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Bryce Harper has wild idea to improve the Home Run Derby

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper put forward a bold proposal to make the Home Run Derby more entertaining. Traditionally, the derby introduces a special baseball for the end of each round that increases the value of any home run hit …

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Willson Contreras has suspension reduced by MLB

Boston Red Sox first baseman and designated hitter Willson Contreras has had his suspension reduced from seven games to five. The decision allows the veteran slugger to participate in the All-Star Game after appealing his punishment stemming from a …

Enrique Hernandez standing in the dugout

1 Dodgers standout plans to skip on the team’s White House visit

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be without a well-known name when they visit President Donald Trump at the White House later this month. Word broke on Thursday that the Dodgers plan to visit the White House during an off-day in late July. The visit will …

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Dodgers make a decision on visiting the White House

The Los Angeles Dodgers are running it back with President Donald Trump. The Dodgers will be visiting Trump at the White House on July 23, Edward Lewis of The California Post reported on Thursday. The visit, which will be to honor the team’s …

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Corey Seager is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Corey Seager might potentially be going from AL West to AL East. The Texas Rangers may consider the possibility of trading away their veteran shortstop Seager if they sputter over the next several weeks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on …

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Braves interested in trade for 3-time All-Star

The Atlanta Braves are in pursuit of a three-time All-Star at the trade deadline to bolster their playoff hopes. The Braves have expressed interest in Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. However, the Red Sox …

Dylan Cease in the dugout

Dylan Cease’s no-hit heartbreak was followed by an awkward mix-up

Dylan Cease had a minor snafu following his incredible start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. Cease came close to authoring a no-hitter in the series finale at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., but his bid for the historic …

Mike Trout in his Angels uniform

Mike Trout did something great on his MLB debut anniversary

Mike Trout celebrated his 15th anniversary as a big leaguer in style. In his first game back from the injured list, the Los Angeles Angels star helped the Halos snap a long skid, as he went 1-for-4 and hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning …

Francisco Lindor during spring training

Francisco Lindor’s future gets an update amid Mets’ turmoil

New York Mets fans will be stuck with Francisco Lindor for the indefinite future. The Mets shortstop Lindor is “not going anywhere” ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday. Heyman …

Anthony Volpe playing for the Yankees

Anthony Volpe says report about second base stance is ‘B.S.’

New York Yankees youngster Anthony Volpe made sure to set the record straight once and for all. On Tuesday, Michael Kay said that Volpe, a shortstop, refused to play second base. Michael Kay has heard from multiple people that the Yankees asked …

Paul Skenes in a Pirates hat

Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate ‘selfish’ after 3-HR game

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 on Tuesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. It marked the first win for Paul Skenes since May 12, and he went six innings, allowing just two runs as he moved to 7-8 with a 3.58 ERA. Ryan …

Justin Verlander in a Tigers cap

Justin Verlander makes retirement announcement after All-Star Game decision

Justin Verlander came into this season on a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, the place where he spent the first chunk of his legendary MLB career. Unfortunately, 2026 has been a rough season for Verlander. The 43-year-old made one start in …

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Patrick Mahomes reacts to Jac Caglianone’s Home Run Derby decision

This year’s MLB Home Run Derby will be on Monday, July 13, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. With the All-Star Game rosters set, the Home Run Derby field is taking shape. On Wednesday, Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone …

Zack Wheeler ready to throw

Zack Wheeler rips MLB over ‘BS rule’ after All-Star snub

With the MLB All-Star Game rosters set, there are plenty of snubs, and one of them is Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler. However, with Wheeler scheduled to start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, he is ineligible to pitch in the All-Star …

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Dodgers star breaks silence on ‘frustrating’ All-Star Game snub

The MLB All-Star Game rosters have been set, and one of the biggest snubs is a Los Angeles Dodgers player. Starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski is not on the National League roster despite having a 10-2 record with a 2.69 ERA. As a result, Wrobleski …

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Andy Green had a blunt reaction to the Mets’ pitching disaster

The season of torture for New York Mets fans continued Tuesday, with the team snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The Mets entered the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., with a five-run lead, but that …

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