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May 6, 2024

Pirates' Paul Skenes still 'scheduled' for minor league start as Olivia Dunne leads hype about call up

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton attempted to downplay rumors that Paul Skenes would be called up to the majors after his start in Triple-A.

May 5, 2024

MLB umpire ridiculed after brutal strike-three call ends game after 3-hour rain delay

C.B. Bucknor is back in the bad spotlight as the MLB umpire had a horrible strike-three call that ended a game between the Cardinals and White Sox following a three-hour rain delay.

May 5, 2024

Rays' Ryan Pepiot struck with 7th hardest-hit ball in MLB this season, forced to leave game

Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot had to leave his start against the Mets early after getting hit by a comebacker that measured out to the 7th hardest-hit ball this season.

May 5, 2024

Stephen A. Smith snaps back at former MLB pitcher who called him 'racist' for blasting Mike Trout after injury

Stephen A. Smith threw the punch back at former MLB closer Jonathan Papelbon after he called Smith a "racist" for his rant against Mike Trout.

May 5, 2024

On this day in history, May 5, 1904, Cy Young pitches first perfect game in World Series Era

Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young hurled the first perfect game of the World Series era for the Boston Americans, later the Red Sox, on this day in history, May 5, 1904.

May 4, 2024

Padres manager lambastes pitchers for throwing near Fernando Tatis Jr.'s head: 'It's enough'

After Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres ducked away from another pitch near his head Friday night, his manager said enough is enough.

May 4, 2024

MLB prospect reacts to being surprisingly traded in middle of game

MLB prospect Nathan Martorella was standing on second base when he learned his fate that he had been traded to the Miami Marlins.

May 4, 2024

Yankees' Aaron Judge gets ejected for first time in career after 'bulls--t' call

Aaron Judge, who has the most balls called strikes against him since he joined the major leagues, was ejected for the first time in his career.

May 4, 2024

MLB announces uniform changes for 2025 season after facing major criticism

After facing major backlash over the design of its new uniforms, MLB announced the issues players have will be addressed, and new uniforms will be made for the 2025 season.

May 4, 2024

Padres acquire two-time batting champ Luis Arraez from Marlins

The Padres acquired Luis Arraez from the Marlins along with nearly $7.9 million in a deal for four players that left the Padres responsible only for the major league minimum salary.