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Phils' slide hits 9; Harper: Must weather the storm
Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" as their losing streak reached nine games and has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.
Jesse Rogers Apr 23, 2026
Players cite ABS system for early spike in walks
Walks have skyrocketed to near historic highs through the season's first month. There is no direct evidence the ABS system is the reason for the increase, but as Diamondbacks catcher James McCann said...
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 23, 2026
Koufax honored with lifetime achievement award
Hall of Fame pitcher and Dodgers icon Sandy Koufax has won the sixth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 23, 2026
MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 one month in
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.
ESPN Apr 23, 2026
Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season
Pirates star Oneil Cruz rocketed a cut fastball from Jalen Beeks off the top of the right-field foul pole measured at 432 feet. The exit velocity of 116.9 mph made it the hardest-hit ball this season ...
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 22, 2026
Murakami ties rookie mark with HR in 5th straight
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied an MLB rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 22, 2026
Dodgers keeping options open on Ohtani usage
Shohei Ohtani was on the mound and in the lineup Wednesday night, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains open to giving him a break at the plate during his pitching starts.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 22, 2026
Mets finally end skid but see Lindor (calf) exit
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning.
Jorge Castillo Apr 22, 2026
Clothes call: 107 mph liner finds Gilbert's jersey
A line drive clocked at 107.8 mph from the Athletics' Carlos Cortes was hit directly at Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and somehow got lodged in his jersey.
www.espn.com - MLB Apr 22, 2026
Soto returns, says no pressure amid Mets' slide
Juan Soto, who has been sidelined since straining his right calf April 3, will start at designated hitter Wednesday against the Twins as the Mets look to snap their 12-game losing streak.
Jorge Castillo Apr 22, 2026
