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Crochet returns to ace form as Red Sox snap 4-game skid with rout of O's

2:57 PM EDT

BALTIMORE -- The Red Sox can’t fix all their problems in one day, but they did have themselves one therapeutic Saturday afternoon at Camden Yards. Garrett Crochet was in a slump? Not anymore. The lefty ace shook off his previous two starts (a combined 15 earned runs allowed) by turning

What to know about MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series 2026 (Tonight, 6 ET)

April 23, 2026

MEXICO CITY -- Two teams with deep ties to Mexico -- and serious postseason ambitions -- are slated to meet in the Mexican capital this weekend. The Diamondbacks and Padres will play in the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series 2026, presented by T-Mobile, a two-game series at Estadio Alfredo

Wheeler returns tonight for Phillies team in need of a spark

2:23 PM EDT

ATLANTA -- Zack Wheeler is back. But what will he look like on Saturday night, when he makes his 2026 debut? Wheeler, 35, will make his first start following thoracic outlet decompression surgery in August. His recovery has gone well, but he also isn’t throwing as hard as he has

Padres call up Song as 27th man for Mexico City Series

@Spokes_Murphy
1:38 PM EDT

Padres utility man Sung-Mun Song is ready to make his MLB debut -- just in time for the 2026 Mexico City Series. Song was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday. He will be San Diego's 27th man for its two-game series against the Diamondbacks in Mexico City. Saturday’s first

Yesavage returning to Blue Jays, to start Tuesday

1:31 PM EDT

TORONTO -- Finally, Trey Yesavage is back. The Blue Jays’ No. 1 prospect and the breakout star of their 2025 World Series run will be activated off the injured list Tuesday to make his 2026 debut against the Red Sox, manager John Schneider said Saturday.

Is Murakami's hot start for real? These are the numbers to watch 

Murakami's power-whiff combination is rare, but not unprecedented
2:00 PM EDT

Entering his first year in the Majors, the scouting report on Munetaka Murakami was loud and clear: He’s going to strike out just so, so much, but he’s going to absolutely splatter baseballs when he manages to make contact. The hope? That he does enough of the latter to outweigh

Suárez heads to 10-day IL with left oblique strain

2:08 PM EDT

CINCINNATI – The Reds will be without one of their big bats in the middle of the lineup for a while. Designated hitter Eugenio Suárez was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain. Suárez was taking batting practice on the field before Friday's series opener

Kwan scratched from matinee with neck stiffness

@tim_stebbins
2:29 PM EDT

TORONTO -- Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup against the Blue Jays due to neck stiffness, marking the second straight game he was out of Cleveland's starting nine. Kwan was set to hit leadoff and play center field. Manager Stephen Vogt announced the scratch during

Monday still gets letters 50 years after saving American flag from being burned

@jared_greenspan
12:09 AM EDT

Fifty years ago on Saturday, an innocuous fourth inning at Dodger Stadium gave way to an indelible moment in baseball -- and American -- history. On April 25, 1976, the Dodgers hosted the Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series. In the bottom of the fourth inning, two

Skenes flirts with perfection, might actually be getting BETTER

@Jackson_Stoneee
1:15 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- There was no denying the feeling in the ballpark as Paul Skenes navigated his way through the Brewers’ lineup inning after inning. Arguably the best pitcher in the sport had it working. This was as good a night as any for the historically great Skenes to finish off

ESPN is the New Home of MLB.TV. Learn More

April 16, 2026

It's a new era for the longstanding relationship between MLB and ESPN. Though ESPN is no longer the home for “Sunday Night Baseball” (now on NBC) or the Home Run Derby (now on Netflix), the sports broadcasting network is actually bringing fans more baseball than ever.

Perfect 10! Swanson's HR caps comeback, keeps Cubs' win streak alive

3:17 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- The Cubs know that the road to the World Series likely runs through Dodger Stadium. And on Friday night, the North Siders rolled into Los Angeles and put up the kind of fight against the two-time defending champions that would look right at home on the October

Playoff hopes can change fast. Just ask these teams

12:09 AM EDT

Remember everything you thought you knew on Opening Day? Yeah, about that.

Red Sox eye finale vs. O's for Anthony (back) to return to lineup

3:09 PM EDT

BALTIMORE -- While Roman Anthony was out of the lineup for the fourth straight day on Saturday due to back tightness, his return appears imminent given his ramp-up to baseball activities. “He’s going to hit today,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said before his team’s 17-1 win over the Orioles.

All rise for Aaron Judge's 10 best HRs

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an hour ago

There's never a bad time to revisit Aaron Judge homers, but his birthday is as appropriate a moment as any. The Yankees slugger turns 34 years old on Sunday, so as he prepares to blow out the candles, let's celebrate by taking a look back at the best home runs

'Mune is Mune': Murakami thriving early with White Sox 

9:44 AM EDT

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No. 10 prospect Piñango called up; Lukes (hamstring) lands on IL

1:14 PM EDT

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have called up No. 10 prospect Yohendrick Piñango in place of Nathan Lukes, who was placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Lukes left Friday’s 8-6 loss to the Guardians after injuring his hamstring running out a double and underwent an MRI

Rockies-Mets rained out Saturday; doubleheader Sunday

10:48 AM EDT

NEW YORK -- With rain in the forecast nearly all day Saturday, the Mets postponed their 4:10 p.m. ET game against the Rockies. It will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader Sunday beginning at 1:40 p.m. ET, with the second game starting 30-45 minutes after the end

Murakami's big blast opens door for Chicago doing little things to win

12:20 AM EDT

CHICAGO -- White Sox fans showed raucous support for Munetaka Murakami as soon as the first baseman’s name was announced as part of their starting lineup for a 5-4 victory over the Nationals on Friday at Rate Field. Murakami honored that support with his 11th home run, a solo drive

Griffin's 20th b'day bash: First HR, first 3-hit game (but no bounce house)

@Jackson_Stoneee
April 24, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- Konnor Griffin just received the best birthday present of his life. But sadly, it wasn’t a bounce house. The no-longer-a-teenager cranked his first Major League home run to the opposite field in the third inning -- right into the Pirates’ bullpen to a mass of cheering relievers --

Injuries: Yesavage, Suárez, Kwan, Lindor, Yankees, Anthony 

2:37 PM EDT

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

Chisholm continues to find stroke, knocks in 4 as Yanks win 7th straight

12:55 AM EDT

HOUSTON – Jazz Chisholm Jr. is officially heating up. Producing multiple hits for the third time in his past four games, Chisholm drove in four runs and scored three times Friday night to lead the Yankees to a 12-4 victory over the Houston Astros, extending New York’s winning streak to

Coming off 10-K start, McLean will take on Rockies for 1st time

11:37 AM EDT

NEW YORK -- Nolan McLean will return to the mound in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rockies for his sixth start of the season, carrying a 1-1 record and 2.67 ERA into that contest at Citi Field. Here’s what to know heading into his outing: Last start: McLean

'Vintage Adley' leads O's to 6-HR, 20-hit outburst in big win over Sox

12:29 AM EDT

BALTIMORE -- A message on the Camden Yards videoboard after the fifth inning on Friday night read: “No more home run pyro. Due to too many Orioles home runs, we have unfortunately run out of fireworks for the night.”