6 hot starts most likely to last in 2025
A torrid 10- or 12-game stretch to open the season offers no guarantees. But it does offer hope. These hot streaks can raise expectations to an unfair degree and lead to disappointment down the line. But they also can signal that big things are ahead. Figuring out which is which
What's happening? D-backs, O's gets wild in crazy 7th inning
PHOENIX -- In a game that saw Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo ejected and a wild play in left field that necessitated a long replay review, the D-backs managed to hold on for a 4-3 win over the Orioles on Tuesday night at Chase Field.
Mets win sixth straight in conditions made for a Polar Bear
NEW YORK -- A few hours before the Mets’ 10-5 win over the Marlins on Tuesday, outfielder Tyrone Taylor emerged from the clubhouse wearing a T-shirt and baseball pants rolled up to his knees. He looked out onto the field, where several players were taking early batting practice swaddled in
Murphy's (4 RBIs) IL return energizes Braves in comeback victory
ATLANTA -- Instead of talking about his velocity decrease or how his rough outing could have led the Braves to just their fifth 1-9 record in franchise history, Chris Sale could smile and talk about how Sean Murphy's bespectacled return keyed an energizing 7-5 comeback win over the Phillies on
Why you don't need to look like Judge or Ohtani to slug HRs
As Mookie Betts came to bat in the fourth inning on March 28 -- his second game back from the illness that cost him 20 pounds and forced him to miss the Tokyo Series -- the Dodgers television broadcast relayed an interesting nugget. "He's measuring 'getting better' [by] more than
Braves acquire World Series champion reliever Montero from Astros
ATLANTA -- The Braves continued to tinker with their bullpen on Tuesday, when they acquired right-handed reliever Rafael Montero and cash from the Astros in exchange for a player to be named later. Montero posted a 2.37 ERA in 71 appearances for Houston in 2022. But he constructed a 4.94
Former MLB reliever Dotel among victims in DR nightclub tragedy
Former Major League reliever Octavio Dotel, former utilityman Tony Blanco and Nelsy Cruz -- sister of former big league slugger Nelson Cruz -- were killed early Tuesday morning when the roof collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 58 confirmed dead and
Marlins OF goes full Superman for stupendous catch to rob 3 runs
NEW YORK – Tuesday’s game between the Marlins and Mets, originally scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field, was moved to 4:10 because of the cold weather forecast later that evening. By the time the game ended, Miami had that cold feeling after its 10-5 loss, but
Injuries: Merrill, Tatis, Robles, Langford, P. López
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'A Bobby Witt Jr. special': Speed the X-factor in pitchers' duel vs. Twins
KANSAS CITY -- Sometimes, speed is all you need. Specifically, Bobby Witt Jr.'s speed. In a tight pitchers' duel Tuesday night, the Royals took advantage of the Twins’ defensive mistakes and ran away with a 2-1 victory at Kauffman Stadium to pull over .500 (6-5) for the first time this
Swanson's four RBIs lead Cubs to third straight series victory
CHICAGO -- The Wrigley Field crowd unleashed a chorus of boos when Rangers reliever Chris Martin intentionally walked Kyle Tucker in the eighth inning on Tuesday. It was a decision that set the Cubs up for some late heroics on another frigid night at the Friendly Confines.
Urshela sparks run-scoring rally as A's claim first home win
WEST SACRAMENTO -- The line drive into left field by Gio Urshela was a swing the Athletics had been desperately seeking for over a week.
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
Padres lose Tatis, Cronenworth in rough one vs. A's
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Off to one of the best starts in franchise history, the 2025 Padres might be facing some serious early adversity -- three injuries worth of it. Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth are all dealing with some measure of injury concern following the Padres' 10-4
Giants' new City Connect jerseys a nod to San Francisco music scene
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants are hitting a new note with their City Connect jerseys this year, unveiling a “remixed” look inspired by San Francisco’s rich musical history on Tuesday.
New catcher, same Skubal: Dingler guides reigning Cy in latest gem
DETROIT -- The first time Dillon Dingler got behind the plate to catch Tarik Skubal in a live session this Spring Training, he took a ball off his forearm. It wasn’t any fault of his, or a sign of any bad chemistry between the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner
Cardinals tag Skenes for career-high 5 earned to snap losing skid
PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes’ raw talent is undeniable, but for whatever reason the Cardinals have the number of the reigning National League Rookie of the Year. The Cardinals, the only team to beat Skenes twice in 2024, hammered the Pirates star right-hander for a career-high five earned runs and six
The college baseball team that just snapped a 100-game losing streak
TEANECK, N.J. -- Forget top MLB Draft prospects or big name Division I schools: The college baseball game on every fan’s mind on Tuesday was taking place on a small field -- one without lights -- five miles from the George Washington Bridge. Usually the home of Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Skenes, Pirates 'not going to sweat' rare shaky start
PITTSBURGH -- To quote Duke from the cinematic classic “Rocky IV,” just after the titular hero cut Ivan Drago, “You see? You see? He’s not a machine, he’s a man.” It turns out Paul Skenes is no machine, either. The Pirates’ ace allowed five earned runs for the first time,
Wood (2 HRs, 5 RBIs vs. LA) 'continuously getting better'
WASHINGTON -- James Wood’s opposite-field home run on Monday against the Dodgers had the sports world buzzing on Tuesday morning. The soft-spoken, 22-year-old slugger continued to make noise that night by putting on a two-homer, five-RBI show in the Nationals’ 8-2 win. It was the second multihomer performance of his
Burnes looks back on O's offer, catches up with old friends in desert
PHOENIX -- The free-agent process features plenty of back-and-forth negotiation. Teams and players’ agents trade salary figures and discuss contract lengths often from the time MLB’s offseason begins in November and can continue them up until close to Spring Training at times. Corbin Burnes got his first taste of free
Peralta deals, homers fly as Brewers take series opener at Coors Field
DENVER -- Freddy Peralta continued his dominance at Coors Field Tuesday, earning a 7-1 win over the Rockies in the series opener Tuesday as the Brewers kicked off a six-game road trip with their first away win of the season.
Lucas builds off 1st career start with 8 K's in 2nd straight win
BOSTON -- Every once in a while, a player comes along who reminds you that every single move matters. Fans bundled themselves in coats and scarves to survive a frigid Fenway Park Tuesday night, hoping to see a dominant lefty. Well, they did, his name was just Easton Lucas. Lucas
López exits game early with mild right hamstring strain
KANSAS CITY -- A challenging start to the season got tougher for the Twins on Tuesday night when starter Pablo López had to be removed in the fifth inning due to right hamstring tightness. It made a painful 2-1 loss to the Royals even tougher to take, though both López
Caglianone launches 2nd HR of season -- and it's even farther than the first!
Jac Caglianone announced his presence at Double-A on Saturday, demolishing a towering home run that traveled an estimated 464 feet and cleared everything in sight. But like any good magician, the 6-foot-5 slugger’s first feat was just an appetizer. On Tuesday, in Northwest Arkansas’ home opener, he reached into his