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The 2020 MLB draft class is stacked! Here are the names to know
Whether it's jaw-dropping power or hard-throwing aces you want, next year's crop of talent has us excited. These are some of the future stars who could go No. 1 overall.
Red Sox legend Ortiz stable after shooting in DR
Former Red Sox slugger and Dominican star David Ortiz is out of surgery and doing "fine" after being shot at a club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ortiz's brother told a local reporter.
Muncy's long blast, bat flip spark Bumgarner's ire
Walker Buehler and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat ace Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants 1-0 on Sunday.
Red-hot Schwarber thriving in Cubs' leadoff spot
Outfielder Kyle Schwarber has been on fire of late while batting leadoff for the Cubs, prompting manager Joe Maddon to remark that this is "as good as I've seen him -- ever."
Real or Not? Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger headed for epic MVP battle
With the way they've played in the first two months, Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger could be headed for an MVP duel rarely seen in MLB history.
Nats make history with four straight HRs in 8th
The Nationals hit four straight home runs in the eighth inning Sunday and became the first franchise in MLB history to accomplish the feat twice.
Muncy's long blast, bat flip draw Bumgarner's ire
Walker Buehler and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat ace Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants 1-0 on Sunday.
Wainwright exits in fifth with hamstring tightness
Adam Wainwright left in the fifth inning of the Cardinals' game against the Cubs on Sunday with a hamstring issue.
Encarnacion hits 2 HRs, reaches 400 for career
The Mariners' Edwin Encarnacion hit two home runs on Sunday to give him 400 for his career.
Moustakas HR wins car for fan as Brewers sweep
Mike Moustakas launched a homer that won a new car for a fan, NL MVP Christian Yelich hit his major-league-leading 24th home run on his bobblehead day, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Astros prospect Alvarez hits HR in first game
Houston Astros prospect Yordan Alvarez, the minor leagues' home run leader, homered in the second at-bat of his major league debut against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Former Rangers manager Lucchesi dies at 92
Former coach Frank Lucchesi, who was once punched by a player while serving as the Rangers' manager, has died at 92.
Red Sox's Martinez (back) remains out of lineup
J.D. Martinez "is feeling better" but is "not ready to play" because of his back tightness, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Sunday.
Yanks put German, tied for MLB wins lead, on IL
The Yankees placed right-hander Domingo German on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip flexor strain.
Astros call up minor league HR leader Alvarez
Yordan Alvarez, who leads the minor leagues with 23 home runs this season, was promoted to the majors by the Astros on Sunday.
Cano back on Mets' IL due to troublesome quad
Robinson Cano is back on the injured list with a quad injury that has allowed him to play just once since May 22.
'Your eyes get big': Why Kyle Hendricks is pitching up in the zone
As an antidote to launch angle, the Cubs' finesse righty is thriving with his low-velo stuff by going high where others go low.
'Hey, where's your mustache and glasses?': Bobby V on the 20th anniversary of his dugout disguise
On June 9, 1999, Mets skipper Bobby Valentine went incognito after being ejected from a game. He tells ESPN how the night still defines him -- and how his players were involved in hatching the plan.
Helmet fires back: Gardner gets stitches, fat lip
In the midst of an 0-for-19 stretch, Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner took out his frustration by tossing his helmet, only for it to bounce back and split his lip.
Scherzer K's 9 in Nats' win, shrugs off hit to calf
Nationals starter Max Scherzer shrugged off taking a comebacker off his calf and got out of the only inning in which the Padres threatened Saturday night.