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Blue Jays Okamoto ties Ohtani's 22-home-run rookie record

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto tied a significant Major League Baseball record on Friday night, hitting his 22nd home run of the season to match the single-season mark for Japan-born rookies set by Shohei Ohtani...

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Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to headline Home Run Derby

Two Philadelphia Phillies stars, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, will headline the Home Run Derby on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park, marking the first time since 2018 that teammates have competed in the ev...

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Bryce Harper suggests aluminum bats for Derby bonus rounds

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper has proposed a dramatic change to the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, suggesting players be allowed to use aluminum bats during the event's bonus rounds.

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Shohei Ohtani to miss All-Star Game over knee irritation

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and his scheduled pitching start on Friday, July 10, due to continued irritation in his left knee, the team announced.

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Red Sox arrive in New York after 17-hour flight delay

The Boston Red Sox arrived in New York just hours before their scheduled game on Friday, July 10, after a series of plane issues caused a nearly 17-hour travel delay from Chicago.

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White Sox hold first pick in 2026 MLB draft

The Chicago White Sox will make the first selection in the 2026 Major League Baseball draft on Saturday, July 11, with a trio of elite prospects considered the leading candidates for the top spot.

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Mets put Mark Vientos on injured list after hand fracture

New York Mets infielder Mark Vientos suffered a fractured right hand after being hit by a pitch during Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals and will be placed on the injured list, interim manager Andy Green con...

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Dodgers to visit White House July 23 for 2025 championship

The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House on July 23 to celebrate their 2025 World Series championship, marking their second consecutive visit to honor a title with President Donald Trump.

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Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler decries MLB All Star snub

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, fresh off a dominant 14-strikeout performance, has publicly criticized Major League Baseball after being left off the National League All-Star roster for the 2026 Midsummer Classic...

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Shortstop Anthony Volpe denies false position report

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe forcefully denied a report on Wednesday that he refused to play second base while in the minor leagues earlier this season, calling the claim "B.S.

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Cease loses no-hitter in 9th as Jays beat Giants 10-0

Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, only to see it broken up by a leadoff single from San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos.

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Former All-Star Pitcher Phil Regan Dies at 89

Phil Regan, a former All-Star pitcher and one of baseball's longest-serving coaches whose career spanned seven decades, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was 89.

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Mike Trout returns, homers after hamstring injury

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout returned to the lineup Wednesday and immediately hit a home run, marking a successful comeback from a hamstring injury just days before he is set to start in the All-Star Game near his ...

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Ryan O’Hearn hits three homers and 10 RBI in win

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O’Hearn delivered a historic performance Tuesday night at PNC Park, powering his team to a 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves with three home runs and a franchise-record 10 runs ba...

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Pirates O'Hearn sets franchise RBI record in 12-4 win

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O’Hearn made franchise history on Tuesday night, driving in a club-record 10 runs on three home runs to power his team to a 12-4 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves.

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Royals' Tyler Tolbert Ties MLB Record with 12 Straight Hits

Kansas City Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert tied a Major League Baseball record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances Tuesday night, a historic feat that powered his team to a wild 16-12 comeback victory over the...

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Ohtani hits 300th home run as Dodgers fall 4-3 to Rockies

Shohei Ohtani made history by hitting his 300th career home run, but a late-inning defensive collapse led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.

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