baseball
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Packy Naughton’s MLB Return Stalled by New Arm Injury
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Packy Naughton has suffered a fresh arm injury during a Triple-A Memphis appearance, casting doubt on his long-awaited MLB return.
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Davey Lopes, Dodgers ‘Big Blue Wrecking Crew’ Icon, Dies at 80
Davey Lopes, the record-setting base-stealer and member of the iconic Dodgers infield, has passed away at 80. His legacy spans decades as a player and coach.
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Red Sox Call Up Tyler Samaniego Following Slaten Injury
The Boston Red Sox have promoted left-handed pitcher Tyler Samaniego to the major league roster following an oblique injury to Justin Slaten.
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Pirates Secure Konnor Griffin With Record $140M Extension
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed teenage phenom Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract, marking the largest deal in franchise history.
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Jo Adell Sets MLB Record With Three Home Run Robberies
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell made history Saturday, becoming the first player to rob three home runs in a single game during a 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.
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Jordan Walker Sets Cardinals Record With 100.6 MPH Assist
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker recorded the fastest outfield assist of the Statcast era on Friday, signaling a major defensive leap in his consistent 2026 campaign.
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Christian Yelich, Brewers Surge Amid Mitchell’s Hot Start
Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers are maintaining momentum as outfielder Garrett Mitchell powers the team to a 5-1 record following a dominant performance against the Royals.
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Tigers Reconfigure Lineup Amid Carpenter’s Early Struggles
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch has adjusted his batting order, moving outfielder Kerry Carpenter down as the team navigates early-season performance challenges.
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Blue Jays Promote Brandon Valenzuela After Kirk Thumb Fracture
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled catcher Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A following a fractured thumb diagnosis for star backstop Alejandro Kirk.
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White Sox Address Munetaka Murakami Nickname After Record Start
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami has electrified the league with home runs in his first three games, but a broadcaster’s nickname for the star has sparked internal concern.
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Power Outage Disrupts Twins Home Opener Against Rays
The Minnesota Twins’ home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays was delayed Friday due to electrical issues at Target Field, impacting pre-game preparations.
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Roberto Alomar Breaks Silence on Lifetime Ban, Denies Misconduct
Five years after his banishment from Major League Baseball, Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar claims he is innocent and was coerced into a settlement.
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Pirates Call Up Top Prospect Konnor Griffin for Home Opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted MLB’s No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, who is set to make his major league debut during Friday’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Shohei Ohtani Dominates in 2026 Mound Return
Shohei Ohtani made his 2026 pitching debut with six scoreless innings, striking out six and allowing only one hit in a 4-1 Dodgers victory over the Guardians.
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Paul Sewald secures first save as Diamondbacks stabilize bullpen
Paul Sewald stabilized a chaotic ninth inning to earn his first save of 2026, helping the Diamondbacks secure their first win of the season after a bullpen scare.
