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Yankees starter struggles in first inning of loss to Astros in rare rotation hiccup

This was the rare occasion when a Yankees starting pitcher didn’t have it and dug an early hole for his teammates.

Aaron Judge mashes monster 473-foot homer: 'Not a lot of people go to that place'

Even in a loss, Aaron Judge did something memorable. 

Mets' next two key series could reveal telling truth

If the Mets are going to show in the early going whether they are a true contender, the next seven games might prove to be a litmus test. 

Ex-Shohei Ohtani translator's alleged $17 million theft inspires TV show

The real-life made-for-TV drama around the gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s former translator Ippei Mizuhara is indeed heading for the small screen. 

Marlins might not be done selling after Luis Arraez-Padres shocker

The Luis Arraez trade may be just the beginning for Miami.

Yankees, Dodgers stars are MVP front-runners to start 2024

It says here Mookie Betts is still MVP, though, since he’s playing an adequate shortstop and putting up offensive numbers just behind Shohei Ohtani.

Fade this pair of shaky starting pitchers Thursday

Run prevention will be tricky between all the mediocre pitchers toeing the rubber

Twins' top executive talks strong start, 'Rally Sausage'

Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey joined "The Show" podcast with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman.

Why we're tripling down on our fade of this Brewers rookie

The Brewers and Cardinals renew their National League Central rivalry with a four-game series that starts Thursday night in Milwaukee.

Why we're betting against the Yankees on Thursday

I’m a tad worried about Marcus Stroman, who will pitch for the Yankees on Thursday against Houston. 

Ride with home team in this NL clash Thursday

Stitches predicts Hunter Greene will lead the host Reds to a victory over the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Yankees' effective bullpen to get more reinforcements soon

Reinforcements are on the way for the Yankees' bullpen that entered Wednesday with the lowest ERA in the majors. In the short term, that means Nick Burdi, who came through...

Yankees left in awe of star's 'amazing' 119.9 mph home run

For a second straight night, Giancarlo Stanton — slowed by age and no longer approaching the MVP-caliber play he showed during much of his time in Miami — showed why...

What allowed Carlos Rodon to bounce back in big way against Astros

In Wednesday’s 9-4 win over the Astros in The Bronx, Carlos Rodon bounced back from his worst start of the year, when he allowed seven runs — and three homers...

Yankees' big boppers put on home run show in blowout over Astros

Wednesday, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton all went deep in the same game for the first time and, not surprisingly, the Yankees won.

Yankees finally getting production on this position again

Alex Verdugo started his 35th game of the season at left field on Wednesday night against the Astros in the Yankees’ 38th game.

Mets' Christian Scott ready for Citi Field debut that comes with tall test

After a scintillating major league debut last weekend, the 24-year-old is scheduled to face the Braves on Saturday for his first home start. Based on what he saw last year,...

Olivia Dunne hypes up boyfriend after Pirates' MLB call-up

The Pirates announced Wednesday that Skenes will join their MLB roster and make his big league debut against the Cubs on Saturday.

Mets-Cardinals postponed, makeup set for middle of West Coast road trip

The Mets will not get a chance to go for a three-game sweep on Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty in $17 million gambling scandal involving 'Real Housewives' star

The Department of Justice said on Wednesday that Ippei Mizuhara agreed to plead guilty to illegally transferring $17 million from the bank account of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani.