It’s been nearly a week since Jackson Merrill logged a hit. He’s still finding ways to help win games. Three days ago, that meant robbing a home run on center. In a 4-2 win over Phillies on Friday night, that meant a sacrifice bunt that stoked the Padres’ only rally off Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. […]
The Rockies intentionally walked Elly De La Cruz three times. Here’s how it worked
The Reds left 11 runners on base in the game and five of those were in scoring position.
Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski added to MLB All-Star Game after 5 career starts
Some fans will like this. Many players will not.
Shohei Ohtani clubs his first career splash hit at Giants’ Oracle Park
The Dodgers star reached the waters of the San Francisco Bay for the first time.
Giants’ Devers dealing with disk injury in back
San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers is dealing with a disk injury in his lower back that has limited his production since joining his new club. Manager Bob Melvin is hopeful Devers won’t require a stint on the injured list given the upcoming time off for the All-Star break. Devers has begun anti-inflammatory medication […]
Padres make MLB history with third named All-Star reliever
The San Diego Padres (50-43) boast an abundance of talent in their lineup, with possible Hall of Famer Manny Machado, slugger Fernando Tatis Jr. and three-time batting champion Luis Arraez leading the way, but the reason many fans have labeled this team as a potential World Series dark horse over the last two years is […]
Dodgers’ bullpen leaning to the left with Michael Kopech’s latest injury
SAN FRANCISCO — The right side of the Dodgers’ bullpen took another hit this week. On the injured list with right knee inflammation, continued discomfort led to surgery for Michael Kopech. The procedure to repair a torn meniscus will sideline him until at least the end of August. “It was a minor cleanup,” Dodgers manager […]
Márquez, McMahon, go-ahead wild pitch give Rockies win over Reds
Diamondbacks notes: Shelby Miller getting 2nd opinion
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Shelby Miller is going to get a second opinion from orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister after receiving MRI results for his right forearm strain. “They’re gonna give him the information and then let him figure out what the next course of action is.. … The right flexor mass, flexor tendon and then […]
Torey Lovullo Addresses Concerning Diamondbacks Trend
The Arizona Diamondbacks have had one of the most prolific offenses in the majors in 2025. Arizona hit just 5-for-38 in their four-game series with the Padres in that situation, according to Diamondbacks On SI’s Jack Sommers. According to Sommers, Arizona has scored 47.1% of their 2025 runs via the long ball, fourth-highest in the […]
Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #95: 7/11 @ Angels
The bullpen is done. Literally.
WATCH: Skenes collects 300th career strikeout vs. Twins
Murphy hits two long HRs, Braves beat Cardinals 6-5
Sean Murphy hit the two longest home runs at Busch Stadium this season and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Friday night. Murphy hit a 437-foot, two-run shot out to left-center field on an 0-2 pitch from Matthew Liberatore for a 3-0 lead in the first. Murphy fouled […]
WATCH: Cards, Braves combine for 11 runs in wild first three innings
Rockies edge Reds in series opener thanks to wild pitch
Hunter Goodman scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, and the visiting Colorado Rockies edged the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in the opener of a three-game series Friday night. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Rockies, who are 22-72 and on pace to break the modern record for […]
Terry Francona and Others React After Reds 3‑2 Loss to 22‑72 Rockies
After the Reds managed to split the series against the Marlins, you thought maybe the Reds would get hot to go into the All-Star break. Instead, they lost game one to the Rockies, who improved to 22-72 on the season. The Cincinnati offense was 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Reds manager Terry Francona gave […]
Chase Burns strikes out 10 in fourth career Reds start
There won’t be much debate about Friday, July 11, being the best outing of Cincinnati Reds starter Chase Burns’ young career.
‘So much to like’: Burns’ aggressive approach keys career-high 10-K start
Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski added to All-Star Game after 5 career starts
Some fans will like this. Many players will not.
Yelich, Vaughn homers help power Brewers to an 8-3 win over the Nationals
By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich and Andrew Vaughn homered and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to five games with an 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. The Brewers scored six runs in the third, opening the inning with six consecutive hits off Mitchell Parker (5-10). […]