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7 early questions about the Cy Young races

12:06 AM EDT

The Cy Young Award races are only just beginning. At a time when the Major League leaders have made just four starts thus far, the eventual winners are only about 12-13% of the way toward a trophy-lifting campaign. Still, we have some early signs of how things are trending --

What are chances Tucker signs in-season extension?

12:49 AM EDT

The moment Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension with the Blue Jays became official, the clock began to tick on Kyle Tucker’s countdown to free agency, where he will be the undisputed gem of this year’s class. That title likely would have belonged to Guerrero had he not signed a 14-year, $500

105-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor throws out 1st pitch in Milwaukee

1:42 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- Ed Miklavcic said the secrets to his longevity are simple: He took care of himself and worked hard. It showed on Wednesday at American Family Field, where the 105-year-old Miklavcic, a World War II veteran and the second-oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, threw a

Kershaw K's 2 over 3 scoreless in first rehab start

@sonjamchen
1:30 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw still has a ways to go in his rehab, but his first game action went just about as smoothly as he could have hoped. Making his first rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, Kershaw struck out two and allowed a pair of singles

Triple-A club scores 3 runs ... on a walk?! You have to see this

@brendan_samson
1:27 AM EDT

A bases-loaded walk seems like a relatively innocuous play, right? The batter strolls to first base, the runners advance and the next hitter digs into the box. That's how it usually plays out. But on Tuesday night – Jackie Robinson Day across affiliated baseball -- Rockies Triple-A affiliate Albuquerque did

Team USA has new captain, and Trout wants to play alongside him

April 15, 2025

ARLINGTON -- Angels superstar Mike Trout said he had great conversations with Team USA manager Mark DeRosa and new captain Aaron Judge last week and indicated his interest in participating in the World Baseball Classic again next year. Trout served as captain in the 2023 edition that saw Team USA

Ever see a 3-player back-6 putout?

12:22 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE -- The Tigers got an out for the highlight reel, the Brewers got an insurance run and amateur physicists everywhere got a lesson in what happens when a moving object hits … well, another moving object. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who isn’t

'Martian' loses helmet (and contacts?!) on game-winning hit

April 15, 2025

NEW YORK -- The improvements in Jasson Domínguez’s defensive game have been noticeable to uniformed personnel and observers alike, with “The Martian” showcasing better reactions and more efficient routes in recent games. He’s making his presence felt at the plate, too. Domínguez collected three hits on Tuesday evening, including a

Bregman's birth announcement? 5 H, 2 HR, 4 RBIs

Red Sox star gives offense needed jolt on eve of paternity leave
April 15, 2025

TAMPA -- Knowing he was set to start paternity leave before Wednesday’s finale of a three-game series against the Rays, Alex Bregman made sure to give his teammates a parting gift when they needed it most.

Twins optimistic as Correa (left wrist), Wallner (left hamstring) undergo MRIs

1:27 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS -- As the Twins waited for results of MRI scans on stars Carlos Correa and Matt Wallner on Wednesday morning, manager Rocco Baldelli expressed optimism regarding both players, suggesting it was possible that one or both might stay off the injured list.

McNeil to get reps in CF during Minors rehab outings

12:40 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jeff McNeil, center fielder? It’s about to happen in the Minor Leagues. And it could happen at the highest level, as well. McNeil is scheduled to play center field on his rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Thursday, as the Mets look to refresh his versatility --

With Varsho's return on horizon, how will roster shift?

@KeeganMatheson
1:12 PM EDT

TORONTO -- It always felt like there were two key roster dates for the Blue Jays: Opening Day and the day Daulton Varsho returns. The latter is fast approaching now. After Varsho and his wife, Brook, welcome their first child -- which could happen Wednesday -- he’ll begin a formal

DeJong goes on IL after 'scary' HBP to face

@jessicacamerato
April 15, 2025

PITTSBURGH -- Nationals infielder Paul DeJong, who exited Tuesday’s 3-0 win over the Pirates in the sixth inning after being hit in the face by a fastball from Mitch Keller, was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, infielder Trey Lipscomb was recalled from Triple-A

Bullpen bounce-back, Hoerner's heroics help Cubs hand Padres first home loss

2:50 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- Nico Hoerner played the role of hero on Tuesday night, pounding his chest after pulling off a go-ahead triple in the 10th inning against the Padres at Petco Park. It was a breakthrough that halted San Diego’s undefeated run at home and pushed the Cubs back into

Unlikely MLB home run leader slugging like Reggie with latest multi-HR game

Athletics slugger is 1st player age 23 or younger with 3 multi-HR efforts in team’s 1st 17 games
@MartinJGallegos
12:37 AM EDT

CHICAGO -- Tyler Soderstrom is reaching historic levels of production in what continues to be an unreal start to the season. Entering Tuesday night as part of an eight-way tie for the Major League lead in home runs with six, Soderstrom quickly retook sole possession by drilling a 388-foot three-run

Dodgers, Rockies, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar come together to reflect on Jackie Robinson Day 

@sonjamchen
April 15, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Gathering at the Jackie Robinson statue in Centerfield Plaza has become a special annual tradition for the Dodgers every April 15, when the baseball world observes the anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier. For the third year in a row, the visiting team joined

Kim Ng tabbed as Athletes Unlimited Softball League commissioner

@ByJasonFoster
11:05 AM EDT

Former Marlins GM Kim Ng continues to build an impressive resume. Less than a year after joining the Athletes Unlimited Softball League as a senior advisor, Ng on Wednesday was named commissioner for the new pro league, which begins its inaugural season June 7.

Smith giving Dodgers 'steady presence' in loaded lineup

@sonjamchen
3:13 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Will Smith has been a force for the Dodgers through the halfway point of the first month, similar to how he started last season -- but this time, the hope is that he can sustain that success across the year. Smith launched a three-run homer in Tuesday

Brown continues scorching start to '25 with 'outstanding performance'

12:12 AM EDT

ST. LOUIS -- When it comes to facing elite pitching, the Cardinals have had their way with some pretty big names so far in 2025. Their four previous wins have come in games started by top arms in Paul Skenes of the Pirates, Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler of the

Extra chances for Manny? Bad idea, Cubs learn, with HR

2:01 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- You don’t want to give Manny Machado an extra chance at the plate. And you definitely don’t want to give him two. The Cubs learned the hard way on Tuesday night.

Good golly, Mr. Mahle: Rangers find a sensational starter

@kennlandry
12:34 AM EDT

ARLINGTON -- Tyler Mahle flies under the radar. After all, he’s in the middle of a rotation headed by the likes of Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi, and he’s alongside two of baseball’s best pitching prospects in Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker.

With Carroll's slam leading way, no need for 'Answer-backs'

12:05 AM EDT

MIAMI -- The “Answer-backs” didn’t need to do any answering Tuesday night at loanDepot park. In fact, it was Arizona which was making house calls all night, phoning home three times on homers in its 10-4 win over Miami. And none was bigger than Corbin Carroll's second-deck grand slam to

Top 100 prospects: Injuries & roster moves

10:36 AM EDT

Here is the latest on injuries and roster moves involving MLB Pipeline's Top 100 prospects: