
Contreras, Story Each Record 4 Hits as Red Sox Beat Cardinals 9-3
Willson Contreras homered against his former team and matched a career high with four hits as the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3.
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Willson Contreras homered against his former team and matched a career high with four hits as the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3.

The 2026 MLB Bat Flip Championship Belt tracker has officially launched, with Randy Arozarena and Gavin Sheets leading the charge in the season's first major battle of style and flair.

José Soriano became the first 4-game winner in MLB this season, striking out 10 in a dominant 9-6 Angels victory over the Reds that broke a 19-year drought in Cincinnati.

Washington Nationals left-hander Ken Waldichuk was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after suffering an apparent arm injury in the seventh inning.

Tristan Gray's three-run homer and Kody Clemens' solo shot powered the Minnesota Twins to an 8-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Twins chased Max Scherzer after just 2.1 innings to secure the series win.

Keibert Ruiz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-6 victory, completing their first series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers since 2011.

Tarik Skubal led the Detroit Tigers to an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, outpitching Sandy Alcántara to secure a series sweep. Home runs from Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle, and Kerry Carpenter fueled the offensive explosion.

Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo fueled an eighth-inning comeback as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3, handing Philadelphia their fourth loss in five games.

Nick Kurtz hit his first home run of the season to lead the Athletics to a 1-0 victory and a three-game sweep of the New York Mets on Sunday.

Drew Rasmussen allowed just one hit over six scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays completed their first three-game sweep of the Yankees since 2021 with a 5-4 victory.

Samuel Basallo's two-run home run and Pete Alonso's two RBIs propelled the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals early due to left hamstring tightness.

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation, a significant blow to their late-inning depth.

Phil Garner, the three-time All-Star infielder and former manager who led the Houston Astros to their first World Series, has died at 76. Known as 'Scrap Iron,' Garner was a key member of the 1979 World Champion Pirates.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin is beginning a long recovery process after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his 32nd birthday, with an eye toward a 2027 return.

The Los Angeles Angels have optioned rookie right-hander George Klassen to Triple-A Salt Lake. The move follows an injury on Saturday where Klassen left his start with a bruised index finger.

Get the edge in your fantasy baseball league with Monday's top lineup advice. We analyze Grant Holmes' matchup against the Marlins, Marcell Ozuna's power potential, and the rise of young stars like Will Warren and Spencer Horwitz.

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals meet Sunday for a decisive rubber match at Busch Stadium. With the series tied 1-1, Brayan Bello faces off against Andre Pallante in a high-stakes interleague finale.

The Texas Rangers (7-7) head to Los Angeles to face the NL West-leading Dodgers (11-3) in a high-stakes interleague matchup. Texas looks to snap a road slide and climb the AL West standings.

The Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants face off in a critical rubber match to decide their early-season series. With both teams looking to improve their divisional standing, this finale carries significant weight.

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to sweep the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field following Oneil Cruz's historic 4-hit, 3-steal performance. Get the full preview, pitching matchups, and injury updates.

The Oakland Athletics look to maintain their lead in the AL West as they bring their winning streak to New York to face the Mets in a crucial interleague matchup.

The Kansas City Royals look to clinch a series victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. With Chicago mired in a 20-inning scoreless streak, the Royals send Noah Cameron to the mound to face Grant Taylor in a promising pitching duel.

J.P. Crawford hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning to lead the Seattle Mariners to an 8-7 victory over the Houston Astros after Bryan Abreu walked the bases loaded.
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