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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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The St. Louis Cardinals have signed rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year contract extension worth $112.5 million, the team announced on July 10, 2026.
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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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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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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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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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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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Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Major League Baseball in India, marking a significant step in the league's efforts to expand its presence in the massive South Asian spo...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander announced on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, that he will retire at the conclusion of the current Major League Baseball season.
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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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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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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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