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Phillies superstar may be building Hall of Fame case

The 32-year-old may find himself in elite company when his career comes to an end.

NBA legend picks Phillies slugger to win 2025 NL MVP

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

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

Hunter Greene shines in return as Reds shut out Phillies

Mets hit so many home runs they ran out of fireworks

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Scout shares big prediction about future of Mets' Nolan McLean

Manny Gomez of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com reached out to a rival scout to inquire about Nolan McLean's potential at the MLB level.

Michael Harris II's slam highlights 9-run inning as Braves rout Mets

Mets to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut

Mets manager gives blunt response to blowing six-run lead

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Flamethrowing Dodgers setup man unlikely to return in 2025

Brusdar Graterol's chances of making it back to a big league mound in 2025 are slim.

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

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

Carlos Mendoza News / Yardbarker / August 14

Mets manager gives blunt response to blowing six-run lead

New York lost its 12th game in 14 tries in an 11-6 loss to the Braves in front of 38,647 fans at Citi Field on Wednesday.

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

Could this 'motivating factor' cause Pete Alonso to re-sign with Mets?

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets 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

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The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14

Cubs catcher lost to injury on same day he returns from IL

Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL

After working to return to the Chicago Cubs' lineup following an oblique injury, Miguel Amaya suffered a gruesome-looking injury in his first game back with the Cubs on Wednesday night.

Nats make vital Dylan Crews decision

Former top MLB prospect undergoes ulnar nerve transposition surgery

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

Why Aaron Judge was glad Alonso stayed with Mets

Could this 'motivating factor' cause Alonso to re-sign with Mets?

Andrew Vaughn News / Yardbarker / August 14

Brewers officially have a legit MVP candidate

A key part of the Brewers' momentum is a player who is in the National League MVP race.

Brewers remain red-hot after notching their 10th straight win

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

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

The 'National League batting champions since 1993' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

Brewers' dominance is a reality check for Cubs' World Series ambitions

After cruising to their 12th consecutive win on Wednesday, the Brewers hold an eight-game lead over their once-fierce division rival.

Brewers have a legit MVP candidate

Brewers' run of dominance makes MLB history with more left to achieve

Cubs' frustration captured in viral video

How Mariners have earned their position in the AL West

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits into triple play against Angels

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Cubs make big Owen Caissie decision

Caissie is one of the team’s most promising prospects.

Cubs catcher lost to horrific-looking injury on same day he returns from IL

Brewers' dominance is a reality check for Cubs' World Series ambitions

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB active 200-home run club members' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

41 Major League Baseball players have had three or more RBIs in one game on at least 60 occasions. How many of those 41 players can you name in six minutes?

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 13

Could this 'motivating factor' cause Pete Alonso to re-sign with Mets?

Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo discussed Pete Alonso's future in New York.

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

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

King of New York: Pete Alonso breaks major Mets all-time record

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

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

The NL Cy Young race has started to heat up in recent weeks.

AL Cy Young Award is Tarik Skubal's to lose after duds from Garrett Crochet, Nathan Eovaldi

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

NBA legend picks Phillies slugger to win 2025 NL MVP

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

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

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

Yankees captain Aaron Judge shared a somewhat surprising revelation about Pete Alonso's free-agency journey in the offseason.

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

King of New York: Pete Alonso breaks major Mets all-time record

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge lands at No. 1 on prestigious list

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Mets to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut

The Mets will call up top pitching prospect Nolan McLean to make his MLB debut this Saturday.

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 13

NBA legend picks Phillies slugger to win 2025 NL MVP

76ers legend Charles Barkley endorsed Phillies star Kyle Schwarber for National League MVP on an MLB Network appearance.

Back in hometown, Phils' Kyle Schwarber takes aim at Reds again

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

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

The Mariners have been on a roll in the American League West.

George Kirby, M's edge Orioles 1-0 for 8th straight win

Randy Arozarena is Mariners' underrated star

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz

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The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 13

Pete Alonso sends message about future after becoming Mets' home run king

Alonso was developed through the organization and has played only for the Mets since he made his MLB debut in 2019.

King of New York: Pete Alonso breaks major Mets all-time record

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB stolen base leaders since 1990' quiz

Dallas Braden News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Perfect games in MLB history' quiz

Only 24 pitchers have ever thrown a perfect game in the history of Major League Baseball. How many pitchers from this exclusive fraternity can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes may continue to be one of the top contenders for the National League Cy Young Award, but there is one place where he has appeared mortal this season.

Pirates expected to pursue help at one position in offseason

Brewers remain red-hot after notching their 10th straight win

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

The 'Most recent Rookie of the Year for each MLB franchise' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

King of New York: Pete Alonso breaks major Mets all-time record

Pete Alonso continues to build his resume as a Mets legend.

Yankees superstar Aaron Judge lands the No. 1 spot on prestigious list

Jose Ramirez sets franchise record as resurgent Guardians continue turnaround

Brewers have a legit MVP candidate

Brewers' run of dominance makes MLB history with more left to achieve

AL Cy Young Award is Tarik Skubal's to lose after duds from front-runners

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 12

Astros' playoff push dealt significant blow

The Astros may be fighting for a playoff berth by the end of the season.

Who might Astros rely on with top reliever on injured list?

Pair of Orioles pitchers are officially done for the season

Brewers will be without Isaac Collins over weekend series

Video emerges of Mariano Rivera tearing his Achilles at Old Timers' Day

Mets demote big-money signing

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Shohei Ohtani named in lawsuit regarding $240M real estate project

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been named in a lawsuit that was filed in Hawaii on Friday.

Dodgers confirm former All-Star pitcher underwent season-ending surgery

Dodgers to place recently acquired reliever on the injured list

Dodgers two-time All-Star reveals he almost made return to former team

Biggest reason why Padres will top Dodgers in NL West revealed

Every team's most overhyped prospect

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Brewers' run of dominance makes history with more left to achieve

Brewers' run of dominance makes MLB history with more left to achieve

Not only did the Milwaukee Brewers rough up a Cy Young contender on Tuesday night, but they made MLB history in the process.

Brewers officially have a legit MVP candidate

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 12

Milwaukee Brewers will be without Isaac Collins over weekend series

Collins is expected to miss at least the weekend series in Cincinnati.

Brewers officially have a legit MVP candidate

Perhaps Superman Paul Skenes has found his kryptonite

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

The 'National League batting champions since 1993' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 12

Who might Astros rely on with top reliever on injured list?

With the news that ace reliever Josh Hader is on the 15-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain, the Houston Astros must take on a "next-man-up" mentality in the next few weeks.

Astros' Carlos Correa shows why he remains the best trade-deadline acquisition

Astros get pitching help just in the nick of time

Astros may have won MLB trade deadline by making this one move

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'A.L. and N.L. yearly save leaders' quiz