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Hitter Power Rankings: Pair of young stars leap into top 3

@ByJasonFoster
10:30 AM EDT

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

Trade Deadline poll: Best deals, biggest surprises, more

11:25 AM EDT

Days after the Trade Deadline passed, we're still trying to wrap our heads around everything that happened -- and everything that didn't.

May announces presence in Milwaukee with gritty quality start

an hour ago

MILWAUKEE -- Dustin May needed 23 pitches to navigate his first inning in a Brewers uniform. When he induced a swinging third strike from Pirates cleanup hitter Endy Rodríguez to end a scoreless frame, May flexed his arms and let out a yell. It wasn’t exactly CC Sabathia’s famous flex

Seattle reliever Speier suspended for throwing at Tigers' Torres

4:17 PM EDT

SEATTLE -- In the aftermath of a benches-clearing incident the night prior, Mariners reliever Gabe Speier received a three-game suspension from MLB before Thursday’s series finale vs. the Tigers. Additionally, manager Dan Wilson received a one-game suspension -- which he served on Thursday. Both also received an undisclosed fine. Speier

Power hitting AND gutsy pitching? Reds check every box in 1st home sweep

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CINCINNATI -- Power and pitching are leading the Reds on what they hope could be a magical late-season run. Both were on prominent display in Thursday’s 6-5 win over the Athletics, a third straight one-run win that completed Cincinnati’s first home series sweep of the year.

An early look at Dodgers' potential playoff roster

@sonjamchen
11:01 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Twins, Royals meet for final time in 2026 (7:40 p.m. ET, ESPN)

@Theo_DeRosa
12:29 AM EDT

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.

Five things you need to know about the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game

@jared_greenspan
4:02 PM EDT

It's not heaven. It's Iowa. And after a four-year hiatus due to site renovation, Major League Baseball is returning to the iconic Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. On Aug. 13, the Phillies and Twins will meet in the third edition of MLB at Field of Dreams, presented

So excited about his first Yankees hit, he lost his shoe. And still made it to second!

12:23 PM EDT

Heliot Ramos got his Yankees career started on the right foot. It just so happened that foot was without a shoe. The newly acquired outfielder, who came over in a Deadline day trade with the Giants, got his first hit in pinstripes in the second inning of his second game

Ranking the Top 10 throws of all time

@jared_greenspan
11:34 AM EDT

As part of our celebration of America 250, MLB's content team has created 25 top 10 lists that capture the plays, people, rituals and moments that made baseball America’s game. We’ll be revealing five lists per week over the course of five weeks.

Trade Deadline sale offers you the best deal for MLB.TV

August 3, 2026

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

Injuries: H. Greene, Judge, Dodgers, Holmes, Vlad Jr., Willson

3:28 PM EDT

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.

With Mets now focused on future, Bichette staying focused on present

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CLEVELAND -- At his introductory press conference back in January, Bo Bichette followed the typical script in introducing himself to New York. Despite coming from a Blue Jays team that had just made it to Game 7 of the World Series, Bichette said the Mets intrigued him because of their

Everything to know about the 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup

August 5, 2026

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

Neto takes advantage of being moved down in lineup and makes Angels history

4:28 PM EDT

BALTIMORE -- It’s been a whirlwind recently for Angels shortstop Zach Neto, who saw his name surface in trade rumors ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline while also being in a slump at the plate.

Harper the everyday RF? Phillies say it's more complicated than that

10:52 AM EDT

This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. MLB.com's Paul Casella wrote this edition. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Rookie's pitches sing in MLB debut -- and he can dance, too!

12:04 AM EDT

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

Iconic Giants voice Mike Krukow announces retirement at end of season

2:00 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO -- Beloved Giants voice Mike Krukow announced Thursday that he will be retiring at the end of the 2026 season, capping an iconic 36-year run in the booth alongside his best friend and broadcasting partner Duane Kuiper.

Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained

June 20, 2026

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

Arias continues Triple-A tear with 3 hits and a homer

@maxralph_
10:02 AM EDT

There’s no slowing down Franklin Arias. The top Red Sox prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 7 overall, Arias slugged his 22nd homer of the year on Wednesday amid three hits, helping Triple-A Worcester to a 10-1 win over Lehigh Valley at Polar Park. Arias’s yardwork came in the third inning.

MLBers to take on cricket superstar Surya Kumar Yadav at MLBx: Mumbai

8:11 AM EDT

Cricket and baseball will square off this fall as MLBx heads to India. On October 24 at Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex, former MLB superstars Nick Swisher and Adrían González will take on India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Surya Kumar Yadav in a battle of power and defense supremacy.

1 out from complete game, he was struck by lightning. What happened next will ... shock you

2:14 PM EDT

A version of this story originally appeared on MLB.com in April of 2020.

5 HBPs, 2 ejections: Benches clear in latest tension between Mariners and Tigers

1:56 AM EDT

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

'That's how you do it, son': The Griffeys recall iconic B2B HRs, with some trash talk

@maxralph_
3:36 PM EDT

Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., among the most famous father-son duos to ever grace the game of baseball, didn’t debate much when asked which one of them was the better baseball player. Speaking with Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins on the 6-1-1 Podcast, Senior, though, still got his

Jobe rejoins Tigers eager to get back on mound Saturday after 14-month TJ recovery

3:32 PM EDT

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.