Who did these kids grow up to be?
A Blue Jays ballboy made a totally casual, totally expert snag on a sharp foul ball
Just doing his job.
Celebrate 14 years of MLB.TV with $9.99 subscription
MLB.TV Premium is now available for a limited-time offer of just $9.99 for the rest of the year to celebrate today’s 14th anniversary of the first live video stream of a Major League Baseball game, between the Rangers and Yankees on Aug. 26, 2002.
Top 10 prospects who could be September callups
Last year was deemed by many to be the “Year of the Prospect,” and for good reason, with elite talent like Kris Bryant, Carlos Correa, Francisco Lindor and Noah Syndergaard not just making it to the big leagues, but excelling. Believe it or not, there is more to come. Here’s a list of the top 10 prospects, some of whom have been up previously, who could get called up — call it part probability, part wish-list — when Major League rosters expand on Sept. 1.
Kopech among top prospect performers Wednesday
Michael Kopech may be the hottest pitcher in all of Minor League Baseball these days as he continues to shut down opposing lineups with a plethora of strikeouts.
Today’s starting lineups: Aug. 25
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Torii Hunter honored in Williamsport
Five-time All-Star and recently retired Torii Hunter was honored this week as one of three people inducted into the Little League Hall of Excellence.
This cat just wanted to chill and watch a Pirates game at PNC Park
It promised not to dash onto the field.
Hill proves to be worth the wait for Dodgers
Twenty-three days removed from his acquisition, 37 days since he last took the mound in a Major League game, and 47 days since he last faced a hitter in a game, Hill finally made that Dodger debut on Wednesday night. And nobody with the team was complaining.
Which team should you cheer for in the Little League World Series?
Even if Mo’ne Davis isn’t playing, you have to pick someone.
D-backs walk off in 11th after Braves rally in 9th
After blowing a four-run lead in the ninth inning, the D-backs came back to beat the Braves in the 11th, as Brandon Drury drove in the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in a 10-9 win on Wednesday night at Chase Field. Jake Lamb hit a one-out double to center, advanced to third on a wild pitch, then came home to score the winning run on Drury’s bases-loaded flyout off Braves reliever Jose Ramirez (1-1).
Greinke reaches 2,000-strikeout milestone
D-backs starter Zack Greinke reached 2,000 career strikeouts in Wednesday’s 10-9, 11-inning win over the Braves, when he fanned Freddie Freeman to open the fourth inning.
Giants still showing fight despite rough stretch
Though Brandon Crawford’s bid for a homer was unsuccessful in Wednesday night’s 1-0 loss to the Dodgers, his was the type of attitude the Giants must maintain to stay in contention for a postseason spot.
Jansen breaks another Dodgers record
Kenley Jansen is filling up the resume this season, from a first All-Star berth to the franchise save record to the latest milestone: tying Jim Brewer for the Dodgers’ career record for strikeouts by a reliever.
Giants’ up-Hill climb vs. LA gets steeper
Rich Hill proved to be worth the wait, beating out Johnny Cueto in a pitchers’ duel and handing the Dodgers a 1-0 win over the Giants on Wednesday night. Los Angeles now holds a season-high three-game lead in the National League West.
Tigers take charge early against reeling Twins
Miguel Cabrera set the tone with a solo homer in the first inning, and the Tigers capitalized with a five-run third, capped by a three-run blast from Justin Upton, in a 9-4 win over the Twins on Wednesday at Target Field.
Papi tops 2 lists, but Sox drop the ball
David Ortiz rocked the first pitch he saw from Matt Andriese in the first inning of Wednesday’s 4-3 loss for a home run to right-center field, his 30th of the season. And with Dustin Pedroia on second base, he also recorded his 100th RBI of the year to give Boston a 2-0 lead. Ortiz became the oldest player to reach 30 home runs in a season at 40 years, nine months and six days old. Ortiz, who will retire after this year, is also the only player to record 30 homers and 100 RBIs in each of the past four seasons.