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Michael Irvin lands an unusual new media gig

Michael Irvin is taking his talents to the world of [checks notes] professional baseball. The retired Pro Football Hall of Famer Irvin spoke this week in an interview to Brian Jones of On3. During the interview, Irvin revealed that he will be …

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Royals give up an unreal Little League HR to Mets with 3 errors on 1 play

The Kansas City Royals somehow managed to out-Mets the New York Mets on Tuesday. Kansas City and New York played Tuesday in the opener of a three-game set at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. It did not take long for disaster to strike however as the Royals …

Justin Steele on the field

Justin Steele was left in tears by a young fan’s letter

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele couldn’t help but be emotional over a letter sent to him by a young fan. Steele, who has yet to see action in the 2026 MLB season, recently shared photos of the letter from Tommy Lynch of Orland Park. In his …

Cam Schlittler throwing a pitch

Cam Schlittler had a profane reaction to ‘regression’ talk

Cam Schlittler did not waste much time returning to his top form after a brutal outing.  The New York Yankees pitcher had a forgettable outing on June 30 against the Detroit Tigers, allowing 6 earned runs on 7 hits in 4.0 innings of a 9-3 loss …

Tarik Skubal walking off the field

1 powerhouse team is entering the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes

Tarik Skubal could be helping one team recreate their “Four Aces” era. The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be a player for the Detroit Tigers ace lefty Skubal ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post …

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Mason Miller pulls off a historically absurd accomplishment

Mason Miller continues to be great at his job, and he is doing it at a historic rate in the 2026 MLB season. On Sunday, Miller shut the door on the Los Angeles Dodgers to help the Padres end a brutal eight-game losing skid in a 5-2 win over the …

Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suárez (55) delivers a pitch

Ranger Suarez’s injury update is not encouraging

The Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 7-5 win on Sunday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., but they also saw All-Star pitcher Ranger Suarez leave the series finale early with an injury. Suarez left the …

Corbin Carroll wearing sunglasses

Corbin Carroll had a strong message about the state of Diamondbacks

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to languish in mediocrity. They are not doing so great down the stretch of the first half of the 2026 MLB season, as they are under .500 with a 44-45 record following a 3-2 loss to …

Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. making his MLB debut

Dodgers prospect debuts on same day his sister, stepmother were found dead in earthquake

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. played through personal tragedy to make his MLB debut. Alfonzo took his very first at bat as a big-leaguer on Sunday against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. What was …

Marlins pitcher Eury Perez looks on after getting removed from a potential perfect game

Fans had 1-word chant after Marlins pulled pitcher 2 innings away from perfect game

Fans were not happy to be robbed Sunday of what could have been a perfect game unfolding right before their eyes. Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez did not allow a single baserunner through seven innings of work against the Athletics at …

The Houston Astros logo

Astros are eyeing 2 ace pitchers on the trade market

The Houston Astros may be making their move in a wide-open AL West. Houston is expected to be in on the trade sweepstakes for both Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers and Sonny Gray of the Boston Red Sox, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on …

Bryce Harper holding a helmet

Bryce Harper says he will compete in the Home Run Derby on 1 condition

Bryce Harper is conditionally placing his name in the 2026 Home Run Derby field. The Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Harper spoke Sunday to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. During the interview, Harper revealed that he plans to …

Edwin Diaz throwing a pitch

Edwin Diaz speaks out on his alleged links to illegal cockfighting

Edwin Diaz is not worried about any potential consequences related to his cockfighting scandal. The Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Diaz spoke with reporters on Sunday. During the media session, Diaz addressed his alleged links to illegal cockfighting …

Luis Arraez looking on

Luis Arraez is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

A return to the American League may be beckoning for Luis Arraez. The Texas Rangers are among the suitors for the San Francisco Giants infielder Arraez ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Sunday. Morosi even adds …

Willson Contreras in a Red Sox uniform

Willson Contreras offers explanation for his recent behavior

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an apology and an explanation for some of his recent behavior on Saturday. Contreras on Saturday offered a tearful apology for his recent involvement in a bench-clearing fight with Washington …

CB Bucknor announcing a call

MLB’s most unpopular umpire is retiring

Major League Baseball’s most unpopular umpire plans to retire at the end of the season. CB Bucknor has accepted a buyout offer from the league and is calling it a career, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Bucknor is one of seven …

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