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Arizona sends pitching prospects Daniel Eagen and Sandro Santana to St. Louis for outfielder Lars Nootbaar, targeting a right-handed pitching weakness.

Boston's Wilyer Abreu and Atlanta's Drake Baldwin earned AL and NL Player of the Week honors as Ceddanne Rafaela posts a scorching 23-game run.

Ceddanne Rafaela hit two home runs Saturday, extending his streak to three straight games with a homer as Boston beat Los Angeles 3-2 for its eighth consecutive series win.

Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras hit eighth-inning home runs to lift Boston to a 5-4 victory over Oakland and a series win.

Bryce Harper's 22nd home run sealed a rain-shortened win in Baltimore, making the Phillies the first team in MLB history to hit go-ahead ninth-inning homers in three straight games.

Atlanta has won five straight after losing more than half of its previous 44 games, and the front office is now focused on adding a starting pitcher.

Analytics models project 3.03 combined home runs for Washington-Atlanta, the highest total on Thursday's MLB slate.

From lineup construction to nine-figure contracts, the long ball drives every major decision in Major League Baseball.

Owners want a new salary cap before the CBA expires in 2027, but small-budget clubs in MLB and the Premier League keep punching above their weight.

Fernando Tatis Jr. recorded the first five-hit game of his career, driving in three runs as San Diego rolled past San Francisco in a division showdown at Petco Park

The rookie outfielder's first career grand slam in the eighth inning turned a 3-3 tie into a 7-3 Boston win, pushing the Sox to within 1.5 games of a Wild Card spot.

Cincinnati erupted for three runs in the 10th inning to defeat St. Louis 6-3, moving above.500 for the first time in July.

The switch-hitting outfielder secured his place in Cooperstown on the first ballot, capping a 20-year run that earned him more than $200 million.

James Wood's 430-foot, two-run shot off Jose Alvarado in the ninth erased a 5-3 deficit and set up Washington's walk-off win in the tenth.

Cycling crowns its champion in Paris while Formula 1, the PGA Tour and MLB generate massive revenue and reshape player valuations.

Houston's surge puts them 2.5 games out of a wild card spot, with Bregman's expiring $28.5M deal looming over the front office.

Chicago's lineup roughed up Pittsburgh's rookie ace for five earned runs, cutting Milwaukee's division lead to two games.

San Francisco's five-run third inning against the Mets, fueled by Jung Hoo Lee's two-run single, gave the Giants the lift they needed in a tight Wild Card race.

Salvador Perez launched a two-run shot against the Minnesota Twins, passing George Brett's franchise record and staking his claim as Kansas City's greatest power hitter.

The shortstop erased a two-run deficit with a clutch blast against division-leading Houston, making Anaheim's winter trade look very smart.

Vaughn Grissom's eighth-inning line drive knots the score at 5-5, giving an Angels team fighting for a wild card spot a reason to believe.

Schmitt's ninth-inning solo shot secured a 4-3 win over Los Angeles, pushing San Francisco to 52-48 and raising real questions about his contract future.

The rookie slugger hit a two-run go-ahead homer off Emmanuel Clase, pushing Houston within one game of the AL West lead.

Schmitt's two-run double in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie, giving San Francisco a 5-3 win and boosting his arbitration projections.

Hao-Yu Lee's seventh-inning homer off Clay Holmes broke a 4-4 tie and carried Cleveland to a 7-5 win, pushing the Guardians a game ahead in the AL Central.

The San Diego deal marks a 387 percent return for sellers and awaits approval from all 30 MLB clubs in June

Woo's dominant 6.0-inning, one-run performance against Houston not only secured a crucial win but also highlighted his rising worth as a front-line starter on a rookie deal

Los Angeles rode an explosive offensive burst to victory, pushing within two games of a Wild Card spot

Detroit's pitching phenom Tarik Skubal forces a high-stakes decision for the franchise, balancing on-field dominance against a massive potential trade haul and future payroll commitments.

Nelson Cruz's historic six home runs in the 2011 ALCS, including a walk-off grand slam, provide a powerful backdrop as the Rangers and Tigers battle tonight for crucial playoff positioning and future franchise value.

The young left-hander has transformed the Guardians' rotation, solidifying their unexpected push in the American League Central and validating their player development strategy.

Kansas City erased a four-run deficit in the eighth, showcasing a resilience that signals a shift for the franchise and its young core.

The Seattle Mariners cemented Randy Johnson's place in franchise lore by retiring his number 51, a move that transcends mere nostalgia and solidifies a critical piece of the team's long-term brand equity and fan engagement strategy.

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Michael Jones, a private equity titan, in a transaction valued at over $2.5 billion, signaling a new era for the team's competitive strategy and financial future.

Chicago's dominant run signals a major shift in the National League, pushing the team into serious contention and boosting its financial prospects significantly.

The Chicago Cubs pulled off an improbable comeback against the Los Angeles Dodgers, extending their winning streak to 10 games and signaling their arrival as a true National League powerhouse.

The San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs are driving critical narratives this Wednesday, with key pitchers taking the mound to decide playoff pictures and long-term team valuations.

José Soriano's historic 0.24 ERA through his first six starts of the season not only shatters records but also establishes him as a critical asset for the Los Angeles Angels, potentially reshaping their long-term financial strategy and on-field success.

The travel industry sees massive gains as 339 million sports fans spend big on events, creating an economic engine cities cannot ignore.

A league-wide assessment reveals which MLB stadiums and host cities are least favored by players, signaling potential long-term issues for team recruitment and financial stability.

The young superstar's late-game heroics against the Astros delivered a critical win, solidifying his status as a franchise cornerstone and proving why Seattle invested so heavily in his future.

Mike Trout's historic five-homer series against the Yankees showcased his unparalleled power, forcing a hard look at his colossal contract's implications for the Angels' competitive future and financial flexibility

The veteran outfielder continues his unparalleled dominance, but his historic performance highlights the Angels' persistent failure to build a contender around him.

Jackson Merrill delivered a game-saving defensive gem and a walk-off hit, securing a critical win for the San Diego Padres and signaling his arrival as a clutch performer.

The Cardinals outfielder matched Gunnar Henderson atop the leaderboard with a game-winning blast in a 4-3 victory over the Cubs

Major League Baseball's streaming debut on Netflix delivered a viewership home run, attracting a crucial younger demographic and resetting the valuation playbook for future sports broadcasting deals.

The Colorado Rockies' new one-pound, 23-inch Glizzilla hot dog, priced at $45, ignites a fiery debate over stadium concession economics and whether it's a shrewd viral marketing play or an insult to the average fan's wallet.

Major League Baseball makes a strategic investment in Jomboy Media, targeting the crucial 18-34 male demographic, signaling a pivotal shift in how leagues chase audience growth beyond on-field rule changes.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' unparalleled payroll dwarfs entire franchises, raising critical questions about competitive balance and the financial realities shaping Major League Baseball's future.