With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror and August just around the corner, both MLB MVP races are beginning to heat up. The landscape in both leagues has shifted significantly over the past week, with several contenders making strong pushes while others have seen their cases take a hit. Let’s take a look at…
Even teams with losing records still have reason to believe. The Mariners are 48-49, yet they would get the final playoff spot in the embarrassing American League if the season ended today. Meanwhile, the Red Sox and Tigers, once left for dead, are suddenly making noise and among the six AL teams within four games…
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez summed up one of the worst outings of his career with one word: crap. Sánchez could have used much stronger language after giving up a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3⅓ innings in a 15-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Asked after the game if he…
Occasionally, a team’s most valuable player isn’t the one going to the All-Star Game. Take the Pirates, for instance. Superstar Paul Skenes is the only Pittsburgh player who was named an All-Star when the teams were unveiled this weekend, despite his rotation mate Braxton Ashcraft having a lower ERA and more strikeouts in the same…
Major League Baseball has unveiled the All-Star Game rosters, and you’re probably wondering how one (or more) of the best players from your favorite team didn’t make it. But don’t fret yet. Remember, this is just the initial list. There will be replacements and changes before the All-Star Game takes place July 14 (8 p.m….
Tonight’s the night. The full rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game will be revealed on the Selection Show, with pitchers and reserves joining the two automatic starters already locked in. Here’s when it airs, where to watch and what’s still up for grabs. How to Watch the MLB All-Star Selection Show Date: Saturday, July…
O Canada! The neighbors to the north have made their voices heard, with Ernie Clement joining Shohei Ohtani as the first players named as All-Star starters after leading their respective leagues in voting after Phase 1. Now, Phase 2 begins. Other than National League designated hitter and American League second baseman — the spots filled…
From Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler with the Yankees to Miguel Vargas and Davis Martin with the upstart White Sox, some of the most productive MLB players at their respective positions this season have never been All-Stars before. That should change soon. All-Star voting is underway, and we’re a month away from this year’s All-Star…
Stephen Kolek’s complete-game shutout and Carter Jensen’s two RBI’s powered the Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners, ending their four-game losing streak. Kolek (3-0) allowed a walk, four hits and struck out two. He only needed 108 pitches to go all nine innings in a game that lasted only 2:06….
We’re set for a World Baseball Classic final for the ages. USA vs. Venezuela. Two of the tournament favorites will play for it all on Tuesday in Miami. But before we get to that, let’s recap Monday’s semifinal action at the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela Into First Ever WBC Final In the end, the espresso…
