Jordan Walker hopes Home Run Derby win inspires Black kids
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker wants to be a role model, and he hopes his victory in the Home Run Derby inspires more Black kids to play baseball.
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MLBPA head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse
The head of baseball’s players’ union chastised management on Tuesday for its advertising campaign in support of a salary cap.
Report: Aggressive Rays eye Skubal ahead of deadline
Sitting atop the American League East with the best record in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays could be looking to make a splash ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reports the team is interested in not only Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, but are also looking at Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte.
Walker spoils Philly’s Schwarber party at Home Run Derby
Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.
MLB Olympic participation in 2028 facing major hurdles
Though support is growing for the MLB to participate in the Olympics in 2028, it's complicated by disagreements with the MLBPA, according to sources.
Walker homers on last six swings to win Home Run Derby
Jordan Walker homered on his last five swings to beat hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber, becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby.
Baseball's All-Stars don't like MLB's salary cap proposal but say there's time to find a deal
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball’s All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there’s plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.
Mattingly has a weird role at this All-Star Game, coaching against his former Blue Jays
Don Mattingly felt a tinge of awkwardness when he was offered the chance to serve as a coach under Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at the All-Star Game.
Canadian baseball star Morneau puts name to national amateur championship
Canadian baseball star Justin Morneau was willing to put his name to the trophy of a new Canadian amateur baseball championship because he feels the tournament fills a need in the sport.
Schwarber of host Phillies to lead off for NL in All-Star Game
Kyle Schwarber of the host Philadelphia Phillies will lead off for the National League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game as the replacement for designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who is skipping the showcase to have a knee procedure ahead of the season’s second half.
Struggling Athletics dismiss pitching coach Emerson following ninth straight loss entering break
The struggling Athletics on Monday dismissed pitching coach Scott Emerson.
Defending AL champion Blue Jays still in playoff mix despite trying season
Not much has gone right for the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. Lets take a closer look at what has gone wrong so far this season and what needs to change over the last couple months if the Blue Jays are going to return to the postseason.
Average MLB fastball velocity is up for sixth straight year to 94.7 mph
Heading into the All-Star break, velocity is on track to set a record for the sixth straight season.
Diamondbacks overcome Ohtani’s 22nd homer, beat sloppy Dodgers for 3-game sweep
Ildemaro Vargas had two hits, including a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame Shohei Ohtani’s 22nd home run in a 5-3 victory over the sloppy Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday that finished a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break.
France leads late rally as Padres beat Blue Jays
Manny Machado singled in the tying run in the eighth inning and Ty France’s sacrifice brought in the go-ahead run for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Sunday to take two of three games over the weekend.
Giants overcome McCarthy’s second inside-the-park homer this year, beat Rockies to split series
Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a stolen-base attempt, and the San Francisco Giants overcame Jake McCarthy’s second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 Sunday.
Nimmo’s walk-off single gives Rangers win over Astros
Brandon Nimmo hit a game-ending single that drove in Wyatt Langford with his third hit of the game, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-5 on Sunday to enter the All-Star break with a winning record at 49-47.
Royals, Orioles show frustration during dugout-emptying confrontation
The frustration of struggling through a lackluster first half of the season became alarmingly evident Sunday for both the Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals.
Braves rally in ninth for victory over Cardinals
Ozzie Albies doubled and scored the winning run on Masyn Winn’s throwing error in the ninth inning, allowing the Atlanta Braves to avoid a sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 4-3 win Sunday.
Montgomery has career-high four RBI in win as White Sox extend Athletics losing streak to nine
Sam Antonacci and Braden Montgomery homered in a six-run first inning and the White Sox extended the Athletics’ losing streak to nine with a 9-1 victory on Sunday that left Chicago atop the AL Central entering the All-Stark break.
Bregman’s season-high four RBIs lead Cubs over Reds heading into break
Alex Bregman had a season-high four RBIs, including a three-run homer in a four-run seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 Sunday.
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