MLB News: Scores, Standings, Stats, Trades, Rumors (2024)

KANSAS CITY -- Juan Soto’s long-awaited return to the Yankees’ lineup after a three-game absence came Monday night in Kansas City, but without Aaron Judge’s protection behind him. Judge, the American League Player of the Week, was given a day off for the opener against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium,

It's never too early to get hyped for potential postseason matchups, and this week features several series that could serve as October previews – or at least play a role in how playoff berths shake out. Just consider this baseball feast: The slugging Yankees vs. the scrappy Royals. The veteran

There are only 30 teams in baseball, so, by definition, there is only so much of a jump you can make in one week. The Dodgers are always in the top 10, so even if they go 7-0 in a week, they’re still only going up so far. Same for

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins were the first North American professional sports franchise to name themselves after their home state, not their home city -- so, it should come as no surprise that the Twins used their “City Connect” jersey as more of a “State Connect” concept. The team representing

Known for massive blasts and a patient batting eye, Rintaro Sasaki made major news when the then-high schooler opted out of the NPB Draft where he was expected to go first overall to instead enroll at Stanford University. Set to be a freshman in the fall, the 6-foot, 250-pound Sasaki

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During his productive weekend against the Yankees in which he went 6-for-12 .500] with three home runs and nine RBIs, Dodgers outfielder [Teoscar Hernández took a break from the action and talked to MLB.com about several topics, from his stellar 2024 season to how he mastered the English language. This

Francisco Lindor might've been in London on a work trip, but he still took time to be a tourist – and maybe even imagine himself as a star in another sport. Of all the attractions Lindor and his Mets teammates got to visit while in town last week for their

Want to give the gift of baseball for Father’s Day? MLB.TV has just the deal for you. During the MLB.TV Father’s Day Sale, the All Teams Yearly package -- which enables you to stream every out-of-market game, live or on demand, on your favorite supported devices -- is now just

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Major League Baseball is not immune to the opioid crisis. In fact, as Royals head athletic trainer Nick Kenney explains, the age demographic of the player population adjusting to pro ball at the Minor League level and the demands of the job at all levels can -- if not addressed

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The pool of two-start streamers is a respectable one this week, with two outstanding options, three men who warrant use in many leagues and a few others who can be considered in deep formats. On the hitting side, the Twins present the best short-term options, and the Mariners offer another

NEW YORK -- The chants were heard during the sixth inning on Sunday evening, spreading between the Yankee Stadium bases and growing in volume with each intonation. “We want Soto!” the crowd cried, pleading in hopes that Juan Soto would grab a bat for a surprise pinch-hitting appearance. Trent Grisham

Catcher's fourth hit of game nearly caught by left fielder Cabbage in 9th inning

ANAHEIM -- As Logan O'Hoppe stood at his locker following his walk-off two-run home run to help the Angels beat the Astros, 9-7, on Sunday, he was still trying to grasp what transpired. The Angels mounted a comeback from down 7-4 and entered the ninth inning in a 7-7 tie.

Incredible play to cap London Series marks first recorded game-ending 2-3 ground-ball DP

LONDON -- Had this been English football, a local reporter told Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, the ninth inning of Sunday’s London Series finale would have been best described as “squeaky bum time” -- a term generally credited to legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. When it was all over,

OAKLAND -- It was a play that only could have happened at the Coliseum. The Blue Jays had just taken the lead on Isiah Kiner-Falefa's bases-clearing double in the 10th inning of their eventual 6-4 win, and they were looking to keep the line moving. With Kiner-Falefa on second and

SAN DIEGO -- How do you know Fernando Tatis Jr. is back? Here’s how: In the bottom of the first inning of the Padres’ 9-3 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park, right-hander Scott McGough executed the pitch he wanted -- a fastball on the very outside

ST. PETERSBURG -- A smile crept across the face of Grayson Rodriguez, who was ready to dish out the compliments for Adley Rutschman -- his catcher, his teammate and a fellow former first-round Draft pick instrumental in Baltimore’s recent success. “It’s special. It’s special, for sure,” Rodriguez said of Rutschman’s

CINCINNATI -- Shota Imanaga pitched so superbly for the first two months that any minor mistake now seems glaring. Cubs manager Craig Counsell reminded reporters on Sunday morning that the lefty had simply set the bar too high. “The best pitchers in the game do give up hits,” Counsell said

With the Mets' nail-biter 6-5 victory over the Phillies on Sunday, the 2024 London Series has come to an end. The NL East rivals went out with a bang -- sort of -- with a tightly-contested game culminating in an anxious ninth inning in which both clubs mounted rallies. But

While most of the Mets were in London to play the Phillies on Sunday, one Met made a surprise appearance nearly 3,500 miles away at Citi Field. Kodai Senga, who has yet to pitch this season while he rehabs a shoulder injury, was at the Mets' home stadium to continue