The hottest hitter on the planet right now isn’t named Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge. It’s Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ildemaro Vargas. Who? The 34-year-old journeyman is riding a 24-game hitting streak since the start of
As incredible as it sounds, the insanely intense, nearly century-old Yankees-Red Sox rivalry was brought to an even higher level of animosity — some might say absurdity — in the spring of 2008 when a
The Boston Red Sox are, at least for now, back on a winning track after stunning the baseball world this week with the abrupt firing of manager Alex Cora despite flashes of life from a
Jasson Dominguez may finally get his call-up to the Majors. Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton’s latest injury setback in the Friday game against the Astros created an unexpected opportunity for Dominguez, one of the organization’s most
A big contract doesn't guarantee your stars will stay healthy. The deep-pockets Los Angeles Dodgers were cruising atop the NL West standings when their bullpen took a sudden and troubling hit: All-Star closer Edwin Díaz
Rafael Furcal, the speedy Atlanta Braves shortstop who was named Rookie of the Year in 2000, put his wheels to work on this day in beísbol April 21, 2002. On that day, the Dominican-born blazer
As José Ramírez continues to build a Hall of Fame–caliber résumé, his solid start to the 2026 season has placed him in rare company in baseball history. The Cleveland Guardians star has already recorded more
After several seasons of mediocrity, starter José Soriano has emerged as one of the early surprises of 2026, earning American League Player of the Week honors after dominant outings that have turned heads across baseball.
Concern is beginning to build around Ronald Acuña Jr. as the Atlanta Braves star has stumbled out of the gate in the first weeks of the 2026 season, raising questions about whether he has fully
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros has been named American League Player of the Week after a dominant stretch to open the season, signaling a strong return to form following an injury-plagued 2025 campaign that
