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Kyle Tucker made his long-awaited return to Houston this weekend — and he did it in style. The former Astros star turned Cubs slugger received a hero’s welcome Friday night from the Minute Maid Park crowd, many of whom wore golden crowns in tribute to his “King Tuck” nickname. But on Saturday, when he reminded […]

Shohei Ohtani’s second start on the mound as a Dodger showcased exactly why he remains one of the most captivating athletes in sports. In Sunday’s 13-7 win over the Nationals, Ohtani tossed a scoreless first inning with two strikeouts, then turned around and launched a go-ahead triple and a late home run, fueling a Dodgers […]

The streak is over. For nearly two full seasons, every time Francisco Lindor homered in a regular-season game, the New York Mets won. That streak — an eye-popping 28 straight regular-season victories when the star shortstop left the yard — ended Sunday night in Philadelphia. Despite Lindor’s late solo shot, the Mets fell 7-1 to […]

In need of a steady hand behind the plate, the Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a familiar veteran. The club has signed catcher James McCann to a major league contract, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The 35-year-old was released from his minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves to facilitate the move, […]

Rafael Devers is officially a San Francisco Giant—and now, we know exactly where he’ll fit into the lineup. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup, manager Bob Melvin told reporters that Devers will serve as the designated hitter and bat third. While the long-term plan involves more than just DH duties, this gives Devers a chance to settle […]

When the Boston Red Sox sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a stunning blockbuster trade, the backlash wasn’t directed at the star slugger himself. Instead, the fury of Red Sox Nation boiled over at the team’s leadership—ownership, front office, and even the dugout. ESPN’s Buster Olney revealed just how bitter fans have […]

Rafael Devers is expected to make his San Francisco Giants debut Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians. Devers was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster trade that sent Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks, James Tibbs III, and Jose Bello to Boston in exchange for the three-time All-Star slugger. The Giants will unveil Devers […]

With prized rookie Roman Anthony struggling at the plate since arriving in the majors, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora figured some playful banter was in order Monday night. “We were joking before the game,” Cora said. “I made up that he texted me last night like, ‘Bruh, c’mon, hit me third.’” In reality, it […]

The ‘rivalry’ between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres added another chapter Monday night when tempers flared following a 98 mph fastball from Dylan Cease that hit Dodgers’ outfielder Andy Pages on the left arm. The incident occurred in the fourth inning of L.A.’s 6-3 victory, with the Dodgers already leading by one. […]

The San Francisco Giants shocked the baseball world on Sunday by acquiring Rafael Devers in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox. Dealing away young arms Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, among others, the Giants sent a clear message to the league: the time to win is now. And if they’re serious about making […]

The Rafael Devers trade shocked the baseball world, but perhaps no one felt it more personally than Logan Webb. The San Francisco Giants ace not only lost a teammate in the deal—he lost a good friend. Still, he believes the Boston Red Sox are getting a gem. “He’ll be a star over there,” Webb told […]

When the San Francisco Giants stunned baseball fans Sunday by acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, many wondered how the deal came together so suddenly. Turns out, it wasn’t as abrupt as it seemed. Giants executive and franchise icon Buster Posey told reporters that conversations with Boston had been happening “for a few […]

Baseball rarely gives us cinematic moments on demand, but this weekend in San Francisco might just come close. On Sunday night, the Giants stunned the baseball world by acquiring three-time All-Star Rafael Devers from the Red Sox in a trade that’s already shaking up the sport. Now, just days later, the Red Sox are headed […]

In one of the most shocking trades in recent memory, the San Francisco Giants have acquired All-Star slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster deal that sent Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, James Tibbs, and Jose Bello to Boston. The Giants also agreed to take on the remaining $280+ million of Devers’ […]

The Detroit Tigers are making serious noise in the American League — and they just hit a milestone fans haven’t seen in over a decade. With Tuesday’s 5-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, the Tigers improved to 44-24, pushing themselves 20 games above .500 for the first time since the star-studded 2013 […]

Roman Anthony didn’t waste any time putting his stamp on the big leagues. After an 0-for-4 debut on Monday, the top prospect in baseball delivered in the clutch Tuesday night, ripping a two-run double in his first at-bat to spark the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway […]

Jeff McNeil wasted no time playing hero Tuesday night at Citi Field, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 walk-off win over the Washington Nationals with a first-pitch double down the right field line in the 10th inning. The clutch knock scored Luisangel Acuña — the automatic runner at second — and capped off […]

Rafael Devers may have gone deep late in Sunday night’s 11-7 win over the Yankees, but it was his sixth-inning jog to first base that had fans and manager Alex Cora talking. In the middle of Boston’s five-run outburst at Yankee Stadium, Devers tapped a slow roller to second base. It wasn’t hit hard — […]

Aaron Judge continues to put the league on notice — and his even fellow star teammates are chiming in on his dominance. After Judge’s two-homer performance in Sunday night’s 11-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox, Yankees teammate Paul Goldschmidt didn’t hold back his admiration for the Bronx Bomber’s continued excellence. “He’s been doing it […]

The San Francisco Giants officially parted ways with longtime fan favorite LaMonte Wade Jr. on Sunday, sending the struggling first baseman and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or additional cash. The move comes just days after Wade was designated for assignment and hours after […]

Baseball has long embraced its share of quirky fan traditions, from the wave to throwing back opposing home-run balls. But Friday night at Oracle Park, one fan took things way too far — and created one of the strangest scenes of the MLB season. During the fourth inning of the San Francisco Giants’ 5-4 extra-inning […]

The Seattle Mariners are getting closer to welcoming back a major piece of their rotation. Logan Gilbert, sidelined since late April with a right elbow flexor strain, will make at least one more rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma before rejoining the big-league club, manager Dan Wilson confirmed Friday. Gilbert is scheduled to pitch Tuesday at […]

After years of heartbreak and near-misses, the Texas Longhorns softball team finally completed the climb. With a dominant 10-4 win over Texas Tech on Friday night in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series, the Longhorns captured their first-ever national title and put an emphatic end to years of waiting. It was […]

Manny Machado is in one of those grooves where everything he touches turns into a highlight—and on Friday night against the Brewers, he added another tape-measure shot to his growing reel. In the eighth inning of a tight contest, the Padres’ veteran third baseman uncorked a towering home run down the left-field line, extending San […]

Marcelo Mayer picked quite the stage for his first big league blast. The No. 8 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, launched his first career home run Friday night under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium — a no-doubt solo shot that put the Boston Red Sox on the board in an eventual 9-6 loss […]

Just when it seemed like Brandon Woodruff was finally nearing the end of a long road back to the Majors, another setback has fans — and the Milwaukee Brewers — holding their breath. The 32-year-old right-hander was struck on his throwing elbow by a 108.2 mph line drive during a rehab outing for Triple-A Nashville […]

Trea Turner brought the thunder in Toronto on Tuesday night, blasting two home runs and powering the Philadelphia Phillies to a much-needed 8-3 win over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The win snapped a four-game skid for the Phillies and featured a statement return from Bryce Harper, who also went deep in his first […]

The Royals’ most anticipated call-up since Bobby Witt Jr. is officially here. Kansas City promoted top prospect Jac Caglianone on Monday, and the 22-year-old slugger made his Major League debut Tuesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting sixth as the designated hitter. “I’ve been dreaming of this day ever since I could really comprehend […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wanted Oklahoma City to feel the moment. And man, did the Thunder deliver. On a night when the Thunder could punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, they didn’t just win—they dominated. Oklahoma City throttled the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, […]

Magic Johnson has seen enough. Down 3-1 in the series and teetering on the brink of elimination, the Knicks are staring at their most daunting challenge yet. No team has come back from a 3-1 deficit in the East Finals since 1981. And unless New York figures out its rotation woes fast, history won’t be […]

The Women’s College World Series is set, and among the usual powerhouses stands one unlikely underdog: Ole Miss. Unseeded and overlooked after a sub-.500 SEC record, the Rebels clawed their way through the Tucson Regional and Fayetteville Super Regional to punch their ticket to Oklahoma City for the first time in program history. Now, they’re […]

Nolan Arenado’s heroics helped seal a win for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday — but it nearly knocked the wind out of him. Literally. In the ninth inning of the Cardinals’ 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks, Arenado chased a foul pop-up off the bat of Ketel Marte and made a full-speed, tumbling catch into […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Atlanta Braves lineup this weekend with fireworks, but the results didn’t match the energy. Despite Acuña delivering an unforgettable leadoff home run in his first plate appearance after missing nearly a year, the Braves dropped two of three to the San Diego Padres at Truist Park. “It wasn’t what […]

Kodai Senga had no desire to sugarcoat his experience against Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. When asked if he enjoys facing his fellow Japanese countryman, the Mets ace simply laughed and replied through an interpreter: “It’s not fun.” That sentiment became crystal clear on Sunday night at Citi Field. Senga’s second pitch of the game was […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had a busy offseason, but their work might not be done yet. Following major extensions for Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Fred Warner, and a roster shakeup at wide receiver, some believe San Francisco should make one more move—signing free-agent wideout Amari Cooper. Cooper, a five-time Pro Bowler, is coming […]

The Kansas City Royals have optioned infielder Cavan Biggio to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. However, Biggio’s status remains somewhat uncertain, as the veteran has over five years of MLB service time, granting him the right to refuse the option and instead elect free […]

In a game filled with frustration, drama, and a long-overdue victory, Oaklamento Athletics manager Mark Kotsay received his first ejection of the season Sunday at Sutter Health Park, the A’s temporary home in Sacramento. Kotsay and third baseman Miguel Andujar were both tossed in the seventh inning of a tense 5-4 win over the red-hot […]

The Boston Red Sox are bracing for some serious lineup reshuffling following a major blow to their infield. Third baseman Alex Bregman, who has been a key offensive and defensive presence in his debut season with Boston, has landed on the 10-day injured list with a significant right quad strain — an injury that manager […]

The Los Angeles Angels are riding a red-hot wave, but even during an eight-game winning streak, they’re not afraid to shake things up. On Saturday, the team designated right-hander Shaun Anderson for assignment and recalled top pitching prospect Caden Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake to bolster the bullpen. Anderson, 30, struggled during his brief tenure […]