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Philadelphia Phillies 1 day ago

Phillies' Matt Strahm calls for pitchers to use pine tar again in response to torpedo bat craze

Matt Strahm said in a recent X post that as long as torpedo bats are around, pitchers should be able to use "whatever hitters have in the on-deck circle."

Houston Astros 6 days ago

2025 MLB predictions: Cy Young, ROY, Could both New York teams miss the playoffs?

Here are 13 bold predictions for the 2025 MLB season.

MLB March 26

Rob Manfred says MLB isn't ready for salary cap, Golden At-Bat rule anytime soon

In an interview with FS1's "The Herd," Rob Manfred didn't take a stance on a potential salary cap implementation, but he indicated the Golden At-Bat might not ever see the light of day.

New York Yankees March 26

2025 World Series odds: Dodgers favored to win it all

Can the Dodgers — with a supremely bolstered pitching rotation — make it two in a row? Check out the World Series odds for the 2025 season.

Kansas City Royals March 18

Ranking the top 10 catchers in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position series continues with the top 10 catchers entering the 2025 season.

Arizona Diamondbacks March 17

Ranking the 10 best starting pitchers in MLB for 2025

Let's dive into the top 10 starters heading into the 2025 MLB season.

Philadelphia Phillies March 5

Phillies manager has awkward in-game interview as pitcher allows 3 home runs on consecutive pitches

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson was left silent during an in-game interview while watching his pitcher, Jesús Luzardo, give up three home runs on three pitches.

Bryce Harper February 25

Bryce Harper immortalizes his love for Phillie Phanatic with a new tattoo

Bryce Harper’s love for the Phillie Phanatic runs skin deep. Literally.

MLB February 13

MLB's 5 best under-the-radar pickups from the 2025 offseason

For all the major moves that shook up the winter, there were a handful of under-the-radar acquisitions that could move the needle in 2025. Here are our favorites.

Manny Machado February 10

Alex Bregman isn't the first MLB All-Star whose free agency went to February

Alex Bregman remains a free agent, but he's not the first All-Star whose free agency dragged into February. Here are 10 other notable names.

Toronto Blue Jays January 17

2025 MLB free-agent rumors: Padres reportedly out on Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes

Follow the latest MLB free agency rumors during the offseason here!

Shohei Ohtani January 13

Nick Castellanos: Jose Iglesias should’ve won NL MVP over Shohei Ohtani

Nick Castellanos has a controversial take: Jose Iglesias, not Shohei Ohtani, should've been crowned NL MVP. Here's why.

NFL December 30

LeBron James and 9 other athletes who've lived up to their hype since 2000

LeBron James is still playing at 40 years old. As he's continued his amazing career, here are 10 athletes who've met or exceeded their tremendous expectations since 2000.

Chicago Cubs December 15

Eight MLB burning questions/predictions post-winter meetings

After a busy winter meetings in Dallas, several high-profile free agents and trade candidates are still available. Here are educated guesses at what could happen next.

MLB December 8

Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to Baseball Hall of Fame via classic era committee

Dave Parker and Dick Allen are the 2025 classic era committee inductees for the Baseball Hall of Fame after each receiving enough votes on Sunday.

Washington Nationals November 21

Yankees still favorites for Juan Soto? Bregman for $350M?! Burnes, Snell or Fried?

Who's signing Juan Soto, and for how much? Which All-Star ace is the best buy? What teams will be most active in free agency? Our experts weigh in.

New York Yankees November 18

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot, joining 14 holdovers.

New York Yankees November 5

Juan Soto sweepstakes: Is he the Yankees' to lose? Analyzing 9 potential suitors

Juan Soto is one of the biggest free agents in MLB history and his contract might set a record for present-day value. So, which teams are best suited to sign him?

Philadelphia Phillies October 10

Phillies fan suggests watching Mets' Francisco Lindor hit clutch grand slam was one of life's 'low points'

One Phillies fan seemed to take her favorite team's playoff exit to heart, saying watching the Mets knock out Philadelphia was one of her life's low points.

New York Mets October 10

Inside Mets' Francisco Lindor's series-clinching grand slam: 'A swing of a lifetime'

Francisco Lindor reacted to his grand slam like he expected to deliver. Everyone else around him certainly did. Deesha Thosar chronicles the latest chapter in the Mets' charmed run to the NLCS.

MLB October 9

Brewers bump? Every team to oust Milwaukee from playoffs has reached World Series

Can the Mets reach the World Series to keep alive a most unlikely MLB trend that involves misfortune for the Brewers?

New York Mets October 9

Francisco Lindor's grand slam lifts Mets into NLCS as magical ride continues

The New York Mets' magic continues. Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to lift his squad to the National League Championship Series.

MLB Postseason October 9

Pete Alonso's power surge helps propel Mets to NLDS Game 3 win over Phillies

Pete Alonso helped the New York Mets to a 7-2 victory thanks to his home run that gave the team some comfort room against the Philadelphia Phillies.

New York Mets October 9

How Pete Alonso is swinging the Mets' postseason — and perhaps his future in New York

The Mets are on the brink of the NLCS largely due to Pete Alonso's October heroics. Will New York's front office be prompted to lock him up in free agency?

Philadelphia Phillies October 7

How Nick Castellanos 'locked in' amid Phillies fans' love and hate

Nick Castellanos experienced it all in Game 2, from being booed by the home fans to a game-winning hit. It was a microcosm of his three-year tenure with the Phillies.

MLB Postseason October 6

Phillies' Nick Castellanos delivers walk-off hit to defeat Mets in NLDS Game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies delivered the heroics in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night.

MLB October 5

Zack Wheeler is MLB's best big-game pitcher, but Mets magic is better in Game 1

Zack Wheeler gifted his Phillies a win, only to see them gave it away to the Mets in a Game 1 stunner.

MLB Postseason October 5

Mets' magic continues in NLDS with 5 runs in eighth for another comeback victory

The New York Mets are the definition of comeback kids. They scored five runs in the eighth inning to take a 1-0 lead in an NL Division Series Saturday.

Los Angeles Dodgers October 4

Yankees' path clear to World Series? Dodgers-Phillies NLCS? LDS predictions

The FOX Sports MLB staff weighs in on all four division series matchups, including who will advance and what threat each underdog poses.

Cleveland Guardians October 4

Pete Alonso, OMG! What we learned in Mets' wild-card comeback

The wild-card round lived up to its namesake, as the Mets improbably rallied to beat the Brewers. Additionally, young talent across the league is meeting the moment in this postseason.