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Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina trade jerseys in emotional embrace

Albert Pujols’ memorable return to Busch Stadium in St. Louis came to a close in a fitting way on Sunday night. Pujols’ Los Angeles Angels played a three-game series with the Cardinals, marking the former three-time league MVP’s …

Shohei Ohtani wants to compete in Home Run Derby

This year’s Home Run Derby at the MLB All-Star Game could have some star power if the league plays things right. Shohei Ohtani indicated on Sunday night that he would like to participate in the Home Run Derby next month, according to OC …

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Christian Yelich appears to confirm Home Run Derby bid

Christian Yelich seems locked and loaded for next month’s Home Run Derby. The Milwaukee Brewers slugger responded to a tweet on Sunday by Barstool Sports’ Dan Katz saying that Pete Alonso of the New York Mets had the best shot to beat him …

Mets issue statement after Mickey Callaway, Jason Vargas curse out reporter

The New York Mets have issued an apologetic statement over what happened in the clubhouse after Sunday’s game. The Mets said they “sincerely regret” what happened between Mickey Callaway, Jason Vargas, and reporter Tim Healey of …

Marcus Stroman

Marcus Stroman calls out Dennis Eckersley for ‘trash’ commentary

MLB legend Dennis Eckersley appeared to criticize Marcus Stroman during Sunday’s game for the way he carries himself on the mound, and it didn’t take long for the Toronto Blue Jays ace to fire back. Stroman is known for being one of the …

Mickey Callaway, Jason Vargas get in shouting match with reporter

The New York Mets collapsed and blew a late lead against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, and tensions boiled over in the clubhouse afterwards. With one out in the bottom of the eighth and the Mets up 3-2, and the Cubs put two men on with Javy Baez coming …

Gabe Kapler

Gabe Kapler defends Phillies’ coaching staff after seventh straight loss

The Philadelphia Phillies lost their seventh consecutive game on Sunday, falling 6.5 games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves. It has raised questions about manager Gabe Kapler and his coaching staff, but Kapler was not entertaining those …

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Dodgers committed to Joc Pederson at first base

Joc Pederson has shifted to the infield for the first time in his MLB career, and the Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be making the change a permanent one. The former All-Star, a career-long outfielder, entered Thursday’s game against San …

Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred admits change in baseballs may be behind home run spike

Home run rates in Major League Baseball are on pace to hit an all-time high in 2019, and lots of reasons have been floated for it. One target is the baseball itself, with studies showing that the balls being used in games have changed in recent years …

Darryl Strawberry congratulates Pete Alonso on breaking his Mets rookie home run record

It’s only June 23 and Pete Alonso has already set the New York Mets’ rookie home run record. Alonso smacked a solo home run in the fourth inning Sunday to tie the Mets and Chicago Cubs at one. That was Alonso’s 27th home run of the …

Jose Berrios

Jose Berrios expected to stay on schedule despite blister

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios does not appear likely to be knocked off schedule despite dealing with a blister injury. Berrios left Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals after throwing 90 pitches in seven innings due to a …

Braves’ Mike Soroka removed as precaution after getting hit by pitch

One of the game’s leading young pitchers gave his team quite a scare on Sunday after leaving due to a hit by pitch. Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka left Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals after being hit on the arm with a …

Mariano Rivera

Watch: Mariano Rivera hits inside-the-park homer on Old Timers’ Day

Mariano Rivera had a memorable first appearance at the New York Yankees’ annual Old Timers’ Day. Taking his first at bat at Yankee Stadium of any sort, Rivera, the famed closer, hit a gapper to right center and ended up rounding the bases …

Gabe Kapler got his money’s worth on first career ejection

Gabe Kapler on Saturday was ejected for the first time in his managerial career, and he sure got his money’s worth. The Philadelphia Phillies manager was upset after Scott Kingery was called out on an 0-2 pitch that hit him in the hand during …

Washington Nationals

Trevor Rosenthal released by Nationals after latest meltdown

Trevor Rosenthal had yet another poor outing on Saturday when he walked three consecutive batters and was unable to record an out in a loss to the Atlanta Braves, and the Washington Nationals are finally giving up on the right-hander. On Sunday, the …

Alex Verdugo

Alex Verdugo broke out a basketball celebration on walk-off home run

For the second straight night, the Los Angeles Dodgers won on a walk-off home run. On Saturday, it was Alex Verdugo winning the game with a walk-off solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the bottom of the 11th to give the Dodgers a 5-4 …

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