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…
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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…