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What makes a good pinch hitter in 2026? One manager might have revealed the secret
Looking for the key to production off the bench? Here's the long and short of it.[read more]
Padres' Pivetta lands on 15-day IL due to elbow
The Padres placed right-hander Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right elbow inflammation.[read more]
⚾ Best and worst free agent signings in history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.[read more]
Murphy: Boos of struggling Megill in 'poor taste'
Pat Murphy is leaving open the possibility he could at least temporarily consider other closing options due to Trevor Megill's early-season struggles but said booing the reliever isn't the right move.[read more]
Reds' Pagan to get testing after apparent injury
Reds closer Emilio Pagan appeared to injure himself on his final pitch in Tuesday night's 2-1 win over the Giants.[read more]
O's manager has 7 cheek fractures, broken jaw
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered at least seven fractures in his cheek as well as a broken jaw when he was struck in the face by a line drive during a game Monday against the Diamondbacks.[read more]
Yankees' bleak bats return in 7-1 loss to Angels
A night after New York's 11-run explosion in a comeback victory over the Angels, the Yankees reverted to their offensively troubled ways in a 7-1 loss to Los Angeles at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, their sixth defeat in the past seven games.[read more]
Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain
Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.[read more]
Duran: Obscene gesture due to fan crossing line
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan who he said told him to "kill myself" during Boston's loss to the Twins on Tuesday.[read more]
The art of pitching, according to the two best pitchers on the planet
From the rise of velocity to the future of AI, Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes share the finer points of the craft.[read more]