The greatest honor a human could ask for.
Tigers’ McCann trying less-is-more approach
Tigers catcher James McCann has had a rough start to the season, to say the least. He entered the weekend series against the rival White Sox with a .150 batting average and just one extra-base hit. McCann is making strides to change his approach at the plate.
Tigers prospect Derek Hill beefed up his scouting report with a spot-on Willie Mays impression
That’s some plus-plus-plus defense.
Where does Steven Wright’s hot start rank among the best knuckleballing seasons ever?
Hint: pretty darn high.
Q&A: Brennaman on career, memorable moments in baseball
There have been numerous memorable moments in Marty Brennaman’s career, some of which he relives in this week’s Q&A.
‘The best there ever was and ever will be’
When legendary boxer, civil rights activist and cultural icon Muhammad Ali died on Friday night, the Major League Baseball community joined the rest of the world in mourning.
Padres steal one from Rox behind Pomeranz
Melvin Upton Jr. stole home, and Drew Pomeranz stole the rest of the show Friday night at Petco Park, as the Padres blanked the Rockies, 4-0.
Upton Jr. pulls off straight steal of home
The jump Melvin Upton Jr. got on his straight steal of home Friday night at Petco Park was perfect. His slide was even better.
Marlins post tribute to Ali following his death
The passing of boxing icon Muhammad Ali touched home with the Marlins.
Emotion boils over for Arenado in loss
Nolan Arenado’s first-inning dugout tirade will be the enduring image from a 4-0 loss to the Padres on Friday night, but it’s the bad baseball that preceded and followed it — not the emotion — that the Rockies know they must address.
Texas Yu step: Beltre, Darvish topple Seattle
The Rangers opened the battle for first place in the American League West with a 7-3 victory over the Mariners at Globe Life Park on Friday night. The Rangers have won 10 of 13 and are now one game ahead of the Mariners in the division.
Balanced Angels back Weaver in rout of Bucs
Mike Trout reached base four times, Kole Calhoun homered and the Angels put together a complete offensive performance in their first game at PNC Park in 12 years, beating the Pirates, 9-2, on Friday night.
Puig to DL; Van Slyke activated
The Dodgers placed Yasiel Puig on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring injury before Friday night’s game against the Braves and Scott Van Slyke (back) was activated.
Seager adds 3-HR night to ROY resume
Corey Seager became the first Dodgers rookie in 57 years to slug three homers in a game when he did it to the Braves Friday night, powering the Dodgers to a 4-2 win in the homestand opener.
Night moves: Seager’s 3 HRs lift Dodgers
Corey Seager’s first-career three-homer game propelled the Dodgers to a 4-2 win over the Braves on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
Watch Muhammad Ali’s legendary appearance at the 2004 All-Star Game
Rest in peace.
BTS Club 40 down to two after Friday
Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 0-for-3 with two walks Friday night vs. the Blue Jays, bringing an end to his personal 26-game hitting streak and the 40-plus-game runs of three Beat the Streak.