After 2nd rain delay, Speedway Classic to resume Sunday (1 pm ET, FOX)
Following great pomp and pageantry to celebrate the first MLB Speedway Classic, the skies opened above the famous Bristol Motor Speedway and rain delayed the start of the historic contest between the Braves and Reds by two hours and 17 minutes. The game eventually got underway, but was suspended with
Benches clear in Astros-Red Sox after intentional balk, tense exchange
BOSTON -- Both benches briefly cleared after the seventh inning of Saturday’s 7-3 Red Sox win over the Astros at Fenway Park after Houston reliever Héctor Neris exchanged words with Red Sox third-base coach Kyle Hudson. “Something funny,” Neris said with a smile when asked what he said to Hudson.
A Jazz gaffe? Chisholm, Yankees insist it's not that simple
MIAMI – Too often in recent memory, the Yankees have showcased baserunning miscues that manager Aaron Boone insists “can’t happen.” There was Jorbit Vivas not sliding into third base on July 18 in Atlanta, then Austin Wells wandering off second Wednesday in New York. Jazz Chisholm Jr. getting doubled off
Red-hot Story's new approach helping Sox find new gear
BOSTON -- For the third time in four games, Trevor Story went yard as part of a three-home run barrage by the Red Sox offense, which paced the club to a 7-3 win over the Astros on Saturday. “I feel like it’s go time,” said Story. “Everyone calls it the
Skubal, Tigers win battle of the big dogs vs. Wheeler, Phils
PHILADELPHIA -- In a matchup of two of the best pitchers in baseball, Tarik Skubal proved to be the ace of spades. Detroit’s sensational left-hander outdueled Philadelphia right-hander Zack Wheeler, striking out 10 and walking none in seven strong innings, to lead the Tigers to a 7-5 victory in a
Hoerner, Cubs honor late Sandberg with trademark look, all wearing No. 23
CHICAGO -- The Cubs players ran out to their positions on Saturday without their names or numbers on the back of their jerseys. On this afternoon, they all sported No. 23 in honor of Hall of Famer and Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg. Beyond the number itself, the Cubs donned their
Trade Deadline sale offers you the best deal for MLB.TV
The Trade Deadline has come and gone, but for a limited time, MLB.TV is available for a special offer. During the Trade Deadline sale running now through Thursday, Aug. 7, an MLB.TV Yearly subscription has been discounted to $34.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game, live or on demand. As
Homer No. 250 puts Alonso 2 shy of Mets' all-time record
NEW YORK -- Mets first baseman Pete Alonso reached a career milestone by hitting his 250th home run in Saturday afternoon's 12-6 win over the Giants at Citi Field. He became the second player in franchise history to hit that many home runs, along with Darryl Strawberry.
7 compelling August storylines to watch
The Trade Deadline is behind us. The rosters, save for some Minor League machinations and the occasional waiver claim, are set. These teams are what they will be. Which leaves us just August and September -- and some spirited playoff chases -- to go. We’ll know so much more in
How to watch Astros-Red Sox FREE on Roku (Today, 11:30 a.m. ET)
Free Sunday baseball has returned for 2025. Every Sunday through Sept. 7, you can watch live MLB action with Roku MLB Sunday Leadoff, streaming free on The Roku Channel.
Dinosaur throws out first pitch at Minor League game -- and we have proof!
Can a dinosaur throw a baseball? That question may seem impossible to answer -- considering the fact that, well, dinosaurs are long extinct. But as Triple-A Gwinnett celebrated "Dino Night" on Saturday evening, we finally received some evidence.
Kelly's Rangers debut helps Texas find elusive win in Seattle
SEATTLE -- T-Mobile Park is the Rangers’ House of Horrors. Coming into this weekend’s four-game set, the Rangers were 1-9 at the Mariners’ home stadium since the start of 2024. Texas was just 8-35 (.186) over its last 43 games at this venue (since the start of 2020), the lowest
The AUSL All-Star Cup, explained
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) All-Star Cup features 60 professional softball athletes competing for four weeks in Holly Springs and Greenville, N.C., and Rosemont, Ill. Check out the athletes competing in the 2025 AUSL All-Star Cup.
Mad Max dials it in at crucial time as Blue Jays even series
TORONTO -- Take in the beauty of a low-scoring win. The Blue Jays needed one of those, a game with no crooked numbers built on their style of baseball. They got it on Saturday afternoon, riding a second straight quality start from Max Scherzer to a 4-2 victory over the
Ramírez (2 HRs) shows former club he's a star in the making
MIAMI – A little more than a year ago, the Marlins dealt All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Yankees for a three-prospect package. The headliner happened to be a Triple-A catcher named Agustín Ramírez. When a ballclub trades away a star, the goal is to receive an undiscovered one in
J-Ram homers, scores game-winning run -- on his jersey giveaway day!
CLEVELAND -- Saturday was José Ramírez jersey giveaway day at Progressive Field, and the ballpark was clad in red with fans rocking his name on their back and shoulders.
Snell's sharp return from IL spoiled by former teammate's 2-homer day
TAMPA -- Adjusting to the quirks of ballparks around the league is just part of the game. But the pair of long balls Blake Snell surrendered in his return from the 60-day injured list were somewhat of a George M. Steinbrenner Field special.
Crew enjoying winning feeling with Woodruff on the hill
WASHINGTON -- Right now, the Brewers are having fun. It’s a common occurrence in Milwaukee's clubhouse, both on the road and at home. But to have fun like this is important to perhaps no player more than to Brandon Woodruff.
Wheeler isn’t the only Phillies pitcher vying for a Cy Young
As the Phillies march towards a potential fourth straight playoff appearance -- which would be the second-longest stretch in franchise history -- you can look at multiple stars doing what they’ve done for years. While we’ve come to expect star-level performance from guys like Zack Wheeler, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber
6-foot-7 prospect drills 119.8 mph (!!), 450-foot walk-off homer
A 6-foot-7 player in the Pirates' organization posting eye-popping exit velocities? That sounds pretty familiar. Meet Tony Blanco Jr., the Pirates’ No. 25 prospect, who has been displaying shades of Oneil Cruz as of late with his laser home runs.
Skenes gets warm homecoming on Air Force Academy Day
DENVER -- Paul Skenes has always looked back on his time at the U.S. Air Force Academy with reverence. Baseball wasn’t his primary focus when he embarked on his college journey in 2021; he wanted to serve. And even though that focus ultimately shifted toward becoming the elite starting pitcher
Why Platinum Glove winner Correa is welcoming the move to 3B
BOSTON -- After his first Major League start at third base in Friday’s series opener at Fenway Park, career shortstop Carlos Correa walked into the visiting clubhouse Saturday and joked with Astros manager Joe Espada, saying that his body felt so fresh it was like he hadn’t played the day
Díaz, Rays get back on track with shutout win over Dodgers
TAMPA -- From the beginning, Saturday afternoon just felt different for the Rays. Right-hander Drew Rasmussen was masterful, and the bullpen preserved his work. The Rays blasted three home runs, including a pair by Yandy Díaz.
Henderson's game-winner spotlights Orioles' bright future, even after Deadline sale
CHICAGO -- Nine big league-caliber players were traded by the Orioles during their July fire sale, including five on Thursday’s Deadline Day. The team returned to action by going scoreless over its first 16 innings played at Wrigley Field across Friday and Saturday.
Civale holds up his end of trade with 0.00 ERA since break
ANAHEIM -- Much has been made about Chicago’s June 13 trade that sent former first-round Draft pick Andrew Vaughn to the Brewers in exchange for starting pitcher Aaron Civale. Vaughn has been tearing the cover off the ball since joining Milwaukee’s Major League roster on July 7, posting a slash