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After a slow start to his sophomore season, reigning AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz crushed his first homer of 2026 to lead the Oakland A's to their first-ever series sweep of the Mets. The young A's are now 8-7 after conquering a brutal 15-game stretch against playoff contenders.
Rob Refsnyder pulled off a jaw-dropping, wall-climbing robbery in right field that left his own pitcher speechless. The acrobatic catch showcased the kind of athletic excellence that reminds us why we love baseball.
Andrew Painter waited his whole life for Tuesday night, and he didn't disappoint. The 22-year-old Phillies pitcher dazzled in his first MLB game, striking out eight batters and earning a standing ovation from fans who'd been waiting three years to see him shine.
Eugenio Suárez crushed a three-run home run in his return to the Cincinnati Reds, delivering the only runs needed to win their opening series. After struggling through two games with five strikeouts, the veteran slugger proved exactly why the team brought him back.
When Andrew McCutchen homered against his former team, a Philly fan in the stands couldn't hold back his dismay—but the moment turned into a heartwarming display of friendship. The Rangers slugger laughed and shouted "I'm sorry!" to his buddy DaveO while rounding the bases.
Major League Baseball just took a giant leap toward fairer games with robot umpires making their official debut on opening day. The new technology uses 12 high-speed cameras to verify strike calls in real time, giving players the power to challenge questionable decisions.
Major League Baseball is launching a groundbreaking replay system that lets players challenge ball and strike calls for the first time in the sport's 150-year history. The technology debuts Wednesday night, bringing definitive answers to baseball's most debated calls.
A baseball fan made an incredible bare-handed catch at a Padres game while cradling a sleeping 10-week-old infant. The baby didn't wake up, even as the crowd erupted in cheers.
A European underdog just shocked the international baseball community. Italy's team defeated powerhouses USA and Mexico to advance in the World Baseball Classic, proving the sport's global reach is expanding beyond traditional borders.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong made one kid's day at spring training by stopping to chat with a young fan who gave him a treasured baseball card. The sweet exchange shows how the 23-year-old is handling his rise to stardom with grace and gratitude.
Miles Mikolas has 11 seasons of Major League experience, but he's joining the Washington Nationals with a student's mindset. The 37-year-old pitcher says he's just as excited to learn from his younger teammates as he is to mentor them.
Chris Bassitt penned a heartfelt thank you to Canadian fans after three incredible years with the Toronto Blue Jays, including a World Series run. The veteran pitcher donated over $200,000 to youth baseball programs during his time north of the border.
Zack Wheeler is recovering ahead of schedule from surgery that removed a rib near his throwing shoulder, keeping the memento in his closet as motivation. The Phillies pitcher could return closer to six months than eight, bringing hope for baseball's comeback story of the year.
A 22-year-old baseball pitcher is turning heads at spring training by throwing fastballs with both his left and right hands. The Cardinals plan to develop him as a two-handed weapon, something rarely seen in professional baseball.
Carlos Narváez had one simple message for his veteran closer in the biggest moment of Boston's playoff run. The rookie's confidence helped strike out the Yankees' slugger and seal a crucial win.
Two of baseball's most talented outfielders of their generation finally earned the sport's highest honor. Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones will be inducted into Cooperstown this July after years of waiting.
In 1970, baseball's biggest stars gathered at Dodger Stadium for a game that prioritized purpose over competition. Twenty-three future Hall of Famers played to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and raise funds for his memorial.