Miz blazes his way to 200 K's faster than all but one pitcher in MLB history
MILWAUKEE -- Jacob Misiorowski unleashed a four-seamer to Twins right fielder Alan Roden on Sunday afternoon, generating nothing but a meek half-swing to notch his fifth strikeout of the day. The 101.7 mph velocity was ho-hum (well, for him at least), but the strikeout itself marked yet another milestone for
Phillies give 4 former players their 'Moonlight' moment in ode to Field of Dreams
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies kicked off the week leading up to the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game in fitting fashion on Sunday afternoon, when they gave four former players their "Moonlight" moment. For those unfamiliar with the movie -- or the history of the real-life player -- Archibald
E-Rod's 115-pitch gem helps D-backs secure season series vs. LA for 1st time since '18
PHOENIX -- It didn’t start well after a sweep in late March. But the D-backs’ season series with the Dodgers ended gloriously. For the first time since 2018, the club has toppled its division rivals, winning seven of the 13 regular-season contests, including six of the last seven.
Chris Sale -- who wasn't pitching Sunday -- ejected before game vs. Yankees
NEW YORK – Braves left-hander Chris Sale was ejected by third-base umpire Dan Merzel before Sunday’s 2-1, 10-inning win over the Yankees. Sale was still upset about Saturday’s game, when he was charged with a balk by Merzel, who was the home-plate umpire, during Atlanta’s 5-4 loss to New York
111 games, zero errors: Wilson sets MLB record at shortstop
BOSTON -- As obscure as it might be, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson broke a Major League Baseball record Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. With his 111th consecutive error-free performance during a 4-3 win over the Red Sox in front of 36,817, the 24-year-old surpassed Mike Bordick’s 2002 mark with the
What's better than one incredible grab? TWO incredible grabs!
MILWAUKEE -- Luis Lara initially lost the ball. When Twins third baseman Brooks Lee smoked a Jacob Misiorowski four-seamer deep into right field, it was evident Lara had trouble tracking it down. But then, just as the American Family Field crowd expressed audible concern, the Brewers’ rookie got a bead
North Carolina wins 2026 Little League Softball World Series
North Carolina claimed the 2026 Little League Softball World Series title on Sunday, defeating Kentucky in a high-stakes 2-0 championship game from Stallings Stadium in Greenville, N.C. The team representing Johnston County Little League (Clayton, N.C.) did so relying on the strategy that got them to the finals -- sending
Hagen Smith wins MLB debut as White Sox take series from Guardians
CHICAGO – Hagen Smith, the White Sox No. 2 prospect and No. 51 overall, per MLB Pipeline, had a mixed bag of results during his Major League debut, but walked away with his first career win Sunday afternoon against the Guardians at Rate Field.
Braves win 10-inning pitchers' duel to avoid Bronx sweep
NEW YORK – August has been good to Braves right-hander Grant Holmes. On Tuesday, he pitched six scoreless innings in a 4-2 victory over the Marlins. On Sunday afternoon, Holmes bested his counterpart, Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler, while Atlanta won the game, 2-1, in 10 innings at Yankee Stadium, salvaging
Schwarber snaps dinger drought, Hill gets walk-off hit in Phils' much-needed win
PHILADELPHIA -- Don Mattingly said it best before he even sat down at the podium. "It feels like this should have some tequila in it," the Phillies interim manager joked as he grabbed a bottle of water. That feeling could have been based entirely on Sunday's game alone -- one
Last Chance: Trade Deadline sale offers you the best deal for MLB.TV
Players will be on the move during the Trade Deadline, but MLB.TV is right with you every step of the way during the season. During the Trade Deadline sale running now through Sunday, an MLB.TV Seasonal subscription has been discounted to $34.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game, live or
Padres upgrade roster with post-Deadline signing of outfielder Hays
SAN DIEGO -- The Trade Deadline has come and gone, but the Padres still found a way to address an area of need on their roster, signing right-handed-hitting outfielder Austin Hays to a Major League deal on Sunday. Hays was activated before Sunday’s series finale against the Astros at Petco
Alonso's first multihomer game as an Oriole leads rout of Rangers
ARLINGTON -- Outspoken leadership is unmistakably one of the key assets Pete Alonso brought to the Orioles when he signed a five-year, $155 million deal last December. But he didn’t need to say anything on Sunday. The crack of his bat was all the Orioles needed to hear.
Skubal set for 1st Dodgers home start -- and another 2x Cy winner will follow
PHOENIX -- The mere sight of Tarik Skubal clad in Dodger blue in the home dugout at Dodger Stadium was a spectacle in and of itself the day after the southpaw was dealt from Detroit to L.A. The excitement for Skubal has only continued to build since then, and just
Injuries: Jax, H. Greene, Rodón, Ohtani, Adley, Soto, Cubs
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Boyd goes 7 in Cubs' romp vs. Royals
KANSAS CITY -- Cubs manager Craig Counsell has acknowledged that plenty of his players have been feeling the compounding effect of playing 17 games in a row with no off-days at this point in the season. That has added another layer to just how well the North Siders have been
Royals add 9-time All-Star Kimbrel to bolster bullpen (source)
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals agreed to a Major League deal with veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a Major League deal on Sunday, a source told MLB.com, and they expect him to be active in their bullpen on Monday. The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Rays on Monday
Speedy Simpson produces 4 hits after moving up to No. 3 in Rays' lineup
SEATTLE -- At this point, it really doesn’t matter where Chandler Simpson bats in the lineup. The production will remain for the Rays speedster. In a rare move in the Rays' 4-1 win over the Mariners to complete the series sweep and win their sixth straight game, Simpson was moved
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
Surging Tigers finish big road trip with extra-inning victory
SAN FRANCISCO – The Tigers will look a mite different Tuesday when they return to Comerica Park for the first time since July 29. When they departed for their only three-city trip of 2026, Tarik Skubal was still on the team, Jackson Jobe had another Minor League rehab start on
Overhauled 'pen steps up again as Nats complete first sweep since April
WASHINGTON – The Nationals’ decision to pitch a bullpen game on Sunday gave the team an extended look at the new makeup of its relievers since Monday’s Trade Deadline. Four relief pitchers combined to clinch the series sweep (the club's first at home this season and first overall since April
Rutschman on cusp of making Red Sox debut during next series in Toronto
BOSTON -- Adley Rutschman's weekend in Worcester, where he played two Minor League rehab games with Boston's Triple-A affiliate, was apparently enough. The Red Sox’s prized acquisition at the Trade Deadline got back to Fenway Park in time on Sunday to travel with his team to Toronto, where he is
D-backs adding veteran righty Littell to bolster rotation (source)
PHOENIX -- Starting pitching is akin to air conditioning during the Arizona summer in the sense that you can never have enough of it. To that end, the D-backs have reportedly agreed to a deal with right-hander Zack Littell, a source told MLB.com. The club has not yet confirmed the
Reflective Wetherholt lifts Cards with clutch game-winning double
ST. LOUIS -- JJ Wetherholt’s go-ahead swing in the eighth inning of the Cardinals’ 7-4 win over the Rockies on Sunday at Busch Stadium sent the standout rookie directly into his next task. Replacing his bat with a pen, Wetherholt wasted no time before diving into his routine to journal
'It's been a minute': Sox tripped up late in first series loss since July 1
BOSTON -- A 10th straight series win in their grasp, the Red Sox let it slip away when their two most dominant relievers faltered in the late innings in a 4-3 loss to the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. Instead, the Sox have lost a series for the