MLB News
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.
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.
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.
Ohtani shrugs off arm issue, to make Friday start
Shohei Ohtani, having fully recovered from the biceps injury that forced him to exit a recent game early, is lined up to pitch Friday.
Yankees' Rice 'honored' to join Home Run Derby
New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads the team with 26 home runs, will be swinging for the fences during the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13.
3B coach Cora leaves Tigers during third season
Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora, the older brother of former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job because of what manager A.J. Hinch described on Tuesday as "philosophical differences."
Contreras, Ashcraft among All-Star replacements
Willson Contreras headlines list of players selected as All-Star Game replacements.
⚾ 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.