MLB News: Scores, Standings, Stats, Trades, Rumors (2024)

KANSAS CITY -- Juan Soto’s return to the lineup immediately sparked a two-run frame, and Carlos Rodón’s gem kept that lead intact. Soto singled in his first at-bat after missing three games with left forearm inflammation, and Rodón tossed seven innings of one-run ball to lead the Yankees to a

ST. PETERSBURG -- Once a house of horrors, Tropicana Field now feels like home to the Orioles -- and not only because of the sea of loud, energetic orange-clad fans who are filling the seats behind the third-base dugout every time the Birds come to town. The O’s have also

MILWAUKEE -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s bat took over Toronto's 3-1 loss to the Brewers on Monday, but not how you’d think. In the fourth inning, Vladdy’s bat flew out of his hands and whizzed over the Blue Jays’ dugout into the netting above as players ducked and scrambled. But it

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins were the first North American professional sports franchise to name themselves after their home state, not their home city -- so, it should come as no surprise that the Twins used their “City Connect” jersey as more of a “State Connect” concept. The team representing

KANSAS CITY -- Juan Soto’s long-awaited return to the Yankees’ lineup after a three-game absence came Monday night in Kansas City, but without Aaron Judge’s protection behind him. Judge, the American League Player of the Week, was given a day off for the opener against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium,

There are only 30 teams in baseball, so, by definition, there is only so much of a jump you can make in one week. The Dodgers are always in the top 10, so even if they go 7-0 in a week, they’re still only going up so far. Same for

MINNEAPOLIS -- How exactly does a Major League pitcher add 3.5 mph of average velocity to his fastball in less than a week? Chris Paddack revealed after his start at Yankee Stadium last Wednesday that he owes much of that to a conversation on the airplane with one of his

Known for massive blasts and a patient batting eye, Rintaro Sasaki made major news when the then-high schooler opted out of the NPB Draft where he was expected to go first overall to instead enroll at Stanford University. Set to be a freshman in the fall, the 6-foot, 250-pound Sasaki

Welcome to Crooked Numbers, a monthly column dedicated to Minor League Baseball on-field oddities and absurdities. This edition, covering the month of May, features reptile cameos, offensive explosions, oppositional surnames and, of course, much more. Keeping track of this type of thing is a team effort, so get in touch

Francisco Lindor might've been in London on a work trip, but he still took time to be a tourist – and maybe even imagine himself as a star in another sport. Of all the attractions Lindor and his Mets teammates got to visit while in town last week for their

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Major League Baseball started its “Summer of Development” in style, hosting dozens of elite high school-age players at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla., for the first Breakthrough Series event of the summer. From the moment the players and coaches arrived, it was all baseball. The staff

Want to give the gift of baseball for Father’s Day? MLB.TV has just the deal for you. During the MLB.TV Father’s Day Sale, the All Teams Yearly package -- which enables you to stream every out-of-market game, live or on demand, on your favorite supported devices -- is now just

It's never too early to get hyped for potential postseason matchups, and this week features several series that could serve as October previews – or at least play a role in how playoff berths shake out. Just consider this baseball feast: The slugging Yankees vs. the scrappy Royals. The veteran

As the White Sox struggle through the worst season in their 123-year history, their future is much more enticing than their present. Several of their better prospects have made their big league debuts this season, including third baseman Bryan Ramos and right-handers Nick Nastrini and Jonathan Cannon. Now for the

MILWAUKEE -- As one Brewers pitching prospect faces the possibility that his promising rookie season may be over, another appears on the way up for a team thriving with a patchwork starting rotation. Colin Rea delivered seven innings of one-run ball and Willy Adames homered as part of a two-RBI

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Major League Baseball is not immune to the opioid crisis. In fact, as Royals head athletic trainer Nick Kenney explains, the age demographic of the player population adjusting to pro ball at the Minor League level and the demands of the job at all levels can -- if not addressed

During his productive weekend against the Yankees in which he went 6-for-12 .500] with three home runs and nine RBIs, Dodgers outfielder [Teoscar Hernández took a break from the action and talked to MLB.com about several topics, from his stellar 2024 season to how he mastered the English language. This

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The pool of two-start streamers is a respectable one this week, with two outstanding options, three men who warrant use in many leagues and a few others who can be considered in deep formats. On the hitting side, the Twins present the best short-term options, and the Mariners offer another

NEW YORK -- The chants were heard during the sixth inning on Sunday evening, spreading between the Yankee Stadium bases and growing in volume with each intonation. “We want Soto!” the crowd cried, pleading in hopes that Juan Soto would grab a bat for a surprise pinch-hitting appearance. Trent Grisham