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Cubs No. 14 prospect Mathis turning heads with blazing 2026 start

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Cole Mathis is finally getting the chance to play a healthy season in professional baseball, and he’s using that opportunity to absolutely demolish baseballs. The Cubs’ No. 14 prospect hit two home runs and a double in a 4-for-5 day with four RBIs, aiding a 5-4 walk-off win for Single-A

Why Edwin Díaz hasn't yet pitched against his former team -- though he could tonight

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April 15, 2026

Dodgers fans and Mets fans alike may have been hoping for a chance to see Edwin Díaz take the mound at Dodger Stadium during this week’s series, with “Narco” blaring through the speakers as Díaz faces his former team for the first time since signing at three-year, $69 million contract

This college team scored how many runs in record-setting first inning?!

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April 15, 2026

It was a wild, record-breaking day at the park for Lehigh baseball in an NCAA game against Coppin State on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks defeated the Eagles, 38-6, in seven innings. That included 20(!) runs in the top of the first, the most in any Division I game. It topped

No. 1 pick Willits hits inside-the-parker for first pro homer

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April 15, 2026

Eli Willits has plus speed. And defenders need to be on high alert because of it. Willits, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Draft, used every bit of his 60-grade wheels to record his first professional home run for Single-A Fredericksburg -- on an inside-the-parker.

Imai admits he's still adjusting to life in MLB amid IL stint

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April 15, 2026

Astros rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai was placed on the injured list after just three starts with right arm fatigue, with the move coming directly after a loss to the Mariners in which he recorded just one out and struggled to throw strikes. Imaging came back clean on Imai’s shoulder and

Twins No. 3 prospect Tait hits first homers of season in huge day

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April 15, 2026

For the first time since being a key piece of the trade that sent closer Jhoan Duran to the Phillies, Twins No. 3 and MLB Pipeline No. 58 prospect Eduardo Tait produced a multi-home run game. Tait put his 60-grade power on full display Tuesday, blasting a first-inning pitch the

Blue Jays No. 2 prospect Parker's first pro HR clears a building

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April 15, 2026

JoJo Parker, the No. 8 pick from the 2025 Draft, only just made his professional debut when the 2026 season started earlier this month. He’s already making big waves. The Blue Jays’ No. 2 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 40 absolutely clobbered his first professional home run for Single-A Dunedin

Boone provides updates on Cole, Rodón progressing through rehab

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April 14, 2026

After the Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak with a thrilling win over the Angels on Monday, manager Aaron Boone joined the Talkin’ Yanks podcast Tuesday to discuss numerous topics, including a few key injury updates. News keeps trending in a positive direction regarding top-line starters Gerrit Cole and Carlos

The immaculate ABS challenge? Davis' good-natured attempt falls short

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April 14, 2026

Henry Davis has a great reputation when it comes to catching the Pirates’ excellent young pitching staff. He showed why in a good-natured moment during Monday’s 16-5 blowout of the Nationals. Left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk -- making his 2026 debut after a call-up earlier in the day -- was on

Here's a new way to keep Ohtani from going deep ... but we don't recommend it!

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April 14, 2026

You know by now to be paying attention whenever Shohei Ohtani steps to the plate. He’s capable of doing something you’ve never seen before at any given moment. But Monday against the Mets, the opposing battery delivered a jaw-dropping moment with Ohtani up to bat in the sixth inning of

Why are pitchers reluctant to challenge? One ace shares his stance

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April 13, 2026

Entering play Monday, there had been 932 Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenges across Major League Baseball. Only 21 of them were initiated by a pitcher, and no pitcher had challenged more than once. Giants ace Logan Webb (no challenges) revealed part of why that’s the case -- at least for him

Blue Jays add INF Lenyn Sosa in trade with White Sox

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April 13, 2026

The Blue Jays and White Sox came together on an early-season trade Monday, the clubs announced. Chicago is sending infielder Lenyn Sosa to Toronto in exchange for 18-year-old outfielder Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash. Sosa, 26, had his best season in 2025, slashing .264/.293/.434

Twins top prospect Jenkins has best game of '26, with 3 hits and 2 steals

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April 13, 2026

After a bit of a slow start, MLB Pipeline’s No. 11 prospect put together his best outing of the 2026 season Sunday night. Walker Jenkins, the Twins’ No. 1 prospect, went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a pair of stolen bases in Triple-A St. Paul’s 11-8 loss to

Hope, Dodgers' No. 2 prospect, smacks grand slam to continue hit streak

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April 13, 2026

Zyhir Hope is officially on a hot streak. The Dodgers’ No. 2 prospect (MLB No. 24) blasted a grand slam on Sunday for Double-A Tulsa, helping power a 7-2 win over Springfield. The big fly was Hope’s second career grand slam and his second home run of the young 2026

How do J-Rod and PCA stay in shape for 162? New series takes you with them

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April 10, 2026

Have you ever wondered what it takes for an All-Star center fielder to keep his body in shape for a 162-game season? Now you can get an inside look at just that, following the Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez and the Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong as they rest and recover. Chasing 162 fueled

Lombard goes yard! Yankees top prospect keeps mashing to begin 2026

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April 10, 2026

No pitcher is safe when George Lombard Jr. steps to the plate -- especially not when a position player is toeing the rubber. Lombard, MLB Pipeline’s No. 29 prospect and No. 1 in the Yankees’ system, taught Wyatt Young (Mets) that lesson the hard way during Double-A Somerset’s 12-2 blowout

Made, No. 3 overall prospect, continues sizzling start

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April 10, 2026

MLB Pipeline's No. 3 prospect just keeps rolling. Jesús Made, the No. 1 Brewers prospect, racked up three hits and four RBIs on Thursday for Double-A Biloxi in a 15-3 win over Pensacola. That raised his season slash line to .370/.452/.630 over his first six games. Made ripped a pair

Pokémon GO, MLB collaboration is back for 2026

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April 10, 2026

Calling all baseball-loving Pokémon GO Trainers! For the second straight season, MLB and Pokémon GO are partnering to bring unique ballpark experiences within the massively popular augmented-reality mobile game, which allows players to catch Pokémon in real-world locations. Just as in 2025, all 30 MLB parks will feature club-branded PokéStops,

Phillies No. 4 prospect Wood K's eight, continues roaring start to 2026

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April 10, 2026

Making just his third start in professional baseball, Phillies No. 4 prospect Gage Wood is already finding a groove. He continued a dominant start to the 2026 season at Single-A Clearwater, pitching 3 1/3 innings against Tampa on Thursday with eight strikeouts. He allowed one run, scattering a pair of

After pair of offseason trades, Red Sox, Cards to square off in St. Louis

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April 9, 2026

For the first time since coming together on a pair of headlining offseason trades, the Red Sox and Cardinals are set to begin a three-game series at 8:15 p.m. ET on Friday at Busch Stadium. The Red Sox began 2026 just 2-8, but they took two of three from the

After hearing boos, Vientos aces 2nd chance -- and everyone loves it

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April 9, 2026

Every now and then, baseball presents a player with a second chance. Mets first baseman Mark Vientos got one on Wednesday. In the third inning of the Diamondbacks’ 7-2 win over the Mets, Vientos ranged into foul ground on the first-base side with room for a play on a Nolan

Suzuki's impending return could give Cubs much-needed boost

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April 9, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian's Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. This version was written by MLB.com's Max Ralph.

Dodgers make memories with signed photos for fans who made it to Toronto

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April 8, 2026

The Dodgers have made a few good memories at Rogers Centre, even before taking the first two games of this week’s series against the Blue Jays. Good memories such as -- you know -- winning a thrilling Game 7 in the 2025 World Series. The club wanted to reminisce on

Old TikTok from Anthony becomes inspiration for new Red Sox hit celebration

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April 8, 2026

Maybe you’ve noticed the 2026 Red Sox, each time they stand on second base after a double, have put both hands on their head and looked toward the dugout. Some have danced in the position, and lately -- like Trevor Story on Tuesday -- they’ll wag their finger at teammates.

Cubs fans & cookie lovers unite! Here's a competition cooked up just for you

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April 7, 2026

If you’re a Cubs fan and you have a homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe you’d put up against anyone’s, the club just announced a promotional campaign tailored specifically for you. The Cubs, celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2026, are seeking participants for the “Cubs 150th Cookie Challenge.” The winning cookie