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The three best MLB matchups for Opening Day 2026

On Tuesday, MLB released the entire 2026 schedule, and despite the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement news breaking the internet, there was still plenty of buzz about what next year could hold.

Pirates' Paul Skenes boasts historic numbers through first 50 starts

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

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

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Phillies place struggling reliever on 15-day IL, release veteran righty

Romano was also signed to a one-year deal this offseason, his coming with an $8.5M guarantee. His results have been bad as he has an 8.23 ERA in 42 2/3 innings.

Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 26

Season-defining stretch approaching for the Yankees

An upcoming 12-game stretch could make or break the season for the Yankees.

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Rookie pitcher's emergence a promising sign for Yankees' future

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 26

Mets seemingly have already made huge Carlos Mendoza decision

The Mets ended June 12 of the ongoing campaign with a record of 45-24. Since that time, however, they have been one of the most disappointing teams in MLB.

Mets pitching prospect closing in on major league debut

Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

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

The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Mets receive good news on injured catcher Francisco Alvarez

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is ahead of schedule in his injury rehab.

Mets manager confirms veteran pitcher done for the season due to 'pretty significant' injury

Mets pitching prospect closing in on major league debut

Mark Vientos leads Mets to another win

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 26

One stat shows just how impressive Cal Raleigh's season has been

With catcher Cal Raleigh reaching the 50-homer milestone on Tuesday night, it's easy to overlook what he's doing from each side of the plate as a switch-hitter during his monster season.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh breaks MLB record

Cal Raleigh eyes legends after hitting 50th home run of season

Cal Raleigh reaches another milestone with HR against Padres

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

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

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 26

Cal Raleigh eyes legends after hitting 50th home run of season

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh etched his name into the MLB's record books when he slammed his 50th homer of the season. Now, with a little over a month to play, he's setting his sights on some of the game's legends.

Cal Raleigh reaches another milestone with HR against Padres

Cal Raleigh had great quote after joining 50-home-run club

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

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25

Cal Raleigh reaches another milestone with HR against Padres

Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh has done it again. For the 50th time, to be exact.

Rookie pitcher's emergence a promising sign for Yankees' future

Aaron Boone shares where struggling player stands with New York

Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino a major reason for team's improved offense

Angels manager recovering from quadruple bypass, hopeful to return

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25

One player from each MLB team trying to save his job for 2026

With a month remaining in the 2025 season, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to identify one player from each club who is playing to save his job for 2026.

Most overhyped prospect for every team

Best AL trades from the last decade

Best NL trades from the last decade

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 25 greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25

Phillies' Jordan Romano's season goes from bad to worse in loss to Mets

The nightmare keeps getting worse for Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano.

Phillies reveal timeline for Zack Wheeler’s recovery from blood clot issue

Mets pitching prospect closing in on major league debut

Pirates' Paul Skenes boasts historic numbers through first 50 starts

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The 'Multiple five-hit MLB games since 2015' quiz

Cam Schlittler News / Yardbarker / August 25

Rookie pitcher's emergence a promising sign for Yankees' future

Cam Schlittler continues being a ray of light for the New York Yankees. The rookie starter threw another gem on Monday in a 10-5 win over the Washington Nationals, giving the Yankees reason for optimism amid an up-and-down 2025 season.

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'No. 2 MLB Draft pick' quiz

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Ron Washington News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Angels manager recovering from quadruple bypass, hopes to manage in 2026

In June, the Los Angeles Angels announced that manager Ron Washington would remain on medical leave for the rest of the season.

Angels place former first-round pick on 10-day IL

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 25

Aaron Boone shares where Anthony Volpe stands with Yankees

Anthony Volpe was out of the lineup for the second straight day when the New York Yankees hosted the Washington Nationals on Monday night, but Aaron Boone insists he has not lost confidence in the shortstop.

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The 'MLB managers with multiple 100+ win seasons' quiz

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The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB playoff homers leaders' quiz

Can you name the active MLB players who have mashed the most bombs in the postseason?

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 25

Vinnie Pasquantino a major reason for Royals' improved offense

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino a major reason for team's improved offense

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino just had a monstrous week.

Royals salvage series finale in slugfest with Tigers

Mariners' Cal Raleigh breaks MLB record

One player from each MLB team trying to save his job for 2026

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Mets pitcher done for the season due to 'pretty significant' injury

Mets manager confirms veteran pitcher done for the season due to 'pretty significant' injury

It’s the latest setback in what was been a brutal inaugural season for him in Queens.

Two biggest concerns for Mets as they vie for postseason spot

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler needs surgery, to miss rest of season

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

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

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 25

Astros set to get big boost for stretch run

It looks like the Astros will be getting some reinforcements as they look to hold off the Seattle Mariners in the AL West.

Astros designate former first-round pick for assignment

Astros promote LHP John Rooney

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

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 24

Mariners' Cal Raleigh breaks MLB record

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his MVP-worthy season on Sunday afternoon.

Pirates' Paul Skenes boasts historic numbers through first 50 starts

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Return date for Braves ace revealed

This Mets pitching prospect is closing in on his MLB debut

Best landing spots for Adley Rutschman

Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker / August 25

Yankees' Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

The New York Yankees were struggling so much during their series with the Boston Red Sox that it seemed as if they needed some divine intervention to get back on track.

Yankees avoid sweep with power display against Red Sox

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The '2025 American League All-Stars' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 24

Yankees manager gives ominous answer on benching Anthony Volpe

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

In a surprising turn of events, the New York Yankees appear to be turning their backs on struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe.

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Expected return date for Braves ace left-hander revealed

After more than two months on the injured list, the ace southpaw is set to make his return to the mound.

Braves place Aaron Bummer on IL, release Erick Fedde

Mets go for series sweep in final game against Braves in '25

Mets display power (6 homers) to rout Braves

The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks

The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 24

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Judge took another step in his recovery from an elbow injury on Sunday, but the New York Yankees star tried to temper expectations ahead of his team's series finale against the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox seek four-game sweep of 'angry' Yankees

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

Yankees sign former Mets pitcher for the stretch run

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz