May 26, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run on the first pitch of the game in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images It took exactly one pitch for Sho-Time to arrive in Cleveland. Three-time MVP Shohei…
May 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images The Toronto Blue Jays will look to extend a pair of winning streaks when they open a three-game series against the host Tampa Bay…
May 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals go for a season-high fifth straight win when they host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. The Nationals continued their strong play with…
May 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after throwing out Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Vinny Capra (not pictured) in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Kansas City Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha had allowed no more than three earned runs in any…
May 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (62) throws a pitch against the Colorado Rockies throws a pitch during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Right-hander Logan Webb’s 152nd career major-league start will be his first against Minnesota on Saturday when the San…
Apr 26, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon (48) throws a pitch against the Athletics in the second inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Chicago White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon stymied the Houston Astros last June, falling one out short of a shutout in only his…
Apr 14, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images One of the Tampa Bay Rays’ offensive mainstays for the past six years…
Apr 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The Toronto Blue Jays will face an old nemesis, catcher Cal Raleigh, when they host the Seattle Mariners in the…
Mar 12, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Butler Bulldogs forward Pierre Brooks II (21) brings the ball up court against the Providence Friars during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images It wasn’t clear how many teams would be motivated to compete at the inaugural College Basketball Crown, and a…
Mar 18, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich (37) and catcher Adley Rutschman (35) talk at the end of the top of the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images An uptick in offense will be one of the first orders…