Phillies banking on upside of Gage Wood, who spun a no-no in the MCWS

The Phillies landed one of the most high-upside players in the 2025 MLB Draft, selecting Arkansas star Gage Wood with the No. 26 pick.

Best American League draft picks of the last decade

Yardbarker's MLB writers took a look at the best draft pick each AL club has made in the last decade.

Nationals pull a stunner with No. 1 pick in MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals threw everyone a curveball to kick off Sunday’s MLB Draft. Washington surprisingly used their No. 1 overall draft pick on high school shortstop Eli Willits.

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

Mariners move quickly to sign first-round pick

The Mariners struck quickly, signing their first-round pick just hours after selecting him. 

California high school makes MLB Draft history

A California high school made MLB Draft history on Sunday. 

Family ties a big theme in first day of MLB Draft

The first day of the MLB Draft was filled with several family connections. 

Five takeaways from first round of 2025 MLB Draft

The first round of the 2025 MLB Draft is in the books. Here are five takeaways from Sunday.

Minor league team throws second perfect game in nine days

Pittsburgh's High-A affiliate has thrown two perfect games in the last nine days. 

Red Sox are on a heater going into the All-Star break

As the Boston Red Sox contemplate whether to buy or sell at the upcoming MLB trade deadline on July 31, they've at least made things interesting heading into the All-Star break.

White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. would be worthy trade-deadline risk despite poor numbers

Robert Jr. might be one of the most interesting names potentially available, and that might be a little hard to believe when you take a quick look at his performance this season.

Nationals interim GM explains why they made stunning No. 1 pick

One week after firing their manager and general manager, the Washington Nationals made another stunning decision during the 2025 MLB Draft.

Trading Mitch Keller would be a bad idea for the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped an eight-game losing streak on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins to go into the All-Star break.

Legendary manager achieves a major milestone with Reds

Reds skipper Terry "Tito" Francona has reached yet another milestone in his decorated managerial career in MLB.

Max Fried's murky injury status raises more concerns about Yankees' pitching  

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone seems uncertain about the severity of the blister on starting pitcher Max Fried's left index finger.

Cubs head into All-Star break with momentum after series win

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Chicago Cubs took the rubber match over the New York Yankees on Sunday.

Diamondbacks reportedly ready to sell with eye toward 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly ready to raise the white flag for 2025.

Aaron Judge’s latest record is overshadowing another one of his historic feats

On Saturday afternoon, Judge became the fastest player to 350 home runs, having done so in 1,088 games. 

Paul Skenes joins exclusive club with second straight All-Star Game start

It was announced on Saturday that Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' phenom starting pitcher, is slated to start for the National League in the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

Shohei Ohtani hits new benchmark in pitching return as Dodgers snap season-long loss skid

When the Los Angeles Dodgers needed him most, Shohei Ohtani delivered. 

Twins' Byron Buxton hits for cycle on his own bobblehead day

There is something about a player's bobblehead day that can bring out the best in them. Minnesota Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton proved that again on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Mariners prove strength of lineup in season-best performance  

In a bit of an odd development, the Seattle Mariners dominated the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for a season-high in runs and hits without much help from slugger Cal Raleigh. 

Jacob Misiorowski's selection highlights changing landscape of MLB All-Star Game

Jacob Misiorowski's inclusion, even on a replacement level, is a sign of how much All-Star Game requisites have changed.

Phillies make classy Cristopher Sanchez decision amid All-Star snub