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Paul Skenes is still Paul Skenes, but the Pittsburgh Pirates superstar right-hander is having a down year by his standards. What's the core reason for Skenes' 2026 performance? Well, the 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner thinks the 2026 World Baseball Classic "definitely affected the year" and "was kind of the root" of his struggles. "Usually, that time of year [early March], you’re kind of ramping up and it’s […]

This is it. With one week remaining in the regular season, the National League playoff field looks nearly complete. The Brewers, Dodgers and Braves have already clinched their respective divisions, while the Cubs, Padres and Phillies are jockeying for wild-card seeding while hoping to hold off the Diamondbacks, who haven’t been eliminated yet but are four games back of the final wild-card spot. In the American League, meanwhile, much is […]

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the grass several feet in front of the on-deck circle during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. There was no decision yet on whether Bregman, who was going for X-rays and CT scans, would travel with the team back to Chicago following its 9-1 […]

The Atlanta Braves clinched their seventh NL East championship in nine years on Sunday with a 4-2 win over the Astros, and celebrated with hugs and a team photo in championship hats and T-shirts. Mike Yastrzemski hit a three-run homer during a four-run sixth inning to give the Braves the lead. After Dylan Dodd struck out the side in the ninth to clinch the title, the team ran onto the […]

As the Boston Red Sox celebrated an improbable postseason berth at Tropicana Field, with Champagne and beer flowing all around, the clubhouse soundtrack seemed appropriate. "Stayin’ Alive.’’ "I think that pretty much says it all,’’ left fielder Roman Anthony said Sunday. "We pretty much stayed alive when nobody else thought we could. Now here we are.’’ The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East […]

Shohei Ohtani could make his return for the Los Angeles Dodgers sooner rather than later. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an encouraging update on Ohtani, revealing that he could return as early as Wednesday and is expected to play every game down the stretch once activated. Roberts also believes it’s important for Ohtani to get as many at-bats as possible once he returns to the […]

A first-time Major-Leaguer making their mark is usually a sign of future success. Which rookie star is destined for greatness? Let's see the MLB Rookie of the Year odds as of Sept. 19 at bet365 Sportsbook. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Kevin McGonigle […]

The Atlanta Braves held a subdued celebration when they clinched a playoff berth Friday night after missing out last season. The first-place Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 to punch their ticket to the postseason for the eighth time in nine years. They secured at least a National League wild card and reduced their magic number to three for winning the NL East. Afterward, there was no wild celebration, but […]

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz came off the injured list Friday after missing a month with a neck injury. The 32-year-old right-hander was available out of the bullpen for the series opener against San Francisco. Díaz is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA in 16 games with the Dodgers. He signed with the team as a free agent last offseason. He made five rehab appearances during his second IL stint […]