Now this is what you call a showdown. Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will climb the mound opposite 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara this afternoon at Comerica Park as the Tigers host the Marlins at 1:40 p.m. ET. Hits will almost certainly be

It was Hall of Fame announcer Milo Hamilton who gave infielder Phil Garner the nickname “Scrap Iron” while both were with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the late 1970s. Hamilton saw a young third baseman knocking down balls, always with dirt on his uniform, and noticed that nothing seemed to bother

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani didn't wait long to give the Dodger Stadium crowd something to cheer about in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. Leading off the first inning, Ohtani launched an 86.5 mph slider from Jack Leiter into the right-field seats, marking his first extra-base hit at home

TORONTO -- Already with a full MLB rotation on the IL, the Blue Jays are unfortunately beginning to build out their IL’s lineup. George Springer is the latest name added to the list after CT scans on Saturday confirmed a fracture in his left big toe. Up in his place

NEW YORK -- A mysterious giant gold chain featuring the head of an elephant sat at the locker of Luis Severino earlier this week, piquing the curiosity of several Athletics players who walked into the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium. Turns out, Severino ordered the chain and had it delivered

CHICAGO -- The Pirates took advantage of a crucial Cubs mistake on Saturday afternoon to maintain their hold on first place in the National League Central. Pittsburgh plated an unearned run in the top of the 11th inning, when Chicago reliever Caleb Thielbar fielded Brandon Lowe’s tapper and threw wide

ATLANTA -- José Ramírez can’t stop making franchise history. And we know he won’t stop anytime soon, too.

KANSAS CITY -- Before Michael Wacha took the mound to face the White Sox on Saturday, Royals manager Matt Quatraro was asked about the veteran right-hander’s stellar start to the 2026 season. “I think in the last couple of years, he has probably gotten rolling in May,” Quatraro said. “Now,

The rise of Carlos Lagrange only continues. The Yankees' No. 2 prospect (MLB No. 73) made his third start of the season with Scranton Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, and although limited to just 3 1/3 innings, he managed to set a new bar for himself at the Triple-A level.

No, it’s not a typo in the box score. Fernando Tatis Jr. was the Padres’ starting second baseman Saturday night in San Diego. Seemingly out of nowhere, Tatis -- the two-time Platinum Glove Award-winning right fielder -- made his first career start at second base in the Padres’ 9-5 victory

Opening Day marks a new era for the longstanding relationship between MLB and ESPN. Though ESPN is no longer the home for “Sunday Night Baseball” (now on NBC) or the Home Run Derby (now on Netflix), the sports broadcasting network is actually bringing fans more baseball than ever.

ST. PETERSBURG -- If you want to see small ball at its finest, a perfect blend of speed, athleticism, ability and a little bit of good fortune, take the time to watch the Rays’ game-winning rally in the 10th inning Saturday night at Tropicana Field. You won’t find many innings

NEW YORK -- Barely two weeks into the season, the Mets designated veteran right-hander Luis García for assignment on Sunday. García was one of three relievers the team signed to guaranteed Major League contracts over the offseason, along with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. García’s deal was worth $1.75 million,

TORONTO -- George Springer left Saturday’s game against the Twins with a left big toe fracture, the Blue Jays announced, another blow in a season that already feels cursed by injuries. Springer fouled a pitch off his left foot in the third inning and immediately went down in pain, but

NEW YORK -- Barely two weeks into the season, the Mets are turning to a likely future Hall of Famer for help. The Mets selected right-hander Craig Kimbrel to the Major League roster before Saturday's game, while designating left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment. Kimbrel has a $2.5 million value in

ST. LOUIS -- Ranger Suarez delivered exactly what the Red Sox needed. After two shaky starts to open his season, Suarez turned in his best outing in a Boston uniform, tossing six scoreless innings to lead the Red Sox to a 7-1 win over the Cardinals on Saturday night at

SEATTLE -- There was no one else the Mariners wanted at the plate on Saturday night. Bottom of the ninth, tie game and against a division rival. But the most telling criteria for this specific hitter was that the bases were loaded. And absolutely nobody in this lineup thrives more

ST. PETERSBURG – José Caballero unloaded several games’ worth of frustration with emphatic celebrations on the basepaths late on Saturday, having delivered a pair of big hits to jolt the Yankees’ stalled lineup. It still wasn’t enough.

SEATTLE -- Astros rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai, who struggled to find the strike zone while recording just one out in Friday’s 9-6 loss to the Mariners, traveled back to Houston on Saturday after experiencing right arm fatigue. There was no indication during or after Friday’s game that Imai may have

BALTIMORE -- Ever seen a massive flat-screen television sitting on the infield grass of a baseball field angled toward first base? Players on the Orioles' roster hadn't, nor had manager Craig Albernaz. That is, until Saturday afternoon, when first-base coach Jason Bourgeois had one set up during the club's pregame

CHICAGO -- Konnor Griffin's first career hit at Wrigley Field came in unique fashion. At first glance, it seemed like an ordinary soft blooper into left field, but the Pirates' rookie shortstop actually made contact with the ball twice on the same swing.

PHILADELPHIA -- Kyle Schwarber considered the question for a second. Did the Phillies badly need a big inning like the third in Saturday afternoon’s 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park? The Phils had scored in only one of the previous 31 innings they had played. They ranked

PHILADELPHIA -- Brandon Pfaadt took a little extra time in lacing up his spikes before his start against the Phillies on Saturday afternoon, being careful to line up the pink laces just right. That's because the laces weren't there just to hold his feet in, but they were delivering an

After a slow start, the Padres’ offense is starting to mash. According to manager Craig Stammen, there’s not really any secret to it. “We’ve got good players,” he said, coyly. “And they can hit homers.”