Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will take the mound Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, marking his first major‑league appearance since the spring training shutdown. Manager Rob Thomson confirmed the veteran left‑hander is slated for a limited 90‑pitch outing as part of his rehab plan. A three‑time All‑Star who has twice finished second in NL Cy […]
Boston, Apr. 23—The Red Sox entered the 2026 season with a glaring hole in their lineup after losing third‑baseman Alex Bregman to free agency this winter, and the deficit showed up immediately as the club logged a league‑lowest 13 home runs through the first 23 games. The power shortage has contributed to a 9‑14 record […]
On a balmy April afternoon at Angel Stadium, the Los Angeles Angels capped a 7‑1 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays with a historic moment that resonated throughout the franchise’s storied past. First‑base‑to‑right‑field, the 33‑year‑old outfielder reached the 796th extra‑base hit of his career, tying the long‑standing franchise mark set by Garret Anderson in 1999. […]
Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes took a significant step in his Tommy John surgery recovery by throwing a bullpen session in front of the Major League coaching staff at Chase Field. The session came as part of Burnes’ rehabilitation timeline, with the team monitoring his progress closely as he works toward returning to the rotation. […]
The San Diego Padres added right-handed reliever Jose Leclerc on a minor league contract Monday, reinforcing a bullpen that already ranks among the National League’s deepest as Manny Machado and the club push toward the 2026 regular season. The signing, reported by Mike Rodriguez, functions primarily as depth insurance behind closer Mason Miller. Leclerc, 32, […]
Gunnar Henderson is being projected to accomplish something only a handful of players have ever done in Major League Baseball history, according to a forecast published by The Sporting News. The Baltimore Orioles shortstop enters 2026 carrying enormous expectations despite a dip in production last year. The analytical community has not backed away from its […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opens the 2026 MLB season at +1300 AL MVP odds, placing the Toronto Blue Jays first baseman fifth in the American League field according to FOX Sports oddsmakers. The line reflects his offensive ceiling and the crowded AL field he must climb past to claim the award for the first time. Aaron […]
Julio Rodriguez enters the 2026 season as the Seattle Mariners’ most important offensive piece. The organization is openly confident the 25-year-old center fielder is ready for the dominant campaign his talent has long projected. How Rodriguez Fits Seattle’s 2026 Blueprint Julio Rodriguez is the engine of Seattle’s offense. The Mariners have structured their 2026 expectations […]
Juan Soto is drawing attention beyond his customary on-base dominance this spring, with MLB.com reporting the New York Mets outfielder may lead all of Major League Baseball in a brand new statistical category during the 2026 season. The development arrives as the Mets’ broader roster picture sharpens, with right-hander Kodai Senga also flashing his best […]
Shohei Ohtani enters the 2026 MLB season 20 home runs and 30 pitcher strikeouts away from reaching 300 career home runs and 700 career strikeouts — thresholds that would leave only Babe Ruth in the same statistical neighborhood. The Dodgers two-way star has a realistic shot at cementing that comparison before summer. MLB.com’s Sarah Langs […]