DETROIT -- The Tigers had just started a West Coast trip in Seattle in August, seven games under .500 after losing seven of nine on a homestand, when third-base coach Joey Cora talked with hitters about baserunning. How long it lasted depends on who you ask. “It was, like, five

WASHINGTON -- A unit that has faced questions all season long is now the Royals’ strength, and it couldn’t be happening at a better time. The bullpen once again locked things down Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park, tossing four scoreless innings in the Royals’ 7-4 win over the Nationals to

The 2024 postseason is approaching. As you keep an eye on the standings, here is everything you need to know about how the playoff field is shaping up, as well as info about potential tiebreakers and clinch scenarios for each contender.

OAKLAND -- There was nothing Mark Kotsay felt like he could do to fully repay the fans for the love and support they have shown him since his arrival to the A’s organization as a player in 2004, but he sure was determined to try his best. About four hours

Starting pitchers may not dominate the postseason the way they once did, but the best of the best still make a huge impact on who reaches the World Series -- and who ends the season by hoisting a trophy. Last October, the combination of right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and left-hander Jordan

Once again in 2024, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and At Bat subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games will be available on MiLB.TV, on the web

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NEW YORK -- Family, friends and colleagues of Billy Bean have been mourning his death since he passed away on Aug. 6. On Thursday, they took time to celebrate his life, one which left a lasting impact on nearly everybody who was fortunate to cross paths with him. Bean, Major

Shohei Ohtani's incredible 2024 season keeps getting more remarkable. With the founding of the 50-50 club already in his rear-view mirror, Ohtani is now close to adding one more bit of amazement to his ledger by joining another exclusive group: players with 400 total bases in a season. How rare

PITTSBURGH – Paul Skenes mulled over the question for a good 15 seconds. It has been quite the eventful year for the Pirates’ star rookie, fulfilling his almost-otherworldly expectations. He started an All-Star Game. He blew a 100 mph fastball by Shohei Ohtani. He got to meet Bob Uecker. All

PITTSBURGH – After spending the past week in a state of in-between -- on the fringes of the race for a first-round bye in the postseason but needing a lot of help -- the Brewers’ path was clear as they took the field for their final road game of the

It is an emotional day in Oakland as the A’s say goodbye to the city they have called home for 57 years. Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rangers -- the last at Oakland Coliseum -- the club welcomed back some of the greatest players to don the green and

On a brilliantly sunny day in Paris, two teams took to the courts. While the rest of the city was flooded with athletes and spectators for the Olympic Games, this wasn't part of the official program. This was a Baseball5 contest -- the World Baseball Softball Confederation's (WBSC) relatively new

Paul Skenes, in the midst of one of the most impressive rookie pitching seasons in decades, releases his 99 mph four-seam fastball from 5.7 feet high, just a tick under the Major League average of 5.8 feet. Jeremiah Estrada, a breakout San Diego reliever who struck out 13 consecutive hitters

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CLEVELAND -- There’s a well-known rivalry between the Guardians and the Reds, even if Cleveland has retained the Ohio Cup for 10 consecutive years. It’s a perfect time for Guardians fans to break out their “Cincinnati is in Kentucky” punchlines, prompting playful banter on social media between the two fan

LOS ANGELES -- Since coming over to the Majors in 2018, Shohei Ohtani has consistently made it clear that he wants to experience the thrill of the postseason and, ultimately, win a World Series title. In about a week, Ohtani will finally get that chance. He knows all eyes will

NEW YORK -- Jasson Domínguez ranged toward the left-field line in the top of the first inning, tracking Colton Cowser’s slicing bases-loaded drive. A moment too late, the Yankees' top prospect realized he had miscalculated, lunging in vain as the ball fell behind him for a two-run single. That misplay,

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. produced one of the greatest seasons in MLB history last year. The Braves' outfielder has spent this year dealing with the reality that a second major knee injury may prevent him from being as dynamic as he was in the past. “I think [I'm] going

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PITTSBURGH -- The final line may not have been the cleanest for Mitch Keller -- three runs over five innings with six hits and a pair of walks allowed in the Pirates’ 5-2 loss to the Brewers at PNC Park -- but his stuff on Thursday afternoon looked a lot

PHILADELPHIA -- It was Fan Appreciation Night on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, and a sellout crowd of 42,438 was given a treat by watching the Phillies outslug the Cubs, 9-6.

DETROIT -- Manager Kevin Cash admitted Thursday was “weird.” He wasn’t talking about the Rays’ series finale at Comerica Park, although it turned out to be a strange game. They built up a three-run lead while Tyler Alexander shut out his former Tigers teammates for five innings, only for the

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian's Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CHICAGO -- The Cubs expected to be planning for a playoff series at the end of September, not making plans for how to tackle