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Ohtani touches triple digits in long-awaited return to mound

@sonjamchen
2:31 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani has already done some mind-boggling things in a Dodgers uniform. But for his first year and change in L.A., he was on a long road to recovery that prevented him from doing the thing that truly makes him a "unicorn" among big leaguers: pitch. Nearly

Touch 'em all, Roman! Top prospect hammers first career home run

2:17 AM EDT

SEATTLE – On July 26, 2017, an up-and-coming prospect named Rafael Devers belted his first Major League homer for the Red Sox on the road against the Mariners. In other words, it seemed fitting that the day after the star slugger was traded to the Giants, Roman Anthony, MLB Pipeline’s

'Best catch I've witnessed': Guillorme wows new teammates with defensive wizardry

@Theo_DeRosa
2:37 AM EDT

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Pitcher Ryan Gusto and the rest of the Astros sure seemed exhilarated by third baseman Luis Guillorme's jaw-dropping catch during the fourth inning Monday at Sutter Health Park. “That was my favorite play,” Gusto said. “I think that was by far the best catch I’ve witnessed being

8 players on the All-Star ballot who deserve a second look

12:57 AM EDT

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters. The first All-Star balloting update is out, and it must be said: You, the fans, are doing a pretty good job. Writers like me used to always complain about fan voting,

Kennedy, Breslow discuss 'inflection point' leading to Devers trade

June 16, 2025

SEATTLE – Though the stunning trade of Rafael Devers to the Giants on Sunday will help the Red Sox lean into their youth movement, led by the Big Three of Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow wanted to make one thing abundantly clear.

First All-Star Ballot update: Judge, Ohtani dominating; NL OF is stacked

@HarriganMLB
June 16, 2025

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters. The Yankees’ Aaron Judge and the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani are the leading vote-getters for the American League and National League, respectively, in our first update of the 2025 PRO SPIRIT MLB

'Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run' coming to Roku Channel

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It's an event that touches all of the senses: the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the grass, the touch of a high-five to the euphoric fan in the next seat. But what does a home run feel like? We'll get an answer to

LAST CHANCE: Father's Day Sale brings you MLB.TV for 50% off

12:23 AM EDT

If you're still scratching your head about what to get your dad or for yourself for Father's Day, then we have the deal for you. During the Father's Day Sale from now through June 17, an MLB.TV Yearly subscription is half off at $59.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game,

Padres-Dodgers gets a bit spicy over HBP

3:45 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- For every split-second that Andy Pages continued his staredown of Dylan Cease, the possibility of Dodgers-Padres fireworks seemed to increase exponentially. Players from both sides jumped the railings of their dugouts and scowled at each other from the warning-track dirt. Both managers made their way toward the

One thing each team will be looking for before the Deadline 

June 16, 2025

Each day brings us closer to the 2025 Trade Deadline, which looms on July 31. Believe it or not, that's just over six weeks away, which means all 30 teams are on the clock. Some clubs already know what holes they'll be looking to fill. Others still have to decide

‘Is this trade real?’ Execs stunned by Devers deal

June 16, 2025

As the news of Boston’s trade of Rafael Devers to San Francisco began to spread Sunday night, executives around the league had reactions ranging from shock to confusion. “Is this trade real?” one American League executive said shortly after the news broke, more than an hour before the trade became

Hometown kid Moore gets first hit, run in Bronx: 'It's a dream come true'

1:27 AM EDT

NEW YORK -- Christian Moore grew up in Brooklyn as a Yankees fan, but he had never been to Yankee Stadium before Monday. Moore explained that his father, Charles, is a diehard Mets fan who never allowed him to visit Yankee Stadium growing up. But Moore, ranked as the Angels’

Gilbert K's 10 in return from injured list: 'Everything feels good'

1:12 AM EDT

SEATTLE -- Logan Gilbert returned to the Mariners’ rotation on Monday night in emphatic fashion, matching his season high with 10 strikeouts against the 19 batters he faced over five innings in Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Red Sox. Gilbert reached 84 pitches, right around the threshold that the club

Can Devers break Giants' 30-HR hitter drought?

San Francisco's new slugger has big power -- but a tough home park
1:00 AM EDT

Rafael Devers, who was moved off third base due to the presence of a superior defensive option in Boston (Alex Bregman), just got traded to a situation where he almost certainly won’t play third base due to the presence of a superior defensive option (Matt Chapman, when healthy). That’s a

A's rookie chucks bat almost as far as he hit his epic walk-off HR

@MartinJGallegos
3:00 AM EDT

WEST SACRAMENTO – There’s a reason Nick Kurtz earned the nickname “Nicky Nukes” in college. Launching majestic home runs was a trademark of his standout amateur career at Wake Forest. Since reaching the big leagues in April, the Athletics have seen flashes of that power from Kurtz. Monday night, however,

'We're in a good spot': Red Sox show consistency in 1st game after Devers trade 

2:15 AM EDT

SEATTLE – The Sunday shockwaves were natural for the Red Sox as they watched star slugger Rafael Devers get pulled off the team flight before takeoff after being traded to the Giants. What was more important to manager Alex Cora was the Monday reaction.

50-game Beat the Streak run ends in wild fashion

12:40 AM EDT

A 50-game Beat the Streak run came to an end in crushing fashion on Monday night. User "lotank" was closing in on historic territory in their quest to reach 56 games, and they chose to ride with Jacob Wilson. The sweet-swinging A's rookie came into his final at-bat without a

Gomes, Roberts answer key questions on Ohtani's return

@sonjamchen
June 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers surprised the baseball world when they decided that Shohei Ohtani's long-awaited return to the mound would come on Monday night. Now that his season debut as a pitcher has come and gone, how will he proceed from here? What had been a slow and steady

5 takeaways from the shocking Devers deal

June 15, 2025

Rafael Devers … is a Giant? The Red Sox just … sent him away? This is the sort of deal that you don’t really see that much in baseball anymore: It almost feels like more of an NBA trade, doesn’t it? It sure had the shock of one. It’s one

Abel giving Phillies exactly what they need with Nola on IL

June 16, 2025

MIAMI -- Mick Abel had a stellar bounce-back outing against the Marlins on Monday night at loanDepot park, rebounding after the 23-year-old struggled in his prior start vs. Chicago.

Rays' bats pile on behind career night for Pepiot in 19th win in past 25 games

June 16, 2025

TAMPA -- The challenge, at this point, might be finding something the Rays aren’t doing well. The Rays continued their nearly monthlong surge with a 7-1 win over the Orioles on Monday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, their MLB-best 19th victory in their last 25 games since May 20.

19 K's, no hits. Draft prospect wows in College World Series gem

June 16, 2025

The College World Series hadn't seen a no-hitter in 65 years. Gage Wood just changed that. Wood, the electric Arkansas right-hander who's ranked MLB Pipeline's No. 50 overall Draft prospect for 2025, pitched just the third no-hitter in College World Series history in a 3-0 win over Murray State on

Sandy adds to impressive resume, makes more Marlins history

Miami ace moves into 2nd place for most K's in franchise
12:43 AM EDT

MIAMI -- When all is said and done, Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will go down as one of the best pitchers in franchise history. His numbers speak to his longevity and production. They also signify his evolution from a top prospect with concerns about his command to the 2022 National

Goodman continues to cook on the road, homers twice in comeback win

June 16, 2025

WASHINGTON – Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman finds being on the road comforting. Goodman usually limits his swings to the batting cage. He’s not out on the field in front of strange fans in unfamiliar surroundings. Just him and his mates, nothing but the pop of the bat and easy conversation.

Complete All-Star Ballot standings as of June 16

June 16, 2025

Below are the complete standings for Phase 1 of fan voting for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard as of the first ballot update on June 16.