The Texas Rangers not having a Pride Night didn’t play a deciding role in the commissioner’s office choosing them to host this year’s All-Star Game. “There are many factors we consider when deciding who hosts…
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The sons of former Major League stars Ortiz, Ramirez, and Grudzielanek were selected in the later rounds of the MLB draft
Major League Baseball wrapped up its three-day amateur draft on Tuesday, with teams making 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours. Several familiar last names were called on the final day, which covered rounds…
Major League Baseball will discuss the possibility of returning to team uniforms for the All-Star Game
Major League Baseball is considering a return to having players wear their own team uniforms for the All-Star Game. From 1933 to 2019, the American League and from 1934 to 2019, the National League used…
Clark promises to handle discussions internally after an unsuccessful try to remove the baseball union negotiator
Tony Clark, the head of the baseball players’ association, pledged to keep all discussions within the union private after an unsuccessful March attempt to remove his top labor negotiator. Harry Marino, who previously organized minor…
Cody Johnson delivered a smooth rendition of the anthem at the All-Star Game, following a criticized performance by Ingrid Andress the previous night
Country music singer Cody Johnson sang the national anthem flawlessly before the All-Star Game in his home state of Texas, following a widely criticized performance by Ingrid Andress the previous night, which led to an…
The temperature reached 99 degrees as the All-Star Game began in Texas, but this time there was a roof to provide shade
Texas once again brought scorching temperatures to the All-Star Game. It was 99 degrees outside when the 94th Midsummer Classic began on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field, where the retractable roof was closed. Inside…
Paul Skenes expressed, “I feel like I belong with them,” following a scoreless inning against the All-Stars
Paul Skenes stepped onto the mound at Globe Life Field, 66 days after his debut in Major League Baseball and 13 months after pitching in college. The stadium played Smash Mouth’s “All-Star” over the speakers,…
Shohei Ohtani smashes a 3-run homer for the National League in a 5-3 loss at the All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani achieved another milestone in his unique career: he became the first player to both win a game and hit a home run in All-Star history. “I haven’t performed well in past All-Star Games,…
Corbin Burnes had a fast-paced All-Star experience following a visit to his newborn twins
Corbin Burnes planned to leave his newborn twin daughters for a while and attend the All-Star Game, regardless of whether he started for the American League. In a game full of replacements and first-time All-Stars,…
Jarren Duran’s two-run home run secures a 5-3 victory for the American League in the All-Star Game, which was opened by rookie pitcher Skenes
Speedy Jarren Duran describes himself as a player who stays focused, works hard, and values humility over superiority. In his first All-Star Game appearance, Duran made a significant impact by hitting a two-run homer that…
Corbin Burnes from Baltimore Orioles will start against Paul Skenes from Pittsburgh Pirates in the All-Star Game
Corbin Burnes, a 29-year-old right-handed pitcher, will start for the American League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game against Pittsburgh rookie Paul Skenes. Burnes has had a strong season with a 9-4 record and a 2.93…
Washington Nationals closer Finnegan joins as the ninth replacement All-Star and marks the 39th first-time selection
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan was selected on Monday to replace St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley on the National League All-Star team. Finnegan is the fourth replacement chosen for the NL roster, while…
On the second day of the MLB draft, the Kansas City Royals selected pitcher Drew Beam from the College World Series champion Tennessee Volunteers
Drew Beam played a crucial role in Tennessee’s pitching squad during their journey to win the College World Series. Now, the right-handed pitcher aims to contribute to the rising Kansas City Royals. Beam was among…
Kansas City Royals’ Seth Lugo earns his first All-Star selection, joining teammate Witt, who embraces his Texas Rangers connections
Seth Lugo faced Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals last year during their struggle to avoid last place in the AL Central. The right-handed pitcher chose to join the Royals in free agency…
The inclusion of a franchise-record 8 All-Stars reflects the accomplishments of the Philadelphia Phillies, not just their aspirations
Having a franchise-record and the most in MLB with eight All-Stars shows what the Philadelphia Phillies have achieved this season, rather than what they hope to achieve in the end. Especially considering how they ended…
Paul Skenes is in the spotlight, starting the All-Star Game after playing only 11 games in the major leagues
Paul Skenes appeared like a new summer intern, dressed in a light gray suit, white shirt, and cream-colored tie. At just 22 years old and with only 11 games in the big leagues, he stood…
Beltré is scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game with Rodríguez, Ryan, and Jenkins
Adrian Beltré will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star Game at the Texas Rangers’ home stadium, where he played his final seasons before being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Joining him will…
Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers defeats Witt of the Kansas City Royals to claim the HR Derby title, ending Alonso’s attempt for a third win in the first round
During the Home Run Derby, Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers found support from a familiar face when he needed to calm down: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., last year’s champion and former teammate with the…
Batting averages in MLB are close to their lowest in nearly 50 years, while pitching velocities are at an all-time high
Baseball is grappling with historically low batting averages and record-breaking pitching speeds. “It’s tough to score runs. It’s getting harder,” remarked Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli. “Pitchers are improving with each game.” The MLB batting average…
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga throws 66 pitches in his latest Triple-A rehab start, lasting 4 2/3 innings
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga pitched 4 2/3 innings on Sunday in his third minor league rehab outing. Out all season due to a troublesome right shoulder, the New York right-hander threw 40 of his 66…
The Baltimore Orioles remain atop the standings as New York Yankees’ errors help them secure a 6-5 win on Mullins’ double in the 9th inning
Cedric Mullins hit a two-run double in the ninth inning to secure a 6-5 win for Baltimore over the New York Yankees on Sunday. The Orioles maintained their first-place position after capitalizing on two defensive…
After a dramatic ninth inning where both the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles scored three runs each, Baltimore now edges ahead in the divisional standings by 1 point
The New York Yankees were on the verge of taking the lead from the Baltimore Orioles, but they couldn’t hold on to it. In a chaotic ninth inning where each team’s closer allowed three runs,…
Rafael Devers’ towering home run shatters a seat in right field as the Boston Red Sox claim the series with a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals
Rafael Devers hit a two-run home run that smashed into a seat deep in right field at Fenway Park, Dominic Smith also launched a two-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Kansas City…
Lawrence Butler blasts three of the Oakland Athletics’ eight home runs in an 18-3 blowout against the Philadelphia Phillies
Lawrence Butler smashed three home runs, while Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each hit two, powering the Oakland Athletics to an 18-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Butler drove in six runs, and…
Josh Smith smashes two two-run homers, guiding the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros
Josh Smith hit two home runs and drove in four runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Smith’s first home run, a two-run shot in the…
Toglia smashes three home runs, Tovar chips in with two, leading the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets
Michael Toglia made history as the first switch-hitter from Colorado to hit three home runs in a single game, helping the Rockies secure an 8-5 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Ezequiel Tovar…
Morel and Crow-Armstrong each hit two home runs, propelling the Chicago Cubs to an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Christopher Morel each hit two home runs to help the Chicago Cubs secure an 8-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Tomas Nido and Ian Happ also homered for the…
The Miami Marlins narrowly edge out the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-2 win
Xavier Edwards’ RBI single in the eighth inning secured a 3-2 win for the Miami Marlins over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Edwards drove in Jake Burger with two outs, providing the decisive run as…
Willy Adames smacks a home run and brings in four runs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals
Willy Adames hit a home run and drove in four runs, Garrett Mitchell also homered for the first time in over a year, and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a series sweep by defeating the Washington…
The Detroit Tigers capitalized on errors by Ramírez in the 9th inning, securing a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers with their second consecutive comeback win
Yohan Ramírez made critical mistakes in the ninth inning, leading to the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. This win marked the Tigers’ second consecutive comeback against the NL West…
Adrián Beltré is transitioning from the All-Star Game in Texas to his induction into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
Adrián Beltré made a stop on his way to the Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown, returning to where he ended his illustrious career. Beltré is currently involved with the MLB All-Star Game festivities in…
Blake Snell of the San Francisco Giants pitched six flawless innings until Manuel Margot of the Minnesota Twins got a hit in the seventh
Blake Snell, the pitcher for San Francisco, didn’t let any Twins players reach base in the first six innings on Sunday, until Manuel Margot got a hit in the 7th. Snell, who won the NL…
Bart and Reynolds hit home runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-4
Joey Bart and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs, Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won their fourth consecutive game by defeating the Chicago White Sox 9-4 on Sunday. Nick Gonzales also tripled…
Mike Yastrzemski hit a triple and scored in the bottom of the 9th inning, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins
Mike Yastrzemski hit a triple and scored in the ninth inning, thanks to a throwing error by Minnesota’s third baseman Diego Castillo. This helped the San Francisco Giants edge out the Twins 3-2 on Sunday.…
Travis d’Arnaud smashes two home runs, knocks in four runs in Atlanta Braves 6-3 victory against San Diego Padres
Travis d’Arnaud hit two home runs and drove in four runs. Chris Sale, who leads the majors with 13 wins, pitched well for five innings. The Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 on…
The Toronto Blue Jays squandered a 7-run lead but rallied to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 following Guerrero’s solo home run
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead solo home run, Kevin Kiermaier added a grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from losing a seven-run lead to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 on Sunday.…
Jo Adell smacks a three-run home run, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners
Jo Adell smashed a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and Carson Fulmer threw four hitless innings to help the Los Angeles Angels secure a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Adell, visibly…
Corey Seager, the World Series MVP playing for the Texas Rangers, has been included in the AL All-Star roster to replace the injured Carlos Correa
Corey Seager, who has won the World Series MVP twice, has been selected to join the American League All-Star team in place of injured Minnesota shortstop Carlos Correa. This adds a third player from the…
Bazzana dreamed of becoming a Major League Baseball player while growing up in Australia. Now, he’s made history as the top overall draft pick
Travis Bazzana grew up in Australia playing cricket, rugby, and soccer. However, his lifelong dream was always to become a Major League Baseball player. “I can’t remember ever giving a different answer to the question…
Seattle Mariners’ top draft pick, Jurrangelo Cijntje, pitches with both left and right arms and aims to continue doing so
Jurrangelo Cijntje aims to maintain flexibility within the Seattle Mariners organization as a pitcher who can switch between throwing with his right and left arms. Selected as the 15th overall pick in Major League Baseball’s…
Dustin May undergoes season-ending surgery on his esophagus, further impacting the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May underwent surgery on his esophagus and will not play again this season, adding to the challenges faced by him and the team’s pitching staff. May required the surgery to…
Aaron Judge Makes Yankees History with 34 Pre-All-Star Break Home Runs in Record-Breaking Season
Aaron Judge made history on Saturday by becoming the first player in New York Yankees history to hit 34 home runs before the All-Star break. His milestone homer contributed significantly to the Yankees’ 6-1 victory…
Dustin May’s Season Ends Early as Dodgers’ Pitcher Undergoes Surgery for Torn Esophagus
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May won’t play for the rest of 2024 because he needs surgery for a torn esophagus, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. May was recovering from a previous arm injury and was…
Petar Musa and Logan Farrington both find the net as FC Dallas secures a 2-0 victory over LA Galaxy
Petar Musa and Logan Farrington each scored a goal to help FC Dallas defeat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on Saturday night. Farrington’s quick shot from the right side of the penalty area was blocked by…
The Philadelphia Phillies secure their eighth All-Star as Sánchez replaces Chris Sale of Atlanta, who leads the MLB
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez will make his first appearance in the All-Star Game, replacing Atlanta’s Chris Sale, who is scheduled to start for the Braves on Sunday and will not pitch in the Midsummer…
Matt Quatraro, the manager of Kansas City Royals, believes Seth Lugo, the right-handed pitcher deserves to start the All-Star game
Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro advocated for Royals pitcher Seth Lugo to start Tuesday’s All-Star Game for the American League. Quatraro spoke with Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, who will lead the AL team. “I…
Heston Kjerstad of the Baltimore Orioles is placed on the 7-day concussion list following a head injury he sustained the previous day
The Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Heston Kjerstad on the seven-day injured list for concussions on Saturday, following an incident where he was struck in the helmet by a pitch less than 24 hours earlier. Initially…
Gio Urshela smashes a two-run home run as the Detroit Tigers rally with 7 runs in 2 innings to surprise the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 11-9 victory
Gio Urshela hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning to help the Detroit Tigers complete a comeback from a 9-4 deficit in the ninth inning and defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on…
Arenado’s two-RBI single in the eighth inning seals the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs, completing a sweep of the doubleheader
Nolan Arenado delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning, while Masyn Winn and Willson Contreras hit home runs as the St. Louis Cardinals secured a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night,…
Bryan Reynolds knocks in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Chicago White Sox 6-2
Bryan Reynolds drove in four runs, Luis Ortiz pitched effectively through the sixth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Reynolds, who had four hits in…