Jacob Wilson is a former first-round pick and the son of a major leaguer, but the secret to his success starts with a video game controller.
Mets fear Canning has Achilles injury, await MRI
The Mets’ Griffin Canning is set to undergo imaging after leaving Thursday’s start because of a noncontact injury, and the team fears it’s his Achilles.
Giants CEO: Bonds to get statue at Oracle Park
Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the San Francisco Giants’ home stadium where he set baseball’s career home run record, the team’s CEO said Thursday.
Top vote-getters Judge, Ohtani first two in ASG
Aaron Judge led the majors in All-Star Game votes, while Shohei Ohtani led the NL, as the two superstars were elected as starters by fans Thursday.
Rays’ Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case
Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic and received a suspended two-year prison sentence Thursday.
Misiorowski shines vs. Skenes in fiery showdown
Jacob Misiorowski struck out eight and allowed two hits and two walks in five shutout innings as his Brewers defeated Skenes’ Pirates 4-2.
30-game winner Paul Skenes?! A new formula to bring pitcher wins back to life
MLB’s best pitcher has a 1.85 ERA but just a 4-6 record. In the age of analytics, he’s not alone. Here’s how to fix it.
DeGrom flirts with no-no, leaving Rangers in awe
Jacob DeGrom flirted with a perfect game through six innings and a no-hitter through seven Wednesday night against Baltimore in another dominating performance in his return from Tommy John surgery in June 2023.
Braves’ Acuna commits to HR Derby in Atlanta
Braves slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. said Wednesday he’ll be competing in the Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park.
Source: Fan who taunted Marte banned by MLB
A 22-year-old fan has been banned indefinitely from all MLB ballparks after yelling something about Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte’s late mother during Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox, according to a source.
Reds’ Burns fans 1st 5 hitters in his MLB debut
Chase Burns, a 22-year old right-hander and the No. 2 pick in 2024, became the first starting pitcher in the expansion era to strike out the first five batters he faced in his major league debut during the Reds’ 5-4 win over the Yankees on Tuesday.
Top Angels prospect Moore hits tying, walk-off HRs
Top Angels prospect Christian Moore hit a tying homer in the eighth inning and a two-run walk-off shot in the 10th to beat the Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Pirates remove Cruz after he loses track of outs
Pittsburgh Pirates veteran outfielder Oneil Cruz, 26, said he lost track of the outs in the seventh inning, when he didn’t run out a double-play grounder, a move that led to his removal in his club’s 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
2B Marte in tears after fan’s taunt about late mom
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was visibly upset and in tears on the field after a fan yelled something about his late mother during Wednesday night’s game against the White Sox at Chicago’s Rate Field.
Latz’s no-hit bid could land him in Texas rotation
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he’ll consider adding Jacob Latz to the rotation after he took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Tuesday night against the Orioles.
5-year sentence sought for Franco; verdict Thu.
Dominican prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence the Rays’ Wander Franco to five years in prison for alleged sexual abuse of a girl who was 14 at the time. A final decision in the case will be issued Thursday.
Padres’ Tatis sues BLA to void future earnings deal
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. filed a lawsuit Monday against Big League Advance in an attempt to void the future earnings contract he signed as a 17-year-old minor leaguer that could cost him $34 million.
5 things we’ve learned about the ‘freaking awesome’ NL West
The most dynamic division in baseball has been tons of fun so far. After 17 games in 18 days, here are five lessons.
Raleigh hits MLB-leading 32nd HR in Mariners’ win
Seattle star catcher Cal Raleigh, 28, hit his major-league-leading 32nd home run in the ninth inning of the Mariners’ 11-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, just a few hours after being chosen the American League player of the week.
D-backs’ Carroll headed to IL with wrist fracture
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters, after his club’s 10-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night, that star outfielder Corbin Carroll has a chip fracture in his left wrist, and the veteran is headed to the injured list.