The players, performances, and stories that shape Major League Baseball.
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Francisco Alvarez Powers Mets as Baseball Returns
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Christian Scott threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 in Major League Baseball’s first game following the All-Star break. READ MORE
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First Half Pitching and Defensive Leaders
Jacob Misiorowski dominated the first-half pitching leaderboards, while the Dodgers established baseball’s strongest defense. DataBaseball reviews the arms, closers and gloves that controlled the opening half of 2026. READ MORE
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First Half Offensive Leaders
From Kyle Schwarber’s home-run lead to Yordan Alvarez’s all-around dominance, DataBaseball reviews the hitters who led Major League Baseball’s biggest offensive categories during the first half of the 2026 season. READ MORE
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MLB’s Biggest Injury Questions Entering The Second Half
The second half begins with more than just playoff races. Injuries will shape every division, and this report covers the biggest names on the shelf, who’s close to returning, who’s still months… READ MORE
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Bellinger Leads American League to All-Star Shutout
Cody Bellinger drove in two runs and earned MVP honors as the American League pitching staff struck out 15 and held the National League to three singles in a 4-0 All-Star Game… READ MORE
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Jordan Walker Wins Thrilling 2026 Home Run Derby
Jordan Walker rallied past Kyle Schwarber to capture the 2026 Home Run Derby, becoming the first Cardinals player to win the event after a dramatic championship-round comeback. READ MORE
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Baseball’s Annual “Let’s See If We Can Dent the Moon”
The Home Run Derby returns tonight, Monday, July 13, from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, where eight of baseball’s biggest sluggers will spend the evening trying to introduce baseballs to low-flying aircraft. READ MORE
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Wheeler shuts down Tiger’s & Red Sox Win Ninth Straight
Zack Wheeler dominated Detroit. Boston enters the All-Star break on a nine-game winning streak after an extra-inning win over the Mets. Pittsburgh scored 10 runs in one inning, and Arizona completed a… READ MORE
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Valdez Powers Pirates to Doubleheader Sweep
Esmerlyn Valdez headlines the July 12 edition after homering three times across Pittsburgh’s doubleheader sweep of Milwaukee. Boston won its eighth straight, Kyle Bradish carried a no-hit bid into the seventh, and… READ MORE
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Tristan Peters Hits for the Cycle in White Sox Rout
Tristan Peters headlines the July 11 edition after hitting for the cycle in Chicago’s 14-1 win over the Athletics. Detroit won its sixth straight, Hunter Greene struck out 12, Wyatt Langford powered… READ MORE
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Valdez Dominates as Tigers Sweep Athletics
Framber Valdez headlines the July 10 edition after throwing seven strong innings with nine strikeouts as Detroit completed a sweep of the Athletics. Wyatt Langford sent Texas into first place with a… READ MORE
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Cease Flirts with History as Blue Jays Blank Giants
Dylan Cease headlines the July 9 edition after carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning and striking out 11 in Toronto’s 10-0 win over San Francisco. Kazuma Okamoto added a grand… READ MORE
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O’Hearn’s Historic Night Headlines Pirates Rout
Ryan O’Hearn hit three home runs and drove in 10 runs in Pittsburgh’s 12-4 win over Atlanta. It was the most complete individual performance of the day and the first 10-RBI game… READ MORE
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Royals Roll Behind Tolbert as Ohtani Nears 300HR
Tyler Tolbert headlines the July 7 edition after a 5-for-5 night in Kansas City’s 15-1 win, while the Mets survived Atlanta in extras and Shohei Ohtani powered the Dodgers past Colorado. READ MORE
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Perez throws seven perfect as Miami survives A’s
Eury Perez headlines the July 6 edition after seven perfect innings for Miami, while the Marlins survived Oakland’s late rally. Joe Ryan shut down the Yankees, Riley Greene powered Detroit, and Manny… READ MORE
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Yordan Alvarez hits walk-off as Astros Top Rays
Yordan Alvarez headlines the July 5 edition after a two-homer, six-RBI game capped by a walk-off shot against Tampa Bay. Seattle blanked Toronto behind Logan Gilbert, Detroit and Los Angeles added shutouts,… READ MORE
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McCarthy leadoff HR & granny beat Giants
Jake McCarthy headlines the July 4 edition after hitting a leadoff homer and grand slam in Colorado’s 15-3 win. Teoscar Hernandez powered a Dodgers comeback, Dylan Cease shut down Seattle, and Aroldis… READ MORE
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Miller Flirts With History as Seattle Completes Sweep
Bryce Miller carried a no-hit bid into the seventh as Seattle blanked the Angels 1-0. Junior Caminero made more history, the Dodgers erased a six-run deficit, and Cleveland walked off Chicago. READ MORE
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Swanson Powers Eight-Homer Cubs Rout
Dansby Swanson hit three home runs and drove in eight as the Cubs crushed San Diego 23-3. Junior Caminero made history, Detroit swept the Yankees, and Tampa Bay won its seventh straight. READ MORE
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Roberts Reaches 1,000 Wins as Dodgers Roll
Dave Roberts became the fastest manager to 1,000 regular-season wins as the Dodgers beat Oakland. Cade Cavalli struck out 13, Riley Greene homered twice, and Junior Caminero extended his homer streak. READ MORE
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Valdez Stays Hot as Pirates Rally Past Phillies
Esmerlyn Valdez headlines the June 30 edition after homering for the fourth straight game and helping Pittsburgh erase a 5-0 deficit against Philadelphia. Seiya Suzuki walked off San Diego, Casey Mize struck… READ MORE