something that hasn’t been accomplished in MLB’s expanded October schedulesince the 1998-2000 Yankees dynasty. Here, too, the Dodgers are seemingly better positioned this year than last. Their rotation was in tatters going into the postseason in 2024, and they won, anyway. This '25 pitching...
after hitting 35 home runs in 53 minor league games, alex cabrera makes his big-league debut and homers as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning. he becomes the 78th player in baseball history to homer in his first career at-bat. july 5: luis gonzalez becomes the first d-backs player t...
3-2, in the sixth inning, Shao-Hung Chiang laid down a sacrifice bunt. Star third baseman Wander Encarnacion, who won the MVP Award during Spain’s gold medal run at the 2023 European Championship, threw the ball away, a run coming in to score. ...
Although the spring schedule is still in the early stages, we've already seen a number of up-and-comers make their mark, laying the groundwork for future success in the Majors. Some may even end up earning a spot on the Opening Day roster.With help from MLB.com's beat reporters, here...
But they've got a largely favorable schedule leading up to the Deadline. They’ve got seven games with the Rockies and three games with the A’s … with, gulp, a four-game trip to Dodger Stadium smooshed in the middle. The Giants have been uninspiring this year, and you can ...
BALTIMORE -- With the light at the end of their grueling tunnel of a June schedule on the horizon, the Orioles find themselves in a mini-rut. They’ve lost a season-high four straight games after dropping Monday’s series opener, 3-2, to the Guardians at Camden Yards.José...
The Tokyo Series jumpstarted MLB's 2025 regular season schedule on March 18-19, with the defending World Series champion Dodgers earning a two-game sweep over the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. But that was just a sneak preview of sorts. Now comes the main attr
Washington had high hopes for its '23 third round pick, given his 6-foot-6 size, promising velocity and good splitter. But Sykora may have already put himself ahead of schedule with his huge '24. The 20-year-old struck out 129 batters in 85 innings with Single-A Fredericksburg, and ...
Any clubs and players who did not come to an agreement before Thursday's deadline had to exchange salary figures and schedule an arbitration hearing for February. In their recent history, the Reds have often ceased to negotiate with players once numbers are exchanged. ...
Tovar, center fielder Brenton Doyle, who won a Gold Glove in 2023 and ‘24, and third baseman Ryan McMahon, a four-time Gold Glove finalist, lead what could be the Majors’ best overall defense, one with range and strong arms everywhere. But until the offense improves, the Rockies’ “...