Major League Baseball

'Time has come': Verlander to retire after season

Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season.

Yankees make history, strike out 17 times again

In a 6-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night, the Yankees whiffed 17 times to become the first team in American League history to hit that mark in consecutive nine-inning games.

Royals' Caglianone to flex muscle in HR Derby

Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who hit nine of his 14 homers in June and is tied for the MLB lead in average HR distance, will participate in the Home Run Derby.

O'Hearn drives in team-record 10 in Pirates' win

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, in his first season with the franchise, made history Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a convincing 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.

Irked Wheeler lets All-Star snub fuel Phils' win

On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.

Royals' Tolbert (12 ABs, 12 hits) ties MLB record

Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.

WPBL unveils nicknames, logos for 1st season

The Women's Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name inspired by pioneering women.

Ohtani 7th fastest to 300 HRs; clear to pitch Fri.

Shohei Ohtani reached the 300-homer milestone Tuesday night against the Rockies and is in line to make his last pitching start before the All-Star break on Friday.

⚾ Breaking down the MLB Home Run Derby field

The sluggers who will be swinging for the fences in Philly are being named. Here's how they match up.