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.
Stiff back keeps Bellinger on bench in Pittsburgh opener
PITTSBURGH -- Cody Bellinger is dealing with a stiff back that kept him out of Friday’s lineup against the Pirates, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Bellinger experienced the issue during Thursday’s 9-7 victory over the D-backs at Yankee Stadium, according to Boone, who said he did not want to press
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
6 teams most in need of a strong opening month
The season is only about a week old, so there’s no reason to freak out about anything just yet! After all, there is a long history of teams overcoming season-opening losing streaks to make the playoffs -- even if the 0-7 Braves have now pushed into unprecedented territory. Still, with
10 amazing things from MLB's Opening Week
Here’s our weekly look at 10 mind-blowing notes from the past week in baseball (March 28-April 3). Electric Elly: On Monday, Elly De La Cruz had four hits, including a double and two home runs, along with a stolen base and seven RBIs. It was De La Cruz’s third career
Altuve's fifth K sends Twins faithful into a frenzy
MINNEAPOLIS -- Darren McCaughan wasn’t completely sure what was going on, but he knew it was unusual. As McCaughan, a 29-year-old journeyman with his fourth Major League team, closed in on a strikeout of Jose Altuve on Thursday afternoon, Target Field swelled with anticipation. The home opener crowd, mostly quiet
Mariners set to start Luis Castillo in two straight games. ... What?
Just two days after Luis Castillo threw 92 pitches in a seven-inning gem for the Mariners, they're set to start Luis Castillo again on Friday. Confused? Oh, maybe it's worth mentioning that the Mariners have two pitchers named Luis Castillo. The one you're probably thinking of -- the 32-year-old three-time
Gunnar comes off IL, leading off in season debut on Friday
The Orioles got an important cog of their team back after the club activated two-time reigning Most Valuable Oriole winner -- star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who will lead off and start at short against the Royals on Friday. To make room on the roster, outfielder Dylan Carlson was optioned to
Dollander, Rox No. 1 prospect, to make MLB debut Sunday
The Rockies are calling up right-hander Chase Dollander, their No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 24 overall, to make his big league debut Sunday against the Athletics.
'He just bled blue and orange': Honoring an all-time Met on Opening Day
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8 batting stance changes -- and how they're playing out early in season
You’re definitely familiar with hearing “best shape of his life,” an annual spring tradition. Pitchers have their own version, which is usually something like “I have a new pitch.” Let’s talk about the batting equivalent – or, at least, the one that isn’t “I’m swinging a bat that’s shaped like
Crochet on extension: 'I'm just thankful to be a Boston Red Sox'
BOSTON -- Four hours prior to the start of Friday’s home opener against the Cardinals, the Red Sox formalized a development that should put them on solid footing well into the future. There’s no better way for a baseball team to set a tone than with a true ace. And
1st start, 1st hit! Former rideshare driver doubles for inspiring knock
NEW YORK – The universal appreciation for J.C. Escarra’s unique and winding path could be seen in the joyous reactions from the Yankees’ bench on Thursday night as the 29-year-old catcher raced for his first Major League hit, a seventh-inning double in the club’s 9-7 victory over the D-backs at
Q&A with Bob Nutting: Skenes, PNC Park, '25 expectations, more
PITTSBURGH -- As the Pirates prepared to take on the Yankees Friday afternoon and open PNC Park for its 25th season, Pirates chairman Bob Nutting took questions from MLB.com and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on the ballpark, the direction of the team and Paul Skenes. Below is a full transcript of
1 prospect prediction for each organization
When you’re in the prospect business, predicting is a big part of the gig. Ranking the top prospects, after all, is all about projecting who we think will be the best big leaguers in the future.
Injuries: Bellinger, Gunnar, Freddie, Braves, Mets
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news on injured players across Major League Baseball.
Reds' third straight 1-0 loss nearly unprecedented
MILWAUKEE -- As "Torpedo" bats and the home runs produced by them have made headlines in Major League Baseball the first week of the season, the Reds have spent the last three games instead harkening back to their own personal Dead Ball Era. Not all nostalgia is cool, however. On
Another day, another milestone for No. 99 to cap historic homestand
NEW YORK – There are still moments when Aaron Judge’s teammates recognize they must pinch themselves after another one of the captain’s remarkable performances, taking a beat to remember that what they are witnessing is both significant and historic. Judge continues to keep select company in franchise lore, notching his
Inbox: Minor League squads we can't wait to watch!
Happy Double-A, High-A and Single-A Opening Day! Full-season ball is now in full swing, I’m coming down with my annual extreme case of Draft fever and there are plenty of interesting questions in the Pipeline Inbox …
This Rays reliever is in rare air with lefty heat
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Fixing a car with 'hundred-million-dollar hands'? Watch this 'Clubhouse' clip
Baseball players are just like everyone else when they're not on the field, including having to deal with the annoyance of car trouble after work. Despite their fame and money, they still have to call for help and, if they're lucky, a coworker will stop to lend a hand.
Brewers get first look at Nestor's 'Nasty' side in scoreless bounce back
MILWAUKEE -- For Nestor Cortes and the Brewers, this was more like it. Torpedoed by the Yankees and their unique bats five days earlier in a forgettable Brewers debut, Cortes was in complete command for six innings against slumping Cincinnati on Thursday, leading Milwaukee to its third consecutive victory, 1-0,
Edman's consistency earns him everyday playing time
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This habit keeps Tigers -- and their gloves -- fresh
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With mom in stands 'crying the whole time,' Walker spins a gem
PHILADELPHIA -- This felt great. It felt great for Taijuan Walker, his teammates, his coaches, his manager and especially his mother. So much has happened to Walker in the past year. So much has been difficult. So, he screamed when he struck out Hunter Goodman swinging with a full-count slider