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San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) and third base coach Tim Leiper (33) with San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.

Padres Manager Sent Firm Message After Dodgers Hit Fernando Tatis Jr. With Pitch

Mike Shildt after his star was hit by a pitch against Los Angeles: "Enough is enough."

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) and third base coach Tim Leiper (33) with San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.

Padres Manager Sent Firm Message After Dodgers Hit Fernando Tatis Jr. With Pitch

Mike Shildt after his star was hit by a pitch against Los Angeles: "Enough is enough."

The Padres' and Dodgers' benches clear during Thursday's game.

MLB Announces Suspensions After Thursday's Padres-Dodgers Fracas

Three of the involved parties will have to serve time.

Dennis Santana pitches against the Diamondbacks.

Pirates' Dennis Santana Suspended Four Games After Run-In With Fan

The pitcher is appealing MLB's decision.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw enters his windup.

Every Pitcher With 3,000 Career Strikeouts As Clayton Kershaw Nears Mark

Clayton Kershaw is on the verge of becoming the 20th pitcher to join the exclusive club.

HEADLINES

Ron Washington watches a game against the Red Sox.

Angels Manager Ron Washington Stepping Away From Team for Health Reasons

Didier Fuentes pitches during spring training.

Braves to Use Their Youngest Starting Pitcher Since 1970 Against Marlins

Former Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa at Wrigley Field on June 20, 2025.

Sammy Sosa Met With Rousing Ovation in First Wrigley Field Appearance in Over 20 Years

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh reacts towards the dugout.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh Made a Bit of History With His Latest Home Run Blast

Shohei Ohtani talks with the Padres.

Shohei Ohtani Was All Class Playing Peacemaker After Dodgers-Padres Got Heated

Dave Roberts bumps Mike Shildt during the Padres win over the Dodgers.

Dodgers-Padres Managers Got Physical, Caused a Long Delay After Fernando Tatis HBP

Over the course of his 12-year MLB career, Francoeur played for eight different teams.

As He Finds His Stride in His Second Career, Jeff Francoeur Still Savors His Time as ‘The Natural’

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

MLB Power Rankings: Each Team’s Most Disappointing Player

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a strike that was called a ball.

Umpire's Terrible Missed Call Robs Dodgers’ Pitcher of Immaculate Inning

Pham slides into home as Rogers works to get the tag down

A.J. Hinch Ejected After Controversial Call Confirmed by Replay in Extra Innings

Hunter Bigge gives fans a thumbs up as he leaves game on stretcher.

Rays Pitcher Leaves Field on Stretcher After Being Hit With Foul Ball

Santana has logged five saves for the Pirates this season.

Pirates' Dennis Santana Takes Swipe at Fan Above Bullpen During Game vs. Tigers

Detroit Tigers mascot Paws tries to distract Pirates ace Skenes

Livvy Dunne Had Perfect Response to Tigers Mascot's Attempt to Distract Paul Skenes

Halvorsen has tallied a 4.25 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings for the Rockies this season.

Rockies' Seth Halvorsen Threw Perhaps the Most Frightening Pitch of 2025 Season

Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates a home run against the Nationals.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Etches Name in Cubs History With Towering Homer vs. Brewers

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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

Crow-Armstrong, left, and Tucker could both start in the National League outfield.

MLB All-Star Game Voting Roundtable: Potential Debuts, Close Races and Pitcher Picks

Jun 3, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

D-backs Manager Opens Up on Puzzling In-Game Decision

Jun 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) and third base coach Tim Leiper (33) with San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) as Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) looks on after benches cleared in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Fernando Tatis Remains In Padres Lineup After Being Hit by Pitch Thursday

May 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Mets’ Mark Vientos aiming for this date to return

Jun 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Padres Manager Expects Team to Get Hot, Potentially Win 7 Series in a Row

Jun 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) yells at San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) after benches cleared in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

MLB Announces Major Suspensions After Dodgers, Padres Thursday Night Brawl

Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Dennis Santana Suspended 4 Games For Altercation With Fan

Jul 14, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) throws a first inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Former MLB Exec Proposes Shocking Sandy Alcantara Trade Between Orioles and Marlins

What Are Phillies' NL East Rivals Predicted To Do Ahead of Trade Deadline?

Aug 16, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Los Angeles Dodgers hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Dodgers Might Dump 'Disastrous' $17 Million Outfielder In Royals Trade