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MLB 2027 Season
Major League Baseball's 2027 season schedule and developments
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
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Justin Verlander announces retirement after 2026 MLB season
Justin Verlander, the three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 AL MVP, announced on Wednesday that he will retire after the 2026 season. The 43-year-old pitcher, the oldest active player in Major League Baseball, made the announcement shortly after being named as a Legend Pick to the American League All-Star roster. Verlander stated he wanted the game to tell him when it was time to retire rather than retiring based on a milestone or calendar date.
Justin Verlander limited to one start in 2026 season due to injuries
Justin Verlander has made only one start for the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 season. He allowed five runs in 3⅔ innings during a 9-6 loss at Arizona on March 30. He has been on the injured list with hip inflammation and later suffered a hamstring injury during a bullpen session while attempting to return.
Justin Verlander named Legend Pick for 2026 All-Star Game
Justin Verlander was named as a Legend Pick to the American League All-Star roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game by Commissioner Rob Manfred. Although Verlander will not play in the game, he will attend the All-Star Game in Philadelphia and be honored during the festivities.
Justin Verlander's career statistics and achievements
Justin Verlander compiled a career record of 266-159 with a 3.33 ERA across 556 starts in 21 Major League seasons. He recorded 3,554 strikeouts, 26 complete games, and 9 shutouts. His career accomplishments include winning the AL Rookie of the Year in 2006, the AL MVP and Cy Young Award in 2011, and Cy Young Awards in 2019 and 2022. He was the 2017 ALCS MVP and helped the Houston Astros win the World Series in 2017 and 2022. He also helped the Detroit Tigers reach the World Series in 2006 and 2012.
Astros defeat Royals 10-8 in high-scoring game
The Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-8 on Friday night. The Astros built a 9-0 lead in the first inning before the Royals scored five runs in their half of the first and three additional runs in the eighth inning.
Yordan Alvarez hits two home runs and drives in six runs in first inning
Houston Astros player Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer and a grand slam during a nine-run first inning against the Kansas City Royals, driving in six runs total in the inning. This made him the first player in Astros franchise history to drive in six runs in a single inning.
Alvarez joins exclusive company as third Astros player to hit two home runs in one inning
Yordan Alvarez became the third player in Houston Astros history to hit two home runs in a single inning, joining Jeff Bagwell (1994) and Lee May (1974). According to ESPN, Alvarez and David Ortiz (2008) are the only players since 1920 to hit two home runs and post six RBIs in a first inning.
Scherzer allows five runs in return from injury, strikeout total reaches 3,503
Max Scherzer pitched 3 1/3 innings in his return from the injured list, allowing five runs on five hits with four strikeouts and three walks. His ERA rose to 10.23. Scherzer had been sidelined since April 24 due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. He finished the game with 3,503 career strikeouts.
Max Scherzer becomes 11th MLB pitcher to reach 3,500 career strikeouts
Max Scherzer reached 3,500 career strikeouts on Wednesday night during a Toronto Blue Jays game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 41-year-old right-hander struck out Kyle Schwarber on an 86 mph changeup to achieve the milestone. Scherzer is the only pitcher with 3,500 strikeouts who has pitched fewer than 20 seasons in Major League Baseball.
Braden Montgomery ranked as No. 21 overall MLB prospect
Braden Montgomery, who attended Stanford and Texas A&M, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 12th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox along with other prospects in exchange for pitcher Garrett Crochet ahead of the 2025 season. He is considered the No. 21 overall prospect by MLB.com and the No. 2 prospect in the White Sox organization.
Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves game with left hamstring tightness
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., the 2018 National League Rookie of the Year and 2023 NL MVP, left the game in the fourth inning after suffering left hamstring tightness while running to first base.
Braden Montgomery hits walk-off two-run home run in MLB debut
Chicago White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery, called up from Triple-A Charlotte before the game, hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning against Braves closer Raisel Iglesias in his major league debut. The home run gave the White Sox a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Montgomery went 2-for-5 with three RBIs in the game.
Braden Montgomery becomes fifth player to hit walk-off home run in MLB debut
With his walk-off home run in his first major league game, Braden Montgomery became only the fifth player in MLB history to achieve this feat in a debut appearance.
White Sox record fifth walk-off victory of 2025 season
The Chicago White Sox picked up their fifth walk-off victory of the 2025 season with the 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves, with Montgomery's home run providing the winning margin.
Matt Olson hits two home runs for Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson hit two home runs in the game against the White Sox, including a two-run blast in the first inning against White Sox opener Brandon Eisert and a solo shot in the third inning against Erick Fedde.
Miguel Vargas hits two-run home run for White Sox
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Miguel Vargas launched a two-run home run in the third inning to begin Chicago's comeback from a 4-0 deficit.
Braden Montgomery records first MLB hit with RBI single
In his first at-bat that resulted in a hit, Braden Montgomery delivered an RBI single in the fourth inning against Braves starter Grant Holmes. This was his first career MLB hit after striking out in his first professional at-bat of the game.
Justin Foscue hits first career home run in fifth inning
Texas Rangers' Justin Foscue hit a solo home run in the fifth inning off Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera, marking his first career major league home run in his 23rd game. The 358-foot shot to left field put the Rangers ahead further.
Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera allows five runs in five innings
Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera gave up five runs on seven hits with one walk and six strikeouts over five innings pitched. He has allowed seven home runs in his past four outings.
Texas Rangers defeat Chicago Cubs 6-0, ending 10-game winning streak
The Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Saturday in Arlington, Texas, ending Chicago's 10-game winning streak. Josh Jung and Justin Foscue each hit solo home runs for Texas. The Cubs, who had won 20 of their last 23 games, were held scoreless for the fourth time this season and went 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position while leaving 11 runners on base.
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MLB sets 2027 opening day, navigates labor negotiations ahead
MLB schedules 2027 season from March 24 to September 26 as labor contract expires December 1, 2026.
Brewers navigate mid-season pitching crisis with McCullers acquisition and injuries
Brewers acquire McCullers to address pitching injuries, but he joins rotation on injured list.
AL wins All-Star Game shutout; Bellinger earns MVP honors
AL shuts out NL 4-0; Bellinger earns All-Star MVP in Philadelphia.
Sánchez, Cease named All-Star starters; Schlittler opts out
Sánchez and Cease chosen as 2026 All-Star starting pitchers; Schlittler declines participation.
Brewers ace Misiorowski sidelined by arm fatigue, misses All-Star Game
Arm fatigue sidelines Brewers ace Misiorowski from All-Star Game; team swept in doubleheader.
White Sox eye AL Central contention after three straight losing seasons
White Sox tied for AL Central lead after three 100-loss seasons, signaling potential turnaround.
Caglianone joins Home Run Derby with father as pitcher
Caglianone enters Home Run Derby with father as pitcher, boasting elite bat speed and exit velocity.
Verlander ends storied career with limited 2026 season, All-Star honor
Verlander retires after 2026 season with All-Star honor despite limiting 2026 injury.
Alvarez powers Astros with two homers, six RBIs in historic first inning
Alvarez hits two homers, six RBIs in first inning as Astros beat Royals 10-8.
Scherzer reaches 3,500 strikeouts, joins elite pitcher milestone club
Max Scherzer joins 11-pitcher club by reaching 3,500 career strikeouts.
Vargas walk-off homer lifts White Sox to fifth victory
Vargas walk-off two-run homer gives White Sox their fifth walk-off win of 2025.