Tag: Major League Baseball

Pitching mechanics in Major League Baseball present a focused area of study for researchers interested in human movement, athletic performance, and injury prevention. The repetitive physical demands placed on a pitcher’s throwing arm … more: How Samantha Judge Examined MLB Pitching Mechanics Through Kinesiology

Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, marking the first time two players who spent the majority of their careers in center field … more: Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Major League Baseball finalized a sweeping three-year media rights package Wednesday, restructuring its national broadcast lineup months after ESPN opted out of its previous agreement. The new setup — first reported by … more: MLB announces new three-year media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix

Major League Baseball will introduce an automated ball-strike challenge system in 2026, marking the league’s first step toward robot-assisted umpiring at the big-league level. The decision, approved this week by the league’s joint … more: MLB to debut Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System in 2026

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his remarkable 2025 campaign Monday, becoming the first player this season to reach 50 home runs. His milestone blast came in the first inning against the … more: Mariners’ Cal Raleigh hits 50th home run of season as AL MVP race with Yankees’ Aaron Judge heats up

The National League captured a dramatic 7-6 victory in the All-Star Game Tuesday night at Truist Park, clinching the first swing-off finish in Midsummer Classic history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzx1TiuTH9M After the American League … more: National League wins wild All-Star Game in first-ever swing-off (highlights)

Seattle’s Cal Raleigh captured his first Home Run Derby title on Monday night, outlasting Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round. Raleigh, who leads the majors with 38 home runs, … more: Mariners’ Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher to win Home Run Derby

The starters for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game were revealed Wednesday, headlined by reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, along with home run leader Cal Raleigh. On Sunday, the league rounded … more: MLB announces 2025 All-Star rosters

Clayton Kershaw etched his name deeper into baseball history Wednesday night, becoming the 20th pitcher to record 3,000 career strikeouts. The milestone came on his 100th pitch, when he froze Vinny … more: WATCH: Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw joins 3,000-strikeout club

In a stunning reversal, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred has reinstated Pete Rose, ending a 35-year ban that once seemed permanent. The decision, announced Monday, has reignited fierce debate over the … more: Pete Rose Reinstated by MLB: Controversial Reversal Sparks Legacy Debate

Pete Rose, the legendary all-time hits leader, has died at 83, as confirmed by the Clark County, Nevada medical examiner. Rose, known as “Charlie Hustle” for his relentless playing style, was … more: MLB legend Pete Rose dead at 83

The Chicago White Sox have tied the American League record for consecutive losses. They dropped their 21st straight game with a 5-1 defeat against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. Max Schuemann's … more: White Sox Tied for AL Record with 21st Straight Loss

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Michael Lorenzen, a trade-deadline acquisition from the Detroit Tigers, threw MLB's fourth no-hitter of the season Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. https://www.tiktok.com/@fl1sports/video/7265494704530214186 Lorenzen … more: WATCH: Phillies’ Michael Lorenzen throws no-hitter vs. Nationals

There were several great defensive plays around Major League Baseball on Monday night, and one took place in the game between the Los Angels Angels and Oakland Athletics. In the top of … more: WATCH: Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward robs grand slam

On Monday night, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco made one of the greatest catches you will ever see. The 22-year-old chased down a fly ball from Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado in … more: WATCH: Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco makes one of the greatest catches you will ever see

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly was perfect through seven innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday afternoon, but it ended on the second pitch of the eighth inning. Dodgers outfielder … more: WATCH: Cubs’ Drew Smyly loses perfect game in eighth inning against Dodgers after colliding with catcher

Something happened in Thursday’s Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates game that has not happened in seven years. Cincinnati starting pitcher threw a 105.2 MPH fastball to Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen in the … more: WATCH: Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene throws 105.2 MPH fastball 

FingerLakes1.com's Kyle Evans sat down with Frank Fleming of Barstool Sports to discuss the upcoming Major League Baseball season, and one thing that was brought up was Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa. Frank … more: Barstool’s Frank Fleming predicts monster season for Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (video)

Fresh off a blowout loss to Mexico, Team USA bounced back in a big way with a dominant 12-1 victory over Canada in a World Baseball Classic game that was called … more: Team USA cruises past Canada in World Baseball Classic