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A's Vegas Stadium Adds Second Steel Truss Arch for $2 Billion Domed Ballpark
The A's Vegas stadium construction reached a new milestone this week with the installation of a second steel truss arch for the 33,000-capacity venue.
Maikel Garcia Exits 6-2 Royals Win With New Hamstring Injury
Maikel Garcia strained his left hamstring in the first inning of the Kansas City Royals' 6-2 victory against the Athletics.
Jacob deGrom Hits 2,000 Strikeouts in 1,660 1/3 Innings Against Washington
Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom became the second-fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 strikeouts by fanning Abimelec Ortiz on Thursday.
Mariners Call Up Kade Anderson for Saturday Start Against Cubs
Left-hander Kade Anderson, the top pitching prospect in baseball, will debut Saturday against the Chicago Cubs following a 10-1 record at Double-A Arkansas.
Nestor Cortes Joins Phillies on $1.5M Deal; Brian Keller Designated
Nestor Cortes signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that pays $1.5 million in the majors and $250,000 in the minors.
Kansas City Council Approves $600M Pledge for $3B Downtown Royals Stadium
Kansas City officials approved a $600 million commitment Wednesday to fund a new downtown MLB ballpark as part of a $3 billion mixed-use development.
Cade Cavalli Fans 11 in Six Scoreless Innings as Nationals Shut Out Rangers 6-0
Cade Cavalli struck out 11 batters and allowed only three hits over six scoreless innings in the Washington Nationals' 6-0 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Orioles Criticize MLB Tech After Alonso Fly Ball Ruled Foul in 5-3 Yankees Loss
The Baltimore Orioles fell 5-3 to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night after a controversial seventh-inning foul call involving Pete Alonso was upheld.
Pat Murphy Questions Milwaukee Brewers Record After Historic 22-0 Shutout
The Milwaukee Brewers matched a modern MLB record for the most lopsided shutout win by defeating the Seattle Mariners 22-0 on Tuesday.
Jacob deGrom Eyes 2,000th Strikeout in Rangers Start Against Washington
Jacob deGrom enters Thursday's start with 1,998 career strikeouts, needing just two more to reach the 2,000 milestone in his 272nd career game.
Orioles Activate Samuel Basallo; Catcher Starts at First Base vs. Yankees
Samuel Basallo returns to the Baltimore Orioles lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the New York Yankees after missing one month with a shoulder injury.
Jorge Polanco Slated for Ankle Surgery; Mets Recall Wagaman and McDermott
Jorge Polanco was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday for left ankle surgery after recording a .431 OPS in 145 plate appearances.
Paul Skenes ERA Climbs to 3.95 as Pirates Edge Tigers 4-3 in Pittsburgh
Paul Skenes issued four walks and allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings on Wednesday, causing his season ERA to jump to 3.95.
NL MVP Race: Pete Crow-Armstrong Leads Player Poll Over Shohei Ohtani
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leads a poll of 20+ MLB players for the NL MVP, outpacing Shohei Ohtani 15 votes to 4.
Tommy John Dies at 83: The 288-Game Winner Who Transformed MLB Medicine
Tommy John, a 288-game winner who pitched 4,710⅓ career innings, passed away Saturday night at age 83 following a 2024 bladder cancer diagnosis.
Ted Williams Hitting Philosophy Revealed in 1987 Rogue River Debate Footage
Newly unearthed 45-minute footage from Oct. 9, 1987, showcases Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr debating hitting mechanics on the Rogue River.
Jo Adell Records 6 RBIs and 455-Foot HR Before Knee Injury in 8-1 Win
Jo Adell set a career high with six RBIs and hit a 455-foot home run before leaving the Cleveland Guardians' 8-1 victory due to a bruised left knee.
Brewers Match MLB Record With 22-0 Shutout Victory Over Mariners
Milwaukee tied the modern-era record for the largest shutout in MLB history by defeating Seattle 22-0 on Tuesday night.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Robs Grand Slam, Hits Two Homers in Padres' 5-2 Win
Fernando Tatis Jr. set a team record with his 18th career leadoff home run and robbed Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in a 5-2 victory over the Mets.
Dodgers Place Edwin Diaz on IL; Ohtani Throws 35-Pitch Bullpen in Denver
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Edwin Diaz on the injured list Tuesday due to neck inflammation while Shohei Ohtani completed a 35-pitch bullpen session.
Trey Mancini Retires Following 5-Game Angels Stint and 129 Career Home Runs
Trey Mancini announced his retirement on Tuesday, concluding a career highlighted by 129 home runs and a 2022 World Series championship.
Félix Bautista and Blaze Alexander Near Rehab Assignments for 61-64 Orioles
Reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander are scheduled to begin rehab assignments by the end of the week as Baltimore chases a wild-card spot.
Jacob deGrom Eyes Thursday Return After 32-Pitch Exit With Triceps Fatigue
Jacob deGrom could start the series finale against Washington after throwing a successful bullpen session following his two-inning stint against the Angels.
Cody Bellinger Slated for Thursday Rehab Start; Max Fried Hits 15-Day IL
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Thursday, while Max Fried returns to the 15-day injured list.