Brayden Haena Articles - Page 11

The moment finally arrived for Cam Smith. In the eighth inning of a 14-3 blowout win over the Angels on Friday, the Astros’ top prospect made good on the hype, belting his first career home run — a 370-foot shot that just cleared the Crawford Boxes in left field. Cam Smith blasts his first career […]

Chris Sale’s 2025 season isn’t off to the Cy Young-caliber start Braves fans hoped for. Through three outings, the 36-year-old lefty has shown flashes of his dominant self but has also struggled with command, consistency, and perhaps most noticeably—velocity. Sale, who won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award with a resurgent campaign, has seen a […]

The Kansas City Royals’ bullpen suffered a tough setback Friday when the team placed reliever Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list with a right teres major strain. The injury is classified as a Grade 1 strain—the least severe—but Harvey will remain in Kansas City to begin a rehab program while the team heads out […]

After being unsigned until March 5, Jose Quintana proved on Friday night that he still has plenty left in the tank. Making his season debut for the Milwaukee Brewers, the 36-year-old left-hander delivered a masterclass, tossing seven shutout innings in a 7-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Quintana, who hadn’t faced big-league […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks may be without their All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte for a few more weeks, but manager Torey Lovullo is encouraged by the progress his star infielder has made in recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. “Hopefully, it’s before the end of the month. If it’s not, it’ll be a short […]

Back in the heart of the San Francisco Giants’ clubhouse — but this time in a suit rather than catcher’s gear — Buster Posey is focused on proving that his club can compete with the heavyweights in the NL West. And while the Dodgers and Padres boast star-studded lineups, Posey is confident the Giants can […]

In a low-risk move aimed at bolstering bullpen depth, the Chicago Cubs have acquired left-handed reliever Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, Chicago designated right-hander Caleb Kilian for assignment. Cosgrove, 28, was recently DFA’d by San Diego following a rough spring and […]

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suárez took a major stride toward rejoining the big-league rotation Thursday night, tossing a dominant three-inning rehab start for Low-A Clearwater. Suárez, who has been sidelined since early spring training with a back issue, showed little sign of rust in his first official game action of the season. The 28-year-old threw […]

J.D. Martinez is a free agent again—and this time, the wait is longer than expected. Despite a resume that includes six All-Star selections, three Silver Sluggers, and a reputation as one of MLB’s most reliable right-handed power bats, the 37-year-old slugger remains unsigned nearly two weeks into the 2025 season. Martinez is staying active, training […]

The San Diego Padres are off to one of the hottest starts in franchise history, but their early momentum now faces a serious challenge. Three of their top contributors — Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth, and Jackson Merrill — are dealing with injury issues that could test the club’s depth moving forward. On Tuesday night, […]

Landon Knack entered Wednesday with a golden opportunity: a chance to stabilize a Dodgers rotation missing several stars. Instead, the rookie right-hander walked away frustrated, owning up to a rocky outing that nearly handed the Nationals a series sweep. “First inning especially, just completely out of sync with stuff,” Knack said postgame. “Release point just […]

Kyren Paris is doing things even Mike Trout never accomplished—and Angels fans are making sure everyone knows it. The 23-year-old utilityman is off to a scorching start to the 2025 season, becoming the youngest Angels player since Trout in 2015 to tally 20+ total bases through the team’s first 10 games. And that’s just scratching […]

The Minnesota Twins are bracing for the short-term loss of their ace, Pablo López, after the right-hander was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right hamstring. Manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed on Wednesday that López is almost certainly headed to the 15-day injured list, though the team remains hopeful his absence will be brief. […]

Randy Arozarena gave the Seattle Mariners not one, but two clutch moments on Wednesday — and both were game-changers. Trailing by five runs entering the eighth inning, the Mariners stunned the Houston Astros with a 7-6 comeback victory to earn their first series win of the 2025 season. Arozarena’s fingerprints were all over it, including […]

Joey Bart didn’t just deliver a walk-off win — he delivered a postgame quote that’s already becoming legend in Pittsburgh. “Chest hair, gut’s out. Bucs win, baby. C’mon!” Bart shouted after smacking a walk-off single in the 13th inning of the Pirates’ 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday at PNC Park. "Chest […]

Mike Yastrzemski gave the San Francisco Giants a thrilling send-off on Wednesday — and carved out a special moment in his own family history. With the game tied in the 10th inning and Matt Chapman starting on second base, Yastrzemski launched a first-pitch fastball from Reds reliever Emilio Pagán into McCovey Cove, delivering an 8-6 […]

Just days after launching three home runs in a single game and lighting a fire under the St. Louis Cardinals’ offense, catcher Iván Herrera was helped off the field Sunday afternoon with an apparent knee injury. But despite the scare, Herrera delivered a hopeful message to fans shortly after. “I’ll be back soon,” Herrera said, […]

Just one week ago, Rafael Devers looked lost at the plate. Now, he’s making history. The Boston Red Sox slugger has flipped the script in a dramatic way, becoming the first player in modern MLB history to go hitless with 15 or more strikeouts across a five-game span — and then collect 10 or more […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn’t going anywhere — and he’s getting paid like a franchise cornerstone. The Toronto Blue Jays and Guerrero have agreed to a massive 14-year, $500 million contract extension, pending a physical, according to multiple reports. The deal, which does not include deferrals, is the second-largest in MLB history in terms of present […]

Logan O’Hoppe is making history — and making it look easy. The 25-year-old Angels catcher continued his red-hot start to the 2025 season by launching a solo home run in Sunday’s 6-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians, becoming the first catcher in Angels franchise history to homer in four consecutive games. The long ball, which […]

After a long 2 year wait, it is almost over for Andrew Painter. The Phillies’ most hyped pitching prospect since Cole Hamels is set to begin his long-anticipated return to professional baseball. Manager Rob Thomson announced Sunday that the 21-year-old right-hander will make his first official minor league start since 2022 on Friday for Single-A […]

Mathew Bowyer planned a lavish 50th birthday celebration this past Friday — 140 guests, a five-hour party at Bottega Angelina in Laguna Niguel, California, and a moment of closure after years of legal chaos. Instead, he received six more months of uncertainty. Bowyer, the bookmaker at the center of the illegal sports betting scandal involving […]

Just days after being designated for assignment, veteran reliever Adam Ottavino is back in pinstripes. The Yankees re-signed the 39-year-old right-hander Sunday evening, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. The move comes shortly after Ottavino cleared waivers and elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to the minors. He’s expected to rejoin the big-league […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ promising young catcher Iván Herrera gave fans quite a scare on Sunday after suffering a lower-body injury that forced him to be helped off the field during Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. In the third inning, Herrera was hustling from first to third on a double […]

What looked like the catch of the year turned into a nightmare moment for the Seattle Mariners and outfielder Victor Robles. In the ninth inning of Sunday’s 5-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, Robles made a jaw-dropping grab that immediately sparked concern. Sprinting into foul territory in right field, he fully extended over the […]

Tomoyuki Sugano didn’t just earn his first Major League win on Saturday — he made a statement that’ll fire up the entire Orioles fanbase. After holding the Kansas City Royals to just one run over 5 1/3 innings, the 35-year-old rookie had this to say via interpreter Yuto Sakurai: “I’m not here to win one […]

Houston Astros’ legend Jose Altuve has built a career on putting the bat on the ball better than just about anyone in the modern era. But on Thursday afternoon at Target Field, the Astros second-baseman-turned-left-fielder experienced a first…and not a good one. For the first time in his 15-year MLB career, Altuve struck out five […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr  has long been a fan favorite in Toronto, but on Friday at Citi Field, it was Mets fans showing him the love. The Blue Jays star first baseman, in town for New York’s home opener, received loud cheers from the crowd despite wearing enemy colors. While Guerrero is focused on the present, […]

On Saturday night, Auburn’s Final Four dreams ended in frustration as Florida pulled off a 79-73 comeback win to punch their ticket to the national title game. Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl wasn’t shy about where the blame should fall. “Pearl takes responsibility for Tahaad’s tough night saying ‘If he had a better coach he […]

What looked like a smooth path to the national championship turned into a full-blown collapse for Duke on Saturday night, as the Blue Devils fell to Houston, 70-67, in a Final Four thriller in San Antonio. Duke led by as many as 14 points with 8:17 to play and held a seven-point advantage with under […]

After a sluggish first week of the season, the Boston Red Sox lineup came alive in their home opener on Friday — and manager Alex Cora wasn’t surprised. He knows what this group is capable of. “I think we have that type of offense,” Cora said postgame. “We have those three guys — Duran, Devers, […]

If there was any doubt about Willy Adames’ fit with the San Francisco Giants, he erased it in unforgettable fashion on Friday afternoon. In his Oracle Park debut, the newly signed shortstop delivered a two-out, two-run walk-off single in the 11th inning to cap a wild 10-9 win over the Seattle Mariners. Where there's a […]

The Texas Rangers may be getting a major boost to their lineup soon, as manager Bruce Bochy shared a positive update on third baseman Josh Jung’s recovery from injury. “Josh Jung is doing very well,” Bochy said, via Abby Jones on X. “If all goes well, we’ll DH him Saturday in Frisco. He could be […]

The Minnesota Twins entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Chicago White Sox stuck in a frustrating early-season funk—and then, the rain came. A 3-hour, 20-minute delay pushed back first pitch and left the team stuck in a holding pattern at Guaranteed Rate Field. But instead of letting the delay derail them, the Twins found rhythm […]

For the first five games of the season, Rafael Devers couldn’t buy a hit. The Boston Red Sox slugger was mired in an 0-for-21 slump with a staggering 15 strikeouts, drawing concern from fans and frustration across the lineup. But on Wednesday night at Camden Yards, Devers finally delivered — and the weight of the […]

Zac Gallen was electric on Wednesday night in the Bronx, and even Yankees manager Aaron Boone had no choice but to tip his cap to the Diamondbacks’ ace following a 4-3 Arizona victory. “He was really dealing,” Boone said postgame when asked about what made Gallen so effective. "He was really dealing." Aaron Boone talks […]

Garrett Crochet didn’t waste any time showing the Boston Red Sox why they were right to bet big on him. Just two days after inking a six-year, $170 million extension, the 25-year-old left-hander delivered the best start of his young career, tossing eight shutout innings in a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway […]

Seiya Suzuki is heating up — even if Chicago isn’t just yet. Following the Cubs’ 10-2 win over the (Oakland) Athletics in West Sacramento on Wednesday, Suzuki asked, via interpreter Edwin Stanberry, “Is Chicago warm yet?” The answer might be no, but Suzuki’s bat is scorching hot, regardless. The Cubs’ outfielder launched two home runs […]

Zack Wheeler continues to show why he’s one of the most dependable arms in baseball — and why the Phillies were right to lock him down with a hefty extension this past offseason. On Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Wheeler delivered a masterclass in a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, striking out 10 […]