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Jacob Misiorowski Fans Ohtani, Freeman in Brewers' 4-1 Victory Over Dodgers
Jacob Misiorowski lowered his ERA to 1.75 after striking out Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman during a bases-loaded jam in Milwaukee's 4-1 win.
Guardians Reach 10,000th Win With One-Hitter Against Padres
Cleveland became the third American League team to reach 10,000 wins following a 6-1 victory over San Diego on Saturday night.
Joshua Baez Hits 3 HRs in MLB Debut as Cardinals Beat Cubs 8-4
Joshua Baez became the first player in MLB history to homer in his first three career at-bats during the St. Louis Cardinals' 8-4 win on Saturday.
Jays Place Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on 7-Day IL After Collision in 3-1 Victory
The Blue Jays placed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday following a sixth-inning collision during Toronto's 3-1 win.
2026 MLB Rank: Ohtani Holds No. 1 as Crow-Armstrong and Alvarez Chase Triple Crown
Shohei Ohtani leads the 2026 MLB Rank with a 1.79 ERA, while Yordan Alvarez chases the Triple Crown with a .322 batting average.
Shohei Ohtani Throws 35-Pitch Bullpen in Dodgers' 3-1 Win Over Brewers
Shohei Ohtani completed a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday, marking his first mound work in over three weeks as the Dodgers defeated Milwaukee 3-1.
Former Met Butch Huskey Dies at 54; Hit 24 HRs in 1997 Season
Butch Huskey, a seven-year MLB veteran who recorded 336 career RBIs, has died at the age of 54 due to a pulmonary blood clot.
Nationals Move MLB Errors Leader CJ Abrams to Second Base
CJ Abrams is vacating shortstop for second base after recording a major league-high 19 errors and a .958 fielding percentage this season.
Oracle Park to Host 2028 MLB All-Star Game: San Francisco’s Fourth Classic
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday that the 2028 MLB All-Star Game will be held at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
1994 MLB Strike Lessons: Tony Gwynn’s .394 Average and the Expos’ 74-40 Run
The 1994 MLB strike halted Tony Gwynn’s pursuit of a .400 average and left the Montreal Expos with a league-best 74-40 record before the World Series was canceled.
Edwin Diaz Meltdown: Dodgers Closer Blows Third Save in Four Chances in 5-4 Loss
Edwin Diaz surrendered two runs in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers, raising his ERA to 11.57 through 14 appearances.
Jacob deGrom Exits After 2 Innings With Triceps Fatigue in Anaheim
Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom left Thursday's game against the Angels after allowing two runs and six hits across two innings of work.
Kyle Schwarber Hits 37th HR as Phillies Beat Twins 7-1 at Field of Dreams
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the Dyersville cornfields to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
26 Hall of Famers Emerge from Corn as Schwarber Homers in Field of Dreams Game
Kyle Schwarber hit a home run on the third pitch from Taj Bradley as 26 Hall of Fame members gathered in Dyersville for the Field of Dreams game.
Twins Activate Byron Buxton for Field of Dreams Game vs. Phillies
Byron Buxton returns to the Twins' starting lineup for Thursday's game in Iowa after missing 14 contests due to a right hip impingement.
Mariners Option Colt Emerson to Triple-A; Brock Rodden Recalled
Seattle Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma after posting a .190 batting average through 69 games.
Cade Cavalli Dominates Cubs with 10 K’s in Nationals’ 7-0 Shutout Victory
Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out 10 batters to lead the Washington Nationals to a 7-0 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Hunter Greene Undergoes Tommy John Surgery; Reds Pitcher Could Miss 2027 Season
Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday to repair a right elbow ligament and may remain sidelined until the 2027 season.
Brewers Claim No. 1 in MLB Power Rankings as Dodgers’ Two-Month Reign Ends
The Milwaukee Brewers (74-47) have seized the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings, ending a Los Angeles Dodgers run that lasted since Week 12.
Freddie Freeman Avoids Serious Injury in 4-2 Dodgers Win Over Royals
Freddie Freeman fell into the visitors dugout during the eighth inning of Los Angeles' 4-2 win against Kansas City.
Alvarez Chases Triple Crown as Crow-Armstrong Hits 7.5 bWAR in MLB Playoff Chase
Yordan Alvarez holds a 15-point batting average lead for the Triple Crown while Pete Crow-Armstrong paces for a 10.2 WAR season.
White Sox Distribute 40,615 Pope Hats for Tuesday Clash With Reds
The Chicago White Sox expanded a 2,500-person promotion to over 40,000 items to honor Chicago native Pope Leo.
Jackson Kent Strikes Out Six in MLB Debut During Nationals' 12-6 Loss to Cubs
Jackson Kent allowed three runs and three hits over four-plus innings in his first major league start against the Chicago Cubs.
Alex Bregman Hits 3 Homers, Drives in 7 as Cubs Rout Nationals 12-6
Alex Bregman set career highs with three home runs and seven RBIs during the Chicago Cubs' 12-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.