
Ohtani’s Leadoff Blast Powers Dodgers in High‑Scoring Affair Against Mariners
Shohei Ohtani hit his 10th leadoff home run and finished 3‑for‑4 with three RBIs as the Dodgers fell 7‑6 to the Mariners in a game that featured seven long balls.
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Shohei Ohtani hit his 10th leadoff home run and finished 3‑for‑4 with three RBIs as the Dodgers fell 7‑6 to the Mariners in a game that featured seven long balls.

After a month‑long absence, Will Smith is set to resume throwing and hitting, giving the Dodgers optimism that they may not need to acquire another catcher before the trade deadline.

After weeks of rehabilitation, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back on the field, pain‑free and ready to contribute, even as the team copes with multiple injuries to key contributors.

Will Smith’s recovery is progressing, with the Dodgers eyeing an August return while Dalton Rushing steps up in his absence.

Will Smith is back to baseball activities after a neck injury, while rookie Dalton Rushing steps up as the Dodgers gear up for a home series against the Seattle Mariners.

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the trade deadline with the best record in baseball, a chance at a three‑peat, and a roster brimming with talent, while owners push for a salary cap that could reshape the club’s future.

A 19‑year major league career that spanned eight teams, 464 home runs and a Roberto Clemente Award will be commemorated when Nelson Cruz enters the Oklahoma City Triple‑A Hall of Fame in 2026, an event that will coincide with the Cielo Azul weekend.

In a candid interview, Jeff Kent details the fear that followed his MVP season, the decade-long ballot wait, and the emotional reunion that marked his entry into baseball’s Hall of Fame.
Connor Shouse, the nation's leading transfer portal player, has decided to forgo a professional contract with the Seattle Mariners and will return to collegiate baseball with the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2027.

The Athletics selected David Rossow in the seventh round while the Los Angeles Dodgers chose Camden Wimbish in the 17th round, both bringing strong collegiate credentials to their respective systems.

The Los Angeles Dodgers combine a commanding division lead with a talent‑rich farm system, shaping trade considerations and injury resilience as the season progresses.

The 2026 MLB Draft concluded after 20 rounds, delivering 613 selections. Six current Tennessee baseball players and four high school signees were among those chosen, each entering contract talks with the teams that drafted them. Teams operate under specific spending pools, with values assigned to the first ten rounds, influencing negotiation strategies across the league.

Armani Guzman announced his fifth-year return, highlighting a career that set school records, while four teammates were selected in the recent MLB draft.

Eight Sooners players were chosen in the 2026 MLB Draft, while key returnees and portal additions set the stage for another championship run.
The MLB All-Star break offers a rare pause in the grueling season, but it also shines a spotlight on standout performances that have defined the first half of the campaign. Among the stories that have emerged, four players with roots in Central Massachusetts are drawing particular attention.

With the trade deadline set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET, teams are poised to reshuffle rotations and lineups, a shift that could dramatically alter fantasy baseball values across the league.
After a breakout season that saw him hit .400 with 28 home runs, sophomore outfielder Landon Hairston has decided to stay for his junior year, bolstering a Sun Devils team that will field a dramatically reshaped roster.

Major League Baseball’s owners have introduced a collective salary cap for the first time, prompting a fierce response from the players’ union. Star players including Juan Soto and Bryce Harper have publicly opposed the measure, which could limit their earnings and affect the 2027 season.

All‑Star players and the MLB Players Association push back against a proposed salary cap that could reshape contracts and the 2027 season.

All‑Star pitchers and superstars are pushing back against Major League Baseball’s plan to institute a salary cap, raising concerns about player contracts, the 2027 season and the future of collective bargaining.

Top baseball talent publicly rejects the league's proposed salary cap, citing threats to earning potential and legacy, while outlining union counter‑demands ahead of renewed talks.

With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire in December, Major League Baseball's first salary cap proposal since the 1994-95 strike has sparked a united front among top players who fear restricted earnings and diminished rights.

Players’ opposition to a league‑wide salary cap threatens to reshape contract negotiations and could shorten the 2027 season.

All‑Star pitchers and veterans argue that a new salary cap would curb earnings and disrupt the game, as negotiations over the 2026 contract deadline loom.