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MLB Opening Day 2027 Set for March 24 with Netflix Broadcast Debut
Major League Baseball schedules its earliest start ever for March 24, 2027, featuring a single televised game on Netflix to launch the season.
Reds Secure Chase Burns With Seven-Year, $105 Million Extension
Right-hander Chase Burns has agreed to a $105 million extension with the Reds following an 11-1 start to the season.
2026 MLB Draft: White Sox Weigh Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson
Hours before the 2026 MLB Draft, the Chicago White Sox front office engaged in an unfiltered debate regarding prospects Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson.
Dylan Cease Leads American League to 4-0 All-Star Game Shutout in Philadelphia
The American League secured a 4-0 victory over the National League, recording the 10th All-Star Game shutout in history behind 15 total strikeouts.
Roch Cholowsky Signs Record $10.35M Bonus as White Sox No. 1 Draft Pick
Shortstop Roch Cholowsky secured a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after being selected first overall by the Chicago White Sox.
Shohei Ohtani to Join Dodgers Lineup for Series Against Yankees in the Bronx
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for the upcoming three-game series at Yankee Stadium.
Junior Caminero Exits All-Star Game After 97.6 MPH Riley O’Brien Sinker
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero left Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia during the third inning following a hit-by-pitch on his left hand.
2026 MLB All-Star Game: Trout Returns to Philly as NL Eyes Repeat Victory
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park features Mike Trout's first appearance since 2019 and a National League squad favored to win.
Jordan Walker Wins HR Derby: Six Final Homers Topple Kyle Schwarber
Jordan Walker became the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby after hitting homers on his final six swings to defeat Kyle Schwarber.