Machado robbed of HR at Petco, and it looked eerily familiar
Stuart Fairchild is making a habit of jaw-dropping catches. His first victim of the season was Willy Adames. The second was his college buddy. His latest? Padres star Manny Machado, and this robbery snatched away a home run that looked eerily similar to a famous one you might recall from
Twins' 10th straight win comes with cost, as Buxton hurts knee
CHICAGO -- There had certainly been optimism surrounding Byron Buxton’s spring and start to the regular season, particularly as his offense picked up and the Twins started winning in bunches -- but that faded again in an all-too-familiar way on Wednesday in Chicago. Buxton exited during the second inning of
5 questions in the wake of Trout’s latest injury
What sound did you make when you learned Tuesday that Mike Trout had torn the meniscus in his left knee? I made a low ooohhufffff sound, like someone had just given me a quick jab in the midsection -- a bad sound, but one that’s more muted than I would
Wheeler battles full counts to send Phils to finale win
ANAHEIM -- Even when Zack Wheeler isn’t his best, he finds a way to win. The right-hander grinded through five innings in the Phillies' 2-1 victory over the Angels at Angel Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, helping Philadelphia finish a 7-3 road trip to improve to 21-11 overall. It is the
Next honor for game-saving beekeeper? A Topps baseball card
Beekeeper-turned-folk hero Matt Hilton had quite the experience on Tuesday night, saving the Dodgers-Diamondbacks game from a swarm of bees. His legend has only continued to grow since then. Topps announced that it has signed a deal with Hilton and is making autographed cards to commemorate his performance. The moment
Profar's 4-hit day spurs Padres to series win
SAN DIEGO -- It would be impossible to replace Juan Soto with one player, the Padres said all spring. It was going to require a total team effort to make up for the production they lost when they traded one of the sport's most fearsome hitters over the winter. And,
'When Sal's happy, everyone's happy': Perez still the Royals' lifeblood
TORONTO -- This Royals team has a young and fun homegrown core. They spent money to bring in seasoned veterans to raise the expectations on the field and in the clubhouse. Both have contributed to a winning first month of the season. And yet, one of the players standing out
Siri, Uribe, Peralta suspended for Rays-Brewers fracas
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers pitchers Abner Uribe, Freddy Peralta and manager Pat Murphy and Rays center fielder Jose Siri all drew suspensions and undisclosed fines from Major League Baseball following their ejections during Tuesday’s eventful win over the Rays at American Family Field. Murphy (two games) and Siri (three games) began
O's 'staying optimistic' after losing Grayson (shoulder) to IL
BALTIMORE -- Just as the Orioles’ rotation was nearing full strength, the team’s pitching staff was dealt an unexpected big blow Wednesday afternoon. Baltimore placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. It was a surprising move after the 24-year-old tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings
Former big leaguer will be 'nervous wreck' watching his horse in Kentucky Derby
For former big leaguer Jayson Werth, owning a competitive racehorse is a lot like playing in the Majors -- with one big exception. “I never stressed out, I never worried about one [baseball] game as long as I lived,” Werth said Wednesday in an appearance on MLB Network. “Coming into
At a new low price, get MLB.TV all season long
April is in the books, but there’s still plenty of baseball left to be played this season, and you can follow all the action on MLB.TV for a new reduced price. MLB.TV’s All Teams Yearly package, which enables you to stream every out-of-market game, live or on demand, on your
Adames leads way in Crew's (mostly) smooth finale victory
MILWAUKEE -- Rickie Weeks’ unofficial managerial debut -- the Brewers’ 7-1 win over the Rays will be reflected on Pat Murphy’s record even though Milwaukee’s skipper began a two-game suspension Wednesday -- was mostly a breeze relative to recent games at American Family Field. But the homestand couldn’t end without
It's gonna be Maeda: Starter helps Tigers open month with win
DETROIT -- The Tigers finished April with 17 wins on the season, their most before May since 1984, despite an up-and-down opening month from their veteran starter. But Wednesday turned out to be a perfect afternoon to flip the calendar to May-eda. With six innings of one-run ball and five
Dave Winfield is getting a statue dedication ... in Alaska
During his 22-year playing career, Dave Winfield made milestones all over North America. He notched his 3,000th hit in Minnesota. He won a World Series in Toronto. He made his first All-Star Game while playing in San Diego. He earned a Hall of Fame plaque in Cooperstown. But as his
Lindor battles illness; Short traded to Red Sox
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Freaky accident sidelines D-backs' No. 4 prospect for six weeks
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McCormick (right hamstring) placed on IL
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Beekeeper becomes folk hero after saving MLB game from swarm
PHOENIX -- A few hours before Christian Walker’s second homer of the game gave the D-backs a 4-3 walk-off win over the Dodgers in the 10th inning, a crucial series of events was about to start unfolding at a different type of ballgame on the Westside of the Valley. A
Manoah K's 12 in latest rehab start; is return to MLB near?
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Skenes inches closer to MLB debut with 6 scoreless frames
With every 100 mph fastball and crackling slider he unleashes, Paul Skenes nears the inevitable. As MLB's No. 3 overall prospect continues to enhance his reputation as a generational talent, the rest of the baseball world watches and waits for possibly the most anticipated big league debut by a pitching
'I'm still on vibrate': Unlikely closer nails down save vs. heart of Yanks lineup
BALTIMORE -- The adrenaline was still pumping for Jacob Webb as he stood at his locker inside the Orioles’ clubhouse following Tuesday's game. It’s not every night he goes up against four potent Yankees hitters -- Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo and Gleyber Torres -- in a tight contest
Red Sox get INF Short from Mets for cash
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With April having come to a close, we are a full month-plus into the 2024 season -- which means the events of the past month are worth analyzing. Sure, it’s just one month into a six-month regular season, but plenty of trends have already begun to take shape. Let’s take