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Drake Baldwin is heating up, swinging his way back to All-Star form with two hits, an RBI, and a walk in a recent win over the Pirates — his second straight game with an RBI. After a rough patch, he’s now hitting .389 over his last 18 at-bats, including three multi-hit games, and has already cracked a grand slam. His bat’s been connecting hard — seven balls hit 100+ mph since July 4 — and despite...

Ryan OBrien, the Cardinals’ fiery closer, just earned his first All-Star nod — a huge milestone after dominating the season with second-most saves in the league. Missing the World Baseball Classic due to a calf injury earlier this year? He’s calling this All-Star trip his redemption. His whole family’s flying in for the Philly festivities, with his wife and mom handling his red carpet look (he’s j...

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas’s controversial SB 4 law, which would have allowed local police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants, citing potential interference with federal immigration authority. The Department of Justice sued, arguing the law undermines federal control and risks discrimination. While immigrant advocates celebrated the pause, Texas officials defended the l...

The Marlins are on fire, extending their winning streak to six games with a dominant win over the Mariners. Otto Lopez crushed it again—leading the majors with a .345 average and smashing a new club record for hits before the All-Star break—with a triple and two RBIs. Janson Junk, back from the injured list, pitched five strong innings, allowing just two runs. Griffin Conine added a home run as th...

The Diamondbacks crushed the Padres 3-1, with Nolan Arenado nearing 2,000 career hits and Merrill Kelly pitching seven strong innings. Arizona’s offense sparked in the fifth, taking a 2-1 lead, while Machado’s 19th homer was the only run for San Diego — despite his toe injury. The win ties the D-backs with the Padres for second, though both trail the Dodgers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a...

Eduardo Valencia stunned the baseball world with a 425-foot home run in his very first at-bat, becoming the 10th Detroit Tiger ever to do so—and it sealed a 4-1 victory over the Athletics. Framber Valdez dominated with 7 shutout innings and 9 strikeouts, while the bullpen locked it down with Kyle Finnegan and Kenley Jansen nailing the save. The win extended Detroit’s streak to five games and pushe...

Fifty HBCU athletes are stepping into the spotlight at the fourth annual HBCU Swingman Classic, a Major League Baseball scouting event founded by Ken Griffey Jr. Designed to launch careers and celebrate HBCU culture, this high-energy showcase kicks off All-Star Week with legendary managers like Jimmy Rollins and Rickie Weeks guiding the teams. Beyond the games, fans enjoy artist performances, alum...

In 1917, before the MLB All-Star Game existed, Babe Ruth pitched in a historic exhibition at Fenway Park honoring Tim Murnane, featuring legends like Ty Cobb and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Though Boston won 2-0, the real magic was in the side events: Joe Jackson threw 396 feet, Ruth crushed fungo hits, and Will Rogers rode a horse onto the field. Organized during wartime, this game showcased baseball’s...

With the trade deadline heating up, starting pitchers are the hottest commodity in baseball as teams scramble to upgrade their rotations. With league average ERAs over four and only a few teams keeping it low, every contender — even those with losing records — is eyeing arms. Health, workload, or pure need: the demand is universal. Stars like Sandy Alcantara, Reid Detmers, Sonny Gray, Casey Mize,...

Jesús Made, the Brewers’ top prospect, obliterated a grand slam in his latest outing, powering Double-A Biloxi to an 11-2 win and proving he’s no longer in a slump. At just 19, he’s already second in the league in RBIs and showing elite contact skills with a low strikeout rate and a .300+ June. This isn’t just power—he’s becoming a complete hitter, and the Brewers’ future looks bright with him lea...

Jesús Luzardo dominated with seven innings and 11 strikeouts, keeping the Reds scoreless until a late-game single by Justin Crawford gave the Phillies a 1-0 win in a pitchers’ duel. Brady Singer held Philly in check until the eighth, and Jhoan Duran sealed the deal with his 23rd save despite shaky final frames. The Phillies head to Detroit, while the Reds face the Cubs. Listen in comfort: Get a di...

Zack Gelof’s hot streak just took a brutal turn—sliding for a spectacular out, he tore his uniform and crumpled in pain after slamming his knee into the fence. Already sidelined by a bruised hand that snapped his 24-game hitting streak, this fresh injury threatens his season and leaves the Athletics scrambling without their key hitter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://sol...

Munetaka Murakami is back in the Chicago White Sox lineup after a hamstring injury sidelined him since May 29th, and his return could be the spark the team needs as they battle for the AL Central lead. The rookie, who was crushing it before the injury—leading the league with 20 homers, 41 RBIs, and a .999 batting average—has shown progress in rehab games and is set to start Friday. With the Sox on...

Jesús Luzardo just proved why he’s an All-Star, tossing a seven-inning, scoreless masterpiece against the Reds with 11 strikeouts—including 12 swings and misses on his devastating sweeper. His gem helped seal a 1-0 win and clinch the series, while Justin Crawford’s clutch eighth-inning single off a walk proved to be the game-winner in a nail-biting, low-scoring showdown. Listen in comfort: Get a d...

Eduardo Valencia stunned the baseball world with a walk-off home run in his very first Major League at-bat, launching a fastball 425 feet into the stands at Comerica Park to help the Tigers crush the Athletics 4-1. Called up from Triple-A Toledo to fill in for an injured catcher, Valencia’s power-hitting prowess — highlighted by 24 homers and a stellar average last season — finally paid off in a m...

The Diamondbacks need a win tonight to avoid a three-game skid heading into a brutal stretch against the historic, division-leading Dodgers — who’re on pace for the biggest margin of victory in over 20 years. After a strong opener, they’ve stumbled, and fans are already bracing for the pressure of facing baseball’s juggernaut. The team shuffled arms, bringing up lefty Philip Abner and sending down...

Gavin Williams dominated the mound for the Guardians, tossing seven innings with eleven strikeouts and just two runs allowed, tying for the AL lead with ten wins. The offense delivered with three home runs from Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter, and Patrick Bailey, rallying Cleveland to avoid a sweep against the hot Twins. Williams, coming off a winless stretch since early June, retired the first 13 b...

Rangers get a huge boost as Wyatt Langford returns from hamstring strain way ahead of schedule—no rehab needed, just live BP and cleared by manager Skip Schumaker. He’ll DH today vs. Angels, giving the .500 team a critical lift after losing 3 of 5 at home. Langford’s back after dealing with forearm and quad strains, slashing .278/.360/.540 with 8 homers in 40 games. He’s pumped about the team’s re...

The 2026 MLB Draft kicks off tomorrow with the High School Home Run Derby, followed by four rounds on Saturday and rounds five through twenty on Sunday. The battle for the No. 1 pick is heating up between high school shortstops Grady Emerson and Roch Cholowsky, with Emerson slightly favored but far from guaranteed. After the top picks, the draft opens up with intriguing names like Jackson Flora, J...

Pablo Reyes, the five-position utility man with elite on-base skills and a low strikeout rate, has jumped from the Padres to the Angels on a minor league deal—just six days after being cut—aiming to seize his shot at the majors with a team in need of depth and flexibility. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai...

The A’s are hit hard again as Zack Gelof, their key left fielder and offensive spark, goes down with a knee injury after a spectacular sliding catch — just days after returning from his own string of misfortunes. With Brent Rooker already out for the season, losing Gelof again stings, especially as the team was finally starting to find rhythm. While the farm system has depth with players like Munc...

The Mets are eyeing their third first-round draft pick under David Stearns this Saturday, holding the 27th selection — a chance to add another key piece to their future. Stearns’ track record? Solid, especially compared to past regimes. Recent picks like Carson Benge (already in the majors, showing promise) and Mitch Voit (climbing the prospect ranks) are hits. But earlier picks tell a mixed story...

Jordan Walker’s breakout season is turning the St. Louis Cardinals’ season around—hitting .294 with 21 homers and a league-leading 70 RBIs, he’s earned his first All-Star nod and a Home Run Derby spot. The team’s bold decision to skip Triple-A early paid off, fueling a surprise playoff push after a rebuilding forecast. Walker’s rise is proof that patient development can deliver big-time results—an...

The Nationals are poised for a breakout draft under new president Paul Toboni, aiming to unearth their next superstar with the 11th pick. Since 2020, they’ve unearthed gems like 19-year-old pitcher Miguel Sime Jr., whose electric fastball and nasty breaking ball are making waves despite control hiccups. Second-round pick Ethan Petry is crushing the ball with 13 homers, primed for a corner or first...

The Pirates’ bullpen imploded again, surrendering twelve runs in twelve innings against Atlanta, with Dennis Santana’s brutal outing—two-run homer and grand slam—costing them the series. Mitch Keller also struggled, pitching a season-low three innings. But the offense roared back, led by Ryan O’Hearn’s historic 10-RBI series. Meanwhile, young starters Paul Skenes and Jared Jones shined, giving hop...