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Has Raleigh overtaken Judge in AL MVP race?

Has Cal Raleigh overtaken Aaron Judge in MVP race amid Yankee slugger's slump?

On July 23, New York Yankees’ megastar outfielder Aaron Judge had a commanding lead in the AL MVP race. After an injury and subsequent slump, has he been overtaken by a slugging catcher in Seattle?

Did the Phillies' pitching problems just get worse after rough outing?

Marlins player caught terrible break while nearly robbing a home run

Rockies pitcher smashes into his teammate while chasing a popup

Brewers praised for making 'deal of the year' amid 14-game win streak

Red Sox prospect to miss rest of season after undergoing wrist surgery

Astros manager shares a major update on Yordan Alvarez's injury rehab

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The 'MLB Reliever of the Year winners' quiz

How many of the American and National League Reliever of the Year winners (formerly knowns as the Rolaid Relief Award) since the 1995 MLB season?

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The 'Roberto Clemente Award winners' quiz

How many of the MLB players to win Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Award (which honors the player with the best performance on the field and community impact off of it) can you name in five minutes?

Nathaniel Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Red Sox are finalizing a deal with veteran first baseman

The signing comes at little surprise, as reports linking the Sox to him have been swirling since May, soon after Triston Casas was lost to what is likely to be a season-ending knee surgery.

Red Sox should consider adding former World Series champion 1B

Red Sox top prospect to undergo season-ending wrist surgery

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB active playoff home run leaders' quiz

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 17

Did Phillies' pitching problems just get worse?

Things aren't trending well on the mound for the Phillies.

Phillies receive concerning injury news on Zack Wheeler

Phillies avoid worst-case scenario with star closer

Phillies superstar may be building Hall of Fame case

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / August 17

Brewers praised for making 'deal of the year' amid 14-game winning streak

The Milwaukee Brewers have come out of the trade deadline looking wise.

Pat Murphy says Bob Uecker’s presence fueled Brewers’ rally

The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks

The 'Most MLB 3+ RBI-games since 2015' quiz

Jake Fraley News / Yardbarker / August 17

Brewers achieve new franchise record after improbable win

The 2025 Milwaukee Brewers can now claim to own an impressive franchise record that's indicative of the success of the season so far.

Cubs rally past Pirates

Rockies produce six-run eighth to surge past Diamondbacks

Three best trade fits for Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte

Myles Straw's career day leads Blue Jays to blowout of Rangers

Blue Jays had great way of recognizing rare feat by Alejandro Kirk

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 16

Phillies receive concerning injury news on Zack Wheeler

Shortly after the Philadelphia Phillies lost 2-0 to the Washington Nationals on Saturday, president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, announced that Zack Wheeler would be going on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot.

Phillies closer Jhoan Duran provides an update after scare

Josh Hader injury news only gets worse for the Astros

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino makes early exit due to heat-related illness

Struggling Giants place slumping third baseman on 10-day IL

Red Sox expected to show interest in former Gold Glove winner

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

Phillies avoid worst-case scenario with star closer

It seems like Jhoan Duran and the Phillies have dodged a major bullet.

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ketel Marte News / Yardbarker / August 16

Three best trade fits for Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte

Could Ketel Marte be on the move this offseason?

Report: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte causing frustration among his teammates

Diamondbacks manager defends superstar amid behind-the-scenes drama

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'MLB second basemen with the most home runs in a season' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Diamondbacks manager defends superstar amid behind-the-scenes drama

Manager Torey Lovullo addressed the situation.

Diamondbacks star causing frustration among his teammates

Can Diamondbacks stay hot enough to reach playoffs?

Mets' major trade-deadline addition is off to brutal start

Why the Blue Jays need to give up on pitcher Alek Manoah

Dodgers' Dave Roberts speaks out after two-time All-Star goes down with injury

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Pirates' failure can be explained by new prospect's revelation

Pirates' longtime failure can be explained by their new prospect's shocking revelation

It's not just a lack of spending or money that keeps the Pirates at the bottom of the MLB standings every year. It's also the fact that they are poorly run.

Paul Skenes' recent struggles open door for Phillies aces in NL Cy Young race

Francisco Lindor reveals 'most important thing' amid Mets' ongoing crisis

Cubs star commits ninth-inning baserunning blunder in loss

Eugenio Suarez struggling with slugging after trade to Mariners

Cal Raleigh has an absolutely perfect bat for Players' Weekend

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 16

Brewers' winning streak continues thanks to huge comeback

The Milwaukee Brewers just keep on winning. They extended their winning streak to 13 consecutive games on Friday night with a 10-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Brewers' Christian Yelich does the unthinkable using Bob Uecker bat

Why under-the-radar Reds could sneak into the postseason

Astros announce rough injury news about Josh Hader

Dodgers under pressure to deliver vs. Padres after Freeway Series sweep

Who could still challenge Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh in AL MVP race?

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Mets' major trade-deadline addition is off to brutal start

He had another meltdown for the second game in a row.

Mets' playoff chances in jeopardy after latest tough loss

Francisco Lindor reveals 'most important thing' amid Mets' ongoing crisis

Pete Alonso gets awesome gift from Mets after breaking HR record

The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / August 15

Why the Blue Jays need to give up on Alek Manoah

The Blue Jays continue to stand by Alek Manoah in hopes that he can rediscover his form. At this point, it may be best for both sides if the Blue Jays cut the former All-Star loose.

Cubs manager under fire for offensive decision in 2-1 loss to Blue Jays

Could this be Mark Shapiro’s swan song with the Blue Jays?

Blue Jays face rotation decisions as key arms are nearing returns to the big leagues

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

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The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Dodgers manager speaks out after star goes down with injury

Dodgers manager speaks out after two-time All-Star goes down with injury

The Dodgers are having a rough week.

Dodgers under pressure to deliver vs. Padres after Freeway Series sweep

Dodgers doldrums prove why MLB salary cap isn't the answer

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'Last World Series winning manager for each MLB team' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Report: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte causing frustration among his teammates

The longest-tenured player on the Arizona Diamondbacks is apparently causing some internal frustrations.

Ketel Marte's late homer propels Diamondbacks to series win over Rangers

Can Diamondbacks stay hot enough to reach playoffs?

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB second basemen with the most home runs in a season' quiz

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Astros closer diagnosed with shoulder capsule sprain

The Astros announced that closer Josh Hader has been diagnosed with a capsule sprain in his left shoulder.

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB franchise all-time saves leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Dodgers under pressure to deliver vs. Padres after Freeway Series sweep

For the first time this season, the Dodgers have lost their division lead.

Dodgers doldrums prove why MLB salary cap isn't the answer

Padres starter lands on IL again with knee inflammation

Flamethrowing Dodgers setup man unlikely to return in 2025

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The '2025 National League All-Stars' quiz

Nick Lodolo News / Yardbarker / August 15

Why under-the-radar Reds could sneak into the postseason

The Cincinnati Reds have flown under the radar all season. But could the third-place Reds (64-58), only a half game out of the third wild-card spot in the National League heading into Friday's play, sneak into the postseason?

Most overhyped prospect for every MLB team

Pirates' longtime failure can be explained by their new prospect's shocking revelation

Why Yankees' Aaron Judge was glad Pete Alonso stayed with Mets

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Who could still challenge Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh in AL MVP race?

The 2025 American League Most Valuable Player race turned into a two-player affair fairly early this season. Still, strong finishes by a few other players could make voters think harder when it's decision-making time.

Francisco Lindor reveals 'most important thing' amid Mets' ongoing crisis

Eugenio Suarez struggling with slugging after trade to Mariners

Can Diamondbacks stay hot enough to reach playoffs?

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'MLB players to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP' quiz

Eugenio Suarez News / Yardbarker / August 15

Eugenio Suarez struggling with slugging after trade to Mariners

The Seattle Mariners hoped that Suarez would be a solid contributor in a second tour of duty with the team. So far, it has not worked out well at all.

While Mariners try to end brief skid, Mets hope to revive season

Opportunistic Orioles take rubber match over Mariners

How Mariners have earned their first-place tie in AL West

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'Most MLB 3+ RBI-games since 2015' quiz

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / August 15

Can Diamondbacks stay hot enough to reach playoffs?

Can the Arizona Diamondbacks stay hot enough to pivot their recent success into the playoffs?

Surging D-backs shoot for another victory over Rockies

Eduardo Rodriguez, Diamondbacks cruise to win over Rockies

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'Most MLB 3+ RBI-games since 2015' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 15

Francisco Lindor reveals 'most important thing' amid Mets' ongoing crisis

The New York Mets fell to 2-13 over their past 15 games when they blew yet another lead en route to suffering a 4-3 loss to the lowly Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.

While Mariners try to end brief skid, Mets hope to revive season

Mets' playoff chances in jeopardy after latest tough loss

Pete Alonso gets awesome gift from Mets after breaking HR record

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'Most MLB 3+ RBI-games since 2015' quiz