Max Muncy got hurt and Clayton Kershaw made history in the same at-bat.
Flores? Devers? Wisely? How SF Giants can buy time until Chapman, Schmitt return
Bob Melvin found himself using the backup plan to the backup plan’s backup plan. Wilmer Flores hasn’t regularly played third base in years. The Giants have limited Flores to designated hitter and first base after he dealt with a right knee issue last year, an ailment that required a season-ending Tenex procedure. Amidst a flurry […]
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw gets 3,000th strikeout of his career
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw added another milestone to his Hall-of-Fame resume on Wednesday night with the 3,000th strikeout of his major league career. On his 100th pitch of the game, Kershaw struck out Vinny Capra of the Chicago White Sox with an 85 mph slider on a 1-and-2 count to end the top of […]
Dodgers’ Will Smith, Freddie Freeman named NL starters for All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES — Will Smith and Freddie Freeman followed Shohei Ohtani’s lead into the National League’s starting lineup for the All-Star Game later this month at Atlanta. In Phase 2 of the voting process, Smith won the fan vote to start for the NL at catcher and Freeman did the same at first base. They […]
Dodgers’ Will Smith, Freddie Freeman named NL starters for All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES — Will Smith and Freddie Freeman followed Shohei Ohtani’s lead into the National League’s starting lineup for the All-Star Game later this month at Atlanta. In Phase 2 of the voting process, Smith won the fan vote to start for the NL at catcher and Freeman did the same at first base. They […]
Jose Altuve, Astros pile up hits in victory over Rockies
Jose Altuve had two singles to pass Jeff Bagwell for second on Houston’s career hit list, Shay Whitcomb hit his first major league home run and the Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in Denver on Wednesday night. Altuve now has 2,315 hits, one more than Bagwell amassed for the Astros in his Hall of […]
Marte ‘so grateful’ to be voted All-Star starter for 3rd time
Pirates fan dazzles in facial hair face-off with Clemente Bridge tribute
The Pittsburgh Pirates had an unlikely star this week—and it wasn’t on the field. A fan went viral during a facial hair face-off after unveiling a beard sculpted to mimic the iconic Clemente Bridge, paying tribute to franchise legend Roberto Clemente. Wearing a black cap with yellow stars and a No. 25 Pirates jersey, the […]
Pirates’ Mitch Keller achieves ‘huge honor’ during gem to shut down Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller breaks PNC Park strikeout record in shutout win over the Cardinals amid historic team pitching streak.
Bucs shut out St. Louis in three straight
Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The St. Louis Cardinals just wrapped up a series to forget in Pittsburgh. In our Cardinals Nation update. The Pirates swept St. Louis in the three game series. And to make matters worse, Pittsburgh’s pitching staff shut out St. Louis in all three games. […]
Terry Francona, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Nick Martinez React to Comeback Win Over Red Sox
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night behind Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s first grand slam of his career. With the Reds trailing 3-0 in the seventh inning, Encarnacion-Strand hit a towering, 439 foot grand slam to give the Reds a 4-3 lead. “Oh man, it’s an unreal feeling in this ballpark,” Encarnacion-Strand […]
CES goes GRAND: Encarnacion-Strand’s 1st slam fuels Reds’ win
Brandon Nimmo’s grand slam helps Mets salvage split with Brewers
Nimmo’s grand slam in the second inning was the third of his career and second this season. Lindor followed Nimmo’s grand slam with a solo homer in the second inning. Lindor added an RBI single in the sixth and an RBI double in the eighth on a day in which he was named as the […]
Miz finds ‘fine line between dominant and being just OK’ in 1st loss
Crow-Armstrong, Suzuki lead Imanaga, Cubs to win over Guardians
Pete Crow-Armstrong had two hits and two RBIs after being chosen an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, Shota Imanaga won his second straight start since returning from a hamstring injury and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Wednesday night. Seiya Suzuki added two hits and three RBIs for […]
Cubs Expected to Make Matt Shaw Decision At Trade Deadline Because of Kyle Tucker
The Chicago Cubs are expected to decide Matt Shaw’s MLB future by the trade deadline, with Kyle Tucker playing a key role.
Javier Baez, Pete Crow-Armstrong All-Star nods complete full-circle 2021 trade
The 2021 trade between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets that sent top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Chicago in exchange for All-Star shortstop Javier Baez has come full circle in one of the most unexpected ways. Four years later, both players will start in center field for their respective leagues at the 2025 MLB […]
Nationals’ Jacob Young steals home run with insane grab vs. Tigers
The Washington Nationals haven’t done a whole lot of winning this season but the team boasts some exciting potential. The Nationals have one of the youngest rosters in the majors. The Nationals have provided some incredible highlight reel plays in 2025. The Nationals’ second-year center fielder tracked a deep shot off the bat of Riley Greene before climbing the wall and reaching over the fence to rob the Tigers of a home run.
Nats’ veteran trio mount comeback, with assist from Young’s jaw-dropping robbery
Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh homer as Philadelphia Phillies split doubleheader with Padres
Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh each homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Wednesday night to earn a doubleheader split. Kepler hit his 10th homer of the season — a two-run shot off San Diego starter Dylan Cease (3-8) in the fourth inning — to put the Phillies ahead 2-1. […]