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River Ryan threw three shutout innings in his Detroit Tigers debut, striking out three batters just 14 months after Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old pitcher showed off a 98 mph fastball and unhittable changeup in his first start since the blockbuster trade.
San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas became the youngest catcher in MLB history to hit two home runs in one game at just 20 years old. Even better? They were his first career home runs.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Garrett Stallings made baseball history by recording the first save ever in a game where his team won 20-0. The quirky MLB rule rewards pitchers who work the final three innings, regardless of score.
Baseball legends including Mike Piazza and David Wright are joining thousands to pack meals for families in need as Major League Baseball honors September 11th's 25th anniversary with nationwide service and remembrance. The day combines on-field tributes at every ballpark with hands-on community action.
A Toronto company created a pitching robot that helps baseball players practice against virtual versions of real pitchers, complete with 100+ mph fastballs and wicked breaking balls. Nearly every MLB team now uses the technology to help batters prepare for the toughest pitchers in the game.
A young Padres fan wearing his favorite player's jersey caught a home run ball right in front of Fernando Tatis Jr., earning a heartwarming fist bump from the star. What started as a scare turned into a kid's dream come true at the ballpark.
Former Major League pitcher Jeremy Guthrie transformed his childhood sneaker obsession into Custom Cleats, a business that converts any shoe into game-ready footwear for everyone from 3-year-olds to MLB All-Stars. His company gained massive attention when Michael Lorenzen pitched a no-hitter wearing custom Vans cleats that now live in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Milwaukee Brewers matched their franchise scoring record with a historic 22-0 shutout against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday night. Four home runs and dominant pitching combined for one of baseball's most memorable victories.
Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers just shattered a 122-year-old baseball record by playing for four different MLB teams in only 21 days. The wild journey through baseball's trade season proves that sometimes the most unlikely records are the most unforgettable.
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez made baseball history by hitting home runs in his first three career plate appearances, launching each to a different field. The 23-year-old's storybook debut has energized a team chasing an unexpected playoff spot.
Joshua Báez made baseball history Saturday, becoming the first player ever to hit three home runs in his Major League debut. The Cardinals prospect homered in his first three at-bats against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Five cancer patients expecting a brief hospital meet-and-greet got the surprise of their lives when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Hall of Famers handed them tickets to the iconic Field of Dreams game. What started as a simple community visit turned into an unforgettable night under the Iowa stars.