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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw five scoreless innings in his first rehab start, just 31 days after elbow surgery. The dominant performance puts him on track to rejoin the playoff-chasing Tigers next weekend.
When Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal discovered he'd face Max Scherzer in a spring training game, he didn't just want to compete—he wanted to meet his idol. After they both pitched brilliantly, the 29-year-old got his wish in the most unexpected place.
Justin Verlander is returning to Detroit, creating one of baseball's rarest pitching duos. The Tigers will become just the 11th team in MLB history to feature two multiple Cy Young Award winners together.
Cy Young winners Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, the world's top pitchers, sat down to discuss their craft and discovered they share a hilarious weakness. Despite throwing 100 mph heat and dominating hitters, both can't master one specific pitch.
As Major League Baseball begins Spring Training this week, fans have genuine reasons for optimism. From young superstars poised for breakout seasons to legendary pitchers returning from injury, 2026 promises unforgettable moments on the field. #
Baseball legend Justin Verlander is coming home to the Detroit Tigers, nine years after leaving the team that drafted him. The former MVP and three-time Cy Young winner signed a one-year deal with the contending Tigers, reuniting with the franchise where his Hall of Fame career began.
Rising pitching star Paul Skenes gave his first Team USA autograph to the tournament's all-time strikeout leader. The gesture honors baseball legend Daisuke Matsuzaka, who led Japan to back-to-back World Baseball Classic championships.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski threw the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher at 104.5 mph while striking out 15 batters in a one-hit shutout. The 24-year-old needed just 95 pitches to make baseball history.
Baseball's brightest talents are on track to shatter records and join legends in the history books this year. From Juan Soto's hitting excellence to Shohei Ohtani's two-way dominance, the 2026 season could be one for the ages.
What was once a rare feat reserved for baseball's elite arms is now becoming routine: 82 pitchers threw 100 mph fastballs last season, a single-season record. Thanks to specialized training labs and velocity-focused development, high schoolers are achieving what used to be considered superhuman.
For the first time ever, all four reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners will compete in the World Baseball Classic. A record 78 MLB All-Stars from 20 nations prove baseball truly belongs to the world.
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a woman slumped over on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, she didn't drive past like everyone else. The emergency department manager stopped and performed CPR that brought the woman back to life. #
A Canadian mining success story in Pakistan is opening doors to broader economic partnership. The collaboration shows how sustainable development can build international confidence and create opportunities.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, health workers are saving lives by listening to communities, not just treating symptoms. Their respectful approach is turning skeptics into partners in the fight against Ebola.
An expansion team that started 0-3 just won a championship, proving that resilience and a beloved hometown coach can create magic. The Louisville Kings turned their inaugural season into a fairytale ending that has the whole city buzzing.
A new platform called Vurt is giving independent filmmakers a direct path to audiences by embracing the vertical video format that dominates mobile screens. Creators can now upload their work and start earning revenue within 48 hours, no middlemen required.
Morocco just welcomed Africa's top finance ministers to chart a digital future powered by AI, data, and green technology. The summit showcased how one nation's tech-driven approach is transforming tax collection and financial inclusion across the continent.
Seven months after a ceasefire took hold, Gaza's freelance programmers and designers are returning to coworking spaces to code apps and websites for international clients. Their digital work provides both income and hope as the enclave begins its long recovery.