'It was personal' as Schlittler returns to form vs. Rays
ST. PETERSBURG – The moments immediately following the roughest outing of Cam Schlittler’s young career weren’t what bothered him. The Yankees’ right-hander felt he’d handled that well, tipping his cap to the Tigers’ lineup, almost marveling that it had taken that long to be knocked around at this level. What
Shohei looking like Shohei again after 3-hit night, HR No. 299
LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani is on the cusp of another career milestone. By hitting a two-run blast in the third inning of Monday night's 8-7 walk-off win over the Rockies at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani brought himself one long ball away from becoming the newest member of the 300-homer club,
Ramos leads off 3-HR* night with Little League round-tripper, then adds 2 real ones
SAN FRANCISCO -- Heliot Ramos got to enjoy three eventful trips around the bases on Monday night. Ramos led off the bottom of the first with a Little League home run and then went yard twice in more traditional fashion, sparking the Giants’ 10-1 series-opening win over the Blue Jays
10 non-All-Stars poised for a big second half
Full 2026 All-Star Game rosters were unveiled over the weekend and there was no shortage of star talent. While many of the usual names will be participating in the Midsummer Classic, there are many players not selected who could be poised to make a big difference the rest of the
Dodgers, Rockies clear the air after benches empty following play at the plate
Things got a little testy between the Dodgers and Rockies in extra innings on Monday in Los Angeles.
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Foul ball landing in broadcast booth creates hilarious moment for ex-big leaguer
It’s almost like a rite of passage for baseball broadcasters: You simply have to joke about a foul ball entering the booth every time it gets close. And further, you have to express that you were ready to make the play if needed. But it doesn’t actually happen all that
Potential Top 10 Draft pick Lebron inspired by brother born with Williams syndrome
Justin Lebron has smashed his share of baseballs and watched his share of ballgames. But the best bat flip he’s ever seen belongs to his brother, Jayden. Born with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes high risk for heart and blood vessel issues, Jayden Lebron was not able
Comeback win helps Brewers reach elusive franchise milestone
ST. LOUIS – For the first time since the year they changed leagues in 1998, the Brewers are back to .500 as a National League franchise.
1 thing to know about each Top 10 Draft prospect
The 2026 MLB Draft begins on Saturday in Philadelphia, site of this year's All-Star Game, which will take place the following Tuesday. As the nation's top high school and college players go from prospects to professionals, it's a great time to learn more about the stars of tomorrow. The MLB.com
Inside the factory where the most imaginative ballpark foods come to life
PHILADELPHIA -- Steve Dolan turned his computer around and smiled. There were graphs and charts and all kinds of data sets on the screen. Like something you might see from a financial advisor or some risk-averse manager or on some math test from back in high school that you're inevitably
This Draft prospect risked it all for a better life
He left his friends, his father and all that was familiar. With his mother, his sister and his stepfather, he traveled on foot and on bus for thousands of miles, along winding mountain roads, across flash-flooded rivers and through the dense rainforest, the jungle and the dangerous regions controlled by
Wood slugs 2nd career slam, and this one was hardly an inside-the-parker
WASHINGTON -- Finally, James Wood could savor this grand slam. The first of his career was an inside-the-park spectacular that had him hustling around the basepaths on May 19. There was no time to celebrate until he crossed home plate and caught his breath. On Monday night, he had an
Pushed to the brink, Soto and Torrens help Mets pull off 'really gutsy win'
ATLANTA -- The Mets found themselves in a familiar situation in the ninth inning of Monday night’s series finale against the Braves at Truist Park. New York, which outlasted Atlanta in Sunday’s 10-9 nail-biter, trailed 3-2 and was down to its final out. The potential for another loss during a
Hall of Famer Jim Thome was a 13th-round Draft pick; his son could go in the 1st this year
They threw an oversized men’s jersey on 11-year-old Landon Thome and pointed him toward home plate. It was the 2019 All-Star Celebrity Softball Game in Cleveland’s Progressive Field, the ballpark where Landon’s father, Jim, hit 190 of his 612 career home runs. But he wanted his young son to take
Breaking down the field for Friday's High School Home Run Derby
On any given summer night in Philadelphia, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper can be found sending balls screaming into the seats of Citizens Bank Park as the present faces of the Phillies. For one afternoon this week, the next generation will give the baseball world a glimpse of the Major
How a renewed approach in the box led to PCA's second All-Star nod
CHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong stepped into the box to face Braves closer Raisel Iglesias during the Cubs’ trip to Atlanta in May and knew what to expect. Iglesias leans heavily on his fastball and changeup -- rarely featuring his slider, especially against a left-handed batter. Iglesias fired a first-pitch slider,
Brewers believe they're built for what's ahead with Miz leading the way
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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
'It was all luck': How Draft's top HS hurler ended up at Stoneman Douglas baseball factory
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, with its growing legacy for producing MLB players, would seem to be a magnet for a young, aspiring ballplayer like Gio Rojas. His family was willing to uproot from his native Colorado to better his chances of being seen by pro scouts, and so the
Royals' bats erupt for 15 runs, chasing Phils ace Sánchez in 4th inning
KANSAS CITY -- Baseball is a crazy game, because sometimes a team that has largely struggled this season faces a National League Cy Young Award candidate who has a strong chance to start the All-Star Game… and they score nine runs on him before the fourth inning ends. Take your
How Jacob Latz turned a setback into an All-Star season
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20-year-old Hernandez wants to fly through Minors, just like Skenes
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Rushing the walk-off hero in Dodgers' 1st extra-inning game -- and 60th win!
LOS ANGELES -- For the first 91 games of their season, the Dodgers had been able to wrap up their wins and losses within the standard nine innings. But that was not to be on Monday night. In a game where the Dodgers were giving away a bobblehead commemorating Freddie
Bassitt 'writing the script' for second-half return after unique back surgery
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