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A record 15 K's in a Maddux, one at 104.5 mph: Miz pitches the game of the year

22 minutes ago

MILWAUKEE – Do you think Jacob Misiorowski was fired up to face the Phillies? The Brewers’ fireballer started Friday’s 6-0 win at American Family Field by striking out Kyle Schwarber with a 104.5 mph fastball, the fastest pitch from a starter since pitch tracking began in 2008. Then he struck

First-place White Sox keep rolling with impressive win over Dodgers

34 minutes ago

CHICAGO -- The White Sox scored seven runs in the fifth inning off Roki Sasaki and Blake Treinen, cruising to an 8-2 victory over the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers on Friday night before a 37,882-person sellout at Rate Field. It was the team’s fourth sellout of the 2026

Henderson hammers 100th career HR, joining elite O's company

9:54 PM EDT

BALTIMORE -- Gunnar Henderson entered Friday on a 14-game homerless streak. That also meant the Orioles shortstop’s career home run total was stuck at 99. On Friday night, Henderson finally hit No. 100.

Grand entrance! Alvarez notches 6-RBIs in historic two-homer 1st inning

9:42 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY -- In one of the most prodigious power displays in Astros history, slugger Yordan Alvarez became the third player in franchise history, and the first in more than 30 years, to club two home runs in one inning -- one of which was a grand slam -- on

Alcantara becomes 5th active Dominican-born pitcher to reach 1,000 K's

9:37 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH – Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara recorded his 1,000th career strikeout during Friday night’s 8-3 victory against the Pirates at PNC Park. Miami (35-35) has won six in a row, and nine of 10 to open June and return to .500 for the first time since April 24 (13-13). The

Strider departs in 4th inning due to right arm soreness

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13 minutes ago

NEW YORK -- Spencer Strider exited his start on Friday night against the Mets in the fourth inning at Citi Field, after a leadoff walk against MJ Melendez prompted manager Walt Weiss and a trainer to call a mound visit and check on the right-hander. After a bit of discussion,

Blast off! Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. launches first pitch to Mike Trout

an hour ago

ANAHEIM -- Despite a highly decorated career as a U.S. Navy captain, test pilot and NASA astronaut that saw him serve as the pilot of the Artemis II mission in April, Victor Glover Jr. admitted he was nervous to throw out the first pitch before Friday’s game between the Angels

Spider-Man: Brand new celebration! Mets don superhero mask after home run

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Home run celebrations have been one of the most creative outlets for MLB players during a game. And on Friday night in New York, the Mets went Marvel. When Bo Bichette launched a solo home run to left field off Braves starter Spencer Strider in the first inning, the club

Kirk boosts Blue Jays' offense with 3 hits in return from IL

29 minutes ago

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays could not have scripted a better return for Alejandro Kirk. Fresh off the 60-day injured list Friday after recovering from a left thumb fracture, Kirk received celebrity treatment at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays’ catcher drew a roaring ovation when he first emerged from the

Grisham exits game in Toronto with hamstring tightness after two-run hit

15 minutes ago

TORONTO – Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham exited Friday’s 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays in the sixth inning with what the Yankees described as right hamstring tightness. Grisham slowed between first and second base after hitting a two-run single off Mason Fluharty, taking the extra bag on the throw and

Braves-Mets showdown highlights 'Friday Night Baseball' slate on Apple TV

12:03 PM EDT

“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV is back for 2026! This week's slate features a battle between two longtime NL East rivals and another matchup of two teams looking to stay in the playoff hunt.

Get MLB.TV Seasonal for NEW low price of $119.99 

June 1, 2026

You can now follow your favorite players and teams on MLB.TV for a new low price for the season. Fans can purchase an MLB.TV Seasonal package for just $119.99 to watch every out-of-market game live or on demand. Subscribe now through ESPN -- the new home of MLB.TV -- to

Red Sox score season-high 10 runs at Fenway after offensive outburst

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BOSTON – At last, the comforts of home were felt by the Red Sox. And not a second too soon. When Mickey Gasper, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu scraped the Green Monster on three consecutive pitches for doubles in a furious, fifth-inning sequence, Fenway felt alive in a way that

Already battered Mariners lose Arozarena to apparent leg injury

15 minutes ago

WASHINGTON -- The banged-up Mariners took another injury hit on Friday night, and maybe their biggest yet.

Carter makes outstanding diving catch -- then exits with right oblique soreness

9:16 PM EDT

BOSTON -- Following an outstanding diving catch in center field during the fourth inning on Friday night, Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was removed from the game an inning later with right oblique soreness.

The Draft is one month away! Check out our latest mock

June 11, 2026

I’m not the only one hearing the ticking clock get louder, right? It happens every year when we’re just one month away from the MLB Draft. There are still games to scout, from the College World Series starting in Omaha on Friday to high school playoff games (highly touted Massachusetts

Ohtani (knee) out of Fri. lineup vs. White Sox, but it's 'not an IL situation'

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7:20 PM EDT

CHICAGO -- One night after he was removed from Thursday's 8-6 win over the Pirates with left knee inflammation, two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the Dodgers' lineup for their series opener against the White Sox on Friday at Rate Field. Ohtani underwent imaging on his knee, which did

Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained

May 29, 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

Off to blazing start: Jordan notches RBI single in first MLB at-bat 

8:55 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cardinals made a flurry of moves on Friday, selecting the contract of infielder Blaze Jordan from Triple-A Memphis, recalling right-hander Chris Roycroft from Memphis and optioning third baseman Nolan Gorman and right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Memphis. The team also transferred Ramón Urías to the 60-day injured list.

Grand tour: A's brass get a look at future home park in Las Vegas

8:53 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS – As the Athletics spend this week playing a homestand at the home of their Triple-A affiliate Las Vegas Aviators, the grand vision for their own ballpark just down the road is quickly taking shape.

Brilliant Bibee picks up second straight win as Guardians beat Tigers

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9:42 PM EDT

CLEVELAND -- The final pitch that Tanner Bibee delivered on Friday was hit over the center-field wall at Progressive Field by Spencer Torkelson. And yet, the right-hander received a deserved standing ovation from the Cleveland faithful as he walked off the mound, as manager Stephen Vogt went to his bullpen

McLean grinds out of bases-loaded jam during 42-pitch inning

38 minutes ago

NEW YORK -- For a starting pitcher, few nightmares are quite as haunting as a 42-pitch inning. For the better part of a half hour on Friday at Citi Field, Nolan McLean battled both his control and a patient Braves lineup, throwing 42 pitches in the second inning alone. It

Sasaki takes step back with rough 5th frame vs. White Sox

@sonjamchen
30 minutes ago

CHICAGO -- The Dodgers have lauded the growth they've seen from Roki Sasaki over the past month and a half. But Friday night was a stark reminder that development is rarely a linear process. Coming off a 10-strikeout, seven-inning gem where he put everything together in his finest big league

Lindor (calf) expected to make Mets return before end of June

6:24 PM EDT

NEW YORK -- Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns reiterated on Friday that he expects Francisco Lindor back from the injured list before the end of June. Lindor took live at-bats against a Minor League pitcher on Friday for the first time since straining his left calf muscle April