Clayton Kershaw pitched the final regular-season home game of his 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, welcomed and sent o…
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Clayton Kershaw retiring at end of season after 18-year career
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of the season, the club announced Thursday.
Kershaw, 37, has spent…
Cubs clinch playoff spot for first time since 2020
The Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the postseason with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Chicago will be partici…
Judge passes DiMaggio for fourth on Yankees’ all-time HR list
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hit the 362nd home run of his career Friday in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox to pass J…
What Is the Balk Rule in MLB? Understanding Baseball’s Most Confusing Call
For many baseball fans, few calls are as puzzling as the balk. You’ll see an umpire suddenly stop play, point to the pitcher, and award runners an extra base—often leaving fans (and sometimes even players) scratching their heads. So, what exactly is the balk rule in Major League Baseball (MLB), and why does it matter?…
Davey Johnson, World Series champ with Mets and Orioles, dies at 82
Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Met…
Red Sox, Aroldis Chapman agree to 1-year, $13.3M extension
The Boston Red Sox and left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman agreed to a one-year, $13.3-million extension for the 2026 season, sources told Ma…
Shohei Ohtani strikes out season-high 9 to earn 1st win with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high nine in five innings for his first victory for the Dodgers as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5-1 on Wedn…
MLB Home Run Record: History, Milestones, and the Chase for Power
The MLB home run record has long been one of the most iconic marks in American sports. Home runs are the ultimate display of power in baseball, and the pursuit of record-breaking seasons has captivated fans for generations. From Babe Ruth to Aaron Judge, the race to be baseball’s greatest slugger is filled with drama,…
Astros signing Craig Kimbrel to MLB deal
The Houston Astros are signing veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major-league contract, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Kimbrel had be…