CHICAGO -- The Cubs have a long history of players who have elevated their play to the level of being a showman. Look no further than Slammin’ Sammy Sosa, who stepped onto the field Saturday to rousing cheers from fans who either remember his power exploits or have shared stories

NEW YORK -- When Max Fried’s left elbow began barking again two weeks ago, the Yankees left-hander said he was willing to take the ball and pitch through the discomfort. Those in charge of such decisions opted against the idea, believing that rest and recovery would serve him better. Reinstated

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The war on modern pitching is being waged in the batter’s box, in the video rooms, in the hearts and minds of flummoxed hitters and, more and more, in a single-story commercial strip building in suburban Toronto. Thanks to the work done in the offices of Trajekt

MILWAUKEE -- Missing the first five weeks of the regular season didn’t keep Jackson Chourio from remaining a dues-paying member of the 20-homer club.

DETROIT -- The Dodgers are still expecting to get Shohei Ohtani back as a pitcher this season, but manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that the two-way superstar is "not 100%," which will keep him off the mound a little while longer. The Dodgers kept a possible Sunday pitching start on the

SAN FRANCISCO -- Tensions from the Giants’ 10-6 loss to the D-backs on Friday seem to have spilled over into Saturday’s split doubleheader at Oracle Park. Senior advisor to the president of baseball operations Ron Wotus was ejected before Game 1 after getting into a heated conversation with crew chief

NEW YORK -- The Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers, according to a source, giving other teams a chance to claim him and assume the remainder of his salary. New York has not confirmed the move. It’s a potential cash-saving move for the Mets, who are unlikely

SAN FRANCISCO -- New Hall of Famer Jeff Kent was greeted by a crowd of Giants legends when he stepped onto the field to have his No. 21 retired during a special pregame ceremony at Oracle Park on Saturday. He shook hands with luminaries like Juan Marichal, Dusty Baker, Buster

CHICAGO -- It could be a close competition over the final month of the season for National League Rookie of the Year. But Reds first baseman Sal Stewart now has something on his side the other candidates won't have. History.

ANAHEIM -- Cristopher Sánchez has his sights set on bigger milestones than the one he reached on Saturday night in Anaheim. He wants to win a World Series. He'd love to be the Phillies' first 20-game winner since Roy Halladay in 2010. He hopes to win a Cy Young Award

ATLANTA -- Whether the Braves have the rotation they need for the postseason won’t be known until October arrives. But nearly a month after the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, it looks like Atlanta has the starters necessary to successfully navigate the remainder of the regular season. Martín Pérez extended the

ST. PETERSBURG -- Chandler Simpson slapped the ball to left field, scrambled out of the batter’s box and immediately pointed into the Rays’ dugout. He shouted as he jogged down the first-base line, pumping his arms at his sides, then roared and pumped his fist after stepping on the bag.

DETROIT -- Max Clark was running like crazy, reaching a near-elite sprint speed of 29.8 feet per second to try to catch up with Teoscar Hernández’s ninth-inning drive to left-center, when the Tigers center fielder heard a hissing sound. He knew instantly what it meant. Javy was coming.

ST. LOUIS -- Before the Pirates left for their current road trip, Paul Skenes had a conversation that put his mind at ease. With the Tigers in town, Skenes wound up chatting with Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander about velocity. Pittsburgh’s ace described what he’s gone through this season and asked

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NEW YORK -- For the briefest of moments, his leg coursing in pain, Juan Soto said that “everything went through my mind.” Hopping around, trying to shake off the discomfort after fouling a ball off his leg just above his right shin guard, Soto could hardly believe his luck: two

CLEVELAND -- It wasn’t that long ago when Travis Bazzana was a kid dreaming of taking the road less traveled to MLB from Australia. Now, as he enjoys his rookie season in the Majors, the 24-year-old stands as an inspiration to those looking to follow in his footsteps. On Saturday,

NEW YORK – Jake Bennett bought the Red Sox more time to snap out of their recent offensive rut by unleashing a masterful performance in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The rookie lefty regained the groove he had during a sparkling nine-start run from

Brewers right-hander Abner Uribe continued his rehab assignment with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Friday night, but there was a twist: Uribe didn’t actually wear a Timber Rattlers uniform. This weekend, Milwaukee’s High-A affiliate is rebranding as the Wisconsin Brats, honoring German heritage with a special two-day “Bratoberfest” celebration. So,

NEW YORK – Jarred Kelenic’s pro career began on a path toward New York, taken sixth overall by the Mets in the 2018 MLB Draft before being traded that offseason. Now, the well-traveled outfielder is taking another swing at the city. ​The 27-year-old Kelenic has signed a Minor League contract

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NEW YORK -- George Lombard Jr. descended the steps of the first-base dugout gingerly after the third inning on Saturday, and as the rookie shortstop moved toward the clubhouse with an apparent injury, several Yankees offered gestures of consolation. By the end of the night, those same teammates were largely

TORONTO -- Sometimes you hit three home runs and cruise to victory, other times you have to grind to give yourself a chance. On Friday it was the former for the Blue Jays, and Saturday, it was the latter.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Yennier Cano struck his trademark post-strikeout pose on the mound at Sutter Health Park, planting his legs wide and keeping his arms down at his sides. For several seconds, the Orioles’ ‘reliever remained frozen in place, enjoying the moment, before striding off the hill and pointing up

SAN FRANCISCO -- It was a bit of a rough go of it at the plate for Lars Nootbaar after he was acquired by the Diamondbacks from the Cardinals at the Trade Deadline earlier this month. In his first 53 at-bats for his new team, Nootbaar had a .170 batting