BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The legacy of Willie Mays and the Negro Leagues holds a special place in the hearts of baseball fans across the country. For Ajay Stone and his family, a moment captured in 2004 with Mays handing a cookie to his daughter symbolized the connection between generations of fans and the baseball greats
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The Baltimore Orioles came out swinging in a dominant 17-5 win over the New York Yankees, showcasing their offensive prowess and asserting their dominance within the American League East. Cedric Mullins ignited the Orioles’ offense with a two-run homer in a massive six-run second inning, setting the tone for the rest of the game. This
Clayton Kershaw, the star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently took a significant step in his recovery journey from left shoulder surgery. In his first rehab start at Class A Rancho Cucamonga, Kershaw pitched three innings, allowing just one run and two hits. Despite facing a pitch clock violation, he managed to strike out
Gerrit Cole’s return to the mound for the New York Yankees was highly anticipated after an extended absence. Given his status as the team’s ace and the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, the expectations were understandably high for his first start of the 2024 season. Despite some initial struggles, Cole managed to put
Gerrit Cole, the ace pitcher for the New York Yankees, made his season debut in a high-stakes game against the Baltimore Orioles. Despite coming off an elbow injury with only three rehab starts under his belt, Cole was determined to prove himself in this crucial matchup for the American League East crown. The Yankees trusted
The Chicago Cubs made a difficult decision to designate veteran catcher Yan Gomes for assignment. Gomes, who has been in the MLB for 13 years, was playing under a $6 million option during his third season with the Cubs. However, his performance this season has been disappointing, with a career-low batting average of .154, 2
The decision of the Minnesota Twins to place outfielder Alex Kirilloff on the injured list raises questions about communication within the organization. Kirilloff admitted that he understated the severity of his injury because he wanted to keep playing. This lack of honest communication led to a situation where Kirilloff ended up reporting more significant soreness
Jacob deGrom, the two-time Cy Young Award winner, is on the path to recovery after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery over a year ago. Recently, deGrom threw off a mound for the first time since his surgery, signaling a positive step in his rehabilitation process. Despite the progress, deGrom emphasized that he is taking it one
The New York Yankees are facing a significant setback as first baseman Anthony Rizzo is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a fracture in the radial neck of his right arm. The injury occurred during a recent game against the Boston Red Sox when Rizzo collided with pitcher Brennan Bernardino while running
The shocking news of Dodgers’ star shortstop, Mookie Betts breaking his left hand during a game against the Kansas City Royals has left fans and the team reeling. Hit by a 97.9 mph fastball, Betts fell to the ground in excruciating pain, resulting in a fractured hand. The injury did not require surgery, but the
The Baltimore Orioles are currently facing a significant setback in their pitching rotation due to a string of injuries affecting key players. The latest blow came when Kyle Bradish was placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right UCL. This injury comes after Bradish complained of elbow discomfort during a game against Philadelphia,
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole showcased his dominance in a Triple-A game, striking out 10 batters and demonstrating his readiness to rejoin New York’s rotation after battling an elbow injury for the past few months. Cole expressed his optimism, stating that he felt confident in his performance and was eager to contribute to the team. After
Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins had an exciting night at Target Field as they celebrated Prince Day with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. The team’s post-homer celebration, paying homage to the Minneapolis music icon Prince, added an extra layer of excitement to the game, bringing the players closer together both on and
The Atlanta Braves, who have been performing below their own standards, have been facing a disappointing reality in the current baseball season. Despite having the fourth-best record in the National League, they are on a four-game losing streak, which extended to five after a 4-2 loss to Baltimore. This has resulted in them trailing 10
The Seattle Mariners are facing uncertainty regarding right-hander Bryan Woo’s pitching elbow injury. Woo, who is scheduled to undergo an MRI after being scratched from a game against the Chicago White Sox, has been a standout performer for the Mariners this season with a 3-0 record and a 1.07 ERA. However, concerns have arisen due
In a bizarre turn of events during a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Milwaukee Brewers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lost his grip on his bat and launched it into the protective netting above the Blue Jays’ dugout. The bat remained stuck in the netting, leaving Guerrero without it for the next couple of
Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe suffered a fractured left big toe during a game against the New York Yankees. The injury occurred during a confrontation with Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón. Renfroe fouled off two pitches, both curveballs, which led to the toe fracture. Despite the pain, Renfroe managed to stay in the game for
The New York Yankees made some notable changes to their lineup in a game against the Kansas City Royals, such as having Juan Soto back in the lineup as the designated hitter after missing the previous series due to left forearm inflammation. Additionally, Aaron Judge, who has been a consistent starter for the Yankees, was