Yordan cruising; both 1B fields loaded
Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters. The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the Astros’ Yordan Alvarez are the leading vote-getters for the National League and American League, respectively, in our first update of the 2026 MLB All-Star Ballot.
Colt Keith is youngest Tiger with 3-HR game since ... Mr. Tiger!
HOUSTON – Career night? You could say that.
Shota wins a fan some money just by picking up the ball
We all need a little help, sometimes. And in the case of one lucky fan at Wrigley Field on Monday night, that help came from the Cubs' starting pitcher against the Rockies, Shota Imanaga.
Father's Day Sale brings you MLB.TV for 50% off
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you're one of the million fans out there who like to wait until the last minute to get dad something, MLB.TV has you covered. During the Father's Day Sale from now through June 21, an MLB.TV Seasonal subscription is half off
1st hit? 1st homer! Rincones Jr. goes yard in CBP debut
PHILADELPHIA -- Gabriel Rincones Jr. was admittedly "thrown to the wolves" in his MLB debut on Friday. Those were the words of president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski just hours before the Phillies' No. 6 prospect took his first career big league swings against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski. Well, Rincones
Players who have hit for the cycle
Getting four knocks in one day is memorable for even the best hitters. But getting a hit of each kind -- a single, double, triple and homer -- in the same game? That's something special. How special? It's only happened once in postseason history, when the Red Sox's Brock Holt
Suárez clobbers 2 HRs (including grand slam) in Reds' shutout rout
CINCINNATI – For a Reds offense that has lacked run production of late, Eugenio Suárez was the sorely needed double espresso shot on Monday evening. The Suárez boost came early when the veteran slugger delivered two home runs in his first two plate appearances – including a second-inning grand slam
Abrams atop All-Star voting ... but where's Wood? Nats pitch their OF star
Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.
Texas slugger joins elite company with cycle in oddest of ways in Men's College World Series
Texas needed a win against Alabama on Monday afternoon to stay alive at the Men’s College World Series. Turns out, the Longhorns did more than win -- they made some history, too. Sophomore shortstop Adrian Rodriguez hit for the cycle in a 14-2 Texas victory. He became the third player
Smith proves his skipper and GM right with game-winning homer
PHOENIX -- There's a phrase that Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen seemingly always use when they talk about first baseman Pavin Smith. "Pavin can hit."
Bell enjoys homecoming with Texas-sized ambush in Twins' win
ARLINGTON – When Josh Bell gets hot, he punishes baseballs like few hitters in the game. And if you want to know when Bell is about to get hot, just take a look at the schedule. If he’s coming home, look out.
Men's College World Series: Complete results, recaps, box scores
The most exciting event of the college baseball calendar is officially underway as eight teams face off in Omaha this weekend in their quest to be crowned the best in the nation at the Men's College World Series. West Virginia vs. Troy got things started at 2 p.m. ET on
X-rays negative for Turner after HBP, 8th-inning exit
PHILADELPHIA -- Interim manager Don Mattingly has fielded a handful of questions in recent days about potentially giving Trea Turner a break. Before Monday's game, however, Mattingly emphatically stuck by his struggling shortstop. But while Turner started Monday's series opener against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park -- he did
Torres exits Tigers' win early after swing, grabbing at left side
HOUSTON -- Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres exited Monday night’s 9-3 win against the Astros after taking a swing at a pitch in the second inning. Moments after Kevin McGonigle’s two-out solo homer off Kai-Wei Teng gave Detroit a 2-0 lead, Torres swung through a 92.4 mph fastball on the
Wheels and dealin'! Phillies ace hooks 9 K's vs. Fish
PHILADELPHIA -- It was obvious early on that Zack Wheeler didn't have his best command on Monday night against the Marlins -- but you never would have guessed it by his final numbers. Wheeler racked up a season-high nine strikeouts over six scoreless innings while allowing only two hits in
Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained
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
Marinaccio (3 games), Stammen (1) suspended after Gunnar HBP
Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles with a pitch during the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturday’s game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Major League Baseball announced Monday. Michael Hill, MLB’s Senior Vice President
Valdez to lead Tigers vs. Astros at 'place that saw me grow up' on Tuesday
HOUSTON -- Framber Valdez acknowledges Houston as the place “that saw me grow up.”
Senga set to return after Scott (hip impingement) lands on IL
CINCINNATI -- An injury to Christian Scott has opened the door for Kodai Senga, once again, to prove himself in the Mets’ rotation. The team on Monday placed Scott on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, with plans to activate Senga on Tuesday to take his place.
Padres place star closer Miller on bereavement list, recall Hart
ST. LOUIS -- The Padres open a three-game set at Busch Stadium on Monday evening without their all-world closer, as RHP Mason Miller was placed on the bereavement/family medical leave list. That designation will leave him off the roster for a minimum of 72 hours, taking him out of play
Fedko makes Twins 'more athletic'; Abel, Jenkins progress in rehab
ARLINGTON – Kyler Fedko just wanted to sleep another half-hour. The Twins had other plans. Late on Sunday morning, Fedko’s manager at Triple-A St. Paul, Brian Dinkelman, came knocking on the outfielder’s hotel room door in Toledo. Fedko wanted to ignore the noise. It’s best that he didn’t. Dinkelman was
Seager to concussion IL after collision at the plate
ARLINGTON -- Rangers shortstop Corey Seager’s return to the active roster was short-lived. The Rangers announced Monday before their 4-2 loss to Minnesota that Seager is going on the seven-day concussion injured list.