Rays slugger Caminero (hand) exits All-Star Game after HBP
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was hit by a pitch on the outside of his left hand and immediately left Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.
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A rare warm ovation in Philadelphia for Tigers Verlander in his final All-Star Game
Justin Verlander used his fingers in this trip to Philadelphia simply to tip his cap toward applauding All-Star Game fans. He once playfully flipped off Phillies fans when his Houston Astros were in Philadelphia for the 2022 World Series. There was only mutual respect in this game.
Blue Jays’ Cease strikes out side as American League’s starter
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease struck out the side in his lone inning of work as the American League’s starting pitcher at the 2026 All-Star Game from Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Ohtani available for Dodgers’ weekend series vs. Yankees after having fluid drained from knee
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be a designated hitter at a minimum for this weekend’s series at the New York Yankees after having fluid drained from his left knee.
Report: No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox
Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s amateur draft.
Red Sox haven’t lost since Celtics traded Brown
Trading the star guard has been painful for Boston sports fans, but something unexpected happened -- the Red Sox haven't stopped winning since.
MLB commissioner refutes MLBPA criticism of salary cap ads
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA head Bruce Meyer share differing views on the league's "Level the Field" ad campaign expressing its desire for a salary cap.
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.
MLBPA head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign as ‘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.
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