MLB Early Season Stats: Which Metrics Actually Matter?
April in Major League Baseball is a month of elegant, deceptive contradictions. To a fan, a 10-game stretch can experience like a definitive statement—a hot start … Read more
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Yordan Alvarez, Andy Pages and Jo Adell Named MLB Players and Play of the Week
Major League Baseball entered the current week with a distinct Caribbean flavor as two Cuban stars swept the league honors. Yordan Álvarez of the Houston Astros … Read more
Tampa Bay Rays Return to Tropicana Field After 561 Days
For 561 days, the Tampa Bay Rays have been a team in exile. They played through the humidity and the heat of an outdoor season at … Read more
From Pharmacy School to the Bigs: Riley Martin’s Cubs Debut
For Riley Martin, the distance between a pharmacy classroom and a Major League mound was a gap he once believed he would never bridge. The left-handed … Read more
Brandon Williamson Leads Reds to 2-0 Shutout Over Marlins
MIAMI — Brandon Williamson delivered a masterclass in efficiency and poise on Monday night, anchoring a Cincinnati Reds pitching staff that completely stifled the Miami Marlins … Read more
Dodgers Rally for Comeback Win as Ohtani Extends On-Base Streak
The Los Angeles Dodgers provided a stark reminder of their offensive depth and mental fortitude this week, as the Dodgers overcome 5-run deficit to win vs. … Read more
Mariners Write Whiteboard Message to Avoid Jo Adell
There is a specific, hollow feeling that accompanies a home run robbed. It is the momentary surge of adrenaline as the ball leaves the bat—the sound … Read more
Laureano’s Late Hit Lifts Padres Over Red Sox 3-2
In the ninth inning at Fenway Park, baseball often narrows down to a single moment of clarity. For the San Diego Padres on Saturday, that moment … Read more
Justin Verlander Placed on 15-Day Injured List with Hip Inflammation
The homecoming that Detroit fans had circled on their calendars has been postponed, replaced by the clinical sterility of an injury report. Justin Verlander, the veteran … Read more
Edwin Díaz Discusses Transition to Los Angeles Dodgers
Edwin Díaz is finding that the distance between Queens and Los Angeles is measured in more than just miles. After years of anchoring the bullpen in … Read more
Triston Gray Hits Grand Slam to Extend Twins Lead Over Rays
Triston Gray delivered the decisive blow of the evening on Friday, launching a towering grand slam that effectively sealed the contest for the Minnesota Twins. The … Read more
Red Sox Roster Moves: Oviedo to IL, Uberstine Called Up
The hours leading up to a home opener at Fenway Park are usually defined by a singular, electric anticipation. But for the Boston Red Sox, the … Read more