Sasaki Hits 101 in the Bronx: Dodgers’ Phenom Delivers Breakout Start at Yankee Stadium
Roki Sasaki threw 21 fastballs at 100 mph or harder, a Dodgers record, and allowed only one unearned run over 5ā innings as Los Angeles beat the Yankees 2-1.
Phillies’ Trade Deadline Shopping List: Outfield First, Bullpen Second, Rotation Third
The Phillies, sitting at 54-44, are clear buyers at the trade deadline with their most pressing need being outfield help, followed by a high-leverage reliever and a fifth starter.
Pirates Fans Want Front Office to Buy at Deadline ā and for Once, the Math Agrees
Pittsburgh Pirates fans overwhelmingly want the front office to buy at the trade deadline, and for the first time in years, the team's 50-47 record and playoff odds justify that…
MLB Runs Pro-Salary Cap Ads on Its Own Network, and Le Batard Calls It What It Is
MLB is running pro-salary cap ads on MLB.tv and social media, drawing criticism from Dan Le Batard who calls the campaign 'propaganda using fan voices' as labor negotiations loom.
Since Murakami Came Back, the White Sox Are Wrecking Everything
The Chicago White Sox have gone 4-0 with a 36-6 run differential since Munetaka Murakami returned from the All-Star break, continuing their surprising playoff push in the AL Central.
Phillies Lose Brad Keller to UCL Tear as Trade Deadline Looms ā and Aaron Nola Holds the Keys
Brad Keller's season-ending UCL tear reshapes the Phillies' trade deadline calculus, while Aaron Nola's second-half performance could determine the team's playoff fate.
MLB Trade Deadline Looms Over a Thin Market: Yahoo Sports Ranks 25 Targets
Yahoo Sports ranks 25 MLB trade deadline candidates, highlighting a thin market with at least 21 teams in contention and a looming lockout. Key names include Luis Arraez, Luke Weaver,…
You Can’t Challenge a Strikeout, Pal: MLB Replay Rules Leave D-backs Fans Baffled
The article explains that MLB's replay review system does not allow challenges on balls and strikes, so the Diamondbacks had no recourse on a game-ending called strike three, despite having…
Jeff Kent Breaks Down Ahead of Cooperstown: “Sāt, This Is Gonna Be Hard”
Jeff Kent, elected to the Hall of Fame, breaks down emotionally during a conference call, tearing up as he reflects on his mustache and necklace as reminders of his family…
From Worst in the AL to a Playoff Spot in 18 Games: Red Sox Rattle Off 11 Straight
The Boston Red Sox, who had the worst record in the AL on June 25, have won 11 straight games to reach .500 and a playoff spot, including sweeps of…