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Aaron Somers

Aaron Somers has more than a decade of experience writing about sports and has been published in numerous outlets, but baseball is and has always been his biggest passion. You can follow him on BlueSky, @AaronJSomers.

Orioles' Charlie Morton moves ahead of Randy Johnson on infamous list

Charlie Morton hit Jose Caballero with a pitch. It marked the 191st time Morton hit a batter in his career, moving him ahead of Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson for fifth all-time.

A's owner selling San Jose Earthquakes to help finance Las Vegas move

John Fisher's name is raised quickly whenever a discussion about the worst owners in sports begins. Fans of the teams he owns are vocal despite years of repeated disappointments.

Marlins release highest-paid reliever, who wasn't even on their MLB roster

The now 26-year-old made 12 appearances this year across four levels in the Marlins' minor league system, posting a 4.11 ERA over 15.1 IP.

Rafael Devers trade impacts potential market for Cubs slugger

While there's hope the Cubs will find a way to retain their star slugger, most around baseball expect the 28-year-old to reach the open market, where his services will ultimately go to the highest bidder. 

Cubs receive encouraging injury update on lefty ace

Shota Imanaga's rehab is progressing and the southpaw ace may return by month's end to the Cubs rotation. 

Andrew McCutchen ties Roberto Clemente on Pirates' all-time home run list

Andrew McCutchen's two-run homer ties him with longtime Pirates legend Roberto Clemente for third on the club's all-time list. 

Francisco Lindor moves into fourth all-time in home runs by shortstops

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor's fifth-inning home run moved him into 4th all-time in homers by a shortstop. 

Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could soon be facing roster limbo

Story's tenure with the Red Sox has been suboptimal from the very start.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits two HRs, breaking mark set by Dodgers legend

Cal Raleigh hit a pair of home runs to maintain his torrid start to the season and set history in doing so. 

Top Royals prospect homers in fourth straight game

Jac Caglianone has only played six games with the Omaha Storm Chasers. He's homered in each of the last four.

Chicago, Toronto, Baltimore among finalists for next MLB All-Star Games

Favorites have emerged to host the next few All-Star Game's following 2026's event in Philadelphia.

MLB rookie class being dominated by catchers

Through Wednesday's games, four of the top five qualified rookie hitters by OPS are all catchers.

Pirates ace to anchor Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Now, Paul Skenes can add pitching for Team USA to his resume.

Cubs dip into deep minor league system again, call up catching prospect

The Cubs dipped into this depth last week, calling up right-hander Cade Horton with Shota Imanaga landing on the injured list. They're now primed to do so again. 

Padres teenage catching prospect to miss two months

One of the Padres' most promising prospects is dealing with a health setback.

Best player in Rays history to retire as member of the team

Few players have been as impactful to the Tampa Bay Rays franchise as Evan Longoria. Few Rays players are still as fondly remembered. 

Four rentals the Red Sox should consider to replace Triston Casas

The Red Sox need reinforcements at first base. Here are four players who make sense.

Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton to debut Saturday

Since the start of the season, Cubs fans have been wondering two things: When will the team acquire another pitcher and when will Cade Horton make his debut?

Pirates make long overdue change in leadership

This comes after a subpar 12-26 start to the season that has them already sitting 10 games out of first place.

A's announce spring training invites signaling premature end to offseason spending

On Wednesday, the club announced 22 non-roster (i.e. players not already on the 40-man roster) invitations to spring training.

Cardinals act quickly to address rotation but still have room for a top starter

The Cardinals have aggressively pursued rotation help this offseason, already making a pair of additions. But neither is an ace, leaving questions about whether the team will be in on the big name pitchers still available.

Braves have interesting plan for newly signed pitcher

The Braves continued to address their pitching staff with their most recent signing, but the club has an interesting plan for the addition.

MLB owners add 'flip tax' caveat with A's move to Vegas

The Oakland A's have been cleared to move to Las Vegas. but not without a tricky little clause which would penalize owner John Fisher should he immediately attempt to sell.

Former Cy Young winner undecided about future

Former Cy Young winner and six-time All-Star Zack Greinke is undecided on his playing status for 2024.