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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s plunkings are perfect examples of baseball’s growing trend.

Here’s What’s Really Happening With MLB’s Hit-by-Pitch Epidemic

Intentional or not, hits by pitches are much more common in modern baseball. Why?

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s plunkings are perfect examples of baseball’s growing trend.

Here’s What’s Really Happening With MLB’s Hit-by-Pitch Epidemic

Intentional or not, hits by pitches are much more common in modern baseball. Why?

Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray made headlines over the weekend after an embarrassing moment.

Coverage of Chip Caray’s Gaffe Was Unnecessary, Embarrassing

The Cardinals broadcaster’s unfortunate slip of the tongue should not have been a story.

Boston Red Sox OF Jarren Duran tries to get back to second base after sliding while San Francisco Giants SS Willy Adames attempts to tag him out.

Ump's Controversial Ruling in Red Sox Game Had Fans Livid About MLB's Replay System

MLB fans were heated over a controversial decision from umpires in the Giants-Red Sox game on Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers two‑way player Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani Records First Dodgers Strikeout As Pitcher With Filthy Breaking Ball

Shohei Ohtani logged his first strikeout on the mound as a member of the Dodgers.

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New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. collides with Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley

Orioles Catcher Exits Game vs. Yankees After Brutal Collision With Jazz Chisholm

CB Bucknor missed a season-high 28 calls in Saturday's Reds-Cardinals game.

Notoriously Bad MLB Ump Breaks 2025 Season Record With Huge Number of Missed Calls

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (right) douses teammate Rafael Devers following their victory over the Boston Red Sox at Oracle Park.

Rafael Devers Had a Lot of Fun Doing Live Postgame Interview After Win Over Red Sox

Soto's blast was the Mets' third straight home run in the inning.

Juan Soto’s Blast Capped Off Back-to-Back-to-Back Homers for Mets

The switch-hitting catcher now stands alone in MLB history.

Cal Raleigh Sets Two MLB Records With 30th Home Run of Season

Yankees pitcher JT Brubaker didn't seem to be a fan of this call by the home plate umpire.

Yankees Lose No-Hitter Right After Questionable Call by Umps

Devers's first home run as a Giant came against his former team.

Rafael Devers Belts First Home Run As a Giant vs. Red Sox

Minnesota's Willie Castro folded up like a chair on this strike out.

Twins Hitter Had the Funniest Strikeout of the MLB Season

Pirates’ Oneil Cruz Ripped for Lack of Hustle After Bad Fielding Blunder

Rafael Devers faces off against Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman.

Rafael Devers Shared a Classy Moment With Former Teammate Before Intense At-Bat

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) waits to bat against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Oracle Park.

Alex Cora Sounded Tired of Answering Rafael Devers Questions After Win vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw on June 20, 2025.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Unwittingly Participates in Funny Crowd Moment While on Mound

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins.

Brewers Rookie Pitcher Makes History That Baseball Hasn’t Seen in More Than a Century

Benches clear in the Astros-Angels game on June 20, 2025.

Benches Clear in Angels-Astros After Houston Pitcher Hits Zach Neto With a Pitch

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field.

Brewers Rookie Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski Already Making MLB Hitters Look Silly

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The Mets are leading the NL East despite a so-so season from Alvarez.

MLB Power Rankings: Each Team’s Most Disappointing Player

Skubal looks like a man on a mission to repeat as the American League Cy Young award winner.

Cy Young Award Race Breakdown: Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes Lead the Packs

Ohtani returned to the mound for the first time in 22 months Monday against the Padres.

Shohei Ohtani Returns to Mound As Unique As Ever With Room to Improve

Lindor, left, and Alonso are both on pace to make Phase 2 of fan voting.

Six Takeaways From the First 2025 MLB All-Star Game Voting Update

Ohtani reached yet another MLB milestone over the weekend: 250 career home runs.

Shohei Ohtani’s 250 Career Home Runs Put Him in Elite Company Yet Again

Devers’s relationship with the Red Sox crumbled over the course of this year.

Hot Stove Takes: Rafael Devers Will Help Giants, but Let’s Not Get Carried Away

Devers is headed to the Bay Area.

Red Sox Once Again Kneecap Roster With Rafael Devers Trade

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal reacts after finishing a pitch in the sixth inning against Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Inside the Numbers: Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal’s Battle for Pitching Supremacy

Rasmussen’s 2.22 ERA ranks in the top 10 in the majors.

MLB’s Trend Setters Are Going Retro With Their Rotation

Howard Stern would like MLB broadcasters to stop beating around the bush.

Howard Stern Calls Out One of the More Ridiculous Trends in Sports Broadcasting

The Braves are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

MLB Fact or Fiction: Braves, Red Sox Will Both Miss the Playoffs

The Brewers’ Blueprint for Small-Market Success Lies in Latin America

Roman Anthony batted fifth and played in right field for his first game with the Red Sox.

The Biggest Takeaways From Roman Anthony’s Red Sox Debut

Noah Cameron pitches against the Reds.

MLB Rookie Watch: New Faces Enter Top Three in Each League

Skenes’s dominance is being overlooked because of Pittsburgh’s futility.

Paul Skenes Is the Greatest Phenom to Take the Mound

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) runs the bases after his solo home run during the third inning against New York Yankees starting pitcher Jhony Brito (76) at Yankee Stadium on July 31.

BREAKING: Prosecution Seeking Five Years Jail Time For Wander Franco of Tampa Bay Rays

Jun 10, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Martin Maldonado (15) is congratulated by Luis Arraez (4) after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Padres Veteran to Retire After 2025 Season

Oklahoma State utility Carson Benge (3) runs to third base during a game in the NCAA Stillwater Regional between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at O'Brate Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., on Friday, June 2, 2023.

New York Mets promote No. 3 overall prospect to Double-A

May 24, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Diego Padres hats in the dugout during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Padres Could Lose $13.8 Million 'Strikeout Artist' To Brewers In Free Agency

Jun 13, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher German Marquez (48) pitches the ball against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning at Truist Park.

Colorado Rockies Have Veteran Starter with Rising Trade Deadline Profile

Jun 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of game two of a doubleheader at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Cardinals Superstar Making Case For Place In MLB History

May 24, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi (23) runs after hitting a two-run double against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Rate Field

Could Astros Make Play for Key White Sox Outfielder Ahead of Deadline?

Jun 7, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of an Arizona Diamondbacks hat and Rawlings glove in the dugout during the fifth inning of the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images

Red Sox Could Add Diamondbacks All-Star Called Possible Trade Chip

Jun 18, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Jo Adell (7) and designated hitter Mike Trout (27) celebrate with teammates after defeating the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Angels Surprisingly Fall in Latest MLB Power Rankings