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We won't see a pitcher like Justin Verlander again...
With the future first-ballot Hall of Famer set to retire, his departure helps mark the end of an era for MLB's aces.[read more]
Ohtani shrugs off arm issue, to make Friday start
Shohei Ohtani reached the 300-homer milestone Tuesday night against the Rockies and is in line to make his last pitching start before the All-Star break on Friday.[read more]
WPBL unveils nicknames, logos for 1st season
The Women's Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name inspired by pioneering women.[read more]
'Pisses me off': Wheeler wins after All-Star snub
On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.[read more]
O'Hearn drives in 10, breaking Pirates' record
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, in his first season with the franchise, made history Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a convincing 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.[read more]
Royals' Caglianone to flex muscle in HR Derby
Royals slugger Jac Caglianone, who hit nine of his 14 homers in June and is tied for the MLB lead in average HR distance, will participate in the Home Run Derby.[read more]
Yankees make history, strike out 17 times again
In a 6-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night, the Yankees whiffed 17 times to become the first team in American League history to hit that mark in consecutive nine-inning games.[read more]
Regan, ex-MLB pitcher and coach, dies at age 89
Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and longtime pitching coach, has died at age 89.[read more]
'Time has come': Verlander to retire after season
Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season.[read more]
⚾ Breaking down the MLB Home Run Derby field
The sluggers who will be swinging for the fences in Philly are being named. Here's how they match up.[read more]