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Rain, rain go away Friday’s game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets will have a delayed start due to inclement weather. We will pass along further updates here as they become available.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 23, 2024

Former Astros Starter Announces Retirement

A member of the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros announced his retirement on Monday. Collin McHugh, a pitcher who helped the Astros win their first World Series title, wrapped up his 11-year career last season with the Atlanta Braves.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22, 2024

Ex-Astros champion pitcher announces retirement from MLB

With his World Series ring in tow, one veteran pitcher is walking off into the night.

Astros holding off on extension talks with multiple star players

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2020

Some MLB players will play for 'free' amid coronavirus pandemic

We may have a greater understanding of why Boston Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh previously insisted it shouldn't be mandatory to play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 and sports: Latest updates across all leagues

The 'Boston Red Sox 20 game-winners' quiz

Report: MLB leaving it to teams to decide on having fans in attendance

Red Sox CEO says there's a 'possibility' team could have fans at games

Five burning questions for the shortened 2020 MLB season

Red Sox sign 17-year-old third-round pick Blaze Jordan for $1.75M

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19, 2020

Coronavirus spikes have MLB reconsidering bubble sites?

Because of the country's abject failure at controlling the COVID-19 outbreak, MLB may have to reconsider the idea of "bubble sites" as more and more players and teams report positive tests.

COVID-19 and sports: Latest updates across all leagues

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14, 2020

ESPN's Buster Olney: Wouldn't 'bet' on MLB playing this year

There are differing opinions on beginning the MLB season among the sports talking heads.

How athletes are helping out during the COVID-19 pandemic

The 'MLB ERA leaders since 2000' quiz

Rays pitcher Blake Snell won't play for a reduced salary

Trevor Bauer: MLB's return-to-play proposal to players is 'laughable'

Trevor Bauer uses leaked phone number for giveaway

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / May 6, 2020

Red Sox’s Collin McHugh: Playing amid coronavirus pandemic can't be 'mandatory'

Former MLB player and current podcaster Trevor Plouffe reported he has heard baseball wants to begin some version of the 2020 season on July 1. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic backed that story on Wednesday.

How athletes are helping out during the COVID-19 pandemic

Red Sox, Fenway Park send love to nurses via field message

Red Sox, Indians among MLB teams offering refunds, credits for games lost during coronavirus pandemic