The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is rapidly approaching, and there’s precious little time to vote to help the game’s top players earn a bid on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. Phase 2 voting will determine the starters at each position, joining the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani as the NL designated

As we detailed earlier this week, the postseason picture is as muddled as we’ve ever seen it heading into July. Twenty-five teams stand within six games of a playoff spot, making it nearly impossible to differentiate potential Trade Deadline buyers and sellers.

CHICAGO -- It wasn’t so long ago that the Cubs were scuffling, trying to regain their footing after navigating through a 10-game losing streak. Those hard times for the North Siders are quickly becoming a distant memory, replaced now with the team many saw as an NL Central heavyweight coming

KANSAS CITY -- Jonathan Aranda had barely gotten situated at first base after a first-inning single off Royals starter Seth Lugo, and all of a sudden the ball was flying off Junior Caminero’s bat, bound for the seats beyond the visitors’ bullpen at Kauffman Stadium.

There's a familiar face atop our latest Starting Pitcher Power Rankings. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise. This particular right-handed hurler has overwhelmed hitters all season long, and he's made quite a bit of history with his triple-digit heat. Here are the seventh Starting Pitcher Power Rankings of

On the cusp of his nation's 250th birthday, Captain America saved the day. That would be Walker Jenkins, the top prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization and No. 14 on MLB's Top 100 Prospects list, whose Captain America nickname was bestowed upon him by former Twins' player Michael Cuddyer. This

MILWAUKEE -- The good news is that it’s unlikely there will be any controversy about Jacob Misiorowski pitching in the All-Star Game this time around. The bad news is that Misiorowski might not pitch in this year's All-Star Game at all.

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we've been looking at the things which define this country (just take a look at our A250 video series here!) Naturally, some of the country's most important items are not ideas or places or statues, but printed documents. Like, for instance, the

MILWAUKEE -- Denied on the basepaths, Garrett Mitchell came through with the bat instead. The Brewers' center fielder capped his first career four-hit game Wednesday with a go-ahead triple in the seventh inning that sent his club to a 4-2 win over the Reds at American Family Field. In hindsight,

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies will need to beat elite pitching again and again in October if they want to win the World Series. They haven’t beaten enough the past few years. They got reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes twice this year, including Wednesday night’s 10-6 victory over the

ATLANTA -- If Reynaldo López's effort during Wednesday night’s 5-1 win over the Cardinals was a sign of things to come, there might not be as much reason to be concerned about the Braves' rotation. Ozzie Albies’s first-inning RBI double and third-inning solo homer provided sufficient support for López, who

What better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday weekend than with the national pastime all in one place? That's the idea behind NBC/Peacock's "Star-Spangled Sunday" on July 5, when the network will use its platforms (NBC, Peacock, NBCSN) to show all 15 MLB games on the schedule, with most of

The best prospect showcase of the year is just 11 days away. Fifty of the most talented players in the Minor Leagues will square off in the 27th annual Futures Game presented by Nike, scheduled for noon ET at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on July 12, part of All-Star Week.

NEW YORK -- How good was the Tigers’ rotation in their first series sweep at Yankee Stadium since 2008? Even displaced Tigers starters were shutting down the Bronx Bombers. Keider Montero’s move out of the rotation this week following Jack Flaherty’s return from the injured list was a tricky one,

DENVER -- Mickey Moniak isn’t going to let a single -- rather, the lack thereof -- ruin a special night.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Mookie Betts was scratched ahead of Wednesday night's 7-1 loss to the A's at Sutter Health Park due to right wrist soreness, but the Dodgers are hopeful that he will only end up missing one game. Betts informed manager Dave Roberts about the soreness in his wrist

BALTIMORE -- For the first time since the Nationals arrived in Washington in 2005, the club has completed a trade with its closest geographical MLB counterpart. On Wednesday, the Orioles sent right-hander Kyle Nicolas to the Nats in exchange for Minor League infielder Randal Diaz. Nicolas was optioned to Triple-A

TORONTO -- Welcome to the show, Sean Keys. The Blue Jays rookie had his first big league “moment,” launching his first career home run on Canada Day in front of a packed house at Rogers Centre during a 9-3 win against the Mets on Wednesday.

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

WEST SACRAMENTO – On the eve of Phase 2 voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game officially closing, Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers provided a lasting reminder of why he’s such a heavy favorite at his position.

Fresh off their nation’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 win over the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Atlanta, a thrilling 2-1 victory with Harry Kane scoring both goals, English soccer fans took to Truist Park for Wednesday’s Cardinals-Braves game -- and delivered a must-see moment in the process.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- With 11 games remaining for the Dodgers in the first half, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that catcher Will Smith is not expected back from the injured list until after the All-Star break. Given how Smith's neck inflammation has persisted and not yet allowed him to resume baseball

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Zack Wheeler left the mound and the ballpark on Wednesday night plenty steamed. Interim manager Don Mattingly pulled him from a 10-6 victory over the Pirates at Citizens Bank Park, after he threw 104 pitches in 4 2/3 innings. Wheeler had retired the first two batters

While there’s no official start to the summer trade season, we can expect MLB’s rumor mill to shift into high gear now that July has arrived.

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge doesn’t enjoy sitting still, and the Yankees’ captain certainly doesn’t like what he’s been seeing. Unable to help between the lines as he continues to await reimaging on a fractured right first rib, Judge said he expects better results in July after the Bombers wrapped