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With the All-Star break underway, a handful of relievers have turned in dominant performances, posting sub‑2.00 ERAs and racking up saves. From Mason Miller’s 0.91 ERA to Jhoan Duran’s 24‑save haul, the closer landscape is reshaping trade talks and broadcast plans as MLB prepares its 2026 return to NBC and Peacock.
Jeff Kent, Carlos Beltrán, and Andruw Jones were enshrined in Cooperstown, each emphasizing distinct aspects of the game that have shaped baseball’s enduring values.
Both Chicago teams have exceeded preseason expectations, driven by strategic leadership and emerging star power.
The Yankees enter the latter half of the MLB season with a demanding schedule, including matchups against the Dodgers, Phillies and other key rivals, aiming for an 11‑6 or 10‑7 stretch.
Mid‑season fantasy baseball redrafts are reshaping lineups as managers target power hitters, patient bats, and emerging pitchers while monitoring injury timelines.
A new wave of beach‑themed apparel is set to hit Major League Baseball as Corona launches its Beach Connect series ahead of the 2026 World Series, featuring designs from top athletes.
A look at the pivotal events that have shaped baseball history, spotlighting legendary performances, extraordinary rescues, and the game's evolving narrative.
A look at the professional contracts signed by Tennessee's recent draftees, highlighting bonus structures, team assignments, and the broader impact on the program.
Macon Winslow, the North Carolina catcher drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2026 MLB Draft, has agreed to a $338,800 contract. His professional debut follows a season marked by a .282 average, 10 home runs and 57 RBIs, and an injury that shifted him to designated hitter.
Kyle Schwarber has become synonymous with the modern power hitter, a player whose impact is measured less by batting average and more by the sheer frequency of his home runs, walks and strikeouts.
More than a dozen former Saint Joseph's University baseball standouts are currently active in professional baseball, with recent draft picks and promotions highlighting the program's strong development pipeline.
With the fantasy playoffs looming, several pitchers and hitters are seeing their value erode. Here’s a rundown of the most vulnerable players and why they might be expendable.
Despite ranking near the bottom in payroll, the Milwaukee Brewers are atop the National League Central and poised for a World Series run, thanks to scouting, analytics and a culture that maximizes talent.
A look at how former University of Texas players are shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from solid offensive numbers to a historic draft surge, and the lingering absence of Longhorns from the Oakland Athletics’ selections.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto reached his 100th professional victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the New York Mets 4-3, while Shohei Ohtani’s hitting slump and Shota Imanaga’s dominant outing provided additional storylines.
From the mound to the page, Jim Brosnan’s insider accounts of 1950s and 1960s baseball continue to influence how the sport is documented and understood.
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s dramatic improvements in walk rate, chase percentage and hard‑hit rate have propelled him into the upper echelon of major‑league performers and positioned him for a historic Cubs season.
Brandon Lowe sits out the Pirates' night game against the Chicago Cubs, opening a chance for younger players
Brandon Lowe's recent slump against left‑handed pitching forces the Pirates to adjust their batting order for the game against Chicago.
A look at the players with Idaho and regional ties who are shaping the 2026 baseball landscape, from high‑school standouts to heart‑warming comeback stories.
Florida State University celebrated a historic 2026 MLB Draft, selecting seven prospects and cementing its reputation as a top pipeline to professional baseball.
Florida State's baseball program continued its ascent with a strong showing at the 2026 MLB Draft, producing seven selections, including three in the first three rounds, and reinforcing its reputation as a top talent pipeline.
From a pitcher’s disastrous debut to historic hitting streaks, the baseball calendar between July 12 and 18 is littered with moments that still spark debate among fans and scholars.
A chronicle of extraordinary baseball achievements, from historic hitting feats to unforgettable Hall of Fame classes, that continue to influence the game.