Five things you need to know about the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game
It's not heaven. It's Iowa. And after a four-year hiatus due to site renovation, Major League Baseball is returning to the iconic "Field of Dreams" movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. On Aug. 13, the Phillies and Twins will meet in the third edition of MLB at Field of Dreams, presented
250 for 250: Top 10 jaw-dropping throws
As part of our celebration of America 250, MLB's content team has created 25 top 10 lists that capture the plays, people, rituals and moments that make baseball America’s game. We’ll be revealing five lists per week over the course of five weeks.
'Go be you': Yanks' message to top prospect Lombard ahead of MLB debut
NEW YORK — George Lombard Jr. grew up in a big league clubhouse. He shadowed his father, George Lombard Sr., a six-year MLB veteran who has spent the past 11 years on a Major League coaching staff, including his current role as the Tigers’ bench coach. That familiarity will help
Lombard homers for 1st hit, shines on 'D' in debut he -- and Yanks -- won't forget
NEW YORK – In the hours leading up to his much-anticipated MLB debut, George Lombard Jr. did not show any nerves. In fact, the 21-year-old went so far as to say he was relaxed. Judging by his performance, it is hard not to believe him.
Ramos ready to do pinstripes proud as he begins Yankees career
NEW YORK — Heliot Ramos was searching for a way to escape the nail-biting stress of Trade Deadline day, so he did not take his phone with him to the gym. It stayed charging at Ramos’ locker as he went for a quick workout before Monday’s series opener between the
Man of the people: Rodríguez gives signed bat to young fan in J-Rod Squad
Julio Rodríguez supplied a young fan with a memory she’ll never forget on Sunday afternoon. Between innings of the Mariners’ 7-6 walk-off victory over the Twins, Rodríguez sat in the dugout and autographed one of his bats. When it was time for Rodríguez to take his spot in center field,
Key injuries that could impact this year's Trade Deadline
The Rays are holding their breath after prized left-hander Shane McClanahan departed his start Thursday in the fourth inning with mid-back tightness. It is certainly good news that McClanahan’s injury is related to his back, and not his arm. Still, though, the severity isn't yet known. Manager Kevin Cash said
No. 3 Draft pick Lackey draws 2 walks in pro debut at Single-A
Vahn Lackey, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, made his professional debut on Thursday night for Single-A Fort Myers. Lackey went 0-for-1 and drew two walks. He also stole second base and scored a run in the Mighty Mussels’ 9-3 loss against the Palm Beach Cardinals.
Rick Monday honored by Hall of Fame for saving American flag from being burned
Fifty years ago, 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 fans jumped
MLB, lululemon bring fashion forward with new partnership
Lululemon and Fanatics on Friday announced a partnership with Major League Baseball to launch a brand-new premium fan apparel collection. The collection will feature performance and lifestyle items across men’s and women’s apparel and accessories for all 30 clubs.
Seven years between big league appearances, this flame-thrower is a different pitcher
When the Red Sox signed Tyron Guerrero to a Minor League contract in January, the move didn’t exactly cause a stir. But a small group of fans may have remembered a time when Guerrero did cause a stir. The 6-foot-8 right-hander logged 112 appearances for the Marlins from 2018-19, and
Why Luke Weaver could be the Mets' most valuable trade asset
The Mets are reportedly "open for business," and all of the names they could deal ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, could Luke Weaver net the biggest return? It's certainly possible.
There's no place like home for these playoff hopefuls
There's no place like home. For seven playoff hopefuls, that saying is especially true. These contending clubs have lopsided home/road splits, faring significantly better in their home ballpark than on the road. As we work through a critical stretch between the All-Star break and the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, these
The pitch ... and the kick! But we're not talking a World Cup highlight
Ahead of Sunday afternoon’s FIFA World Cup Final, Orioles pitcher Brandon Young channeled his own soccer skills on the baseball diamond. In the first inning of Sunday’s Orioles-Astros game, Jose Altuve shot a comebacker Young’s way. The right-hander displayed a splendid first touch, softly deflecting the baseball with his right
Brady becomes first AUSL player to crack 10 HR mark
Maya Brady became the first AUSL player to reach double digits in home runs on Saturday night, launching her ninth and tenth homers of the year. Morgan Zerkle set the league's home run record with nine long balls last season for the Bandits in the AUSL’s inaugural season. Brady’s second
No. 7 overall pick Booth, O's agree to deal
The Orioles signed their 2026 first-round pick, outfielder Eric Booth Jr., on Saturday. Per MLB.com Pipeline's Jim Callis, Booth signed for $7,324,700 -- just $2,500 less than the slot value of the No. 7 overall pick.
Cardinals No. 3 prospect Báez slugs 473-foot grand slam
These days, no one can keep Joshua Báez in the yard. The Cardinals’ No. 3 prospect -- and No. 46 overall, per MLB Pipeline -- crushed a 473-foot grand slam in the third inning of Friday’s 10-9 walk-off win for Triple-A Memphis over Iowa at AutoZone Park.
MLB No. 4 prospect De Paula stays hot with go-ahead homer
There’s no one that Double-A Tulsa would rather come up in a big spot than Josue De Paula. MLB Pipeline’s No. 4 prospect -- and the top-ranked prospect in the Dodgers organization -- clubbed a go-ahead two-run homer to spark a 6-4 Drillers’ victory over Double-A Frisco on Friday night
The pitch-usage wrinkle that helps make Tarik Skubal unique
Sitting in front of his locker at Yankee Stadium, Tarik Skubal wants to run a search on Baseball Savant. One of the best pitchers in baseball, at least in this way, is just like us. On the mound, Skubal does a lot of things that nobody else does. He has
MLB All-Star Live Auction brings in over $3 million for presidential baseballs
Earlier on Tuesday, the 22nd annual MLB All-Star Live Auction presented by Hunt Auctions saw the Commander in Chief Master Set of Presidential Baseballs bring in a record $3,055,000. The collection includes 21 individually-autographed baseballs with signatures from every president from Theodore Roosevelt to Donald Trump, spanning the period from
All-Star surprise! Blue Jays skipper fields media question from 9-year-old son
Blue Jays skipper John Schneider, who is managing the American League All-Star team, did not expect to see his son among the group of reporters asking questions at Monday’s All-Star Media Day press conference. So when 9-year-old Gunner started speaking into the microphone, Schneider reacted with an audible, “Woah.” “So
Buxton, Ryan ‘run it back’ for Twins at 2026 All-Star Game
NEW YORK -- For the second consecutive year, Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan will represent the Twins at the Midsummer Classic. “It’s déjà vu getting to run it back with Buck [Buxton],” Ryan said. “We were talking about it a couple of weeks ago, ‘Are we running this back?’ So
Yankees draft Andy Pettitte's son Luke, who pitches AND hits
The Pettittes are made for Pinstripes. The Yankees selected two-way player Luke Pettitte -- the son of five-time World Series champion Andy Pettitte -- with the No. 248 overall pick in the eighth round of the 2026 Draft on Sunday afternoon.
Every dog has its day, and Jonah makes the most of his with Marlins
It’s Jonah’s world, we’re all just living in it. Three weeks after taking the internet by storm, the 6-year-old cunucu returned to loanDepot park for his Dream Day during Sunday’s Guardians-Marlins series finale. Before the game, Jonah accompanied his owner, Peter Silveira, onto the field to throw out the ceremonial
At No. 3 overall, Lackey first catcher to be Twins' first pick since Mauer
MINNEAPOLIS -- In Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, the Twins believe they have gotten not only a special baseball player, but a special person. But make no mistake, he is in fact a special baseball player. Minnesota selected Lackey third overall in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, their highest