MLB News

Braves hit with significant injury to Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves have been hit with yet another significant injury.

Why Brewers manager Pat Murphy continues to exceed expectations

As of Sunday, Milwaukee's 95 wins put it just two victories away from a new franchise record. Here are five reasons Pat Murphy continues to exceed expectations.

MLB approves Patrick Zalupski as new Rays owner

Previous reporting has indicated that the team is being sold for somewhere around $1.7B.

The 'MLB 400 home runs, 200 steals' quiz

How many of the 15 players in Major League Baseball history to rack up at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career can you name in five minutes?

Why trading Willson Contreras is a bad idea for the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are at a critical juncture. Now is the time to rebuild and focus on the future.

The '450 MLB home runs' quiz

How many of the 41 players in Major League Baseball history to hit at least 450 home runs in their career can you name in six minutes?

Which MLB players will take home major awards?

Yardbarker's MLB writers decided now is the time to pick a winner for each of the three major awards — the Most Valuable Player, the Cy Young, and the Rookie of the Year — in each of the American and National Leagues.

'Nonsense': Phillies superstar sounds off on first-round-bye haters

The Phillies superstar stated in his postgame press conference Sunday that he is looking forward to getting a bye and some rest and said that it’s “nonsense” to complain about having some time off. 

Two key players could return for Phillies as playoffs loom

The Phillies enter the last two series of their season with the hopes of clinching a bye for the first round of the playoffs and having all their players back healthy for their run. 

Mets' Pete Alonso addresses uncertain future amid club's collapse

For the second straight year, first baseman Pete Alonso made what may go down as the final regular-season appearance at Citi Field of his New York Mets career on Sunday.

A former Marlins prospect is breaking slugging records in Korea

Mets are no longer in control of their own path to the playoffs

When Sunday began the New York Mets occupied a playoff position in the National League, something they had done since April 5, literally almost the entire season. When Sunday ended, they no longer held one of those spots.

Corbin Carroll becomes first Diamondbacks player in MLB's elite club  

Only four years into his career, Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll has made franchise history.

Dodgers suffer crushing injury blow ahead of postseason

He made his third All-Star Game earlier this year and has enjoyed a career season with the Dodgers.

Angels' Mike Trout in rarefied air after hitting 400th HR

On Saturday, Mike Trout became just the 59th player in MLB history to join the prestigious 400-home run club. 

Three players who could decide the MLB postseason race

As always, much can change in the final week. These three players have the rare opportunity to swing the postseason picture for their clubs.

Three biggest series to watch in final week of MLB season

From intense postseason pushes to spoilers standing in the way and everything in between, the last week of regular-season play promises to be exciting. 

Mariners' Cal Raleigh makes team history vs. Astros

One man stands alone in Seattle Mariners history. 

It's officially time for the Detroit Tigers to panic

The Detroit Tigers were the feel-good story of 2024 in the American League Central. One year later, the Tigers could become a head-shaking example of what happens when you go cold at the wrong time.

Mariners trio joins rare company in win over Astros

First baseman Josh Naylor's homer for the Seattle Mariners had little bearing on the outcome of the game. 

Max Scherzer becoming another question mark for Blue Jays

Scherzer's struggles could not have come at a worse time.

Two-time All-Star pitcher gets demoted to the bullpen for first time in his career

For the first time in his MLB career, a multi-time All-Star pitcher has been reassigned to the bullpen.

Critical report emerges on Nationals' 'directionless' ownership

The Nationals are embarking on a transformational offseason.

Phillies' Nick Castellanos publicly criticizes manager Rob Thomson

It is clear that the veteran isn’t pleased with how things have played out.

Why the Yankees will likely part with Cody Bellinger

While the Yankees have benefited greatly from his presence at the plate, chances are, Cody Bellinger will soon be leaving the Bronx.