MLB

Willson Contreras’ Immediate Impact Could Transform Red Sox Playoff Push

A nice lift for the Red Sox with two weeks left in the regular season.

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Better late than never! Vladdy connects on 1st Rogers Centre HR of '26

TORONTO -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn’t move an inch. He wasn’t leaving the box until that ball left the yard. Finally, he had done it.

#MLB #MLBWire

Kwan kicks off Guardians' offensive burst with leadoff HR in Bibee's bounce-back start

MINNEAPOLIS – One day after Joey Cantillo ironed out some kinks against the Twins, Tanner Bibee took the mound at Target Field on Sunday and got back to basics in a big way.

#MLB #MLBWire

Painter continues to boost rotation in Phils' pursuit of top NL Wild Card

ATLANTA -- The Phillies played seven games in the last 10 days against the Braves, including Sunday afternoon’s 9-4 victory at Truist Park. Philadelphia (83-67) went 3-4, falling five behind Atlanta (88-62) in the Nat…

#MLB #MLBWire

A challenging stretch? So far, Rays are rising to it

ST. PETERSBURG -- The final three weeks of the regular season were supposed to be a test for the Rays. A grind. A slog. A real challenge to their position atop the American League standings. So far, they’re making it …

#MLB #MLBWire

D-Train inducted into Marlins HOF: 'Surreal moment to see my plaque on the wall'

MIAMI – Some athletes transcend sports. Dontrelle Willis was one of them. Willis, whose whirlwind 2003 rookie season included an All-Star appearance and a magical World Series run, quickly won over South Florida baseb…

#MLB #MLBWire

Schlittler holds Mets to 1 hit in 6 innings, exits after being struck by liner

NEW YORK – Mention the American League Cy Young Award to Cam Schlittler, and the conversation usually doesn’t last long. The Yankees right-hander prefers to remain focused on what he needs to do every five days, espec…

#MLB #MLBWire

Rangers snap lengthy road series drought with win over Diamondbacks

PHOENIX -- The drought is finally over. The Rangers have won a road series.

#MLB #MLBWire

Immaculate! Tolle sets tone in first inning against Royals

BOSTON -- Payton Tolle showed up at Fenway Park on Sunday morning, saluted his manager as he does every day and began to prepare for his start, despite the uncertainty of a game time with a lingering rainstorm.

#MLB #MLBWire

Sandlin carries perfecto into 6th before Cardinals storm back

ST. LOUIS -- White Sox right-hander David Sandlin was perfect for 5 1/3 innings during his start Sunday against the Cardinals, on the same day he arrived at Busch Stadium from Triple-A Charlotte.

#MLB #MLBWire

Immaculate innings: 3 strikeouts on 9 pitches

Three up, three down, with all three batters struck out on three pitches each. While the "immaculate inning" isn't nearly as rare as it once was -- there were none from 1929-52 and seven alone in 2022 -- any pitcher w…

#MLB #MLBWire

Royals' No. 17 prospect becomes first Minor Leaguer with a 30-30 season since 2023

Hitting tanks and stealing bases- that’s been Carson Roccaforte's bread and butter in 2026. And after swiping his 30th bag of the season in Triple-A Omaha’s 6-5 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday at Victory Field, the Roy…

#MLB #MLBWire

AL Central, Wild Cards in both leagues on the line in top series this week

There are two weeks left on the schedule, and for much of the league, it's now or never. This penultimate week of the regular season will feature several potential postseason previews, a World Series rematch with impl…

#MLB #MLBWire

Top 3 teams in latest Power Rankings jockeying for bye

This week, we had our first clinchers. The Rays and Brewers are in; the Dodgers and the Yankees are right behind them, perhaps as soon as Monday. With now less than two weeks left in the season, it is going to be a ne…

#MLB #MLBWire

Where does Yordan stand in chase for 1st Triple Crown since 2012?

After two days off to tend to a sore right ankle, Yordan Alvarez returned to the Astros’ lineup on Sunday. He was 0-for-1 with a walk before being lifted in a blowout 14-4 loss, hopping back in the saddle in his quest…

#MLB #MLBWire

Padres top prospect Salas triples for 1st big league knock

SAN FRANCISCO -- It took longer than he probably expected, but Ethan Salas has his first Major League hit.

#MLB #MLBWire

'A really beautiful moment for me': Ramírez's pinch-hit walk-off HR caps Marlins' comeback

MIAMI -- The way things have gone this season, Agustín Ramírez was going to savor this moment.

#MLB #MLBWire

Red Sox Claim Series Win Behind Payton Tolle’s Historic Performance

Payton Tolle made history before Roman Anthony and Trevor Story delivered the biggest hits in Boston’s series-clinching victory.

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Roman Anthony's go-ahead single

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Caleb Durbin's solo home run (13)

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Breaking down the remaining playoff races

Somehow, there are just two weeks left in the 2026 regular season. And as the allure of postseason baseball looms, there is still plenty undecided about the playoff picture. Here’s a look at where things stand in both…

#MLB #MLBWire

Contreras activated from IL, returns to Red Sox lineup vs. KC

BOSTON -- With two weeks left in the regular season, the Red Sox welcomed a major addition back to their lineup on Sunday afternoon.

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Where Red Sox Stand In Playoff Race With Two Weeks Remaining

The Red Sox have 12 games remaining and a commanding postseason advantage, but a difficult road trip and the race for wild-card positioning leave plenty unresolved.

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Krall assumes responsibility for disappointing season, discusses future with Reds

MILWAUKEE -- As the Reds head into the final two weeks of a 2026 season where they won't make the playoffs, president of baseball operations Nick Krall took responsibility for the club's disappointing year. And when a…

#MLB #MLBWire

Immaculate! Tolle sets tone in first inning against Royals

BOSTON -- Payton Tolle showed up at Fenway Park on Sunday morning, saluted his manager as he does every day and began to prepare for his start, despite the uncertainty of a game time with a lingering rainstorm.

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

MLB honors all-around talented Red Sox catching prospect Franklin Primera among other breakouts

Fans of the Boston Red Sox have been singing the praises of Franklin Primera for months. Now, the catching prospect is getting some serious national attention.

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Makes History With Immaculate Inning

Payton Tolle put together a historic opening inning for the Red Sox, striking out the top of Kansas City’s lineup on nine consecutive strikes.

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Gurriel DFA'd by D-backs; infielder Fernandez recalled

The Diamondbacks have designated veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, the club announced on Sunday. Rookie infielder Jose Fernandez was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

#MLB #MLBWire

Drew and Chad Epperson exchange lineup cards

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB

Mickey Gasper adds to long list of former Yankees players thriving with Red Sox

The scales continue to tip in Boston's favor.

#MLB #RedSox #BOSMLB