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University of Waterloo researchers discovered pitchers can reduce elbow injury risk by adjusting throwing mechanics without sacrificing velocity. The breakthrough computer modeling shows arm angle and torso position hold the key to protecting careers.
World Series hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave a teenage cancer survivor named Kai an unforgettable night at Dodger Stadium. The pitcher personally caught his ceremonial first pitch and gifted him signed memorabilia on bobblehead night.
For the first time in over a century, five women will officiate Japan's legendary Koshien high school baseball championship this summer. The historic shift arrives as the sport welcomes new voices and tackles an umpire shortage.
Cristopher Sánchez just broke a Phillies pitching record that stood since 1911, going 44 straight innings without allowing a single run. The achievement puts him in the company of baseball legends and caps off a perfect month on the mound.
Japanese figure skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara turned a ceremonial first pitch into a viral moment at Dodger Stadium. The Olympic gold medalists combined their sport with baseball tradition when Kihara lifted Miura into the air for the throw. #
The Milwaukee Brewers got their first hit in the eighth inning, then scored twice to complete an improbable comeback victory over division rival St. Louis. Over 30,000 fans witnessed one of baseball's most dramatic rallies of the season.
One night after being no-hit by the Astros, the Texas Rangers exploded for eight runs in the first inning alone. Their comeback shows how quickly a team can bounce back from rock bottom.
Nick Kurtz, just 23, matched a franchise legend's 48-game on-base streak and has a shot to break it tonight. The young Athletics star is rewriting history books while leading his team to first place.
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is rewriting baseball's record books with 18 home runs in his first 53 games, leading the entire American League. The Japanese sensation is proving that dreams of MLB stardom can become reality at any stage.
Konnor Griffin becomes Pittsburgh's youngest leadoff batter since 1952, proving that sometimes youth and speed are exactly what a team needs. The rookie shortstop's lightning-fast baserunning puts him in rare company among baseball's elite.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski shattered MLB's velocity record by throwing 57 pitches over 100 mph in a single game, striking out 12 batters in dominant fashion. The 24-year-old's blazing performance is part of an incredible season that's redefining what's possible on the mound.
The Kell Longhorns baseball team entered playoffs as the fourth seed with a losing streak and 17-13 record. They swept three straight opponents to claim their school's first-ever state championship.
Astros rookie Alimber Santa became the first pitcher since 1900 to participate in a no-hitter during his major league debut. The 23-year-old threw two perfect innings to seal Houston's combined no-hitter against Texas.
A New Jersey high school baseball coach just became his school's winningest coach ever after decades of dedication. Gary Poyer's 311th victory at Hackettstown High School broke a long-standing record and sets a new standard for excellence.
Two players nobody wanted now lead baseball's top middle infield pairing. The Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez are proving second chances can spark extraordinary comebacks.
A baseball fan wearing an Australian national team jersey caught a home run hit by Australian player Curtis Mead, creating a perfect coincidence during a historic game featuring two Aussie-born MLB players facing off for the first time in 15 years.
Over 275 students, staff, and family members packed a Somerset Patriots game to celebrate student achievement in career and technical education. SkillsUSA medal winners took the field for recognition before cheering on their team to victory.
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai and two relievers made baseball history with a combined no-hitter in a 9-0 victory over the Texas Rangers. For Imai, a rookie from Japan struggling through his first MLB season, the game marks a triumphant turning point.
Three Houston Astros pitchers combined for a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, with rookie Alimber Santa closing out the historic game in his very first major league appearance. The 9-0 shutout marked baseball's first no-hitter of 2026 and capped the Astros' fourth straight win.
The Baltimore Orioles refused to quit, overcoming four separate deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays in a thrilling 13-inning marathon. Colton Cowser sealed the comeback with his second walkoff home run in two days.
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