Major League Baseball

Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s Call-Up to the Orioles: A Power-Heavy Opportunity The Baltimore Orioles have recalled infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from Triple-A Norfolk, signaling a strategic move as they navigate third-base depth amid Blaze Alexander’s injury. Encarnacion-Strand, 26, has hit 17 home runs in 61 games for Norfolk this season, showcasing the power that made him the No. … Read more

The Houston Astros have traded veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers in a move aimed at clearing 40-man roster space and managing payroll. McCullers, a cornerstone of the franchise’s 2017 and 2022 World Series championship teams, utilized his “10-and-5” trade veto rights to approve the deal, which also sends left-handed pitcher Colton … Read more

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras has formally signaled his desire to remain with the organization, effectively discouraging potential trade interest ahead of the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline. Contreras, who waived his no-trade clause to join Boston from the St. Louis Cardinals just before Christmas, stated he has already communicated his preference to … Read more

The 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia features a high-power lineup headlined by Phillies stars Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. According to power rankings from a professional prognosticator, Schwarber is the favorite to win due to his health, home-field advantage, and current home run rate, while Harper seeks to become the first player since 2018 … Read more

Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani’s Major League record for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player in a debut season, reaching 22 homers during a 5-3 victory against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The milestone places Okamoto in elite company, matching the mark Ohtani set in 2018 at age … Read more

Pete Crow-Armstrong became the third player in Chicago Cubs history to record consecutive 20-home run and 20-stolen base seasons following a two-home run performance in a 9-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. By reaching the 20-20 milestone in just 92 games, Crow-Armstrong set a new franchise record, surpassing the previous mark of … Read more

The Chicago White Sox are entering the final days before the 2026 MLB Draft with a three-player shortlist for the No. 1 overall pick. According to MLB Pipeline, the organization is weighing the high-ceiling potential of high school shortstop Grady Emerson against the collegiate track record of UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky and the offensive production of … Read more

New York Yankees Ben Rice will participate in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The 27-year-old, who leads the Yankees with 25 home runs, will be joined by his father, Dan Rice, who will serve as his batting practice pitcher for the event, according to MLB.com. How Does … Read more