Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, and with Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos hitting back-to-back home runs in the first inning, Philadelphia defeated the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday…
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Zach Eflin is showing his ease with a 4-0 record since being traded to the Baltimore Orioles
Zach Eflin has provided a much-needed boost to Baltimore’s struggling rotation. Since joining the Orioles from Tampa Bay before the trade deadline, Eflin has delivered four strong starts in a row, winning each one. His…
Weston Wilson becomes the first rookie for the Philadelphia Phillies to hit for the cycle
Weston Wilson had a memorable moment when he became the first rookie in Philadelphia Phillies history to hit for the cycle. Phillies fans helped him remember the hit he needed by chanting “Double! Double!” during…
Zach Eflin advances to 4-0 with Baltimore, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox
Zach Eflin pitched six strong innings to improve to 4-0 since joining the Orioles, and Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins each hit a home run in Baltimore’s 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on…
A Las Vegas official says the city is “rounding third” in getting approval for the Oakland Athletics stadium construction
Steve Hill, the president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, expressed hope that three important documents needed to start building a new stadium for the Athletics would be approved on December…
Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder Christian Yelich will undergo season-ending back surgery
The Milwaukee Brewers, who are leading the National League Central, will have to continue their playoff push without Christian Yelich. Yelich is scheduled for season-ending back surgery on Friday, which will end the 2018 NL…
Playoff-contending Minnesota Twins place center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to hip inflammation
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was put on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, three days after he left a game due to inflammation in his right hip. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Buxton, who…
Milwaukee Brewers’ Devin Williams proves his value by shutting down the Los Angeles Dodgers on consecutive days
One of the biggest boosts for any team around the MLB trade deadline was when the Milwaukee Brewers got their star closer back from the injured list. Devin Williams made his 2024 debut on July…
Logan Webb delivers 7 2/3 scoreless innings, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 6-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and preventing a sweep
Logan Webb pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings, Grant McCray got his first career hit and home run, and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-0 on Thursday to avoid being swept. The Giants…
Bleday and Langeliers led the Oakland Athletics to a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets in the longest game of the pitch clock era
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam, and Shea Langeliers reached base five times for the second time in three games as the Oakland Athletics came back to beat the New York Mets 7-6…
The Milwaukee Brewers came from behind in the 8th inning to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 and secure a series split in their matchup of division leader
Jackson Chourio and Wiliam Contreras hit home runs in the first inning and scored again in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers came back to win 6-4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.…
Javier Báez blasted a 2-run home run in the 8th inning, and the Detroit Tigers limited the Seattle Mariners to just 1 hit, completing a 3-game sweep with a 2-1 win
Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers held the Seattle Mariners to just one hit, coming from behind to win 2-1 on Thursday and finish a three-game sweep.…
The NL West is the most intense division race in baseball, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are on an impressive run, winning six straight games, 20 of 25 since the All-Star break, and 30 of 40 since late June. This kind of performance would usually be enough to…
Santana’s sacrifice fly in the 9th inning off All-Star closer Yates propels the Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers
Carlos Santana hit a sacrifice fly off All-Star closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning, leading the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in the first game…
Outfielder Victor Robles can potentially earn up to $22.25 million from 2025 to 2027 in his agreement with the Seattle Mariners
Victor Robles can make up to $22.25 million over three years with his new contract with the Seattle Mariners, which includes $9.75 million guaranteed for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Robles will receive a $1.25…
Witt hits a home run on a shoulder-high pitch as the Kansas City Royals defeat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 to avoid a sweep
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run on a pitch outside the strike zone for the fourth time this season, and Paul DeJong was a triple short of the cycle, helping the Kansas City Royals…
Arizona Diamondbacks demote outfielder Alek Thomas to Triple-A and promote infielder Blaze Alexander
The Arizona Diamondbacks sent Alek Thomas down to Triple-A on Wednesday, hoping he can return to the hitting form that made him a standout during the postseason last year. Thomas, who is 24 years old,…
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez announces that the entire major league coaching staff is signed through 2025
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced that his entire major league coaching staff is signed through 2025. Martinez made the announcement on Wednesday before his team’s game in Baltimore. The Nationals are currently in fourth…
Florida Panthers GM and former Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse attendant Bill Zito brings the Stanley Cup to American Family Field
Before Bill Zito built the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup-winning team, he was a teenager working as a clubhouse attendant for the Milwaukee Brewers during their only pennant-winning season. Now the Panthers’ general manager and president…
The Arizona Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to six games with an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies, highlighted by Eugenio Suárez’s grand slam
Eugenio Suárez hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, while Joc Pederson added two early RBIs as the Arizona Diamondbacks won their sixth consecutive game, beating the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Wednesday. Arizona…
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Walker Buehler returns from the injured list but has difficulty regaining his All-Star form in his start against the Milwaukee Brewers
After missing the entire 2023 season to recover from Tommy John surgery, Walker Buehler is eager to regain his All-Star form and support the Los Angeles Dodgers in their playoff run. However, his performance this…
Martín Pérez leads the San Diego Padres to a victory over the Pirates after the trade, marking San Diego’s 19th win in 22 games and Pittsburgh’s 10th consecutive loss
Martín Pérez won his first game since the Padres traded for him, leading San Diego to an 8-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. This win was the Padres’ 19th in 22 games. Jake…
The New York Yankees have placed Chisholm on the injured list and are waiting for doctors to determine if surgery is necessary
The New York Yankees put third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a sprained left elbow and are waiting for additional medical opinions to see if he will need…
As the team faces historic challenges, the Chicago White Sox will reduce season ticket prices for 2025
The Chicago White Sox are cutting season-ticket prices for 2025 by an average of 10%, as the team struggles through one of the worst seasons in baseball history, senior vice president Brooks Boyer announced on…
Gunnar Henderson’s 30th home run powers the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Dean Kremer ended a four-start losing streak, and the Baltimore Orioles earned a 4-1 win over Washington on Wednesday night to split their two-game series.…
Chicago White Sox Slashing Season Ticket Prices Amidst Historic Struggles
The Chicago White Sox are enduring a historically dismal season, with their performance on track to be among the worst in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. As of their latest game, the White Sox hold…
Alex Cobb earns his first win in almost a year as the American League-leading Cleveland Guardians defeat the Chicago Cubs 6-1
Alex Cobb earned his first win in almost a year, and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, leading the American League-leading Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. José…
Friedl hits two homers on his 29th birthday as the Cincinnati Reds defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-2 to complete the series sweep
TJ Friedl hit two home runs on his 29th birthday, and Jonathan India also homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals…
Kyle Schwarber’s grand slam helps the struggling Philadelphia Phillies secure a much-needed 9-5 victory over the Miami Marlins
Kyle Schwarber silenced the critics with his seventh career grand slam, helping the Philadelphia Phillies break out of their mid-summer slump and secure a 9-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. Desperate for…
Wyatt Langford and Jonah Heim hit late home runs to propel the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 come-from-behind victory over the Boston Red Sox
Wyatt Langford hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to tie the game, and Jonah Heim followed with a two-run homer in the 10th inning to help the Texas Rangers secure…
Dubón delivers an RBI single in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1, securing their season-best eighth consecutive win
Mauricio Dubón got the game-winning run with a single in the 10th inning, and closer Josh Hader pitched two scoreless innings as the Houston Astros, leading the AL West, won their season-high eighth consecutive game…
Baddoo delivers a game-ending double in the 10th inning as the Detroit Tigers come from behind to defeat the Seattle Mariners 3-2
Akil Baddoo’s pinch-hit double in the 10th inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. “This is a really great win,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “It…
Alonso snaps his slump with four hits as the New York Mets defeat the Oakland Athletics 9-1, ending their four-game losing streak
Pete Alonso led the New York Mets to a 9-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night, ending the Mets’ four-game losing streak. Alonso had four hits, including a homer in the fourth inning…
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees becomes the fastest player to hit 300 home runs, achieving the milestone in 955 games compared to Kiner’s 1,087 games
Aaron Judge saw his teammates dancing in the bullpen as he rounded first base, and he received a big cheer when he crossed home plate. Judge hit his 300th home run in a game against…
Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4, ending their three-game losing streak and halting the Dodgers’ five-game winning streak
Devin Williams got Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman out one after another in the ninth inning to secure the Milwaukee Brewers’ 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. This victory ended…
Aaron Judge becomes the fastest player to hit 300 home runs, and Juan Soto homers once more as the New York Yankees defeat the Chicago White Sox 10-2
Aaron Judge became the fastest player to hit 300 home runs during the New York Yankees’ 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Judge achieved this milestone in his 955th game and…
Jose Berrios delivers a strong performance, and Daulton Varsho hits a three-run homer to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels
Daulton Varsho hit a three-run home run, and Jose Berrios had a strong performance over seven innings, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. This…
Michael Harris blasts a grand slam in his first at-bat since returning from injury, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 13-2 rout of the San Francisco Giants
Michael Harris hit a grand slam in his first at-bat after missing almost two months due to a hamstring injury, helping the Atlanta Braves defeat the San Francisco Giants 13-2 on Wednesday night. Activated from…
Dodgers right-hander River Ryan is set to undergo Tommy John surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander River Ryan will need Tommy John surgery for the elbow injury he sustained on Saturday during his fourth major league start. The Dodgers announced on Tuesday that Ryan will have the…
Houston Astros’ Verlander is scheduled to make his second minor league start on Thursday
Justin Verlander will make his second minor league rehab start Thursday night as he aims to return to the Houston Astros’ rotation. The 41-year-old right-hander pitched three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land in his first…
New York Mets rookie Christian Scott begins his throwing program, aiming to make a comeback this season after an elbow injury
Mets rookie Christian Scott has begun a throwing program, hoping to return to New York’s pitching rotation this season after being out with a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow. On Tuesday, Scott made 35…
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to be placed on the injured list due to an elbow injury
New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is likely to be placed on the injured list due to a left elbow injury, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday. The 26-year-old Chisholm may have a ulnar…
Greene gives up just one run over seven innings, Candelario hits a homer, and the Cincinnati Reds defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1
Hunter Greene gave up only one run over seven innings, and Jeimer Candelario hit a two-run homer as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Tuesday night, winning the series between the…
New York Mets slugger J.D. Martinez leaves the game with a bruised elbow after being hit by a pitch
Mets slugger J.D. Martinez left Tuesday night’s game against the Oakland Athletics after getting hit on his left elbow by a 99.6 mph fastball from rookie Joe Boyle in the second inning. The 36-year-old designated…
Burger hits a home run for the fourth game in a row, leading the Miami Marlins to a 5-0 win over the struggling Philadelphia Phillies
Jake Burger hit a home run for the fourth game in a row, and Valente Bellozo allowed four hits in seven innings, leading the Miami Marlins to a 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on…
Bregman and Peña hit home runs as the AL West-leading Houston Astros edge out the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2
Alex Bregman and Jeremy Peña both hit home runs, leading the AL West-leading Houston Astros to their seventh straight win with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Yusel Kikuchi (6-9)…
Andrés Chaparro hits three doubles in his MLB debut, and James Wood contributes four hits as the Washington Nationals defeat the Baltimore Orioles 9-3
Andrés Chaparro hit three doubles in his major league debut, nearly overshadowing another impressive performance by rookie James Wood as the Washington Nationals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night. Chaparro became the fourth…
Tarik Skubal picks up his MLB-leading 14th win, while Carpenter and Rogers lead the Detroit Tigers to a 15-1 blowout victory over the Seattle Mariners
Kerry Carpenter hit two home runs in his return from injury, Jake Rogers drove in seven runs, and pitcher Tarik Skubal picked up his MLB-leading 14th win as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners…
Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hits a 430-foot home run to give the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs
Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a 430-foot solo home run in the sixth inning off Drew Smyly, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. This home run was the…
Minnesota Twins crush the Kansas City Royals 13-3, showcasing a strong debut from fast-rising starting pitcher Zebby Matthews
Zebby Matthews pitched five strong innings in his major league debut for the Minnesota Twins, who knocked Seth Lugo around, giving the All-Star right-hander his worst start of the season and beating the Kansas City…