
Nick Martinez Dominates Former Team as Tampa Bay Rays Cruise to 6-1 Victory
Nick Martinez delivered a masterclass against his former team, pitching eight innings of one-run ball to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Nick Martinez delivered a masterclass against his former team, pitching eight innings of one-run ball to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Get essential fantasy baseball lineup advice for Thursday, April 23. We break down whether to start Christian Scott, the upside of Edward Cabrera, and the impact of prospects like Brady House.

The Miami Marlins used a dominant collective pitching effort from Janson Junk and five relievers to hold the St. Louis Cardinals to just three hits in a 4-1 victory.

The San Diego Padres have bolstered their starting rotation by signing veteran right-hander Lucas Giolito to a one-year contract after he declined his option with the Red Sox.
The San Diego Padres have bolstered their starting rotation by signing pitcher Lucas Giolito to a one-year contract with a mutual option.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reveals that the Blue Jays intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani in Game 3 to tire him out for his Game 4 start.

The Kansas City Royals and Hallmark Cards have announced a transformative plan to build a new downtown ballpark district centered around Washington Square Park.

A deep dive into the most significant fantasy baseball ADP shifts of the 2026 season, featuring Michael Busch, Kazuma Okamoto, and Oneil Cruz.

Despite a disappointing 8-15 start and a seven-game losing streak, Phillies president Dave Dombrowski confirms that manager Rob Thomson's job is safe.

The New York Mets are caught in a devastating 12-game losing streak that has derailed their 2026 season. We break down the struggles of Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and look at the bullpen stats that have led to this collapse.

A comprehensive analysis of the MLB 2026 early-season stats, focusing on the sustainability of walk rates, Mason Miller's dominance, and the emergence of stars like Cam Smith.

Luis Garcia Jr. carries a hot bat into the 2026 series finale as the Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves. Zack Littell and Martin Pérez face off on the mound in this NL East clash.

The Chicago Cubs (14-9) look to maintain their dominance at Wrigley Field as they host the struggling Philadelphia Phillies (8-15). With a home winning streak on the line, Chicago aims to close the gap in the NL Central standings.

The San Diego Padres (16-7) bring their impressive winning streak to Denver to face the Colorado Rockies (9-15). Get the full breakdown of this NL West divisional matchup.

The Tampa Bay Rays look to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the NL Central-leading Cincinnati Reds in a high-stakes interleague matchup.

The Oakland Athletics take their impressive seven-game road win streak to Seattle to face the Mariners in a key AL West matchup. Oakland currently leads the division with a 13-11 record.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is preaching patience and confidence despite the team's 4th-place standing in the AL West after 25 games.

Shea Langeliers hit his eighth home run of the season and Jacob Lopez pitched effectively into the sixth inning to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Rookie Munetaka Murakami homered for the fourth straight game as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5. Pitcher Sean Burke also earned his first win in 17 appearances.

Lenyn Sosa delivered a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning and Louis Varland induced a game-ending double play to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-2 win over the Angels.

The San Francisco Giants secured a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, tagging Yoshinobu Yamamoto for two early runs and getting a strong start from Landen Roupp.

Cleveland Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter ended a 7-for-47 slump with a massive bases-clearing triple in an 8-5 win, potentially signaling a turning point for his season.

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford exited Tuesday's win over the Pirates with right forearm stiffness and is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday.

The Minnesota Twins handed the New York Mets their 12th consecutive loss and didn't hesitate to troll their opponents on social media. Explore the details of the Mets' historic slump and the Twins' playful reaction.
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