A prospect mired in an organization with a lack of opportunity. A long-time veteran looking like his best days are behind him. A pitcher playing in a hitter-friendly environment. There are several different types of players who qualify as “change of scenery” candidates, those underperforming in their current situation who

PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes was driving down Perry Highway in Wexford, Pa., just past seven o’clock Monday night when the Pirates superstar pitcher made a pit stop. He saw Vestal Field, home of the Ingomar Franklin Park Little League teams, and the lights were still on. Skenes proceeded to make

CHICAGO – Braden Montgomery is joining the White Sox. The No. 21 overall prospect and No. 2 White Sox prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, is being called up by the White Sox for the start of their six-game homestand against the Braves and Dodgers on Tuesday night at Rate Field,

LAS VEGAS -- Two days after a trade that brought him back to the Brewers for cash, righty reliever Joel Kuhnel joined his new team on Monday for a wild, 15-14 win in 12 innings over his old team, the A’s. He arrived just in time to provide intel not

A little more than two months into the 2026 season, the Rookie of the Year races in both leagues are already shaping up to be epic. And if the results of the latest ROY poll are any indicator, it could be an entertaining ride. Our second ROY poll of the

Matt McLain’s two-out walk in the eighth inning of the Reds’ 6-2 loss to the Padres on Monday in San Diego was anything but your typical free pass. No, McLain had to work extra hard for this one. Of the five pitches the Cincinnati second baseman saw from Padres reliever

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League is embarking upon a second season that is also a new beginning. After barnstorming its way across the country in its inaugural year, the AUSL is now structured as a more traditional, city-based league in 2026 and going forward. The league has six teams --

Last summer, Clayton Kershaw gave us one more memory for the road. Pitching against Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio in June, and nearing the end of an all-but-certain Hall of Fame career, Kershaw unleashed the curve so memorably nicknamed “Public Enemy No. 1” by Vin Scully all those years ago. The

Major League Baseball (MLB) and Phillies Charities, Inc., the charitable arm of the Philadelphia Phillies, today announced details of the 2026 All-Star Legacy initiative, which will ensure that 2026 MLB All-Star Week leaves a meaningful impact on communities within the host city of Philadelphia. Through MLB Together (MLBTogether.com), MLB and

We’re still coming down from Monday’s game between the Brewers and Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark, a bizarre 12-inning affair in which Milwaukee emerged with a 15-14 victory. Here are seven fun facts from one of the wildest contests we’ve seen in a good while.

You can now follow your favorite players and teams on MLB.TV for a new low price for the season. Fans can purchase an MLB.TV Seasonal package for just $119.99 to watch every out-of-market game live or on demand. Subscribe now through ESPN -- the new home of MLB.TV -- to

After an exhilarating Women’s College World Series that ended with Texas claiming its second consecutive title, it’s time for the pros to take the main stage. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s (AUSL) second season kicks off on Tuesday, June 9, with all six teams playing on Opening Day. The Carolina

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CLEVELAND – In the end, Fernando Cruz stood alone in the Yankees’ bullpen. As compatriot after compatriot was pulled into action in the Yankees’ eventual 7-5, 10-inning win over the Guardians at Progressive field, Cruz remained in the 'pen. Some of his fellow relievers were called in to put out

BALTIMORE -- The Mariners took two Orioles runs off the board on Monday night in a game that proved to be more decided by inches than the final score would suggest. And both runs they yanked back in a 6-3 win came via challenges that overturned their initial calls.

SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants on Monday night preempted their usual “Play ball!” exhortation from specially selected kids in favor of a 31-year-old man with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The Giants were marking ALS Awareness Day ahead of their first home game since the MLB-wide event on June 2. Osiel Mendoza,

While the 2026 All-Star Game doesn’t roll around until July 14, fans at PNC Park on Tuesday will be treated to an All-Star-caliber matchup when reigning Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes takes on the star-studded, two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers to open a three-game series. Skenes enters the

MLB and the MLBPA held their first bargaining session on May 12 as both parties began working toward the next labor agreement. The CBA expires on Dec. 1. Competitive balance will be a focus during discussions, if not the primary issue. Here’s what you need to know about the state

Alejandro Kirk is nearing his return from April surgery to repair a fractured left thumb, potentially as soon as this weekend when the Blue Jays host the Yankees in a three-game set. The Jays’ starting catcher has been on a rehab assignment with Single-A Dunedin since June 3. The catcher

ANAHEIM -- With the Trade Deadline less than two months away, speculation has begun to circulate that the Astros could be in a position to try to deal slugger Yordan Alvarez, who leads the Major Leagues with a 1.070 OPS and the American League with 22 homers and 48 RBIs.

A .302 average and a walk-off grand slam. A homer in three straight games. A 1.063 OPS over the past month. A .400 average with runners in scoring position and two outs. These could be the highlights of an All-Star or even an MVP candidate. But in this case, they

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On February 10, the Cardinals made a reliever-for-reliever swap that took many by surprise, sending right-hander Andre Granillo to the Washington Nationals for righty George Soriano. What has perhaps proven to be even more surprising is just how crucial of a role Soriano has played in the Cardinals' bullpen.

Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are the princes of Queens these days, and if they keep up their current levels of play, they could be upgraded to kings by the end of their rookie seasons. Before they debuted in the Majors, we at MLB Pipeline dove into their Minor League