2026 MLB season
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MLB player becomes US citizen and performs in first game back
Eugenio Suarez is 35 years old.
Eugenio Suarez missed two games earlier this week to take the U.S. naturalization test.
Eugenio Suarez hit a home run in the third inning of his first game back.
Rockies player benched for flipping off Braves fans
Cole Carrigg missed a fly ball hit by Michael Harris II, resulting in a two-run double for Atlanta.
Cole Carrigg flipped off Atlanta Braves fans during a game at Truist Park.
Cole Carrigg played center field and shortstop during Sunday's game.
San Diego Padres swept by Rays after dropped fly ball becomes home run
Jonny DeLuca's fly ball had an exit velocity of 90.7 mph and traveled 319 feet.
The Padres lost Sunday's game against the Rays 5-4.
Xander Bogaerts misplayed a ground ball hit by Jonny DeLuca in the 11th inning, allowing the tying run to score.
Jeff Kent Backs Barry Bonds' Hall of Fame Candidacy at Giants Jersey Retirement
The San Francisco Giants retired Jeff Kent's No. 21 jersey at Oracle Park on Saturday afternoon.
Barry Bonds is the all-time home run leader in MLB history with 762 home runs, was a 14-time All-Star, and won seven National League MVP awards.
Jeff Kent told Barry Bonds during the ceremony that he still has a shot at being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
“He and I have never gone out to dinner, but I’ll go to war with that guy any day of the week. If Bonds and I weren’t fighting in the dugout, we wouldn’t have what we’ve got, I guarantee you.”
Edgardo Henriquez Sets Dodgers Strikeout Pitch Velocity Record
Edgardo Henriquez threw a 103.6 mph called third strike to Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler in the eighth inning.
According to MLB pitch-tracking data dating to 2008, Henriquez's pitch was the fastest strikeout pitch ever thrown by a Dodgers pitcher.
Statcast measured Henriquez's pitch at 103.6 mph and 2,439 rpm.
Jackson Chourio Hits 20th Home Run of 2026 Season for Milwaukee Brewers
Jackson Chourio became the 17th player in MLB history to record at least 20 home runs in each of his first three seasons.
The Milwaukee Brewers held an eight-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division.
Jackson Chourio hit three home runs across a three-game stretch dating back to Thursday's series finale against the New York Mets.
“I feel very prideful and very happy to be a part of that group and be mentioned with those same names,”
MLB suspends prospect over fake identity plot
The pre-deal with David Severino was worth $2.9 million and was set to begin when he turned 17.
ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported that the Cleveland Guardians agreed to a pre-deal with David Severino, a player they believed was 13 or 14 years old.
The Cleveland Guardians told OutKick they have no additional comments on the matter.
Tarik Skubal emotional during return to Detroit after blockbuster trade
Outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers Brady Smith and River Ryan were sent from the Dodgers to the Tigers in the trade.
The Dodgers entered the game on a three-game losing streak to the Atlanta Braves.
Skubal received a mix of boos and cheers when he walked onto the field.
Umpire Bill Miller goes 0-for-8 on ABS challenges in Reds' win over Cubs
Miller's 70 overturned calls rank ninth among MLB umpires.
According to TapToChallenge.com, Miller's 0-for-8 performance appears to be the worst by an umpire since MLB introduced the challenge system at the start of the 2026 season.
Cubs catcher Carson Kelly challenged four pitches.
Pete Crow-Armstrong three-home-run game in Cubs win over Reds
Crow-Armstrong grounded out to second in the eighth inning against a position player, catcher Jose Trevino, on a 58.1 mph knuckleball.
Crow-Armstrong was batting .282/.377/.567 with 36 home runs and 71 walks entering Saturday's game.
Crow-Armstrong is the fourth player in the last 50 years to have at least 12 homers, 25 RBI, and six steals in a single calendar month, joining Ryne Sandberg (1990), Eric Davis (1987), and Bobby Bonds (1977).
Chris Sale hits triple digits and completes gem in Braves sweep
Sale told manager Walt Weiss "This is mine" when insisting on returning for the ninth inning.
Sale learned before the game that close family friend Ashley Foss had died of cancer.
Chris Sale threw a 1-0 complete-game shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.
MLB suspends Dominican prospect after age-fraud plot involving fake grave
The Cleveland Guardians reportedly believed David Severino was 13 or 14 years old.
The deal with the Guardians was set to be finalized in 2029.
Nieves reportedly created a false death certificate for Daury claiming he died of a respiratory illness and built a fake tombstone at a Dominican Republic gravesite.
Yankees rookie becomes first shortstop since 1915 with six-game error streak
Lombard became the first Yankees shortstop to make an error in six straight games since Roger Peckinpaugh did it in 1915.
Lombard is 21 years old.
Lombard became the first Yankees shortstop to homer in his debut.
MLB stadium appears virtually empty as fans stay away
The Los Angeles Angels hosted the Cleveland Guardians in a Wednesday afternoon game.
The Angels last made the playoffs in 2014.
The temperature was 92 degrees at the time of the game.
Trump questions state of MLB and renews push for Roger Clemens' Hall of Fame induction
Trump convened the "Saving College Sports" roundtable in March, bringing together conference leaders, former coaches and media executives.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said during MLB All-Star weekend that it would be wildly inappropriate to speculate about whether President Trump might intervene in the league's labor negotiations.
Manfred announced last year that Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson would be reinstated, making both eligible for Hall of Fame consideration.
American League teams heading toward historic low with one month left
No team in a full Major League Baseball season has ever reached the postseason with a losing record.
Ten of the fifteen National League teams have a positive run differential.
Per Fangraphs, the Astros have a 16% chance of clinching a first-round bye with a losing record.
Nationals outfielder makes Spider-Man-style catch
Marlins outfielder Heriberto Hernández hit an 86-mph slider from Nationals starting pitcher Jackson Kent deep to left-center field.
Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young made a remarkable catch on Sunday.
Jacob Young entered the league toward the end of the 2023 season.
Betting Preview Published for Rays vs. Orioles Pitching Matchup
Brandon Young allowed four earned runs and three home runs across four innings in his prior start against Tampa Bay.
Shane McClanahan surrendered seven earned runs in 13.2 innings across three starts against the Baltimore Orioles.
Shane McClanahan recorded 21 walks in 48 road innings compared to 14 walks in 54 home innings.
Diamondbacks Ketel Marte resumes rehab after casino night controversy
Torey Lovullo said Ketel Marte did not break any rules by going to the casino.
Ketel Marte has not addressed the Diamondbacks team about his absence.
Ketel Marte has not been able to hit as he rests his knee.
“I’ll have those conversations, but I want everybody to go out there and play as hard as they can and know what their role is. Lawlar had a great game yesterday, but I wanted to get Nootbaar in there. I feel like (Ryan Waldschmidt) has been having a very consistent year since he’s come back, so that’s just where it landed today.”
Diamondbacks Player Spotted at Casino During Team Game After Missing Earlier Match
Marte was spotted gambling at Talking Stick Resort while the Diamondbacks played the Cincinnati Reds at Chase Field on Friday.
Marte was placed on the restricted list after missing the Monday game.
Following a meeting with team officials on Thursday, the Diamondbacks placed Marte on the injured list due to left knee inflammation.
“That’s how I look at it. As long as he wakes up tomorrow morning and posts, and gets his work done at Salt River, which I am certain he will, that’s all that matters to me right now.”
Giancarlo Stanton Sustains Calf Strain Hindering 2026 Season Return
Stanton initially injured his calf running between second and third base during a 12-4 victory against the Houston Astros on April 24.
Giancarlo Stanton strained his left calf after falling while running the bases during rehabilitation for a right calf strain.
Stanton batted .256 with three home runs and 14 RBIs across 24 games during the 2026 season.
“Obviously it’s been a tough road where he kind of reinjured a different part of the calf muscle halfway through here and now this. So tough news. You feel for G because I know how bad he wants to be in there for us, but at the same time it is what it is too and we got to just keep moving and try and hopefully get him right and hopefully get him right to where he still can be in the mix by the end.”
Pitcher Kade Anderson prepares for MLB debut
Anderson recorded a 1.06 ERA over 18 starts in his first Minor League campaign.
Kade Anderson is scheduled to make his Major League debut for the Seattle Mariners against the Chicago Cubs.
The Seattle Mariners selected Anderson third overall in the 2025 Draft.
Cardinals Defeat Reds in MLB Matchup
Peter Strzelecki pitched two scoreless innings to earn the win for St. Louis.
Eugenio Suárez drove in the 1,000th run of his career.
Masyn Winn and Jose Fermin scored on an error by Dane Myers in the ninth inning to give the Cardinals a 6-5 lead.
Commentary on Pirates Pitcher Paul Skenes
Pete Alonso's go-ahead home run ruled foul after replay review, angering Orioles fans
“There's teams using AI on the iPads. Other sports using ball-tracking data for challengeable calls. I don't understand why we don't do it. But, it's not why we lost the game.”
Ketel Marte's unexplained absence continues as Diamondbacks fight for NL wild card
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 9-4 on Tuesday.
Diamondbacks teammate Geraldo Perdomo said he did not receive a response from Ketel Marte after texting him to ask what happened.
In 2025, Ketel Marte missed three games after the All-Star break and went home to the Dominican Republic.
“But overall, my focus has shifted. My focus yesterday was squarely on this topic, but right now it's on the 26 players that are inside of the clubhouse right now. That's my responsibility and that's what we have to do in this game. We've got to shift our focuses and be present for what's most important. And the most important thing to me right now is going out to win a baseball game.”
Brewers 22-0 blowout of the Mariners
Rodríguez's throw into the stands was scored as a sacrifice fly for Christian Yelich and a two-base error for Rodríguez.
The Pirates and Cleveland scored all 22 runs against actual pitchers, unlike the Brewers who scored against a position player.
The Brewers are 2 ½ games up on the Tampa Bay Rays for baseball's best record.
“But it's a long game, you're on defense for a while, and it was kind of chaos there in the last inning with the lineup turning over and all the action going. It just happens sometimes. You lose track of the outs.”
Brewers beat Mariners 22-0
Brewers catcher Gary Sánchez pitched the ninth inning to complete the five-hitter, throwing several pitches under 40 mph.
The result equalled the most lopsided shutout win in Major League Baseball since 28 June 1887, when the Philadelphia Phillies won 24-0 at the Indianapolis Hoosiers.
The win moved the Brewers to a major league-best 78-48 and matched a franchise record for runs in a game.
Milwaukee Brewers tie MLB record
The Milwaukee Brewers tied an MLB record, as reported on August 19, 2026.
Only two other teams had previously tied the same record.
Pittsburgh tied the record against the Chicago Cubs in 1975.
MLB trade deadline 2026 coverage
Willy Adames has posted a league-worst -12 Outs Above Average among shortstops.
The Giants' trio of Chapman, Devers, and Adames is collectively owed roughly $481.4 million.
Matt Chapman is currently on the injured list and has four years remaining on his contract.
MLB trade deadline 2026 approaches with teams seeking moves
Cody Bellinger landed on the injured list due to a hamstring strain.
The Texas Rangers secured the season series tiebreaker against the Seattle Mariners by taking three of four games over the weekend.
The Rangers acquired MacKenzie Gore from Washington over the winter.
Proposed Tarik Skubal trade packages and Dodgers interest reported
Rival executives view the Dodgers as the favorites to land Skubal at the trade deadline.
Tarik Skubal is in the final year of his contract with the Tigers.
The Dodgers' interest in acquiring Tarik Skubal has increased due to questions surrounding Shohei Ohtani's availability to pitch.
“It is still July. I think the conversations would be a little different if we're in August or September.”
Tarik Skubal MLB trade market and rumors roundup
Tarik Skubal is a two-time Cy Young winner who is still four months away from turning 30 years old.
The Detroit Tigers are 50-57, six games back in the A.L. Central and four games out of the Wild Card.
Skubal is set to hit free agency after the 2026 season.
MLB trade deadline bubble team analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals traded away Brendan Donovan, Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, and Nolan Arenado during the past offseason.
Chaim Bloom is the first-year president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals.
SportsLine gives the Toronto Blue Jays a 4.8% chance of making the playoffs.
Red Sox win streak and trade deadline impact analysis
Tsung-Che Cheng caught the final out of the game at shortstop to preserve the Red Sox win.
The Red Sox pitching staff had a 1.98 ERA during the 14-game win streak, including three shutouts.
Marcelo Mayer went on the IL on June 26 with a stress fracture in his left forearm.
Dodgers beat Phillies on game-ending baserunning gaffe
The game-ending play began with runners on second and third with one out.
Mookie Betts tagged Crawford out and then threw to second baseman Tommy Edman to tag out Realmuto, completing the game-ending double play.
The Dodgers played a double-header at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
AL wins MLB All-Star Game
X-rays showed no fracture in Caminero's hand.
Cody Bellinger was named All-Star Game MVP.
Miguel Vargas hit a solo home run in the All-Star Game.
2026 Home Run Derby: participants, format, and how to watch
Dave Roberts is managing the National League All-Star team.
Shohei Ohtani was elected as the starting designated hitter for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game but will not play due to left knee inflammation.
Jordan Walker of the Cardinals won the 2026 Home Run Derby.
2026 MLB Draft results and first-round analysis
The 2026 MLB Draft concluded on Sunday in Philadelphia as part of All-Star Weekend.
Twenty-six of the first 40 picks in the 2026 MLB Draft were drafted out of college.
The Chicago White Sox held the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
White Sox name three candidates for No. 1 pick in MLB amateur draft
Shirley said he has concerns about the emergence of NIL money and its impact on the draft.
The Chicago White Sox are deciding among three players for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft.
The league is proposing eliminating high school players from future drafts.
MLB All-Star Game starters announced; Ohtani and Freeman among Dodgers' four starters
The Dodgers, Braves and Phillies are each sending five players to the 2026 All-Star Game.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said he would not participate in the 2026 All-Star Game after rosters were announced.
MLB will have players wear their original team uniforms for the 2026 All-Star Game.