The secret to what makes a good pinch hitter in 2026
Bradford DoolittleApr 14, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and…
Group chats, Slack channels and buzzing iPhones: Why MLB players now communicate just like us
In one of his final acts as a St. Louis Cardinal, Nolan Arenado picked up his iPhone. Soon…
Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over Angels into game 2
Los Angeles Angels (8-9, third in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (9-7, second in the AL…
Floundering Mets shut out by Dodgers in sixth straight loss
LOS ANGELES — The New York Mets re-configured their coaching staff, parted with core members of their franchise…
Mets shut out again as downward spiral hits six games with loss to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — From feeble to just plain awful, a downward spiral continued for the Mets lineup Monday…
Pirates go to bat again in Paul Skenes start, pound Nationals
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes spent last season pitching on a razor’s edge, aware that one mistake could tilt…
Pirates 16-5 Nationals (14 Apr, 2026) Game Recap –
PITTSBURGH — — Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the…
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz OK after line drive to face
Apr 13, 2026, 10:47 PM ET BALTIMORE — Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by…
Orioles 9-7 Diamondbacks (Apr 13, 2026) Game Recap
BALTIMORE — — Jeremiah Jackson hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Pete Alonso put Baltimore in…
Guardians activate Hunter Gaddis, George Valera
ST. LOUIS — The Cleveland Guardians on Monday activated right-handed reliever Hunter Gaddis and outfielder George Valera from…