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The Yankees have been unbearable to watch lately, and the Bleacher Creatures want them to cut it out. Click here to read more
Outfielder Estevan Florial is “expected to be” called up on Wednesday, NJ.com reported during the Yankees’ 3-1 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night. Click here to read more
At least the Mets have got Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom aligned for the next two nights. Right? Click here to read more
The Yankees’ scoreless streak is over. Their losing skid is not. Click here to read more
The Mets saw their starting pitcher leave early for a second straight night. Click here to read more
A more concrete decision from the Yankees regarding DJ LeMahieu’s status may come by Thursday at the latest. Click here to read more
Padres fans won’t be seeing Fernando Tatis Jr. this season, nor his bobblehead. Click here to read more
Playing with his cellphone in his pocket is proving costly for this Pirates infielder. Click here to read more
Third baseman Brett Baty is on his way from Triple-A Syracuse to Atlanta to join the Mets. Click here to read more
How we are betting on the ice-cold Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays game tonight. Click here to read more
The Mets are going to be without another player for up to a month. Click here to read more
Betting tonight's Mets-Braves game as Taijuan Walker faces off against Charlie Morton. Click here to read more
After being shut out in back-to-back games, the Yankees look to stop the bleeding against the Rays on Tuesday. Click here to read more
From one former Met to another? Carlos Beltran is a contender for the Rangers managerial job. Click here to read more
If a second procedure is called for, he almost certainly would be out all of next season, too. Click here to read more
The excuses keep coming for San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. His father, Fernando Tatis Sr., claimed in an interview with "The Midday Show" that the whole chain of events that led to an 80-game PED suspension for the Padres star started with a haircut. Click here to read more
No one loses baseball games quite like the Los Angeles Angels. Click here to read more
With the team's offense sputtering — they have scored eight runs in the past six games — the first baseman was pushed over the edge on Monday night by a controversial call in the third inning. Click here to read more
Darin Ruf’s résumé included an inning pitched in relief for the Giants last year, so it didn’t come as a surprise he got the call Monday night with the game out of hand. Click here to read more
But it’s just not fair to read too much into Monday night’s misery, and to tell Mets fans that all of this fun is bound to end. Let them enjoy their time in the sun at last. Click here to read more
The Braves have moved swiftly to lock up yet another budding star on a contract extension, announcing on Tuesday night that they’ve signed rookie center fielder Michael Harris II to an eight-year, $72MM contract spanning the 2023-30 seasons. The contract contains club options for the 2031 and 2032 seasons as… Click here to read more
A couple of updates on some recent DFAs who were passed through waivers… Right-hander Jordan Sheffield went unclaimed on outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque, the Rockies announced. Selected by the Rox out of the Dodgers organization in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft, the hard-throwing Sheffield has… Click here to read more
5:35pm: The Red Sox formally announced all three moves. Sanchez has been designated for assignment, while both Hernandez and Refsnyder have been reinstated from the injured list. 4:30pm: The Red Sox have designated infielder Yolmer Sanchez for assignment, reports Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe (Twitter link). The team has… Click here to read more
The Mets designated outfielder Nick Plummer for assignment and selected the contract of right-hander R.J. Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. New York has also formally placed right-hander Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique strain (as was previously reported), optioned righty Adonis Medina to Syracuse… Click here to read more
Dodgers left-hander Danny Duffy suffered a recent setback in his rehab from a flexor injury, manager Dave Roberts announced to reporters (Twitter link via The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya). While the Dodgers aren’t completely ruling Duffy out for as an option down the stretch, Roberts conceded that it is “pretty unlikely”… Click here to read more
The Athletics are shutting All-Star right-hander Paul Blackburn down for the remainder of the season, manager Mark Kotsay announced to reporters (Twitter link via Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle). Blackburn has been plagued by discomfort in his pitching hand and recently saw a specialist regarding inflammation in his… Click here to read more
The Mets are calling top infield prospect Brett Baty up to the Major League roster, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan (via Twitter). The 2019 No. 12 overall draft pick will need to have his contract formally selected to the 40-man roster. Mike Puma of the New York Post further reports that… Click here to read more
The Rangers announced Tuesday that outfielder Elier Hernandez has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to right-hander Kohei Arihara, whose previously reported selection to the Major League roster has now been formally confirmed and announced by the club. Additionally, Texas optioned right-hander Yerry Rodriguez… Click here to read more
The Rangers announced they’ve signed catcher Wilson Ramos to a minor league contract. The club plans to assign him to Triple-A Round Rock. It’s the first landing spot of 2022 for Ramos, who has lingered on the free agent market. The veteran backstop was playing for Cleveland last August when he… Click here to read more
The Marlins have designated reliever Parker Bugg for assignment, tweets Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Cole Sulser has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list to take the active and 40-man roster spots. Bugg, 27, was just selected onto the MLB club over the weekend. He didn’t wind up making it into… Click here to read more
The Mets announced that starter Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a low-grade strain of his left oblique. The team added that recoveries from a strain of this nature typically take three-to-four weeks. It’s not unexpected news after the right-hander was sent for an MRI this morning. Carrasco departed last night’s… Click here to read more
The Braves announced they’ve claimed third baseman/second baseman Rylan Bannon off waivers from the Dodgers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Corner outfielder Travis Demeritte has been designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Bannon has been shuffled around the league in recent weeks. He’s gone from the… Click here to read more
Click here to view the transcript of today’s chat with MLBTR’s Anthony Franco. Click here to read more
The Braves announced a host of roster moves this morning. Pitching prospect Freddy Tarnok has been recalled, while the club selected the contract of infielder Ryan Goins. Catcher Chadwick Tromp has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left quad strain, while reliever Danny Young was designated for assignment. Tarnok, 23,… Click here to read more
The A’s announced they’ve selected the contract of top catching prospect Shea Langeliers. The club also recalled David MacKinnon from Triple-A Las Vegas. In corresponding moves, Oakland placed Ramón Laureano on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 15, with a left oblique strain, and released outfielder Stephen Piscotty. It’s a notable shakeup for… Click here to read more
Fernando Tatis Jr. and his father said his positive drug test was the result of a mistake in treating ringworm. We broke down that explanation. Click here to read more
Gio Urshela collected four hits and Sonny Gray racked up 10 strikeouts across six strong innings to lift the Twins over the Royals, 9-0 Click here to read more
Murphy, Andrus smack homers to power A's to 5-1 win Click here to read more
Tyler O'Neill got plunked for a walk-off hit-by-pitch and Paul Goldschmidt collected three RBIs in a 5-4 win over Rockies Click here to read more
The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday they signed standout rookie outfielder Michael Harris II to an eight-year extension worth $72 million. Click here to read more
After six games without it, the Phillies found their home run stroke Tuesday night in a second straight road win over the Reds. By Jim Salisbury Click here to read more
The White Sox once again came from behind to beat the Houston Astros thanks to a clutch single by Yoan Moncada. Click here to read more
Mullins and Rutschman homer in 4-2 win over Blue Jays Click here to read more
There was a sense of relief in the Phillies' clubhouse after Tuesday night's 11-4 win over the Reds as Brandon Marsh appeared to escape a serious knee injury. By Jim Salisbury Click here to read more
The Red Sox plated four runs in the 1st and Nick Pivetta hurled seven strong frames in their 5-3 victory over the Pirates Click here to read more
Nico Hoerner's emergence this season gives the Cubs different avenues to explore in free agency in the coming months. Click here to read more
Nick Fortes crushed two solo home runs and Peyton Burdick drilled a go-ahead double in the Marlins' 4-3 win against the Padres Click here to read more
Kerry Carpenter homered for the second time in as many days as the Detroit Tigers beat the Guardians, 4-3, in Cleveland on Tuesday. Click here to read more
Hoskins, Gibson lead Phillies to a 11-4 win over Reds Click here to read more
Randy Arozarena crushed a three-run homer to left and Jeffrey Springs fired five solid innings to lead the Rays over the Yankees, 3-1 Click here to read more
Olson's three RBI's and Morton's 12 K's fuel Braves Click here to read more
Christian Walker crushes a solo home run to left-center field to give the D-backs a 1-0 lead in the top of the 4th inning Click here to read more
TV channel, radio, time info, score, live updates and analysis for the Detroit Tigers game vs. the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2022. Click here to read more
For the second straight game, the Mets lost a starting pitcher when Taijuan Walker suffered back spasms and left the game after the second inning. Meanwhile his Braves counterpart Charlie Morton, completely shut down the Mets offense. Click here to read more
Despite the Angels' implosion against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, interim manger Phil Nevin is encouraged how the team has been playing the past two weeks. Click here to read more
This one fan turned Yankee Stadium into his own personal barbershop! Click here to read more
Jose Altuve launches a long solo home run to left field for his 20th homer of the season, pushing the Astros' lead to 3-1 in the 5th inning Click here to read more
Joey Gallo connects with a 96-mph fastball for a solo home-run to right field, cutting the Brewer's lead to 1-2 in the top of the 5th Click here to read more
Adley Rutschman crushes a home run to right-center and the Orioles go back-to-back, tying the game at 2 in the 5th inning Click here to read more
Shea Langeliers lines a double to deep left field to record the first hit of his MLB career Click here to read more
Matt Olson launches a two-run homer to right field to score Austin Riley and make it 3-0 Braves Click here to read more
Miguel Andújar brings home Andrew Benintendi with a ground ball that the third baseman boots, getting the Yankees on the board Click here to read more
Prean gives the Tigers 21 commits for the 2023 class, which ranks sixth nationally. Click here to read more
Robbie Grossman launches a solo home run on a fly ball to right center field to open the scoring for the Braves Click here to read more
Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger is struggling at the plate again, so manager Dave Roberts said he won't be in the lineup Tuesday or Wednesday against the Brewers. Click here to read more
Nick Fortes crushes a solo home run to center field to get the Marlins on the board, 1-0, in the bottom of the 2nd inning Click here to read more
Kerry Carpenter crushes a two-run home run to right-center field, scoring Harold Castro to increase the Tigers' lead to 3-0 Click here to read more
Darick Hall hammers a solo home run to left-center field for his 9th big fly of the season, putting the Phillies on the board in the 3rd inning Click here to read more
Randy Arozarena blasts a three-run homer to left field, his 16th of the season, putting the Rays ahead 3-0 Click here to read more
On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata, Dani Wexelman, Jerry Blevins and Terry Collins share their thoughts on the Mets call-up of top prospect Brett Baty from Triple-A Syracuse. Click here to read more
On an off night for most of the White Sox main affiliates, the ACL and DSL White Sox both won their ballgames. Click here to read more
Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game by MLB for having a cellphone in his back pocket during a game last week. Click here to read more
Craig and guest host Chris Christie discuss the Mets impressive organizational depth in calling up Brett Baty and how they will overcome the recent injuries to Carlos Carrasco, Eduardo Escobar and Luis Guillorme. Click here to read more
Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco is expected to miss up to a month after straining his left oblique, the team announced in another setback for its rotation. Click here to read more
Rookie right-hander Beau Brieske was supposed to join the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 11. Instead, he was shut down due to right bicep tendinitis. Click here to read more
Mets Prospective's Joe DeMayo reacts to the New York Mets’ decision to promote 3B and No. 2 prospect Brett Baty to the big league club on Tuesday. Click here to read more
Phillies manager Rob Thomson has offered some clues on when Bryce Harper might begin playing minor-league rehab games. Click here to read more
On an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo break down the build up of Jacob deGrom, and discuss how far they think the Mets will extend deGrom in his next outing against the Atlanta Braves. Click here to read more
Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro received a one-game ban after his phone slipped out of his pocket during a game against the Diamondbacks last week. Click here to read more
The Washington Nationals promoted Robert Hassell III, who was acquired from the San Diego Padres in the Juan Soto trade, to Double-A. Click here to read more
The Athletics released veteran outfielder Stephen Piscotty and cleared way for top prospect Shea Langeliers to gain key experience down the stretch for the last-place team in the AL West. Click here to read more
Vinnie Pasquantino is opening eyes in Kansas City. Joe Ryan hasn't been the same since June. Max Muncy seems to be turning it around. They lead our top fantasy eye-openers of the last week. Click here to read more
Rodolfo Castro appeals punishment after bizarre incident last week in which a phone popped out of his back pocket while he was running the bases. Click here to read more
On an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look at the composition of the Mets roster following the injury to Luis Guillorme, and examine how prospect Brett Baty could be a fit if the Mets were to call him up from Triple-A Syracuse. Click here to read more
Minty Bets and Ariel Epstein break down which MLB teams are trending up and which are trending down this week. Click here to read more
MLB has set the locations for two of its next four All-Star Games, putting Seattle and Philadelphia in line to host the Midsummer Classic. Click here to read more
We compared phenoms based on pre-MLB hype, and it might surprise you Click here to read more
Cease's 14 straight starts allowing 1 earned run or fewer is modern record Click here to read more
Righty's strikeout total through 20 starts behind only Hall of Famer in Angels history Click here to read more
The 8-year, $72M deal for Braves OF Michael Harris II runs through the 2030 season and includes team options for 2031 ($15 million) and 2032 ($20M). Click here to read more
Astros ace Justin Verlander and White Sox righty Dylan Cease each gave up three runs in their Cy Young showdown on Tuesday night. Click here to read more
Los Angeles outfielder Cody Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP whose production has fallen off dramatically since, was benched by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday in Milwaukee. Click here to read more
Yankees veteran closer Clay Holmes, who has not pitched since blowing a save Friday night against the Red Sox in Boston, told reporters in New York that he is dealing with a back injury that resurfaced Tuesday, when he threw off a mound to test it. Click here to read more
Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount Tuesday for having a cellphone in his back pocket during an Aug. 9 game against the Diamondbacks. Click here to read more
The San Diego Padres have replaced a planned Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead night with a Juan Soto T-shirt giveaway after the superstar shortstop was banned 80 games Friday following a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. Click here to read more
The New York Mets are calling up highly regarded infield prospect Brett Baty, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Click here to read more
New York Mets starter Taijuan Walker left Tuesday night's start with back spasms, just hours after the team announced Carlos Carrasco could miss up to a month with a strained left oblique. Click here to read more
Tristan H. Cockcroft spotlights his top waiver pickups for your matchups. Click here to read more
For the first time in Little League history, a group of 16 women will be preparing and taking care of the fields at Stallings Stadium for Monday's softball title game. Click here to read more
Two-team races have emerged in both the American League and National League as clubs continue to battle for a postseason berth. Click here to read more
Benny's return to Boston in New York's road grays didn't stop Red Sox Nation from showing its appreciation. Click here to read more
MLB announced megastar Fernando Tatis Jr. will miss the rest of the season because of a positive test for a banned substance. Here's what it means for Tatis and the Padres. Click here to read more
Third base coach Tony Beasley has been named the team's interim manager. Click here to read more
Buehler's been out since June 10 after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 flexor strain. Click here to read more
It appears that during the Tampa Bay Rays' game against the New York Yankees on Monday night, somebody in the television broadcast booth had their iPhone on, and "Siri" was ready to provide answers. Click here to read more
The 12-year-old remains in intensive care. Click here to read more
Langeliers was one of four players Oakland received from the Braves in the Matt Olson trade this spring. Arguably the headliner of the deal, the righty-hitting backstop is regarded by most prospect evaluators as a potential above-average regular behind the dish. Click here to read more
Castro has received his punishment for the viral mishap. Click here to read more
Martinez said that he was disappointed in Tatis, but also blamed MLB for not providing enough education to players in the Dominican Republic. Click here to read more
The Braves have moved swiftly to lock up yet another budding star on a contract extension, announcing on Tuesday night that they’ve signed rookie center fielder Michael Harris II to an eight-year, $72MM contract spanning the 2023-30 seasons. Click here to read more
Only 23 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? Click here to read more
Pitchers have never thrown harder than they do in modern baseball, where radar gun readings now hit triple digits regularly. These are the hardest throwing pitchers in MLB during the 2022 season, based on average fastball velocity according to Fangraphs.com. Click here to read more
Role-players often decide pennant races and later postseason games. Let's dive into a player from every club who should be getting more love from the national audience. Click here to read more
This era of Major League Baseball has been dominated by young stars, a trend that will only intensify with the added emphasis on promoting rookies to the big leagues early by eliminating service time manipulation. Click here to read more
These are the fastest players in 2022, according to Statcast sprint speed. Click here to read more
The most dynamic MLB players seem to always possess the same unique skill set. A rare blend of both power and speed. The combination is celebrated with entry into the game's exclusive 30/30 club (30 homers and 30 steals in a single season). Click here to read more
With so much to look forward to over the next six-plus months, let's examine 20 guys we should be sure to appreciate this season because they could conceivably retire at years' end. Click here to read more
Who might be making a trip to their first all-star game this time next year? Let's look at 20 guys who will do just that next July. Click here to read more
How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes? Click here to read more
How many players with the most RBI in a season for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes? Click here to read more
Let's make the case for each of the 16 contenders winning the World Series--and conversely why they will come up short. Click here to read more
You could make the argument for him being the greatest player ever. He was maybe the first true celebrity the sport birthed. The life of one George Herman Ruth wasn’t always glorious, but a look back at his career is full of iconic moments and incredible accomplishments. Click here to read more
In the third installment of a weekly series, Benjamin Hill unearths one unique fact about each of the Eastern League's 12 teams. Idiosyncrasy abounds. Click here to read more
Uncertainty with the top picks defined the 2016 First-Year Player Draft at the time. Now it's known for a deep Dodgers haul and mid-round stars like Shane Bieber. Click here to read more
With the Minor League Baseball season on pause as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, teams have been hard at work finding ways to help their communities. What started as a small sewing project for the Eugene Emeralds became a larger initiative to make an impact. Click here to read more
Top Dodgers prospect Gavin Lux has made a meteoric rise through the Minor Leagues, ending with a callup to the big leagues at the end of the 2019 season. Click here to read more
From a four-homer game to a record-setting power display in the Pacific Coast League, here are four top offensive performances from the 2019 season to stream on the MiLB.TV free preview. Click here to read more
With his mom working as a nurse on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, sixth-ranked Pirates prospect Travis Swaggerty has gained a whole new outlook with baseball on pause. Click here to read more
D-backs No. 26 prospect Kevin Cron led the Minors in homers last season, but was optioned back to Triple-A this spring. He could get another Major League shot if the DH comes to the NL in 2020. Click here to read more
In 2018, Minor League Baseball and its Copa de la Diversión initiative began a partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America to develop the ¡Adiós Lupus! campaign, designed to raise awareness of lupus among Hispanic communities and the entire MiLB fan base. Click here to read more
Fourth-ranked Rockies prospect Ryan Vilade joins the podcast to talk about his improved hitting in 2019. Also, Benjamin Hill brings PCL facts, and Josh Jackson dives into the history of the Miami Sun Sox. Click here to read more
Given a fighting spirit by manager and World Series hero Pepper Martin, the Miami Sun Sox usually outshone the competition in the Florida International League from 1949-54. Click here to read more
Minor League teams across the country are selling signature concession items on a to-go basis. For the second week running, Ben Hill provides an overview. Click here to read more
Acquired in February, top Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs is embracing the current shutdown by spending more time with family while staying ready to return to the field as quickly as possible. Click here to read more
In the second part of a weekly series, MiLB.com's Ben Hill unearths one unique fact about each of the Pacific Coast League's 16 teams. Idiosyncrasy abounds. Click here to read more
Five years later, the 2015 First-Year Player Draft stands out for the large Astros class led by Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler's fall to the Dodgers late in the first round. Click here to read more
Top overall prospect Wander Franco's Road to The Show reached the Class A Advanced level in the Rays system -- well before the shortstop's 19th birthday. Click here to read more
From an emotional return in Akron to a powerful display in Corpus Christi, here are four of the most memorable rehab appearances from the 2019 season to stream on the MiLB.TV free preview. Click here to read more
Following looks at Minor League Baseball in pop culture in movies, TV, documentaries and books, we tune in to the eclectic musicians and songs embodying life on the farm. Click here to read more
Braves No. 21 prospect Bryce Ball was close to going to back to college before breaking out in the pros as a 2019 24th-round pick. This year in a limited Draft, his slot is unlikely to even be an option. Click here to read more
Ninth-ranked Giants prospect Sean Hjelle discusses what he's done to climb the heights of the San Francisco system on this week's episode of The Show Before the Show. Click here to read more
More and more Minor League teams are introducing bat dogs as part of the nightly ballpark experience. But animals like snakes, alligators, skunks, opossum and goats have been uninvited guests. Click here to read more
Nothing beats a hot dog at a ballgame. Until then, Minor League teams across the country are selling signature concession items on a to-go basis. Ben Hill takes a look. Click here to read more
Former Baltimore Orioles prospect Steve Dalkowski never got a chance to pitch in the Majors, but he will go down as one of the most electric - and enigmatic - hurlers in baseball history. Click here to read more
The spring got a little more normal this week as the 10-team Korea Baseball Organization kicked off its 2020 campaign with rosters featuring a host of former top Minor League prospects. Click here to read more
After forming the best possible prospect sets for each age groups, Toolshed looks at what those lineups can teach us about the current batch of Minor League talent. Click here to read more
In the first installment of a series, MiLB.com's Ben Hill unearths one unique fact about each of the International League's 14 teams. Idiosyncrasy abounds. Click here to read more
From Mike Soroka and Casey Mize's hitless outings to Leo Crawford's 11 K's to Luis Robert's seven RBIs, here are four impressive debuts available to stream on MiLB.TV. Click here to read more
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson. Click here to read more
Mets right-hander Tommy Wilson sports a family connection to the pop-culture touchstone Back to the Future through his father, Thomas Wilson, who portrayed infamous bully Biff Tannen in the film. Click here to read more
Indians No. 15 prospect Emmanuel Clase has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone, MLB announced Friday. Click here to read more
New Mexico State infielder Nick Gonzales used an MVP campaign on Cape Cod to shoot up Draft boards. With the league canceled in 2020, it might be a while until another like him follows. Click here to read more