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1994 MLB Strike: Matt Williams’ 43 Homers and Tony Gwynn’s .394 Average Lost
The 1994 MLB strike halted a season where Matt Williams had 43 home runs by August 10 and Tony Gwynn was batting .394.
Paul Skenes Pulled After 65 Pitches as Fastball Velocity Hits Career-Low 95.7 MPH
Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes fell to 9-11 after allowing two runs on five hits during a brief 65-pitch start against the Miami Marlins.
Jacob Wilson Extends MLB Record to 113 Errorless Games in Athletics' 12-4 Loss
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson saw his major-league-record errorless streak reach 113 games after an eighth-inning ruling was overturned during a 12-4 loss to Tampa Bay.
Cal Raleigh Calls Himself 'Awful' After Mariners Fall 4-1 to Yankees
Cal Raleigh went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts as the Seattle Mariners lost 4-1 to the New York Yankees, marking their fifth consecutive defeat.
Blake Snell Strikes Out 10 in 6 Innings During Return From Elbow Injury
Returning from a three-month layoff, Blake Snell struck out 10 batters and allowed one run over six innings against the Kansas City Royals.
Bryce Harper Returns to RF Tuesday Despite Recurring Left Knee Soreness
Bryce Harper returned to right field for the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday against the Cardinals despite battling persistent left knee soreness.
Carlos Rodón Set for Somerset Rehab Start; Bellinger Hits 90% Top Speed
Carlos Rodón is scheduled for a Thursday night rehab start with Double-A Somerset following a 2 2/3-inning outing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Brewers Sign Bryse Wilson to 1-Year Deal, DFA Lyon Richardson
Right-hander Bryse Wilson returns to the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year contract just three days after being designated for assignment.
Trey Yesavage Undergoes Meniscus Surgery; Taillon Hits IL With Forearm Tendinitis
Right-hander Trey Yesavage underwent surgery on his left meniscus Tuesday, while the Blue Jays placed Jameson Taillon on the 15-day IL.
Adley Rutschman Returns to Bat Third in Red Sox Debut Against Toronto
Catcher Adley Rutschman has been activated from the injured list to bat third in his Boston Red Sox debut against the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
Angels Fire Mike Maddux as Pitching Staff Issues MLB-Worst 508 Walks
The Los Angeles Angels dismissed pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants following a 4.51 ERA performance and an MLB-high 508 walks.
MLB Sets World Series for Oct. 23 Start with Potential Oct. 31 Game 7
Major League Baseball's postseason begins Sept. 29, leading to a World Series start on Oct. 23 that could conclude by Halloween.
Dodgers Rally for 6-5 Victory in Tarik Skubal’s Rocky Home Debut
Los Angeles overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 during Tarik Skubal's first start at Dodger Stadium.
Kodai Senga Earns First Save in 8-5 Mets Win Before Rookie Tosses Ball to Fans
Kodai Senga recorded his first career save during the New York Mets' 8-5 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
Blue Jays win 2-1 over Red Sox following 16-minute seventh-inning delay
Toronto secured a 2-1 victory over Boston on Monday night despite a chaotic 16-minute delay involving a belated Anthony Seigler run.
Jameson Taillon Exits Toronto Debut Early With Right Forearm Discomfort
Right-hander Jameson Taillon left Monday's 2-1 victory over the Red Sox after four scoreless innings due to tightness in his throwing arm.
Matt Chapman to Undergo Season-Ending Abdominal Surgery in Philadelphia
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will miss the remainder of the 2026 season following a core muscle injury evaluation by Dr. William C. Meyers.
Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi on 15-Day IL With Elbow Inflammation
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who leads the team with 10 wins and 132 2/3 innings, has been placed on the 15-day injured list.
Phillies Place Caleb Kilian on 15-Day IL With Left Oblique Strain
Reliever Caleb Kilian moves to the 15-day injured list after suffering a left oblique strain during his last appearance in Toronto.
Red Sox to Activate Adley Rutschman Tuesday Following Left Wrist Inflammation
Adley Rutschman is expected to return to the Red Sox lineup on Tuesday after recovering from left wrist inflammation.
Tim Anderson Retires After 10 Seasons and .335 Batting Title
Shortstop Tim Anderson announced his retirement on Monday, concluding a 10-year career highlighted by a 2019 batting title and 991 total games.
Hunter Greene to Undergo Elbow Surgery After 5 Starts in 2026 Season
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is out for the remainder of 2026 due to a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Austin Hays Launches 361-Foot Home Run in San Diego Padres Debut to Defeat Astros 7-2
Newly signed outfielder Austin Hays delivered a pinch-hit two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the San Diego Padres secure a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
Jacob Wilson Sets MLB Shortstop Record in Athletics' 4-3 Win Over Red Sox
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson played his 111th consecutive errorless game on Sunday, surpassing Mike Bordick's 2002 MLB record.