Commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer each heartily agreed Tuesday before the All-Star Game that the game of baseball is thriving, and perhaps, as
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The National League will frontload its batting order with left-handed hitters, while the American League will counter with mostly right-handers at the top for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Philadelphia.
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The Boston Red Sox's Willson Contreras and St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker each clubbed 13 homers to top the leaderboard in Round 1 of the Home Run Derby on Monday.
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Justin Verlander reveals pitch grips and strategy ahead of his final All Star Game appearance.
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Shohei Ohtani's lingering knee issue has become the biggest concern for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they chase a third straight World Series title. Despite missing the MLB All-Star Game, Ohtani remains optimistic that mechanical adjustments and rest will have him ready for the second half.
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The draft saw a historic lean toward hitters, with 15 of the first 16 picks being position players, and pitchers selected mostly later due to injury and performance concerns among top arms.
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USA TODAY Sports' Gabe Lacques breaks down the biggest storylines from the 2026 MLB Draft, including Roch Cholowsky going No. 1 overall to the White Sox
The New York Yankees selected Dallas Baptist two-way player Luke Pettitte, the son of franchise legend Andy Pettitte, with their eighth-round pick as the MLB Draft concluded Sunday in Philadelphia.
On Day 2 of the MLB Draft, Virginia baseball's Kyle Johnson was selected in the sixth round by the Tampa Bay Rays and Joe Tiroly was picked in the seventh by the San Diego Padres.
Discover why Jordan Walker and Yordan Alvarez are the top hitters to watch in baseball as we head into the All-Star break. Don't miss this essential recap!
White Sox select Roch Cholowsky as top pick in the 2026 MLB draft
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick Saturday afternoon at the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft in Philadelphia.
Being selected during the MLB Draft has been a 'lifelong dream' for Virginia baseball second baseman Joe Tiroly, who is one of a handful of Cavaliers who could hear their names called over the next two days.
He leads the American League with 29 home runs and 55 RBIs; his .313 batting average swaps the first and second spot with Yandy Díaz.
The NBA offseason and free agency cycle have brought about massive changes in player movement and power dynamics, though the one notable exception remains.
We knew this day was eventually coming, but man, it still hurts. We wanted him to pitch forever. We wanted him to join that illustrious 300-victory club.
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Justin Verlander announced his retirement from Major League Baseball, and Adam Schein makes the case for why he's a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer. On Schein Time, Schein reflects on V…
Justin Verlander talks about getting back on the mound, attending another All-Star Game and retirement on July 8, 2026 at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Chalk up yet another impressive career milestone for Shohei Ohtani in what will be a Hall of Fame career.
Moment: Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, a leadoff shot for Dodgers star against the Rockies
Signing designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and trading for second baseman Brandon Lowe have helped turn things around for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Dan Sileo and George Kurtz discuss how MLB's Peacock-exclusive streaming may restrict fan access to games. Every game today is exclusively on Peacock.
Craig and Tom dive into National League All-Star selections as we discuss standout players, voting controversies, and what to expect in the upcoming game!
It was a year ago when Harper screamed at commissioner Rob Manfred, telling him to get out of the Phillies clubhouse if he wanted to talk about a salary cap.
Moment: USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino throws out ceremonial first pitch before Mariners game
It’s a lot easier than it used to be putting together rosters for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. That doesn’t mean quality can’t slip through the cracks.
What does Steve Cohen think of a possible salary cap?