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Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) raises his arms after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs' Explosive Offense Makes History in Walk-Off Win Over Los Angeles Dodgers

Ian Happ's walk-off single did more than cap off a comeback win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, also helping the Chicago Cubs to make franchise history.

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Miami Marlins Top Prospect Agustín Ramírez on Historic Tear to Open MLB Career

Washington Nationals Southpaw Mitchell Parker Tosses Historic 8-Inning Gem

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Shares Story of Falling in Shower, Hurting Ankle

Mike Trout Asserts Himself Further into History Books with Massive Home Run

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, Paul Goldschmidt Make History Atop MLB Leaderboards

Minnesota Twins' Harrison Bader to Join Team Israel For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Colorado Rockies Would 'Never' Trade Homegrown Ace Kyle Freeland, Per ESPN Insider

Texas Rangers Pitcher Stands Atop Some Disappointing History Over Last Five Years

Atlanta Braves Former MVP Candidate Named as Trade Candidate if Team Continues to Struggle

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) celebrates after defeating the New York Mets at Target Field on April 15.

Minnesota Twins Closer with Electric Fastball Named Possible Trade Candidate

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Daikin Park on April 21.

Hunter Brown Puts Himself in Houston Astros' History Books with Gem vs. Toronto Blue Jays

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (38) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on April 15.

New York Mets Starting Rotation Does Something Never Before Seen in Modern Era of History

San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Wilmer Flores (41) hits a one run home run during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park.

San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores Belts Clutch Homer, Makes Franchise History

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Denver, CO, USA; A Colorado Rockies fans stands as snow falls before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies' Series Opener Against Washington Nationals Postponed Due to Snow

Cumberland, Georgia, USA; General views of a rain delay before the start of the game between the Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

Miami Marlins' Series Finale vs. Atlanta Braves Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) laughs with Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) as they wait for a replay in the first inning at Dodger Stadium.

How to Watch Every ‘Friday Night Baseball’ MLB Game on Apple TV+ This Season

American League Futures manager Harold Reynolds high-fives a player following the third inning of the All Star-Futures Game at T-Mobile Park in 2023.

Former Seattle Mariners Infielder Set to Help Lead a New-Era of MLB Network Programming

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting a double in the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on March 18.

How to Watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of Toyko Series

Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies Phanatic entertains the fans before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training at BayCare Ballpark.

Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates' Spring Training Game Canceled Due to Weather

Mar 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view of the stadium before a game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa Bay Rays Delay Opening Day Contest Against Colorado Rockies

Mar 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view of the stadium before a game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

MLB Adjusts 2025 Schedule to Account For Tampa Bay Rays' Temporary Outdoor Stadium

History

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer (23) delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at loanDepot Park on April 21.

Miami Marlins Young Pitcher Joins Baseball Hall of Famer in Illustrious History

New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning at Citi Field.

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor Goes Yard Twice, Moves Up All-Time List

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits an rbi single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 19.

Aaron Judge Doing Things Not Seen Since Barry Bonds In Last 25 Years of Baseball History

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) hits a single during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in 2025.

Athletics' Rookie Joins Chicago White Sox World Champion in Rare Baseball History

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton (right) is visited on the mound by pitching coach Drew French (left) during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 15.

Baltimore Orioles' 41-Year-Old Pitcher on Wrong Side Of Last 30 Years of History

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout (27) hits a one run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium on April 19.

Mike Trout Passed a Hall of Famer on the All-Time Home Runs List This Weekend

A detail view of a Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in 2024.

New Toronto Blue Jays Reliever Joins MLB History Books After Awesome Debut

Houston, Texas, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) reacts to his home run against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning at Daikin Park.

Fernando Tatis Jr. Blasts Another Home Run, Makes San Diego Padres History

Minors

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Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell (28) slides into third base during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Boston Red Sox Ink Top Prospect Kristian Campbell to Long-Term Extension

Buffalo, New York, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Joey Gallo (13) catches a fly ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Sahlen Field.

Former Gold Glove Outfielder Joey Gallo Reveals Shocking Position Change

Matt Shaw, shown here with the minor league Iowa Cubs in 2024, stands to be the Chicago Cubs everyday third baseman this season.

Chicago Cubs Still Weighing Matt Shaw's Opening Day Status, Per Report

Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Ricardo Genoves poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium.

Tampa Bay Rays Catcher Ricardo Genovés Trying Out First Base in Spring Training

Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second base Hyeseong Kim (6) hits against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at American Family Fields of Phoenix.

Korean Infielder Hyeseong Kim Hits 1st Home Run Since Joining Los Angeles Dodgers

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (74) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park.

Former White Sox Slugger Eloy Jiménez Undergoes Transformation With Tampa Bay Rays

Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Joey Gallo (24) waits for a throw to first base against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at Nationals Park.

Chicago White Sox Sign Former All-Star Slugger Joey Gallo to Minor League Deal

Sep 14, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (22) delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park.

Wade Miley Returns to Cincinnati Reds on Minor League Deal Amid Tommy John Recovery

Fantasy

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Cubs Pitcher Shota Imanaga Looks To Continue Strong Start Against Rangers

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal walks out of the dugout before Game 2 of ALDS in Cleveland.

Detroit Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Faces Powerful New York Yankees Lineup

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ryan Weathers (35) pitches against the New York Mets during the second inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 17.

Possible Breakout Star Set to Miss At Least One Month With Worrisome Injury

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Christopher Morel (24) triples against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel Projected For Biggest Individual Improvement in AL

Sep 11, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Anthony Santander (25) hits a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the eighth inning at Fenway Park.

Blue Jays Free Agent Addition Anthony Santander Projected to Rack Up Home Runs in 2025

Houston, Texas, USA: Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Breaking Down Toronto Blue Jays’ Rotation Following Blockbuster Max Scherzer Signing

Jul 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia (4) reacts to hitting a two-RBI double in the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies Slugger Michael Toglia Showed Signs of Being Elite Late in 2024

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) singles against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at Wrigley Field in 2024.

Chicago Cubs Gold Glover Unsure if He'll Be Healthy For Opening Day

Podcasts

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.

Payoff Pitch Podcast (Vol. 4): Top MLB Storylines, Injury News, Weekend Series To Watch

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Payoff Pitch Podcast: MLB Opening Week Winners And Losers, Extensions, Torpedo Bats

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) adjusts his elbow pad during his at bat at Angel Stadium on March 25.

My Two Cents: My 2025 '3 Up/3 Down' Picks on Team Win Totals

Chicago Cubs staff assistant Franklin Font (left) and second baseman Javier Baez (right) hoist the 2016 World Series trophy.

Tom Brew, Brady Farkas, Jack Ankony Named National Columnists on 'Fastball on SI'

Fastball Podcast: Staff Previews 2023 MLB Playoffs, Makes Predictions For Every Series

Fastball Podcast: Staff Previews 2023 MLB Playoffs, Makes Predictions For Every Series

The Newest Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is HERE!

The Newest Episode of 'The Payoff Pitch' Podcast is HERE!

Former Boston Red Sox' Join 'The Payoff Pitch' From the HOF Classic

Former Boston Red Sox' Join 'The Payoff Pitch' From the HOF Classic

Former Seattle Mariners Join 'The Payoff Pitch' at the Hall of Fame Classic

Former Seattle Mariners Join 'The Payoff Pitch' at the Hall of Fame Classic

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre on April 16.

Spencer Strider Shockingly Goes Back on Injured List For Atlanta Braves

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers catches the ball during spring training workouts Monday, February 17, 2025, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.

Milwaukee Brewers Set to Activate Key Starting Pitcher From Injured List

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello (66) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Tropicana Field.

Boston Red Sox Pitcher Brayan Bello Set to Return From IL, Make Season Debut Tuesday

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) and second baseman Mauricio Dubon (14) watch as San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) is carted off the field after he colliding with Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) in the first base line in the first inning at Daikin Park

Luis Arraez's Scary Collision at First Base Leads to Interesting Safety Discussion

Seattle, Washington, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) reacts following a strikeout against the Seattle Mariners to end the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park.

MLB Insider Suggests Baltimore Orioles Could Add Arm After Grayson Rodriguez Setback

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele (35) looks on after throwing a pitch against the Athletics during the second inning at Sutter Health Park on April 1.

Chicago Cubs' Ace Sends Heartfelt Message on "X" As He Readies For Tommy John Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark on March 4.

Philadelphia Phillies Injured Starting Pitcher Likely Won't Return Before End of April

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on opening day at Citizens Bank Park in 2024.

Spencer Strider to Make First Start of 2025 Season with Great History Under His Belt

Betting

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium.

Over/Under Win Totals For All 30 MLB Teams in 2025 Season

Chicago White Sox celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sept 29.

Chicago White Sox Make Awful History with Pitiful Over-Under Win Total

Jul 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) before the All-Star Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park.

T-Mobile MLB Home Run Derby 2024: How to Watch, Participants, Betting Odds

Jun 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on from the dugout in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

MLB Clears Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal