In the era of the all-time great pitcher, three more will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame during this year’s ceremonies on July 26.
No shortage of intrigue in season’s second half
Baseball’s ceremonial second half is upon us. Clarity is not. The standings, by and large, are a wonderfully muddled mess. So let’s dig into things here at the midpoint and see what the second half might have in store.
10 prospects poised to impact pennant races
The second half of the Major League season kicks off on Friday and while it’s probably safe to already call 2015 the “Year of the Prospect,” there are still many more guys in the Minor Leaguers who could potentially get called up
Window for big trades ready to open
Now that the All-Star break has come and gone, it’s time for baseball to shift into its next phase: the annual July trading frenzy. With the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline fast approaching, Major League front offices are entering their busiest and most chaotic time of the seaso
Experts weigh in: Players to watch in 2nd half
With the season ready to get back into full gear on Friday, we asked our experts to look ahead to the second half and name the player in each league they are most excited to watch.
Power Rankings: Angels continue to climb
Four National League teams occupy the first five spots in the MLB.com Power Rankings presented by The All-New Chrysler 200 heading into the second half, but does that mean the National League is that much stronger than the American League?
TBT: Lyons recalls famously ‘revealing’ moment
He played nine seasons in the Major Leagues. He compiled a .252 batting average. He parlayed his all-out style, colorful personality and big league nickname, “Psycho,” into a successful broadcasting career. But when Steve Lyons the baseball player is remembered, he simply can’t escape what happened 25 years ago.
Mo’ne takes home Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award
Mo’ne Davis added yet another accolade to her list of awards and accomplishments Wednesday night. Davis, 14, the first girl to ever earn a win and pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series, was named the year’s “Best Breakthrough Athlete” at the 2015 ESPY Awards.
Jeter honored with ‘Icon Award’ at ESPYs
During his 20-year career with the Yankees, Derek Jeter was a 14-time All-Star, five-time World Series champion, Rookie of the Year and World Series MVP.
Second-half Statcast storylines to watch
Will anyone match Aroldis Chapman’s velocity? Can hitters stop hitting grounders, or catch up to elite heat? And just how long does it take for spin rate to stabilize? These are all notable Statcast stories to watch in the second half.
Hagadone exits rehab outing with elbow discomfort
Indians left-hander Nick Hagadone exited a Minor League rehab appearance earlier than expected on Wednesday night due to discomfort in his throwing elbow.
5 impact players who could be traded this month
Without a doubt, the rumor mill will circulate many players’ names across the next couple of weeks. Of those who will be bandied about, these five could rank among the most significant to switch uniforms.
Texas prospect Thompson ties Pan-Am K’s mark
Rangers prospect Jake Thompson, currently on the Double-A Frisco roster, struck out a record-tying 10 batters in seven shutout innings for Team USA in its 6-0 victory over Nicaragua in the Pan-American Games on Wednesday.
Analyzing best, worst second-half schedules
The following is a peek at the five postseason contenders with the most favorable second-half schedules, as well as the five with the least desirable slates.
All-Star Game, Derby big hits with TV viewers
Major League Baseball’s All-Star top events in Cincinnati this week recorded their highest average audience since 2010.
Cincinnati brightens under All-Star spotlight
You crushed it, Cincinnati. The Reds and the embraced the privilege of welcoming the world as the host of the 86th All-Star Game presented by T-Mobile. From one event to the next, visitors and fans saw the best of Cincinnati on the biggest of stages.
No. 1 overall pick Swanson remains unsigned
With the Draft signing deadline quickly approaching, the D-backs have yet to sign first-round pick Dansby Swanson, who they selected with the No. 1 overall pick.