Nationals' Dylan Crews, MLB's No. 3 prospect, to make his debut on Monday, AP source says
The Washington Nationals plan to call up outfielder Dylan Crews, the No. 3 prospect in Major League Baseball.
Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics' 8 homers in 18-3 rout of Phillies
Lawrence Butler hit three home runs, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each had two homers, and the Oakland Athletics routed the first-placed Philadelphia Phillies 18-3.
Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sรกnchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sรกnchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
Phillies back Nola with 3 homers and down Dodgers 5-1 to finish 3-game sweep
Brandon Marsh hit a home run and an RBI triple, Trea Turner launched his sixth longball in nine games and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 victory.
Pirates' Skenes an All-Star just 8 weeks after debut, and 7 Phillies are picked for July 16 game
Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes was picked for the All-Star Game just eight weeks after his debut, and major league-leading Philadelphia had a big league-high seven selections.
Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
Shohei Ohtani has become the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games.
Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecast
Baseball season openers in New York and Philadelphia have been postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities.
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says company unfairly blamed for new MLB uniforms
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new Major League Baseball uniforms that have see-through pants and other fit and design problems.
New uniform designs drawing plenty of scrutiny during opening days of spring training
What the players are wearing has garnered as much attention as what theyโre doing in the first few days of spring training.
MLB is widening the runner's lane to first, changing a rule that has caused World Series controversy
Major League Baseball is widening the runnerโs lane approaching first base to include a portion of fair territory, changing a more than century-old rule that caused World Series controversy over possible interference calls.
Bryce Harper and the Phillies' big bats go quiet in NLCS, dumped by Diamondbacks in Game 7
The Philadelphia Phillies lost 4-2 in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series and will not make a second straight trip to the World Series.
Pham, Gurriel homer, Diamondbacks power past Phillies 5-1 to force NLCS Game 7
Tommy Pham and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit back-to-back homers and Merrill Kelly struck out eight to help the Arizona Diamondbacks force Game 7 of the NL Championship Series with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Schwarber homers twice, Turner goes deep, Phillies power past Arizona 10-0 in Game 2 of NLCS
Kyle Schwarber hit two of Philadelphiaโs three solo homers off Merrill Kelly, and the sweet-swinging Phillies pounded the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-0 for a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.
Castellanos hits 2 homers again, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into 2nd straight NLCS
Nick Castellanos became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive postseason games, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 win in Game 4 of their NL Division Series that knocked the 104-win Atlanta Braves out of the playoffs for the second straight year.
Bryce Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies pound Braves 10-2 in Game 3 of NL Division Series
Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer and a solo shot to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-2 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against Braves
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are tied 1-1 in the National League Division Series.
Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
Bryce Harper homered, Ranger Suรกrez and the Philadelphia bullpen stifled baseballโs most prolific offense, and the Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
Wheeler strikes out 8, Castellanos tells Phillies to put a ring on it in 4-1 win over Marlins
Zack Wheeler struck out eight and pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins in the opener of their NL Wild Card Series.
MLB errors are on track to set a record low for the 3rd year in row
There were just 2,459 errors entering the final weekend of the regular season, on track to finish as the fewest in a non-shortened year since 1960 when there were just 16 teams.
Washington Nationals sign general manager Mike Rizzo to a multiyear extension
The Washington Nationals are giving Mike Rizzo a chance to finish what he started as the teamโs longtime president of baseball operations and general manager.
Manager Dave Martinez has agreed to an extension with the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez has agreed to a new multiyear contract with the club he led to the 2019 World Series championship.
Slugger Bryce Harper out of lineup with back spasms; day to day for NL wild card-leading Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was out of the starting lineup against Minnesota, a day after he was sidelined by mid-back spasms.
Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is demanding that Major League Baseball change its basepath rule after catcher Keibert Ruizโs ninth-inning throw hit runner Jake Meyers, resulting in a throwing error that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win.
Phillies' ace Nola loses no-hitter in 7th, wins game 8-3 over Tigers
Aaron Nola took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out 12, Trea Turner homered twice among his four hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their third straight win, 8-3 over the Detroit Tigers.
Kimbrel 8th pitcher in MLB history to earn 400 saves, Phillies beat Braves 6-4
Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4.
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
The average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press.
World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks
This yearโs World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japanโs supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtaniโs unmatched ability while expanding the sportโs global footprint.
US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic final
Trea Turner homered twice to give him a tournament-leading four, and the defending champion United States romped over Cuba 14-2 to reach its second straight World Baseball Classic final.
Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule
Baseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule.
DeGrom, Correa, Bogaerts, Rodรณn turn down options, go free
Jacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Rodรณn have turned down player options, joining a free agent market that includes Aaron Judge, Trea Turner and Dansby Swanson.
Judge, Dรญaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series ends
Aaron Judge, Edwin Dรญaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents as baseballโs business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series.
Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winter
After winning 111 games in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared on their way to fulfilling manager Dave Roberts' spring prediction of another World Series victory.
Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 innings
Freddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.
Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3
James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league at-bat and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 and closed out July with 21 victories.
Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight night
Luis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their second straight win against the NL West leaders.
Kershaw to start All-Star Game for NL, McClanahan for AL
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium since 1980, and Tampa Bayโs Shane McClanahan will be on the mound for the American League.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA
Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers.
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.
LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson
Freddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.
Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1
Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored two runs after Max Muncyโs throwing error in the eighth inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
LEADING OFF: Struggling Padres face Braves, Turner on a roll
The Padresโ hopes of shaking off a disappointing 2021 arenโt off to a great start โ San Diego has lost four of five heading into its series finale against the World Series champion Braves.
Greene brings record heat for Reds, but Dodgers win 5-2
Trea Turner launched a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers finally caught up to some record-setting heat from Cincinnati rookie Hunter Greene, beating the skidding Reds 5-2 for their fifth consecutive victory.
Correa promises 'championship culture' for luckless Twins
Carlos Correa has declared the postseason โhis time,โ and the Minnesota Twins hope all that October experience can turn around the fortunes of a snake-bitten franchise.
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Turner, Gurriel win batting titles in boom-and-bust season
Trea Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houstonโs Yuli Gurriel won their first batting titles in a season of boom and bust that saw four teams lose 100 games for only the third time, and four 90-game winners in the AL East alone.
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Devers hits 2 HR; Red Sox to host Yanks in AL wild-card game
The Boston Red Sox have clinched a playoff berth on the regular seasonโs final day and will host the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game after coming back to beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on a tiebreaking two-run homer by Rafael Devers in the ninth inning.
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Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews
Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 after starter Clayton Kershaw got hurt.
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LEADING OFF: Scherzer unbeaten with Dodgers, faces Reds
Max Scherzer has dominated since being traded to the Dodgers, and tries to extend his success streak when he pitches at Cincinnati on Saturday in a matchup with playoff implications.
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Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
Max Scherzer got his 3,000th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
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Urรญas earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0
Julio Urรญas pitched seven shutout innings for his major league-leading 17th victory, Max Muncy slugged a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 to snap a two-game skid.
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O'Neill homers, Cards win 2-1 to salvage split with Dodgers
Tyler OโNeill hit a tiebreaking homer, Cardinals relievers combined for five scoreless innings, and St. Louis salvaged a split of its four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 2-1 win.
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Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL West
Trea Turner and Corey Seager homered, Julio Urรญas won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved into a tie for first place with San Francisco atop the NL West Division with a 6-1 victory over the Giants.
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Giants beat Dodgers 3-2 in 11th on error, take NL West lead
Second baseman Trea Turner threw wildly on Buster Poseyโs bases-loaded, two-out grounder in the 11th inning and a video review upheld the safe call as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 to grab first place in the NL West.
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Dodgers rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6
Justin Turner and AJ Pollock singled home the tying and go-ahead runs through the same infield hole in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
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Scherzer shuts down Padres, Dodgers win 4-0 for 3-game sweep
Max Scherzer pitched 7 2/3 dominant innings to win his eighth straight decision, Austin Barnes hit a two-run home run off Yu Darvish and the surging Los Angeles Dodgers beat the plunging San Diego Padres 4-0 for a three-game sweep.