5 HBPs, 2 ejections: Benches clear in latest tension between Mariners and Tigers
SEATTLE -- The Tigers and Mariners are fighting for their postseason chances, one selling at Monday’s Trade Deadline, the other buying. They still have time to rekindle a rivalry that percolated during last season’s AL Division Series and took on new intensity two months ago in Detroit. On a night
Rookie's pitches sing in MLB debut -- and he can dance, too!
CLEVELAND -- Jefry Yan jumped skyward off the mound, seemingly suspended in midair, his arms and legs splayed every which way. When he finally landed, Yan tilted his head downward and raised his arms above it. Then he spun, almost moonwalked a short distance back up the mound and prepared
Trade Deadline poll: Best deals, biggest surprises, more
Days after the Trade Deadline passed, we're still trying to wrap our heads around everything that happened -- and everything that didn't.
'Vintage Sonny' earns AL-leading 14th win as Sox's latest streak reaches 7
BOSTON – Sonny Gray’s magical season tapered off just a bit the previous two times he took the mound, as his streak of nine consecutive quality starts came to an end.
Shohei's leadoff HR pads MVP case, then PCA says 'not so fast'
CHICAGO -- Shohei Ohtani showed exactly why he has won four Most Valuable Player Awards on Wednesday afternoon, sending a pitch from lefty Shota Imanaga rocketing into Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers to open the series finale between the Dodgers and Cubs. And then Pete Crow-Armstrong showed everyone that this year’s
Amid Triple Crown chase, Alvarez stays on top in latest Hitter Power Rankings
Offense has been exceptional across MLB this season. Just how exceptional? Entering Wednesday, there were 21 qualified hitters with an OPS of .850 or higher. That would be the most in a season since 2021, when 34 players reached the mark. Within that talented group have been some incredible performances
Twins, Royals meet for final time in 2026 (7:40 p.m. ET, ESPN)
The Twins and Royals have seen a lot of each other recently, with some wild results. In last week’s series between the two American League Central rivals at Target Field, Minnesota earned a pair of walk-off victories with ninth-inning comebacks, including Kody Clemens’ ultimate grand slam in the series finale.
Chasing history through 5 innings, Harrison exits with cramps in 6th of Crew's win
MILWAUKEE – Kyle Harrison took the mound to warm up for the sixth inning of Wednesday's 4-2 Brewers win over the Pirates with history in his sights. In an electric return from the injured list at American Family Field, the 24-year-old left-hander had struck out each of the last eight
'We're not surprised': Braves' turnaround continues with 7th straight win
ATLANTA -- Remember when the Braves lost 19 of their last 28 games before the All-Star break? How about when they didn’t land a frontline starting pitcher before Monday’s Trade Deadline? While that latter issue might prove problematic in October, there is currently plenty of reason to be excited about
Mikolas' unlikely pinch-hit squeeze bunt in 11th helps resilient Nats end skid
PHILADELPHIA – On Wednesday night, it took 11 innings and a pinch-hit appearance from Thursday’s starting pitcher (yes, you read that correctly) for the Nationals to snap a seven-game losing skid. The 10-4 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park was the result of a true team effort --
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
J-Rod only needs one pitch to show Tigers why intentional walk was a bad idea
SEATTLE -- There’s not many scenarios in which you would intentionally walk a batter in order to face three-time All-Star Julio Rodríguez. Surely the Tigers will rethink that strategy next time.
Judge cleared to take significant step forward in rehab progression
NEW YORK – Aaron Judge reached a significant milestone as he works to rejoin the Yankees lineup. The three-time American League MVP has been cleared to participate in light activities, including outdoor running and upper-body resistance training. Judge worked out on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to Wednesday’s game
Everything to know about the 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup
The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) All-Star Cup begins on Aug. 8 in Rosemont, Illinois. The four-series season features 45 of the league’s top players competing to become the individual champion utilizing Athletes Unlimited’s innovative format. The 2026 All-Star Cup will feature 12 games at Parkway Bank Sports Complex
Know which team will hit the most HRs? You could win $5K
Submit your predictions for the five clubs that will tally the most home runs in the games taking place from Friday through Sunday and you could win a $5,000 grand prize. Konami League Leaders Pick 'Em asks you to select the teams whose hitters will record the most home runs
Heads-up deke fools AL MVP frontrunner at a very opportune time for Blue Jays
Andrés Giménez made a potential game-saving play against the AL MVP frontrunner in Wednesday’s 5-4 Blue Jays win over the Astros. With Toronto leading 5-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning, Yordan Alvarez, the best hitter in baseball this season, drilled a ball down the right-field line to plate
'Couldn't feel my legs': Bratt outduels Mize for first MLB win in stellar outing
PHOENIX -- There was much criticism directed at Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen when he did not come away with a starting pitcher while the division-rival Padres landed left-hander Robbie Ray and righty Casey Mize.
Welcome to Philly! Arraez unleashes huge bat flip after HR in 2nd game with Phils
PHILADELPHIA -- Luis Arraez isn't your typical cleanup hitter. So you can't blame Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly for initially debating the merits of putting the newcomer Arraez in the leadoff spot and reigning NL home run champion Kyle Schwarber in the No. 4 spot. Mattingly, however, ultimately settled on
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
No. 1 overall pick Cholowsky gets on the board with first hit and two RBIs
Roch Cholowsky's first game as a pro was a defensive showcase. In his second one, the bat entered the conversation. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Draft laced an RBI double for his first professional hit in High-A Winston-Salem's 7-4 victory over Asheville on Wednesday at Truist Stadium.
Mize owns rough Padres debut after whirlwind week
PHOENIX -- It’s been a whirlwind few days for Casey Mize. Perhaps that’s the best way to explain his disappointing first start with the Padres on Wednesday in Arizona. Mize, a last-minute addition before Monday's Trade Deadline on Monday, was out of sorts in his first start for his new
Olson surpasses Musial for 8th place on all-time consecutive games list
ATLANTA -- Matt Olson has played more consecutive games than all but seven players in Major League history. Olson passed Hall of Famer Stan Musial and gained sole possession of eighth place on the all-time list when he played in his 896th consecutive game in the Braves' 4-1 win over
New key to success unlocked: 'Lucky Benjamin'
Left-hander Shota Imanaga held the Dodgers to one run over five innings on Wednesday in the Cubs' 7-6 win at Wrigley Field, striking out six and lowering his season ERA to 3.60. It was the latest strong start from Imanaga, who has been excellent over the past two months. In
Cards hang tough behind Pallante, key challenge to nab gritty series in Bronx
NEW YORK -- Wednesday’s game between the Cardinals and Yankees got off to a wacky start at Yankee Stadium. First, there was the rain delay that lasted a little over an hour. Then, the right-field lights went out in the top and bottom of the first inning, delaying the game
Clean-slate club? 7 traded players who could benefit from a fresh start
The 2026 Trade Deadline has come and gone, and it had no shortage of intrigue. From stunners like the Adley Rutschman and José Soriano deals to Tarik Subal and everything in between, the sprint to October will be heavily impacted. Many of the names traded may be in line for