MLB News
MLB to utilize ABS challenge system during ASG
Major League Baseball will use the automated ball-strike system (ABS) during next week's All-Star Game in Atlanta, the league announced on Wednesday.
Royals sign former Cy Young winner Keuchel
The Kansas City Royals have signed formed Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal, the team announced Wednesday.
Dodgers send reliever Diaz back to minors
With Tyler Glasnow coming off the IL to start Wednesday, the Dodgers sent reliever Alexis Diaz, who was called up Tuesday, back to the minors.
Bailey's inside-the-park, walk-off HR 1st since '16
Patrick Bailey hit a three-run, inside-the-park home run with one out in the ninth inning, lifting the Giants over the Phillies on Tuesday night.
Ohtani takes Miz deep but phenom fans 12 in win
Shohei Ohtani greeted Jacob Misiorowski with a 431-foot leadoff homer Tuesday night, but the Milwaukee Brewers rookie phenom got the last laugh with a 12-strikeout night.
Mets' Mendoza: Snubbed Soto 'an All-Star for us'
The New York Mets consider Juan Soto an All-Star, despite the snub he received from those who selected the National League squad, but manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Tuesday, "I'm hoping in the next couple of days we hear something and he makes it."
Butler hits leadoff inside-the-park HR for A's
Lawrence Butler became the first Athletics player in 82 years to hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run when he rounded the bases Tuesday in a 10-1 win over the Braves, smashing a pitch from Atlanta right-hander Didier Fuentes off the center field wall.
Pirates ball-crusher Cruz accepts HR Derby invite
Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz will compete in Monday's Home Run Derby. Earlier this season, Cruz clobbered the hardest-hit homer in the Statcast era at 122.9 mph.
⚾ Final draft rankings: Which college ace is No. 1?
The MLB draft is Sunday! Here's how this year's best players stack up.