Skubal surgery forces Tigers into deeper rotation crisis
Tigers ace Skubal undergoes elbow surgery, sidelined two to three months during rotation crisis.
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MLB 2027 Season
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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Dylan Cease named American League starter for 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays was named the starting pitcher for the American League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Cease is 6-4 with a 2.56 ERA and leads the majors with 148 strikeouts. He is the first Blue Jays pitcher to start an All-Star Game since Roy Halladay in 2009. Cease nearly threw his second career no-hitter on July 8 against San Francisco before it was broken up in the ninth inning.
Cam Schlittler opts out of 2026 All-Star Game
New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler announced he will not pitch in the 2026 All-Star Game. Schlittler leads the AL with a 2.05 ERA. Manager Aaron Boone said Schlittler felt apprehensive about throwing at high velocity on his recovery day after pitching on Saturday. Schlittler will still attend the game, and no replacement was planned for the AL roster.
Cristopher Sánchez named National League starter for 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies was named the starting pitcher for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Manager Dave Roberts selected Sánchez for the honor. Sánchez is 11-4 with a 2.62 ERA and 144 strikeouts this season. He is the first Phillies pitcher to start an All-Star Game since Roy Halladay in 2011. The game takes place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Milwaukee Brewers swept by Pittsburgh Pirates in doubleheader
The Milwaukee Brewers, NL Central leaders, were swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates in a doubleheader on Saturday. The sweep came before the announcement of Misiorowski's status.
Jacob Misiorowski scratched from Milwaukee Brewers start due to arm fatigue
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was scratched from his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday because of arm fatigue. Manager Pat Murphy stated that Misiorowski did not recover well from his last start and his throwing program was poor, warranting extra rest.
Robert Gasser to start for Milwaukee Brewers in Misiorowski's place
Left-hander Robert Gasser will start for the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, replacing Jacob Misiorowski who was scratched due to arm fatigue.
Jacob Misiorowski to miss 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Jacob Misiorowski will miss the All-Star Game scheduled for Tuesday night in Philadelphia due to arm fatigue. Misiorowski stated he will not require placement on the injured list and expects to return after the All-Star break.
White Sox entered 2026 season tied for first place in AL Central after three consecutive 100-loss seasons
The Chicago White Sox entered the 2026 season in first place in the American League Central with a 48-45 record, a significant improvement after enduring three consecutive 100-loss seasons. The team led by All-Star third baseman Miguel Vargas emerged as one of the top surprises of the season.
Oakland Athletics select Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress with eighth overall pick
Oakland selected Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress with the eighth pick of the 2026 MLB draft.
Colorado Rockies select Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell with tenth overall pick
Colorado selected Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell with the tenth pick of the 2026 MLB draft.
Atlanta Braves select Virginia outfielder AJ Gracia with ninth overall pick
Atlanta selected Virginia outfielder AJ Gracia with the ninth pick of the 2026 MLB draft.
Minnesota Twins select Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with third overall pick
Minnesota selected 21-year-old Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the third pick of the 2026 MLB draft. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound prospect showed versatility by also playing third base and did not receive Division I offers until his senior year of high school before developing into one of the top catching prospects.
Tampa Bay Rays select Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson with second overall pick
Tampa Bay selected 18-year-old Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson with the second pick of the 2026 MLB draft. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound left-handed batter is considered the best all-around player in the draft and is a University of Texas commit who transferred to Fort Worth Christian for his senior year.
San Francisco Giants select UC Santa Barbara pitcher Jackson Flora with fourth overall pick
San Francisco selected right-handed pitcher Jackson Flora from UC Santa Barbara with the fourth pick of the 2026 MLB draft.
Chicago White Sox select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with first overall pick in 2026 MLB Draft
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first overall pick in the 2026 MLB amateur draft on Saturday. Cholowsky, a 6-foot-2 right-handed hitter and Golden Spikes finalist, recorded a 1.088 OPS with 21 home runs and 60 RBIs in his junior season at UCLA and was named Big Ten Player of the Year. This was the White Sox's first No. 1 overall pick since selecting Harold Baines in 1977.
Baltimore Orioles select Oak Grove High School outfielder Eric Booth Jr. with seventh overall pick
Baltimore selected outfielder Eric Booth Jr. from Oak Grove High School in Mississippi with the seventh pick of the 2026 MLB draft.
Pittsburgh Pirates select LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with fifth overall pick
Pittsburgh selected outfielder Derek Curiel from LSU with the fifth pick of the 2026 MLB draft.
Kansas City Royals select Louisville outfielder Zion Rose with sixth overall pick
Kansas City selected Louisville outfielder Zion Rose with the sixth pick of the 2026 MLB draft.
Caglianone hitting .258 with 14 home runs in 2026 season
In his first full season with the Kansas City Royals, Jac Caglianone is batting .258/.322/.455 with 14 home runs and 33 RBIs in 85 games. He hit nine of his 14 home runs in June alone, and his home runs average 418 feet, tied for the best average in Major League Baseball this season.
Caglianone ranks elite in bat speed and exit velocity metrics
According to Baseball Savant, Caglianone ranks in the 96th-97th percentile in average exit velocity, hard hit percentage, and bat speed, with a bat speed of 77.2 mph. These elite metrics make him well-suited for participation in the Home Run Derby.
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Valdez ejected as benches clear in Tigers-Red Sox matchup
Valdez ejected after hitting Story; benches cleared as Red Sox scored 10 runs in four innings.
Skubal surgery sidelines Tigers ace for two to three months
Tigers ace Skubal undergoes elbow surgery, sidelined two to three months during crucial rotation crisis.
Phillies Edge Marlins as Mattingly Takes Philadelphia Helm
Phillies defeat Marlins 6-5 as Don Mattingly becomes Philadelphia's interim manager.
Marlins lose Fairbanks to nerve irritation injury
Marlins place pitcher Pete Fairbanks on injured list with nerve irritation.
Marlins Stun Dodgers With Dominant Pitching Performance in Los Angeles
Marlins beat Dodgers 2-1 behind dominant pitching from Junk and Phillips.
Guardians promote Bazzana, first overall pick, to major leagues
Guardians call up top 2024 draft pick Bazzana to majors roster.
Cubs Navigate Pitcher Injury Crisis With 11 Affected Since Spring
Cubs face pitcher injury crisis with 11 affected; Martin placed on injured list.
Red Sox crush Orioles 17-1 in dominant Baltimore victory
Red Sox defeated Orioles 17-1 in a dominant Baltimore victory.
Red Sox dismiss Cora, five coaches in major managerial overhaul
Red Sox fire Cora and five coaches, name Chad Tracy interim manager citing need for fresh start.
Jung's April dominance continues with impressive .371 average
Josh Jung batting .371 with four April home runs, leading Rangers offense.
Rangers Edge Athletics 4-3 Behind Jung's Two-Run Homer
Rangers defeat Athletics 4-3 with Jung's sixth-inning two-run homer.