MLB 2026: Six teams that can take down the Dodgers
We asked six of our MLB experts to take down the Dodgers in October -- and our panel opted for a mix of teams off to hot starts and preseason contenders we haven’t given up on just yet.
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How White Sox’s Murakami became an instant sensation
Chicago's rookie slugger is blasting homers at a torrid pace -- and proving the teams that passed him over wrong with every long ball.
Walker scores go-ahead run on Winn’s triple in Cardinals’ win over Padres
Jordan Walker doubled and scored the tiebreaking run on Masyn Winn’s triple in the seventh inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.
McCarthy hits a grand slam as Rockies beat Mets to end six-game skid
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBI as the Colorado Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Thursday.
Simpson, Caminero lead Rays past Red Sox for seventh consecutive victory
Pinch-hitter Chandler Simpson broke a sixth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight game by beating the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Thursday night.
Dodgers’ Betts set to begin rehab stint Friday
Mookie Betts is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, putting him on track to return to the big league team next week.
Marlins beat Orioles on 9th-inning throwing error to avoid series sweep
Joe Mack scored the winning run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by third baseman Coby Mayo, and the Miami Marlins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a series sweep and snap a four-game losing streak.
Royals say Ragans dealing with pitcher’s elbow
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has been diagnosed with valgus extension overload, otherwise known as pitcher's elbow, after leaving his start against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.
Ginn goes eight innings and Gelof hits one of four A’s homers in rout of Phillies
J.T. Ginn pitched eight stellar innings, Zack Gelof homered, tripled and drove in three runs, and the Athletics cruised to a 12-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Lowe goes deep again, Keller solid as Pirates take series with victory over Diamondbacks
Brandon Lowe had three hits, including his 10th homer, and Joey Bart also went deep to back Mitch Keller, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Thursday.
Red Sox place Anthony on the 10-day IL with a sprained right wrist
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has been put on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist, the team announced Thursday before the start of a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.
Conforto, Imanaga power Cubs to win over Reds, extending their winning streak to 9 games
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Naylor hits three-run home run to cement Guardians win over Royals
Bo Naylor hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning and Kyle Manzardo a two-run double that opened the scoring in the first to lead the Cleveland Guardians over the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Thursday.
Ruiz powers Nationals past Twins with a go-ahead seventh-inning homer, four RBIs
Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
Grisham leads Yankees over Rangers to stay hot, but Domínguez hurt hitting wall
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Texas 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games on an afternoon the Rangers misplayed four balls in a difficult sun.
Yankees’ Domínguez leaves game after crashing into left-field wall
Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez left Thursday’s game against Texas in a cart after crashing into the wall while catching Brandon Nimmo’s drive leading off the first inning.
Cubs’ Boyd has surgery on knee he injured playing with his kids
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd had surgery Thursday to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks.
Blue Jays move start time for June 23 home game to avoid conflict with World Cup
The Toronto Blue Jays have moved an upcoming home game against the Houston Astros to an earlier start time to avoid a conflict with a FIFA World Cup game that evening.
Schneider says Jays’ at-bats need to be better throughout lineup
Manager John Schneider said the responsibility for the Blue Jays' struggling offence is shared and called on the entire lineup to turn in better at-bats.
Comparing Miller’s 2026 paces to best MLB relief seasons
The Padres' closer has some incredible early numbers, putting him on pace for maybe one of the greatest relief seasons of all time.
The Oakland high school that produced Frank Robinson and others fights to keep baseball alive
From one end of the dugout, Jamey Smart hollers constant instructions and encouragement as McClymonds High School pitcher Madden Kang fights through a long at-bat in the first inning against mighty Skyline.
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