These are our favorite early-season stats in 2025
We’re more than a week into the regular season and plenty of storylines and stats have already grabbed our attention. While we’re dealing with small samples, that doesn’t mean there aren’t interesting trends and developments that have taken place. With that in mind, we asked seven of our writers about
'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
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
Switch-pitching 2024 first-rounder dominates in pro debut
Give Jurrangelo Cijntje a hand for a tremendous pro debut. And then give him another one after that. The already well-known switch-pitcher was on point in his first outing for High-A Everett, striking out six over four scoreless innings against Spokane in the club's 8-0 win Saturday night at Avista
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.
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
Trout lets it fly for third HR in as many games
ANAHEIM -- After a bit of a slow start, Angels superstar Mike Trout has been heating up at the plate. Trout crushed a go-ahead two-run blast in the fifth inning of Saturday’s game against Cleveland off right-hander Tanner Bibee, giving him a homer in three straight games and an extra-base
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
'It was huge': Rangers' offense picks up deGrom to win series vs. Rays
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.
The magic is back! Lindor caps comeback with walk-off sac fly
NEW YORK -- It appears at least some of the Mets’ magic from last summer is alive and well. Francisco Lindor hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning Saturday, leading the Mets to a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays at Citi Field.
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
Scott becomes first MLB pitcher since '03 to earn 3-pitch save while facing 3 batters
PHILADELPHIA -- Baseball is rarely easy as 1-2-3. But Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott not only got the three outs required to lock down the save in the ninth inning of Saturday's 3-1 win over the Phillies -- he did it on a mere three pitches.
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
Chandler Simpson beats out a routine one-hopper TO FIRST BASE
Chandler Simpson has already earned his reputation as the fastest man in the Minors, 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
'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.
Injuries: Ketel, Blue Jays, Freddie, Strider, Yankees
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Bazzana slugs first Double-A homer on red-hot 4-hit night
Since graduating from high school in Sydney, Australia, Travis Bazzana has been a-waltzing all over the United States, from college in Corvallis, Ore., to Eastlake, Ohio, home of the Guardians’ High-A affiliate, the Lake County Captains. But for the past two nights, the Guardians' top prospect has taken his Matilda
Ray stymies former club to propel Giants to 7-1 start
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants made a long-term bet when they acquired Robbie Ray from the Mariners last January.
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
After 4-year absence, Hahn back in big leagues with Mariners
SAN FRANCISCO -- Needing a fresh arm for a taxed bullpen that has pitched more innings than all but five teams, the Mariners on Saturday made a few roster moves before their game at Oracle Park: • RHP Jesse Hahn selected from Triple-A Tacoma • LHP Tayler Saucedo optioned to
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
Strider looks ready for prime time with no-hit rehab outing
ATLANTA -- Spencer Strider eagerly looks forward to the chance to help the Braves right the ship. But, at the same time, he and the team both understand the potential pitfalls of him prematurely ending a rehab assignment that will allow him to feel even more comfortable and confident than
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