BALTIMORE – Pete Alonso went into full Carlton Fisk mode, hopping down the first-base line while tracking a towering seventh-inning drive toward left field. He raised both hands to his batting helmet and howled when the call on the field was a foul ball, then griped some more when a

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies went outside of the organization on Wednesday for some pitching help in former All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes. However, surging stalwart Aaron Nola showed later in the day that Philadelphia might already have their much-needed rotation piece.

ST. PETERSBURG -- Whether it’s lingering jetlag from their perfect West Coast trip, running into a couple of American League East rivals desperately trying to play their way back into the postseason race or simply one of those stretches every team goes through, wins aren’t coming easily for the Rays

MILWAUKEE -- Just 24 hours after suffering the worst loss in franchise history, the Mariners wasted no time proving they were ready to turn the page. Seattle sent all nine batters to the plate in the first inning, scored four runs before Milwaukee even came to bat and never looked

CLEVELAND -- Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson has officially docked in the Majors. The 23-year-old left-hander fired two scoreless innings in his MLB debut on Wednesday, setting the tone for the Giants’ 1-0 win over the Guardians at Progressive Field.

It’s just like playing catch in the backyard … except a couple hundred feet apart. Brewers No. 17 prospect Sawyer Strosnider connected on his first career homer with High-A Wisconsin on Wednesday and had a special person on the other end of the milestone dinger: his father, Scott.

BOSTON -- There are no must-win games in August, but there certainly are much-needed wins, and the Diamondbacks got one of those Wednesday evening at Fenway Park. Nolan Arenado's jam-shot bloop single to left scored Gabriel Moreno from third as they beat the Red Sox, 7-6, in 10 innings in

MLB Pipeline gave a full refresh to its Top 100 Prospects list last week -- and each team’s Top 30 -- now that the 2026 draftees have joined their respective organizations. That makes it as good a time as any to look at the biggest breakout players in Minor Leagues.

CINCINNATI -- Reds All-Star and burgeoning ace Chase Burns was not immune to the lack of run support that has plagued his rotation mates lately as he made his latest start on Wednesday. Facing the Cardinals, Burns did not have an easy time of it as he threw 104 pitches

Through the first four-plus months of this season, St. Louis first baseman Alec Burleson has recorded nearly 1,000 putouts. That sounds like a lot of work, and it is; it’s the largest figure of any player in the Majors in 2026. That number, however, encompasses two very different parts of

PITTSBURGH – All Brandon Lowe could do was pray and watch. The veteran second baseman belted a fly ball to deep right field in the bottom of the ninth, with the game tied and likely future Hall of Fame closer Kenley Jansen on the mound. As the ball floated down

NEW YORK – Ever since the Aug. 3 MLB Trade Deadline came and went, the Mets have played well, going 10-4 entering Wednesday’s action against the Padres. The results have pleased owner Steve Cohen. He enjoys watching younger players like Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing, two rookies who have brought

CHICAGO -- Grant Taylor and his fellow White Sox relievers got an earful from fans as they walked to the visiting bullpen Monday night at Wrigley Field. It was both good and bad commentary, with the White Sox fans well represented in this exciting three-game competition. But this was different:

MINNEAPOLIS -- Three days ago, the Twins were licking their wounds after losing three straight games to the Phillies. What a difference three days can make.

ARLINGTON -- Cade Cavalli is on a roll. Six days after his most dominant performance of the season, the Nationals’ ace picked up where he left off, striking out 11 in six scoreless innings as the Nats cruised past the Rangers 6-0 at Globe Life Field on Wednesday. The right-hander

DENVER -- Veteran left-hander Tanner Scott is the Dodgers’ closer of the moment, and the closer for the stretch run as the club preps for a push at a third consecutive World Series title.

ARLINGTON -- In the time it takes for him to grab his phone and bring up his camera roll, newly promoted Nationals reliever Erik Tolman can pull up videos of the best thing that ever happened to him as a baseball player -- and the worst. Tolman, a former 14th-round

Left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes signed a Major League contract with the Phillies on Wednesday and was optioned to Single-A Clearwater. To make room for Cortes on the 40-man roster, right-hander Brian Keller was designated for assignment.

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

HOUSTON -- Astros manager Joe Espada was ejected in the third inning of Wednesday’s game against the Angels after center fielder Mike Trout was awarded first base on a hit-by-pitch on a ball that struck his hand during a check swing.

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Blue Jays are hoping that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will return from the seven-day concussion injured list when he's eligible Saturday against the Yankees in the Bronx. So far, that hope looks pretty realistic.

BOSTON -- With the latest edition of Players’ Weekend on tap for MLB from Friday through Sunday, one of the three main themes is appreciation. Red Sox rookie lefty Payton Tolle has that one nailed, and he won’t need the weekend to reflect on it more than he already does

HOUSTON -- Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Angels after two innings with a right hand contusion, the result of being hit by a 100 mph sinker thrown by Angels starter Walbert Ureña in the first inning.

The Pirates on Wednesday acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. Bethancourt, who was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis after being acquired, is expected to join Pittsburgh’s Major League taxi squad in Los Angeles this weekend. Bethancourt was not on the Yankees' 40-man roster, which is

NEW YORK – Jorge Polanco’s season is over. The Mets announced that the switch-hitting infielder has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis. According to interim manager Andy Green, Polanco will have surgery soon.