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CHICAGO -- Paul Skenes made his first Major League start on Saturday, perhaps the most anticipated debut for a pitching prospect in Pirates history. So what’s on deck for his second start? Skenes will be facing the Cubs again, but this time it will be held at the historic Wrigley
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Elly runs LA marathon in 4-steal, 4-hit night
LOS ANGELES -- In August 2023 during his rookie season for the Reds, Elly De La Cruz took a moment to be a fan around Shohei Ohtani. As Ohtani stood on second base with a double, the shortstop walked over and playfully poked him on the arm to see if
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The unsweepable O's, and other fascinating storylines this week
There’s always something fascinating going on in the world of baseball -- and there’s always something new. Every Friday morning throughout the season, heading into the weekend, inspired by Zach Lowe’s terrific “10 Things I Like” NBA column for ESPN, we present the Five Fascinations, five fun things going on
Copper coated and camo: Skenes shows off fab footwear
Armed Forces Weekend has a particularly special meaning for Pirates phenom Paul Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft and MLB Pipeline’s No. 2 overall prospect. Before deciding to follow his baseball dreams at LSU, Skenes was on a path toward a military career, attending the
Steinbrenner: Yanks open to extension talks with 'generational' Soto
After only a handful of months together, the Yankees appear ready and willing to commit long-term to Juan Soto. Speaking on a YES Network podcast, owner Hal Steinbrenner said he would like to see the 25-year-old slugger remain in pinstripes “for the rest of his career.” “I don’t think there's
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Skenes' red-hot radar readings highlight wild week of stats
Here’s our weekly look at 10 mind-blowing notes from the last week in baseball (May 10-16). Welcome to The Show: Paul Skenes made his MLB debut on Saturday with his velocity on display. His first MLB batter was a 100.9 mph strikeout, tying Gerrit Cole in the 2013 NLDS Game
This week's Mets-Phillies matchup set stage for London Series
The London Series is back in 2024, and there are sure to be exciting and memorable moments ahead when the Mets and Phillies face off at London Stadium from June 8-9.
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Soto-Judge connection sparks memories of M&M Boys
Suddenly over the last two weeks, the Yankees have begun to look like the best team in baseball, even without Gerrit Cole -- the team's best starting pitcher -- still on his way back from a Spring Training elbow injury. There are so many good things happening for the Yankees
The post-hype prospect enjoying a long-awaited breakout
The top end of the Angels roster looks a bit different than it has in recent years. Shohei Ohtani (now with the Dodgers) and Mike Trout (currently on the injured list after undergoing knee surgery) were the clear stars on the roster for so long, and a void exists without
Surging since Mexico series, Astros dominate A's
HOUSTON -- Prior to flying to Mexico City for their two-game series against the Rockies late last month, the Astros cleaned their slate. They were a disappointing 7-19 after getting swept by the Cubs, but they met as a team and decided none of that mattered anymore. The Astros hit
Mets reach deep for 'great team win' over Phils in 11 innings
PHILADELPHIA -- Following the Mets’ third consecutive loss to the Phillies on Wednesday, manager Carlos Mendoza walked a circle around the postgame clubhouse and said a few words to everyone on the roster. Mendoza, who loathes the idea of team meetings, was reluctant to call this one. But the manager
Yanks run scoreless streak to 26 IP behind Schmidt to cap sweep
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Yankees have become accustomed to dominating the Minnesota Twins over the past 20-plus years. But even with the bar set so high, what happened the past three days at Target Field was noteworthy. Clarke Schmidt pitched eight scoreless innings on Thursday as the Yankees completed a three-game
All hail Smith! No. 6 Draft prospect becomes Arkansas' K king
Hagen Smith was already considered of the most dominant pitchers eligible for the 2024 Draft. Now he'll be cemented in Arkansas' record books as well. MLB's No. 6 Draft prospect notched his 346th career strikeout in the bottom of the fifth inning during Thursday's game against Texas A&M. And Smith
Mound-visit miscue doesn't faze Rays in frantic finish at Fenway
BOSTON -- The Rays’ 7-5 win over the Red Sox on Thursday night at Fenway Park presented all sorts of twists and turns. Tampa Bay jumped out to an early four-run lead, let it slip away then struck back against closer Kenley Jansen to retake the lead in the ninth
'We trust the kid': Even without best stuff, Jones keeps Cubs at bay
CHICAGO -- Jared Jones didn’t catch much of what Yasmani Grandal was telling him in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Thursday night. His fastball wasn’t playing like it normally was, so he was leaning heavily on his slider. The veteran catcher didn’t like how the pitch was looking
Big toe contusion latest injury for 'very frustrated' Walker
PHILADELPHIA -- Just as Taijuan Walker seemed to be settling back into the Phillies' starting rotation, his status is suddenly once again up in the air. Walker departed in the fourth frame of Thursday night's 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Mets at Citizens Bank Park with a left big toe
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A's-Astros trade: Right-hander Bielak heads to Oakland
The A's acquired right-handed pitcher Brandon Bielak from the Astros in exchange for cash considerations on Friday. To make room on Oakland's 40-man roster, left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas has been designated for assignment. Bielak was drafted by Houston in the 11th round in 2017 and has spent his entire career
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Buck, Caray to reunite for legendary broadcast
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Four! Prospect Brennen Davis homers in fourth straight game
Just two years ago, Brennen Davis was the star of the Cubs’ farm system and one of the most highly regarded prospects in all of baseball. But it’s been a difficult couple of years for Davis, whose career stalled was slowed by injuries and inconsistencies. That makes his current hot