Apologetic Valdez: Pitch that hit Astros’ Salazar unintentional
HOUSTON — Astros starter Framber Valdez said he apologized to catcher Cesar Salazar after hitting him in the…
How to Pick a Playoff Team to Root for as a Guardians’ Fan
If you weren’t convinced the Guardians aren’t making the playoffs after their 10-game losing streak, or after their…
MLB Power Rankings: Yankees, Rangers dig in; We hand out early end-of-season awards
By Grant Brisbee, Chad Jennings and Levi Weaver Every week,​ we​ ask a selected group of our baseball​…
Angels OF Taylor Ward carted off field after crashing into metal scoreboard
HOUSTON (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward was carted off the field after crashing face-first into…
MLB announces 2026 schedule with earliest Opening Day in history
The All-Star Game will be in Philadelphia, a soccer-induced doubleheader is scheduled for Seattle, and if the Athletics…
‘Boy, what a life’: A visit with Bobby Shantz, MLB’s oldest living MVP, as he nears his 100th birthday
AMBLER, Pa. — They are boldface names with swagger to spare. An October titan with his own candy…
The biggest concern for each MLB contending team down the stretch
With a little over a month left in the regular season, there are approximately 15 teams in the…
MLB Power Rankings: Phillies, Royals gain some ground; who’s having an off season?
By Tim Britton, Johnny Flores Jr. and Andy McCullough Every week,​ we​ ask a selected group of our…
Orioles’ Cade Povich second MLB pitcher this week to call out fans sending death threats
Cade Povich is the second MLB pitcher this week to call out fans sending death threats. The 25-year-old…
Who is each MLB playoff contender’s most indispensable ‘under-the-radar’ player?
Every contending team has star players, but they also have those special players who often fly under the…
MLB Power Rankings: Brewers, Dodgers get comfortable at the top, Pirates plummet; Plus: top rookies
By Grant Brisbee, Chad Jennings and Levi Weaver Every week,​ we​ ask a selected group of our baseball​…
Hunter Brown’s latest Detroit homecoming coincides with a Tarik Skubal showdown
DETROIT — Hunter Brown was in fifth grade when a classmate at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School won…