The decision by the Seattle Mariners to place first baseman Ty France on outright waivers comes as a result of the team’s offensive struggles. Even though France made the All-Star team two years ago, he has been struggling in recent weeks after returning from the injured list with a hairline fracture on his right heel.
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The annual Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center welcomed four new members, adding to the rich history and tradition of the game. Among the inductees were Texas Rangers great Adrian Beltre, Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, and longtime manager Jim Leyland. This newest class of Hall
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto made a dramatic return to the team after being reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Realmuto had undergone meniscectomy surgery on his right knee and was placed on the IL on June 11, retroactive to June 10. Despite the setback, he was back in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting
Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees’ powerful slugger, has been plagued with injuries throughout his career, with his most recent setback being a strained left hamstring. This injury has landed him on the injured list for the eighth time in just six years, further hindering his ability to contribute to the team. The team is hopeful that
The Oakland Athletics organization recently made a presentation to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority regarding their plans to build a new stadium in the city. Sandy Dean, an executive with the A’s, stated that they do not expect to utilize the full $380 million in public funds allocated for the project. Instead, they are planning
Right-handed pitcher Chase Burns has made history by shattering Paul Skenes’ draft bonus record. The Cincinnati Reds have awarded Burns a whopping $9.25 million signing bonus, marking a milestone in MLB draft history. This unprecedented signing bonus comes after Burns was selected as the second overall pick in the 2024 draft. The 21-year-old rising star,
As Major League Baseball announced the schedule for the 2025 season, fans were thrilled to see some exciting matchups lined up for Opening Day. The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 18, while the Athletics will kick off their season in Sacramento against the Cubs on March
As Major League Baseball explores the possibility of implementing robot umpires in the near future, there are technical challenges that need to be addressed before such a system can be tested by major league players. Despite hopes of a potential automated ball-strike component being introduced as early as 2026, Commissioner Rob Manfred has expressed caution
Teoscar Hernandez, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger, shocked the baseball world by securing his first Home Run Derby title in his debut appearance. Despite not being the favorite to win, Hernandez managed to outlast the competition and emerge victorious. His journey to the top was filled with nail-biting moments, including a dramatic final round against
The New York Mets have undergone a remarkable transformation from being the laughingstock of the league in May to now holding the third wild-card spot in the National League with a 49-46 record. This unexpected turnaround has shifted the team’s expectations for the upcoming trade deadline from being sellers to potential buyers, a significant shift
The Boston Red Sox secured a 5-4 victory against the Kansas City Royals, with Rafael Devers leading the charge with a two-run homer that left a mark deep in right field at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have been on a winning streak, improving their record to an impressive 20-8 since June 12 and 9-3
The Detroit Tigers’ incredible comeback against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-inning thriller left fans in awe. Down 9-4 in the ninth inning, the Tigers managed to rally back and eventually secure an 11-9 victory. Wenceel Perez’s bunt that advanced Ryan Vilade to third set the stage for Gio Urshela’s game-winning two-run homer in