The 2022 T-Mobile Home Run Derby is here, and some of the greatest sluggers in the game are taking their cuts at Dodger Stadium. Mets star Pete Alonso, the event’s reigning two-time champ, is looking to become the first player in history to win three consecutive Derbies. Watch every swing live on ESPN and follow … Read more
BOSTON — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale had surgery on his broken left pinkie finger on Monday, a day after it was hit by a line drive in a game against the New York Yankees. The team called the surgery successful but did not give a timetable for his return. A broken bone usually takes … Read more
The T-Mobile Home Run Derby is happening tonight! The field features a downright electric mix of young and old, power and skill, past, present and future. I cannot wait. Every competitor has a real chance to win this thing; otherwise, they wouldn’t be here. But because I am a professional prognosticator, or at least someone … Read more
ANAHEIM — Angels superstar Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, as he’s been dealing with upper back spasms. Mariners first baseman Ty France is replacing Trout on the American League roster and Minnesota’s Byron Buxton will take over for Trout as a starter in the outfield, Major League Baseball … Read more
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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseball’s best-known players. Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman was added Sunday as the 14th replacement player, giving the host Dodgers six … Read more
2022 Home Run Derby: Past champions, notable records originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Calling all baseball lovers! It’s officially time for the best two days of the summer – the MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. Held the day prior to the Midsummer Classic, the MLB Home Run Derby is an annual competition … Read more
With the No. 1 pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, the Orioles selected shortstop Jackson Holliday. Baseball is in the blood for Holliday, whose father, Matt, was a seven-time All-Star slugger during a 15-year MLB career with the Rockies, A’s, Cardinals and Yankees. But the family baseball connection doesn’t stop there — Jackson’s uncle, Josh, … Read more
Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale suffered a fractured pinkie on his pitching hand when he was struck by a comebacker in the first inning Sunday against the New York Yankees. With two outs, Aaron Hicks hit a 106.7 mph line drive off Sale’s left hand. The ball deflected into center field as Gleyber Torres … Read more
Juan Soto, one of the best hitters in all of baseball, is reportedly available for trade, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 23-year-old All-Star outfielder reportedly rejected a 15-year, $440 million offer from the Nationals, which would have made him the highest-paid player in MLB history. Washington now plans to listen to trade offers … Read more