'He needed it': Sasaki (4 K's) improves command in sharpest MLB start yet
PHILADELPHIA -- Catcher Austin Barnes had an inkling that Roki Sasaki was in a better headspace heading into Saturday's start against the Phillies. Never mind that he was pitching in front of a hostile Major League crowd for the first time, or that his first two starts hadn't gone particularly
Grisham stepping up with regular ABs, homers twice in Yanks' romp
PITTSBURGH – Trent Grisham entered this year understanding his role, which he describes as “being ready every day,” whether he starts or comes off the bench. The Yankees outfielder is benefiting from seeing his name in the lineup more frequently. Grisham continued his hot start on Saturday, homering twice and
MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well
A new season is upon us, and MLB.TV – the best way to watch every out-of-market game all season long – has never been better. That’s because MLB.TV is now giving you even more baseball with the addition of 24/7 access to MLB Network (available in U.S. only). Here is
Ohtani throws bullpen session as he inches toward return to mound
PHILADELPHIA -- Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session ahead of Saturday's game against the Phillies, continuing his buildup toward an eventual return to the mound. The timeline for Ohtani to return as a pitcher is to be determined.
Fowl ball! Goose takes gander at Cubs game from Wrigley bleachers
The Cubs are playing so well these days, even the geese want front row seats. A goose crashed Wrigley Field for Chicago’s home opener on Friday, nesting underneath the center-field scoreboard. When the goose returned for Saturday’s game, it had VIP treatment: A staff of “geesekeepers” guarded a section of
Rockies turn 5th triple play in club history, MLB's 1st this year
DENVER -- The Rockies turned their first triple play in 10 years -- and the first in MLB in 2025 -- in the second inning against the Athletics on Saturday night.
Caglianone's first Double-A homer clears ... everything?!
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and it looks like that includes Jac Caglianone Texas League homers. In just his second game for Northwest Arkansas, the Royals’ No. 1 prospect launched his first Double-A homer onto the street outside of ONEOK Field on Saturday. The towering long ball landed
Despite shaky start from deGrom, Rangers win with the long ball
ARLINGTON -- Bruce Bochy admits that sometimes even he has to temper his expectations when Jacob deGrom takes the mound. After all, it’s easy to forget deGrom is only human, even if he is a human who boasted a career ERA of 2.51 entering his Saturday start against the Rays.
Happ celebrates milestone with highlight-reel catch in Cubs' 5th straight win
CHICAGO – Cubs reliever Nate Pearson stood on the mound, jaw dropped, hands atop his head in disbelief. Ian Happ sat in the dirt in foul territory up the left-field line, shifted to a knee and tossed in the baseball that he had no business catching on Saturday afternoon. In
Campbell leaps at 'life-changing opportunity' with 8-year extension
BOSTON – Another day, another press conference at Fenway Park. This was a repetitive exercise that the Red Sox were pleased to take part in. On Friday morning, it was ace lefty Garrett Crochet discussing his six-year, $175 million extension. Prior to Saturday’s game against the Cardinals, it was Kristian
No fun celly yet, but no shortage of HRs as Tigers continue surge
DETROIT -- The Tigers have not yet come up with a home run celebration for this season. They’re looking for an idea to present itself spontaneously, according to Riley Greene. “That was \Jake] Rogers’ job this year,” said [Spencer Torkelson, the creative mind behind the hockey-themed celebration two years ago
Chandler Simpson beats out a routine one-hopper TO FIRST BASE
Chandler Simpson has already earned his reputation as the fastest man in baseball, someone whose speed breaks the 20-80 scouting scale. The Rays' No. 7 prospect showed off his wheels at an entirely new level by beating out an infield single -- to the first baseman -- in Triple-A Durham's
Buxton OK after HBP, ignites decisive rally: 'He's a jump-starter'
MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton keeps reminding the Twins of what he can do. As if they could forget. Buxton triggered a six-run fourth inning that was all the offense Minnesota would get -- or need -- as the Twins secured their first home win of the season in a 6-1
'Way more comfortable' Sugano celebrated by teammates after 1st win
KANSAS CITY -- Tomoyuki Sugano left his first MLB start with cramps in both hands, a condition manager Brandon Hyde contributed to Sugano’s nerves for the 35-year-old’s Major League debut. Those nerves were gone Saturday.
Schmidt K's 7 in impressive rehab start
PITTSBURGH – Clarke Schmidt excelled in his first Minor League rehab start of the season on Saturday, striking out seven over 3 1/3 scoreless innings as Double-A Somerset beat Hartford, 6-2. Recovering from right rotator cuff tendinitis that stalled his progress this past spring, Schmidt permitted just a hit and
Strider looks ready for prime time with no-hit rehab outing
On the same day the Braves notched their first win of the 2025 season -- a welcome sight after an 0-7 start -- they also got good news from their Triple-A affiliate, as ace righty Spencer Strider took another big step on the road back from elbow surgery. Strider looked
Injuries: Ketel, Freddie, Strider, Yankees, McLain
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Red-letter day for Burns (with lots of K's) in pro debut at High-A
The wait was worth it for the Reds and Chase Burns. In shirt sleeves on a 51-degree night, MLB Pipeline's No. 25 overall prospect was nearly spotless in his professional debut, more than eight months after he was selected second overall in the MLB Draft. Burns struck out six and
7 fantastic feats we hope to see this season
One of the great things about going to a Major League ballpark -- on a cold Tuesday night in April, a hot Sunday afternoon in August or all the other days in between -- is that you never know when you are going to see history happen. (Just ask the
Ketel Marte to IL with strained left hamstring
WASHINGTON -- After departing the D-backs' 6-4 victory over the Nationals on Friday night with a strained left hamstring, All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday morning. Infielder Tim Tawa, who has not played in the Majors yet, was recalled from Triple-A Reno
Dodgers among strongest starts by reigning WS champs
On the heels of their 2024 World Series title, the Dodgers are off to a historic start this season. The Dodgers became the first defending World Series champion to begin their season 8-0, besting the previous record held by the 1933 Yankees, who started their season 7-0. After winning the
How a yo-yo helped this lefty craft a curve
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Red Sox are Monster mashing with new home run celly
“Sweet Caroline” remains a Fenway Park staple, but given the Red Sox’s new home run celebration, “Monster Mash” might be the more fitting anthem for 2025.
Not one, not two, but THREE walk-offs in one night for Rockies affiliates
Baseball fans live for the drama. The Colorado Rockies' organization provided it on Friday. While the big league club dropped an 11-inning heartbreaker to the A's, 6-3, at Coors Field, three of the team's four Minor League affiliates pulled off walk-off wins -- and the fourth fell just short. It
J-Ram goes deep 3x, ties Cleveland multihomer game record
ANAHEIM -- José Ramírez is inevitable.