Patrick Bailey calls game with once-in-a-CENTURY walk-off
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants have had their share of improbable endings at Oracle Park this year, but Tuesday night’s might have been the wildest of all. Patrick Bailey crushed a three-run, inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Giants to a stunning 4-3
12 K's! Misiorowski fires 101.6 mph past Ohtani, Dodgers to outduel Kershaw
MILWAUKEE -- Clayton Kershaw told reporters that he wasn’t familiar with Brewers rookie fireballer Jacob Misiorowski going into their matchup at American Family Field. Misiorowski saw the quote. And then he did something about it. “I know him now, huh?” Kershaw said.
Padres' win over D-backs features more HR robberies than runs
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ path to a 1-0 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night: They hit one out and brought two back.
Blue Jays 'really embracing who they are' as win streak hits 10
CHICAGO -- There’s a difference between knowing your role and embracing it. This isn’t the heartless, “do your job” mantra made popular by Bill Belichick and scowling football coaches. There’s no joy in that. Instead, the 2025 Blue Jays have found this magic mix of the right players doing the
10 All-Stars who no one saw coming in Spring Training
Making predictions in Spring Training is a rite of passage for all baseball fans. And it is, of course, impossible to foretell how the season will unfold. For proof, just look at the rosters for the 2025 All-Star Game. In February, how many people would have said that Kris Bubic
Raleigh makes more HR history, surpasses Griffey in Mariners' record book
NEW YORK -- Mariners manager Dan Wilson played with Ken Griffey Jr. for six years when both were in Seattle during the 1990s. Griffey was the man in the Emerald City -- and he could do it all, from hitting monster home runs to making acrobatic catches in center field.
Stanton (2nd HR), Judge (34th) help power up Yanks after rain
NEW YORK -- What exactly happened during the 35 minutes the tarp covered the Yankee Stadium infield Tuesday night? Not much, Austin Wells said -- just “some time to relax.” But when the skies cleared, the Yankees’ bats finally woke up. Bad weather didn’t mean bad news. Held to just
Wheeler takes lead in NL Cy Young poll, Skubal still clear favorite in AL
More than halfway through the 2025 MLB season, the races for the coveted offseason awards are coming into clearer focus. But in some cases, things aren't as clear-cut as we thought even a month ago. That's especially true in the race for NL Cy Young, where Phillies ace Zack Wheeler
A balk caused by a sudden thunder clap? See (and hear!) it for yourself
Thunder and lightning are nothing new around the ballpark. In fact, in some parts of the country, summer thunderstorms are quite common. But what happened during a game between the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A affiliate of the Orioles) and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) at Vystar Ballpark on Tuesday wasn't common
Keith keeping beard (for now) as Tigers' win streak grows to 5 with HR
DETROIT -- Colt Keith started growing a beard last weekend in Cleveland almost by accident, not by superstition. The way the young Tigers slugger keeps hitting, he might be keeping it for a while. “It's really itchy,” he said after his second home run in as many games against the
Soto -- 'an All-Star for us' -- keeps building case for Atlanta with go-ahead hit
BALTIMORE -- If this is Juan Soto’s way of expressing his displeasure at missing out on the All-Star Game, he’s making a rather compelling case. In his first game since learning that he won't be playing in the Midsummer Classic, Soto collected three hits Tuesday night at Camden Yards, including
Wilson relieved after HBP on A's All-Star shortstop's wrist yields 'nothing serious'
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson exited Tuesday's series opener against the Braves in the first inning after being hit on the left hand with a pitch, putting a damper on the A’s 10-1 rout and the rookie’s All-Star season. Wilson, named the American League's starting shortstop in next
9 top storylines heading into Sunday's Draft
Well, the big weekend is finally (almost) here. We are only a few days away from the 2025 MLB Draft, set to begin Sunday from Atlanta during All-Star Week, and excitement is starting to reach a fever pitch. MLB Pipeline's prospect gurus broke it all down on the latest MLB
Here is the best '25 Draft prospect from each state
A study of the 2025 Draft class may as well be a study in geography. The debate for the Nationals at No. 1 overall seems to be between a power-hitting high-school infielder from Oklahoma and a title-winning left-handed pitcher with a deep arsenal from Louisiana State. There are southpaws with
MLB.TV + 50% off = All-Star Sale you can't miss
The 2025 All-Stars have been announced, and it's now time to watch them all in action. During the All-Star Sale from now through July 13, an MLB.TV Yearly subscription is half off at $47.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game, live or on demand. As an added bonus, U.S. fans
Jennie Finch Empowerment Award goes to catcher Marley Jackson
Marley Jackson is passionate about softball and helping others feel included. Her contagious love for the sport is why she recently became a Jennie Finch Empowerment Award recipient at the Elite Development Invitational in Kansas City, Mo., which took place in June. “I’m very shocked, very excited,” Jackson said. “I
Inside the park AND over the fence: Butler lands in A's history books with wild night
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Lawrence Butler sprawled out across home plate on his stomach, arms extended. Before picking his 6-foot-3 frame up off the infield dirt and trotting back to the dugout, the Athletics outfielder couldn’t help but exhale. Take it from the last A's player to hit one: Inside-the-park home
Cheered on by Red Sox, Bello twirls first 9-inning complete game
BOSTON -- As Brayan Bello came out for the top of the ninth inning – an increasingly rare feat for starting pitchers in this era – a buzz of energy came across the crowd of 30,169 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. As the righty tried to complete his mission,
Martínez's 10th-inning slam just long enough in dramatic win
HOUSTON -- It was “Friends” Night on Tuesday at Daikin Park. And in a game with multiple plot twists, Angel Martínez was there for the Guardians. Facing All-Star left-hander Josh Hader with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning, Martinez hit the first grand slam of his
Immaculate inning a lifelong memory for O's rookie -- and one lucky young fan
BALTIMORE -- One baseball made a lot of people happy at Camden Yards on Tuesday night amid the middle portion of the Orioles’ 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Mets. This particular ball started in the right hand of Baltimore starter Brandon Young in the fifth. The 26-year-old righty was making
Abbott, Suarez, Caminero added to All-Star rosters
The full rosters for the 2025 All-Star Game are here! Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the American League and National League on Sunday, adding the pitchers and reserves to the fan-elected starting lineups that were revealed on July 2.
Twins slug 3 homers in 8th inning vs. Cubs en route to a blowout
MINNEAPOLIS -- In the span of six batters, Tuesday night’s game between the Twins and Cubs swiveled from taut to comfortable to out of hand. On a night when Minnesota was doing without closer Jhoan Duran, a three-homer outburst turned a tense game into a laugher as the Twins routed
Back tightness sidelines Acuña with All-Star Week approaching fast
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Ronald Acuña Jr.'s availability for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will be better understood when the Braves reevaluate his sore back on Wednesday. "I think we should just take it day-by-day to see how we’re feeling,” Acuña said through interpreter Franco Garcia. “My first priority
Hard-hitting Oneil Cruz bringing elite power show to Home Run Derby
KANSAS CITY -- For all the eye-opening things he can do in the batter’s box during games, some of Oneil Cruz’s most awe-inspiring shots have come during batting practice. Whether it is hitting the third deck in multiple ballparks or the truck at American Family Field, Cruz’s BP sessions are
Loftin's heroics, Cags' laser homer validate Royals' patience in walk-off win
KANSAS CITY -- Back-to-back days with a home run had to have Nick Loftin feeling good, but there was no better feeling than when he saw the ball he lined to center field find grass, or when he rounded first base to watch Maikel Garcia score from third, or when