Juan Soto was swinging away during his second-inning at-bat at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. But not at a baseball. Soto’s second plate appearance against Rays pitcher Shane Baz was interrupted when what appeared to be a bee flew in front of the Yankees All-Star outfielder.

Billy Martin won everywhere he managed. He also got fired everywhere he managed. And yet, the strangest of his firings isn’t one of the five times Yankees owner George Steinbrenner let Martin go or pressured him to resign. Nor is it his first dismissal, after leading the Twins to 18

Game recognizes game, as they say. Deion Sanders last played in the Majors in 2001, but that doesn't mean the two-sport great hasn't paid attention to happenings on the diamond -- especially when they involve Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz. "Prime Time" heaped praise on the Cincinnati shortstop during

This year's Futures Game featured more old-fashioned, Minor League-style fun than ever, and the most visible addition was one fans could see at every moment. Each of the 45 players who appeared in the game wore on his head the cap of his Minor League team.

Twenty-five years ago, Pedro Martinez was transcendent. By the 1999 All-Star break, he led all qualified pitchers in wins (15), strikeouts (184) and ERA (2.10). He'd go on to win his second of three Cy Youngs. And he did it in a season that was mostly about the hitter: The

The “fastest man alive” got to run the bases in style in his very first All-Star Game. Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, known for his rocket arm, power bat and elite sprint speed, flashed some fancy footwear during the 94th MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday at Globe Life Field

There’s an old saying that dogs are a man’s best friend. Shohei Ohtani has certainly embraced that idea -- and then some. At Tuesday’s All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Frutitas, Ohtani took that idea one step further when he rocked a suit with his dog, Decoy, designed on the

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ARLINGTON -- Gunnar Henderson walked onto ESPN’s on-field set at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday night at Globe Life Field, grabbed the microphone and delivered exactly what was asked of him. The 23-year-old Orioles shortstop snuck a few peeks directly into the hard camera in the process. “Ruh-roh,

ARLINGTON -- Paul Skenes has a 6-0 record and 1.90 ERA in his first 11 MLB starts. He has 89 strikeouts in 66 1/3 innings. He has a fastball few can touch and a “splinker” none had seen. He has a famous girlfriend. He has the distinction of becoming the

NEW YORK -- Jose Iglesias' next big "OMG" performance will be at the Home Run Derby. Iglesias is headed to the All-Star Game in Texas to perform "OMG" live on Monday as part of the festivities to kick off the Derby at Globe Life Field. Then, he'll cheer on his

FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Some of the top Draft prospects in baseball took “Cowboy up” to a new level here ahead of the Draft. The six players in town to attend the MLB Draft came in early to get a tour of the Stockyards, a national historic district in Fort

ST PETERSBURG -- Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez and right fielder Will Brennan teamed up Saturday to make a play you don’t see every day. Or hardly ever. With no outs and a runner on first in the third inning of Cleveland’s 4-2 win against the Rays at Tropicana Field,

ANAHEIM -- It wasn’t quite how Bryan Woo drew it up, but he’ll take it. The Mariners right-hander found himself in a jam in the bottom of the first inning on Friday night at Angel Stadium. Having already allowed a two-run homer to Willie Calhoun, the 24-year-old was trying to

The sales figures are out and one thing is abundantly clear when it comes to the most popular MLB player jerseys during the first half of the 2024 season: Shohei Ohtani remains king. Ohtani, who finished last season atop the jersey sales list, is atop the rankings again so far

Baseball is unique among the major sports in terms of how common it is for players to be drafted more than once, often including players who are chosen both out of high school and college. Since the inaugural Draft in 1965, 30 players have been picked in the first round

ST. PETERSBURG -- It was the third game of the season and Braden Coles’ fourth day of work with the Rays. The 20-year-old member of the clubhouse staff was still trying to learn everyone’s names when he took his spot as a ballboy down the right-field line at Tropicana Field.

The MLB Draft typically features some very recognizable last names among its selections, and the 2023 edition was no exception. In fact, within the first 40 overall picks of last summer’s Draft, the Athletics alone selected Jacob Wilson -- son of former Pirates All-Star shortstop Jack -- and Myles Naylor

We have two new additions to this year’s All-Star Game: Braden Coles of the Rays and Tyler Smith of the Orioles. You won’t find them on either team’s roster, but you will find them at Globe Life Field in Arlington as part of the game’s ball crew. Coles and Smith

Just how did Guillermo Rosario catch that fouled-off pitch? You can watch the video dozens of times and still not be sure. It seems like a glorious combination of luck, skill and reflexes.

The hot dog eating contest may be over, but we may have found a new contestant for next year's competition: Introducing Joey Chestpup. During Tuesday night's Mets game at Citi Field, a tiny dog was caught on camera chowing down on a bunless hot dog. If that wasn't enough to

The All-Star Red Carpet Show is about fun, fashion and the opportunity for fans to see a different side of MLB’s biggest stars. “These guys showcase a whole other side of their personalities,” MLB Network host Greg Amsinger said. “I heard from many players that it's a dream of theirs

Elly De La Cruz was just chosen for his first All-Star Game. So what is the Reds' superstar shortstop most looking forward to when the best of the American and National Leagues gather in Arlington on July 15? "I'm learning Japanese to talk to Shohei," De La Cruz responded when

Welcome to Promo Preview, a monthly roundup of Minor League Baseball promotions to look forward to. Incendiary Independence Day ballpark spectacles are now in the rearview mirror, but July has plenty more in store. Highlights include meaty aromas, computer-generated jerseys and taking it easy on the water. Jump in.

The behind-the-back play is usually reserved for pitchers, a quick reaction to a ball hit up the middle that somehow ends up as an out. On Sunday during the Braves' 6-0 win over the Phillies at Truist Park, Matt Olson showed that first basemen can pull them off, too. And