Streaking Cubs clinch first playoff spot since '20
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Streaking Cubs clinch first playoff spot since '20
Cards place Contreras on IL with shoulder strain
The Cardinals placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, ending his season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cards place Contreras on IL with shoulder strain
What defines an ace in 2025? Breaking down what success looks like for today's star pitchers
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let’s find out. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} What defines an ace in 2025? Breaking down what success looks like for today's star pitchers
Dodgers bullpen spoils Ohtani's 5 no-hit IP, 50th HR
Shohei Ohtani threw five no-hit innings Tuesday night against an imposing Phillies lineup before exiting as a pitcher, only to watch the Dodgers bullpen implode once again in a 9-6 loss. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers bullpen spoils Ohtani's 5 no-hit IP, 50th HR
Alvarez plunked again; Mets optimistic he's OK
The Mets are hopeful Francisco Alvarez, already playing with a broken left pinkie and a torn UCL in his right thumb, dodged another injury Tuesday. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Alvarez plunked again; Mets optimistic he's OK
Cal Raleigh Home Run Watch: After two more on Tuesday, will the Big Dumper hit 60?
The Mariners catcher just passed another legend with his latest blasts. Here’s where his historic power season could go next. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cal Raleigh Home Run Watch: After two more on Tuesday, will the Big Dumper hit 60?
Francisco Lindor homers after wife, Katia, performs national anthem on violin
Katia Lindor minored in music at St. Mary’s University in Texas and is a classically trained violinist. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Francisco Lindor homers after wife, Katia, performs national anthem on violin
Phillies put infielder Sosa on IL with groin strain
The Phillies placed infielder Edmundo Sosa on the injured list Tuesday with a right groin strain. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Phillies put infielder Sosa on IL with groin strain
Jays' Bichette out for regular season, eyes Oct.
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will miss the remainder of the regular season after a second opinion confirmed he has a sprained left knee, but the AL East leaders hope to get him back during the playoffs. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Jays' Bichette out for regular season, eyes Oct.
Dodgers activate Rushing (hand) off injured list
The first-place Los Angeles Dodgers activated Dalton Rushing from the injured list on Tuesday, boosting the team’s depth at catcher as they continue a series with the Philadelphia Phillies, a club they may see again in the National League postseason. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers activate Rushing (hand) off injured list
