Dave Parker, Hall of Famer and former MVP, passes away at 74
His skill was as supreme as his style and swagger. His exploits on the field were the stuff of legend, like the Minor League home run he hit in West Virginia that landed in a coal car and wound up in Columbus, Ohio, or the time he literally knocked the
Ohtani dials it up to 101.7 mph -- the fastest pitch of his MLB career
KANSAS CITY -- Shohei Ohtani is once again doing things nobody else has done -- including himself. With the adrenaline pumping in a two-on, one-out situation in the first inning of his third start with the Dodgers on Saturday at Kauffman Stadium, Ohtani reared back for record-breaking velocity. The two-way
If the postseason began today, these would be the matchups
We're now officially halfway through the 2025 campaign, with every club having played at least 81 games in the regular season. So it's an excellent time to check in on what the postseason picture would look like if the season ended today. Which clubs are in? Which clubs are out?
Tucker homers against former Astros teammates to lead Cubs romp
HOUSTON -- An assortment of fans in the right-field seats at Daikin Park arrived wearing shiny gold crowns on Saturday night. It was a similar scene one night earlier in Houston, when Kyle Tucker returned for the first time since the Astros dealt the star to the Cubs over the
'Can we get him to Atlanta, please?' Aranda adds 467-foot HR to All-Star résumé
BALTIMORE -- The ball exploded off Jonathan Aranda’s bat, bound for the Boog’s BBQ stand on Eutaw Street. Aranda finished his smooth swing, stood in the batter’s box for only a moment, then softly dropped his bat to the dirt before beginning his trot around the bases. Aranda’s breakout season
'Relentless' Cards upend Guards with biggest comeback win of the season
CLEVELAND -- A team that prides itself on stringing together hits -- something that often allows them to overcome their lack of home runs -- the Cardinals systematically picked apart the Guardians with seven hits over a two-inning stretch to author their largest come-from-behind win of the season on Saturday.
Finalists to start 2025 All-Star Game set; voting resumes Monday
Phase 1 of the 2025 MLB All-Star vote is complete, and the list of potential starting position players has narrowed, with two superstar sluggers officially punching their tickets. Nearly 11 million ballots were cast before the polls closed Thursday at noon ET, and results were announced Thursday night on MLB
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The origin of Dave Parker's 'Boys Boppin' shirt
A version of this story was originally published in March 2021. Dave Parker passed away Saturday at the age of 74.
Hop to it: Rabbit throws out first pitch at Minors game!
You’ve probably seen a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat, but have you seen a rabbit throw out a first pitch? On Saturday night, Alex the Great, a Flemish Giant rabbit, kicked off Reno’s Harry Potter night with his own bit of magic. With the help of a
Could a hat change spark Rangers? Semien answers with walk-off
ARLINGTON -- A sea of red caps adorned the Rangers’ clubhouse at Globe Life Field, a stark contrast to the typical fashion of this era of the ballclub. The Rangers only wore the red caps four times in 2024, going 1-3 in them, but they had not appeared all year
'Superman to a lot of people,' Cobra left strong impact on fellow Bucs MVP Cutch
PITTSBURGH – Andrew McCutchen will admit that he didn’t get to know Dave Parker on a very personal level, but the two had several meetings over the years. That comes with being Pittsburgh baseball royalty and winning MVPs in the Steel City. Reflecting on Saturday, McCutchen remembered an autograph signing
As tide continues to turn, Tigers dominate Twins during 4-homer day
DETROIT -- If there’s an image to summarize how things have flipped between the Tigers and Twins in the American League Central from last summer to this, it’s the sight of Bailey Ober on the mound on Saturday, looking to the ground after Riley Greene had crushed a sweeper 415
Schwellenbach adds 12-K gem to All-Star bona fides
ATLANTA -- Spencer Schwellenbach will make one more start before the National League’s pitching staff is announced. Should he already be considered a lock to earn his first All-Star selection? “I’d love to see him there,” Braves catcher Sean Murphy said. “That would be awesome.”
No. 1 Draft prospect Holliday attends game between clubs with top 2 picks
In just over two weeks' time, Ethan Holliday will hear his name called during the 2025 MLB Draft. The No. 1 prospect in the class, Holliday could make family history, joining his brother Jackson as a potential top overall pick. But before that, Ethan, alongside his dad, Matt, a seven-time
Ortiz continues power surge as Rox have 'no answer' for Priester in 11-K gem
MILWAUKEE -- Another team might have moved on from a shortstop like Joey Ortiz when he was sitting on a sub-.500 OPS in the second week of June. Other teams did move on from right-hander Quinn Priester, who is just 24 years old but arrived in Milwaukee labeled a failed
Shin-Soo Choo 'cherished every moment' of remarkable career
When it comes to MLB's Korean stars, there is one name that dominates the record books: Shin-Soo Choo. The slugging outfielder with an impeccable batting eye is first in nearly every offensive category among players born in South Korea -- hits, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, the list goes on.
Sox bats 'stay locked in' while awaiting return of some heavy hitters
BOSTON -- The narrative that the Red Sox had become anemic offensively since the June 15 trade of Rafael Devers wasn’t just a narrative. It was true. But Boston’s batting attack created a much different storyline in Saturday afternoon’s 15-1 victory over the Blue Jays at Fenway Park, putting together
Injuries: Manaea, Bieber, Snell, Harper, Bregman, Orioles
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Trout's surge hits high point with game-tying homer in Halos' win
ANAHEIM -- Since missing a month with a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee, Angels superstar Mike Trout has hit for average and drawn his fair share of walks, but he hasn’t been displaying the same power he showcased before the injury.
Hot bats back Lugo's solid start as Royals earn much-needed win
KANSAS CITY -- As the Royals have struggled and grinded their way through the past week of losses and offensive frustrations, players, coaches and personnel alike have consistently communicated that each day was a new opportunity for things to turn. Saturday was the time. Kauffman Stadium was the place. To
HOFer Parker remembered for impact on his hometown Reds
A version of this story was originally published on MLB.com in 2017. With Dave Parker's passing at the age of 74 on June 28, 2025 and his upcoming induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB.com takes a look back on Parker's impact on his hometown team, the Cincinnati Reds,
Sheets' all-around effort key as bats break out in comeback win
CINCINNATI -- Before Saturday’s game with the Reds, Padres manager Mike Shildt spoke of his club’s determination to break out offensively. He was confident that after battling in the ninth inning Friday, down eight runs, that could carry over into a positive result.
Elias: O's 'still fighting and playing for 2025' as Trade Deadline talks heat up
BALTIMORE -- Entering the 2025 season, few would have predicted the Orioles would become potential Trade Deadline sellers. But after it went 35-46 during the first half of the schedule, Baltimore is in a challenging position. With that said, general manager Mike Elias isn’t ready to commit to being a
Keys to Marlins' hot streak: Ramírez, Lopez, Bender and Myers
PHOENIX -- What if I told you that in the same month, the Marlins would get swept by a ballclub on pace to lose the most games in MLB history and go on a six-game win streak? Marlins rookie Agustín Ramírez produced the decisive knock in Saturday afternoon’s 8-7 comeback