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Sox's Silent Bats Doomed in 3-2 Setback at Busch Stadium
red-sox-scores-and-standings1 hour ago

Sox's Silent Bats Doomed in 3-2 Setback at Busch Stadium

Boston’s offense stayed quiet in a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals in St. Louis. The top of the order contributed little (Duran and Durban 0-for), Willson Contreras delivered a golden sombrero and even lost an ABS challenge, Connor Connelly Early wasn’t sharp and the Sox bullpen couldn’t bail him out, while Dustin May looked like a breakout star on the mound for the Cardinals. The lone bright moment came from a productive baserunning play that brought a run.

via Over the Monster|
#baseball#mlb#red-sox-scores-and-standings
Soroka's 10 Ks spark Diamondbacks' dramatic 5-4 comeback over Phillies
baseball11 hours ago

Soroka's 10 Ks spark Diamondbacks' dramatic 5-4 comeback over Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks erased a 4-0 deficit against Philadelphia, scoring five runs in the fifth inning to edge the Phillies 5-4. Mike Soroka struck out 10 over 5 2/3 innings for the win, and Paul Sewald closed it out for his fourth save after Philly’s early lead vanished. Jesús Luzardo took the loss for Philadelphia, which struck out 16 times, while Arizona’s offense rallied with Ketel Marte’s two-RBI single, Ildemaro Vargas’ RBI, and J. C. McCann’s two-run double to seize the comeback win.

via CBS Sports|
#baseball#diamondbacks#mlb
Prospects Deliver Across Yankees Minor Leagues, Highlighted by Walk-off and Grand Slam
sports21 hours ago

Prospects Deliver Across Yankees Minor Leagues, Highlighted by Walk-off and Grand Slam

Yankees farm teams produced big nights across four levels: Jasson Domínguez fueled Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a 3-for-4 day; Ali Sánchez hit a ninth-inning walk-off homer for the RailRiders; Somerset Patriots rolled 12-2 behind George Lombard Jr. and Owen Cobb’s seven-run seventh-inning slam; Hudson Valley’s Luis Serna spun seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts and Tampa’s pitching duo combined for a 2-1 win, with Tyler Boudreau’s 9 K effort and Jose Martinez earning the win.}

via Pinstripe Alley|
#baseball#minor-league-baseball#prospects
Padres Walk-Off Grand Slam Delivers Crushing Blow to Rockies and a Legendary Broadcast Moment
sports22 hours ago

Padres Walk-Off Grand Slam Delivers Crushing Blow to Rockies and a Legendary Broadcast Moment

Xander Bogaerts hit a bases-loaded walk-off grand slam in the 12th to beat Colorado in San Diego, underscoring the Rockies’ brutal 2025 season. Rockies play-by-play voice Drew Goodman’s deadpan call—joking that a grounder would end the jam—matched the moment’s irony, while Padres announcer Don Orsillo provided the electric call. The loss leaves Colorado at 6-7 on the year after a four-game win streak, continuing a painful stretch for the franchise.

via Awful Announcing|
#baseball#drew-goodman#padres
Pirates Bet Big on a Teen: Griffin’s $140M Pact Sparks a Week of Weird Baseball
sports22 hours ago

Pirates Bet Big on a Teen: Griffin’s $140M Pact Sparks a Week of Weird Baseball

This Weird & Wild column centers on 19-year-old Konnor Griffin signing a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates—making him the youngest player to land a guaranteed $100M+ deal and signaling a bright future for the franchise. The piece also crowds the page with bizarre MLB moments, from a one-ball walk to a pitcher facing 11 hitters in two innings with no balls put in play, along with other oddities and notable notes (Cabrera’s strong Cubs debut, Mason Miller’s era of dominance, and a Ramirez franchise-games milestone) that underscore baseball’s ongoing blend of drama and the surreal.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#contract#konnor-griffin
Suzuki Returns as Cubs Shuffle Roster, Maton Struggles, and Prospects Rise
baseball1 day ago

Suzuki Returns as Cubs Shuffle Roster, Maton Struggles, and Prospects Rise

Seiya Suzuki returns from his WBC knee injury and will debut for the Cubs as the team makes immediate roster moves ahead of a Pirates series, including the possibility of DFA’ing or waiving Dylan Carlson, optioning Kingery, or placing Ian Happ on the IL. While Suzuki is back, Matt Maton is fighting to fix a struggling delivery and may be used in low-leverage spots while he works through it. Mason Miller continues to dominate early with high strikeout rates, and Cubs prospects such as Jefferson Rojas are on the radar as the organization weighs external help (including Lucas Giolito) to fill Cade Horton’s rotation spot after Horton’s season-ending elbow surgery.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball#cubs#maton
Rooker Imaging, Meadows Injury, Corbin Debut: Three MLB Updates
sports1 day ago

Rooker Imaging, Meadows Injury, Corbin Debut: Three MLB Updates

Three MLB notes: Oakland slugger Brent Rooker will undergo imaging after right flank discomfort, possibly forcing the A's to adjust their lineup; Detroit center fielder Parker Meadows is hospitalized after a collision and is likely headed to the injured list with Wenceel Perez as depth; Patrick Corbin is set to make his season debut for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins in Toronto.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#detroit-tigers#injuries
Hot Start Sparks Optimism for Jordan Walker in 2026
baseball1 day ago

Hot Start Sparks Optimism for Jordan Walker in 2026

Jordan Walker opened 2026 with a breakout-like stretch for the Cardinals, slashing .295/.367/.682 with 5 homers in 49 plate appearances and a 191 wRC+, supported by strong underlying metrics like a .320 BABIP, high barrel rate, and improved walk rate. While the small sample size warrants caution, the data so far look more encouraging than his previous seasons, though his 28.6% strikeout rate remains a red flag. A MLBTR poll asks readers whether this hot start is real, a solid regular, or just a mirage, with early results hinting at optimism but not certainty.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#2026-season#baseball#jordan-walker
Bradish vows 'childish' lapse will not happen again after Orioles win
sports2 days ago

Bradish vows 'childish' lapse will not happen again after Orioles win

Bradish’s fifth‑inning lapse — dropping a throw from catcher Adley Rutschman and then failing to recognize Chase Meidroth advancing, allowing an unearned run that briefly put the White Sox ahead — nearly altered the game, but the Orioles rallied to win. Bradish owned the mistake, calling it “childish” and promising it won’t happen again, while he continues to work on command after Tommy John rehab as the bullpen blanks the opposition and Baltimore’s bats retake the lead.

via thebanner.com|
#baseball#chicago-white-sox#kyle-bradish
Pirates Sign Top Prospect Konnor Griffin to Nine-Year, $140 Million Contract
sports2 days ago

Pirates Sign Top Prospect Konnor Griffin to Nine-Year, $140 Million Contract

The Pittsburgh Pirates awarded their top MLB prospect, Konnor Griffin, a nine-year, $140 million contract—the largest in franchise history with no options or deferrals—announced after his MLB debut; the deal solidifies Griffin as a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s future as the team looks to build around its rising talent, including pitcher Paul Skenes.

via Bleacher Report|
#baseball#contract-extension#konnor-griffin
Pirates Move Valdez to Triple-A as Infield Logjam Intensifies
baseball2 days ago

Pirates Move Valdez to Triple-A as Infield Logjam Intensifies

The Pirates outrighted Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Indianapolis after he cleared waivers following a designation for assignment, as infield depth solidifies with Spencer Horwitz at first and Konnor Griffin at short; Valdez will remain in Indianapolis and could pursue minor league free agency at season’s end if not added back to the 40-man roster.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#designated-for-assignment#enmanuel-valdez
Davey Lopes, Dodgers speedster and longtime coach, dies at 80
sports2 days ago

Davey Lopes, Dodgers speedster and longtime coach, dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a Dodgers stalwart and one of baseball’s premier baserunners, died at age 80. A 1970s second baseman for L.A., he collected 418 stolen bases with the Dodgers, led the league in steals in 1975 and 1976, won a Gold Glove in 1978, and earned four straight All-Star selections, helping the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series; he later played for the A’s, Cubs and Astros before long coaching stints and a Brewers managing job (2000–02). Career totals include 1,671 hits in 1,812 games and 557 steals. The baseball world mourns his passing.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#davey-lopes#dodgers