The question from a fellow coach in Marietta, Ga.’s 6-4-3 DP Athletics travel ball program piqued Paul Fletcher’s interest. “I’ve got this kid, and I think he can hit,” Fletcher remembers the coach saying. “What do you think?” So Fletcher ventured over to the field where a 17-year-old Charlie Condon

Will one of the nastiest aces of his generation finally get his elusive first Cy Young Award? That's the storyline to watch in the latest MLB.com Cy Young Award poll. Chris Sale's return to dominance with the Braves has made him an All-Star for the eighth time in his career.

DETROIT -- It’s time for José Ramírez’s redemption in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. Ramírez announced on Tuesday that he will participate in his second Home Run Derby next Monday at Globe Life Field on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. Ramírez is one of six confirmed participants, joining Gunnar Henderson,

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MLB ballboys and ballgirls have made some All-Star-worthy plays this season -- and now you can send them to the 2024 All-Star Game.

Across MLB, there’s no shortage of younger stars making an impact this season. Whether it’s Elly De La Cruz breaking physics on the basepaths, Paul Skenes dicing through lineups in a way that shouldn’t be possible for a rookie, or Jackson Merrill blasting dingers, players in their early 20s are

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There’s been a lot of talk about the “Jackson 3” over the past year, and rightfully so. Rookie hitters Jackson Chourio, Jackson Merrill and Jackson Holliday are among the plethora of Jacksons who are giving fans an entire generation of similarly named prospects to look forward to. But on the

CHICAGO -- These are the best of times for White Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet. Even with his team dropping an 8-6 decision in 11 innings to the Twins Monday, falling a season-worst 41 games under .500 at 26-67, Crochet has been a starting pitching revelation. He’s also an American League

Elly De La Cruz was just chosen for his first All-Star Game. So what is the Reds' superstar shortstop most looking forward to when the best of the American and National Leagues gather in Arlington on July 15? "I'm learning Japanese to talk to Shohei," De La Cruz responded when

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants dignitaries past and present gathered at Oracle Park to honor the late, great Willie Mays, who was feted during a two-and-a-half-hour public celebration of life on Monday night. Mays, who died on June 18 at age 93, received final military honors for serving in the United

The first half is coming to a close, but the All-Star Sale has you covered for the rest of the season. From now until Sunday, get MLB.TV for 50% off -- that's right, it's half off. An MLB.TV All Teams Yearly subscription is now $47.99, while single-team packages are $39.99.

This year's T-Mobile Home Run Derby will take place at Globe Life Field on July 15 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN), and the first player to announce he will be participating in the annual tournament was Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Henderson, who trails only Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani for the

ST. LOUIS – With the remnants of powerful Hurricane Beryl dumping heavy rain on the St. Louis area throughout the day, the Royals-Cardinals game originally scheduled for Tuesday was postponed until Wednesday. The first installment of the I-70 series for 2024 will be played on Wednesday as part of a

CINCINNATI -- Right fielder Rece Hinds wasn't expecting to get his first big league promotion to the Reds and was asleep when Triple-A Louisville manager Pat Kelly woke him to deliver the surprising news Sunday night. After that, Hinds made a call to his mother, Michelle, but that proved overwhelming.

PHOENIX -- Eddie Rosario rejoined some of his closest friends and immediately found himself smiling like he did throughout the 2021 postseason. “I’m so happy to be here to see my teammates and my friends,” Rosario said. “I feel great. I play to win. I never get down. For example,

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ANAHEIM -- It’s no secret that this year’s Rangers offense hasn’t replicated the success of last year’s outstanding lineup that helped secure the first World Series title in franchise history. Over the last few days, however, the Rangers have shown glimpses of why they were widely believed to be one

ANAHEIM -- Veteran third baseman Anthony Rendon made his long-awaited return to the Angels on Monday and superstar Mike Trout isn’t too far behind, as he progressed to jogging on the field and is on track for a return in late July. Rendon, out since April 20 with a high-grade

DETROIT -- Tigers catcher Jake Rogers dug Keider Montero’s slider out of the dirt, got out of his crouch and stood in the opposite batter’s box, waiting for David Fry to make a move to first. Montero had essentially descended the ladder on the Guardians’ designated hitter, getting Fry to

CHICAGO -- Here’s a really darn good list to be on when gauging one’s ability to absolutely demolish a baseball into the next dimension: Shohei Ohtani, Giancarlo Stanton, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Oneil Cruz … and now, Matt Wallner. That’s the full list of MLB players to hit multiple balls at

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The All-Star Red Carpet Show is about fun, fashion and the opportunity for fans to see a different side of MLB’s biggest stars. “These guys showcase a whole other side of their personalities,” MLB Network host Greg Amsinger said. “I heard from many players that it's a dream of theirs

The full rosters for the 2024 All-Star Game have been revealed. Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the American League and National League on Sunday, adding the pitchers and reserves to the fan-elected starting lineups that were revealed on July 3. The 94th Midsummer Classic presented by Mastercard will