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Aroldis Chapman is quietly putting together a historic season

Aroldis Chapman is quietly putting together a historic season

While impressive offensive exploits and young stars have dominated the baseball headlines this summer, Chapman is quietly putting together a historic season in Boston.

Red Sox release disappointing veteran
A list of potential landing spots for Walker Buehler after release
Payton Tolle shows a lot of potential in his Red Sox debut
Red Sox reach a milestone for first time in years with sweep of Orioles 
Phillies slugger has mashed his way back into NL MVP race
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29
Mets ride Jonah Tong's impressive debut in historic performance

Mets ride hot start, Jonah Tong's impressive debut in historic performance

The New York Mets made quick work of the Miami Marlins on Friday in a dominant showing from start to finish.

Mets right-hander to undergo UCL surgery
Potential landing spots for Walker Buehler after release
How MLB playoff races look going into final month of season
The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history
The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz
Cade Horton News / Yardbarker / August 29
Cubs' Cade Horton continues to show why he deserves NL ROTY

Cubs' Cade Horton continues to show why he deserves NL ROTY

Unlike the AL Rookie of the Year race, which has been led by one of two young Athletics stars for the majority of the season, the NL ROTY battle hasn't seen a true front-runner.

Cubs manager points to key moment for Cade Horton's development
Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season
How MLB playoff races look going into final month of season
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29
Payton Tolle shows potential in Red Sox debut

Payton Tolle shows potential in Red Sox debut

Boston Red Sox prospect Payton Tolle had a difficult assignment for his major league debut.

Aroldis Chapman is quietly putting together a historic season
Red Sox release disappointing veteran
Potential landing spots for Walker Buehler after release
Red Sox hold key advantage in race for postseason berth
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz
Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'MLB four-home run games' quiz

The 'MLB four-home run games' quiz

How many of the 19 Major League Baseball players in the Live Ball-Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
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The 'Active multiple 30-home run MLB seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29
Cubs' manager points to key moment for Cade Horton's development

Cubs manager points to key moment for Cade Horton's development

With the Cubs holding the top wild-card spot in the National League, the development of Cade Horton has been a big key for Chicago's success this season. 

Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season
Potential landing spots for Walker Buehler after release
How MLB playoff races look going into final month of season
The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise
The 'MLB active 200-home run club members' quiz
Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / August 29
Phillies slugger has mashed his way back into NL MVP race

Phillies slugger has mashed his way back into NL MVP race

A contender for NL MVP all season, Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber is having a career season in his fourth go-round in Philly.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves
Mets' Nolan McLean off to historic start to MLB career
How MLB playoff races look going into final month of season
The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances
The 'MLB four-home run games' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29
How MLB playoff races look going into final month of season

How MLB playoff races look going into final month of season

Major League Baseball's decision to increase its playoff field in recent years has produced mostly positive results, at least as it relates to improved league parity and giving more teams' fans an opportunity to see playoff baseball.

Blue Jays pitcher Yimi Garcia to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Giants breakout reliever recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery
Cubs manager points to key moment for Cade Horton's development
Horton continues to show why he deserves NL ROTY
Rangers playoff hopes continue to be decimated by injuries
Mets ride Jonah Tong's impressive debut in historic performance
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 29
Potential landing spots for Walker Buehler after release

Potential landing spots for Walker Buehler after release

Less than a year after signing with the Boston Red Sox, the team released pitcher Walker Buehler on Friday.

Red Sox release disappointing veteran
Red Sox hold key advantage in race for postseason berth
Aroldis Chapman is quietly putting together a historic season
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The 'MLB Postseason strikeouts leaders' quiz
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 29
Red Sox release disappointing veteran

Red Sox release disappointing veteran

The Boston Red Sox had hoped that pitcher Walker Buehler would be able to build off of a solid postseason performance and return to form. 

Aroldis Chapman is quietly putting together a historic season
Red Sox reach a milestone for the first time in years with sweep of Orioles 
Red Sox hold key advantage in race for postseason berth
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
The '1986 Boston Red Sox roster' quiz
Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 29
Rangers playoff hopes continue to be decimated by injuries

Rangers playoff hopes continue to be decimated by injuries

Any hope the Texas Rangers had of reaching the postseason is rapidly diminishing as the team continues to be plagued by injuries.

Surging Athletics, Rangers set for AL West clash
Rangers explode for first 20-run game since 2011 in blowout of Angels
Rangers two-time All-Star likely out for season
The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances
The 'Active MLB playoff homers leaders' quiz
Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / August 29
Phillies' Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves

Kyle Schwarber made sure his Philadelphia Phillies bounced back after being swept by the New York Mets earlier this week.

Aaron Nola quietly made Philadelphia history amid Schwarber's big night
Red Sox reach a milestone for the first time in years with sweep of Orioles 
Boston holds a key advantage in race for a postseason berth
Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season
Giants unlikely to call up top prospect
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 29
Nola quietly made Phillies history amid Schwarber's big night

Aaron Nola quietly made Phillies history amid Kyle Schwarber's big night

While Kyle Schwarber stole the show on Thursday with his four home runs, Aaron Nola made some franchise history of his own.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28
Red Sox reach a milestone for first time in years in sweep of O's

Red Sox reach a milestone for the first time in years with sweep of Orioles 

It wasn't that long ago when Red Sox fans were calling for manager Alex Cora to be fired. Fast forward to today, and the Red Sox have accomplished something the franchise hasn't experienced in years.  

Boston holds a key advantage in race for a postseason berth
Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season
Giants unlikely to call up top prospect
Yankees pitcher done for the year
Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28
Corey Seager to undergo appendectomy, not ruled out for season

Corey Seager to undergo appendectomy, not ruled out for season

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has appendicitis and will undergo an appendectomy. Seager will be “out a period of time” but hasn’t been ruled out for the entire year.

Rangers standout RHP Nathan Eovaldi (rotator cuff) likely done for season
Rangers explode for first 20-run game since 2011 in blowout of Angels
Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?
The 'Active MLB complete games pitched leaders' quiz
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The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz
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 The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz
 The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz
The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz
 The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season

Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season

Cubs manager Craig Counsell was ejected early in his team's game against the Giants on Thursday.

Cubs eager to avert three-game sweep in San Francisco
Cubs place RHP Jameson Taillon (groin) on 15-day IL
The 20 worst MLB teams from the 2010s
The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28
Mets right-hander to undergo UCL surgery

Mets right-hander to undergo UCL surgery

Mets right-hander Frankie Montas has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow and will require surgery.

Mets promoting another top prospect amid minor league domination
Mets' Edwin Diaz offers advice to Ryan Helsley after latest nightmare performance
Brandon Nimmo makes bold claim amid possible Mets resurgence
Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?
The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 28
Red Sox hold key advantage in race for postseason berth

Red Sox hold key advantage in race for postseason berth

After putting together a highly successful road trip through the Bronx and Baltimore, the Red Sox will now employ one of their top advantages of the 2025 season.

Ceddanne Rafaela redeems himself after costly mistake against Orioles
Red Sox activate RHP Justin Slaten, OF Rob Refsnyder
Red Sox move struggling RHP Walker Buehler to bullpen
The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances
The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Former MLB All-Star announces he is running for U.S. Congress

Former MLB All-Star announces he is running for U.S. Congress

Former MLB All-Star and World Series champion Mark Teixeira has announced a run for political office.

Yankees' key trade acquisition quietly struggling worse than Anthony Volpe
Anthony Volpe’s reset isn’t working amid Yankees' recent surge
Why the Yankees need to solve their catching conundrum 
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 28
Yankees' historic home run barrage reminder of October potential

Yankees' historic home run barrage reminder of October potential

Needing to find a way to put a positive end to a disappointing homestand, the New York Yankees made history on Wednesday afternoon against the Washington Nationals.

Here's how special Yankees' outburst vs. Nationals was
Anthony Volpe’s reset isn’t working amid Yankees' recent surge
Why the Yankees need to solve their catching conundrum 
Brandon Nimmo makes bold claim amid possible Mets resurgence
Mets' Nolan McLean off to an historic start to MLB career
Ceddanne Rafaela redeems himself after costly mistake vs. Orioles
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Sub-2.00 ERA seasons by starting pitchers' quiz

The 'Sub-2.00 ERA seasons by starting pitchers' quiz

How many of the 24 Major League starting pitchers that qualified for the ERA title and had an Earned Run Average of less than 2.00 since 1969 can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27
Mets' Nolan McLean off to historic start to MLB career

Mets' Nolan McLean off to historic start to MLB career

The New York Mets were looking to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, and rookie pitcher Nolan McLean made sure his team came away with a win.

Brandon Nimmo makes bold claim amid possible Mets resurgence
Mets' Edwin Diaz offers advice to Ryan Helsley after latest nightmare performance
Mets seemingly have already made huge Carlos Mendoza decision
The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks
The 'National League home run champions' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27
Ceddanne Rafaela redeems himself after costly mistake vs. Orioles

Ceddanne Rafaela redeems himself after costly mistake against Orioles

If not for a clutch play, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela could've been the reason the Boston Red Sox lost a crucial road game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.

Yankees' historic home run barrage reminder of October potential
MLB disciplines Cardinals' Willson Contreras over explosive ejection
The three best MLB matchups for Opening Day 2026
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 27
Why the Yankees need to solve their catching conundrum 

Why the Yankees need to solve their catching conundrum 

The New York Yankees have a decision to make behind the plate.

Yankees' historic home run barrage reminder of October potential
Here's how special Yankees' third-inning outburst vs. Nationals was
Anthony Volpe’s reset isn’t working amid Yankees' recent surge
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

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