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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.