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Blue Jays Place Alejandro Kirk on 10-Day IL with Left Thumb Fracture
The Toronto Blue Jays have officially moved catcher Alejandro Kirk to the 10-day injured list following a confirmed fracture in his left thumb.
Byron Buxton Exits Twins' 10-4 Win Over Rays After 91.6 MPH Hit-By-Pitch
All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton left Friday's 10-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays after being struck by a pitch in the seventh inning.
Juan Soto Exits Giants Game in First Inning With Right Calf Tightness
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto left Friday night's contest against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning following a single and a baserunning play.
Konnor Griffin Debut: 105 MPH RBI Double Sparks Pirates' 5-4 Win Over Orioles
In his Konnor Griffin debut, the 19-year-old shortstop recorded a 105 mph RBI double and turned a second-inning double play during a 5-4 victory.
Jordan Lawlar Fractures Wrist in 17-2 Loss; D-backs Promote Del Castillo
Outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday after a pitch from Osvaldo Bido fractured his right wrist during a 17-2 loss to Atlanta.
Luinder Avila to Make First MLB Start as Royals Scratch Wacha for Series Opener
Right-hander Luinder Avila joins the Royals from Triple-A Omaha to start Friday against Milwaukee after Michael Wacha was scratched due to illness.
Alejandro Kirk Forced Out of Extra Innings Following Foul Tip to Glove Hand
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk left Friday's contest against Chicago in the 10th inning after a foul tip struck his left thumb.
Aaron Judge Home Run and Motivational Text Drive Yankees to 8-2 Win Over Marlins
Aaron Judge sparked an 8-2 Yankees victory with a three-run home run and a pregame message that galvanized the clubhouse for the home opener.
White Sox to Retire Ozzie Guillén No. 13 Jersey in August Ceremony
The White Sox announced they will retire Ozzie Guillén No. 13 jersey during a special club ceremony scheduled for August.
Chris Getz: White Sox Pitching Prospects Won't Be Rushed to Majors
General Manager Chris Getz announced that the Chicago White Sox will maintain a patient development timeline for their top pitching prospects despite early-season rotation difficulties.
Shohei Ohtani Hits 401-Foot Three-Run Homer to Tie Game in Washington
Shohei Ohtani ended a 3-for-19 slump by hitting a three-run homer in the third inning against the Washington Nationals.
Carter Jensen Scratched from Royals Lineup After Oversleeping; Salvador Perez Starts in 5-1 Loss
Kansas City rookie catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the starting lineup Thursday after sleeping through his alarm, forcing Salvador Perez behind the plate.
Konnor Griffin MLB Draft: Pittsburgh Pirates Select Top Prep Talent at No. 9
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Konnor Griffin with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, securing the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year.
Pirates Promote Konnor Griffin: MLB’s Top Prospect Joins Big League Roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially elevated 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, the consensus No. 1 prospect in baseball, to the Major League active roster.
Trevor Bauer Joins Long Island Ducks; Scheduled for April 21 Opening Night Start
Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks and is slated to pitch the Atlantic League team's opening night on April 21.
Pirates Promote Konnor Griffin for Home Opener Against Baltimore Orioles
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, for Friday's home opener.
2026 MLB Season: DeLauter and Murakami Make History as Marlins Lead Standings
One week into the 2026 MLB season, rookies Chase DeLauter and Munetaka Murakami became the third and fourth players ever to homer in each of their first three games.
Francisco Lindor Gaffes and 11 Stranded Runners Lead to Mets' 2-1 Loss in 11 Innings
Francisco Lindor committed two critical mental errors as the New York Mets fell 2-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals in 11 innings on Wednesday.
Correa Smashes 402-Foot Homer as Astros Sweep Red Sox with 6-4 Victory
The Houston Astros secured a 6-4 win to complete a series sweep of the Boston Red Sox, fueled by a three-run home run from Carlos Correa.
Chris Sale Overcomes Illness to Lead Braves to 5-1 Victory Over Athletics
Despite battling a severe illness, Chris Sale allowed only one hit over six innings to secure a 5-1 win for the Atlanta Braves against the Athletics.
Paul Skenes Earns Fifth Victory Over Reds as Pirates Secure 8-3 Road Win
Paul Skenes improved to 5-0 against Cincinnati, allowing one run and striking out five in the Pirates' 8-3 victory on Wednesday.
Statistical Breakdown: Quantifying the Impact of Judge and Ohtani
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have redefined modern baseball production. This analysis examines the specific metrics, from OPS+ to stolen base efficiency, that define their 2024 campaigns.
Samuel Basallo ABS Challenge Secures 8-3 Orioles Win Over Texas
Catcher Samuel Basallo utilized a successful ABS challenge on a 1-2 pitch to Evan Carter to secure an 8-3 Baltimore Orioles victory.
Sandy Alcantara Throws 93-Pitch Shutout in Marlins' 10-0 Rout of White Sox
Sandy Alcantara recorded the first complete game of the MLB season, throwing a 93-pitch shutout to lead Miami to a 10-0 victory over Chicago.