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Why Elly De La Cruz’s Hot Start Is Unprecedented in MLB History

The rookie sensation has Cincinnati firmly in the playoff hunt—and has made baseball history in the process.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 9, 2023

Former Ohio State baseball player Dominic Canzone gets major league call up

Former Ohio State outfielder Dominic Canzone got called up to the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023

Baseball Fans Cracked Up About Keith Hernandez’s Macabre Admission During Mets Game

The Mets announcer is contemplating the rest of his life in a bleak way.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2023

‘It’s going to change baseball’: Inside the revolutionary hitting program behind LaMonte Wade Jr.’s success

SAN FRANCISCO — Ever since he can remember, LaMonte Wade Jr. has had an innate ability to track the baseball.

Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023

Shohei Ohtani's hometown in Japan knew he was a prodigy since Little League

"He made it big all due to his own efforts. We had nothing to do with it," Ohtani's former coach, Shoji Asari, says of the Los Angeles Angels' superstar. Asari emphasized fun over winning.

WEKU · Jul 8, 2023

White Sox rally to beat Cardinals, but sell-off still likely

With the Sox and Cardinals having entered the weekend 15 games below .500, their three-game series to end the first half doubles as a duel between the most disappointing teams in baseball.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023

Inspirational Negro Leagues documentary recalls greats who endured hardship but played with passion

Interviews, photos and newsreel clips inform ‘The League,’ which stands with the best chronicles of baseball integration.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Five Outfielders That Can Ease the Pain of Losing Mike Trout

Plus, a shortstop worth adding if you need to replace Jose Altuve.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7, 2023

'Evil' killer smirks in court after murdering teacher with baseball bat over bad grades

Judge Showers asked Willard Miller to step forward before sentencing him to life in prison when he was seen smirking after the "heinous act" saw his eligibility for parole extended to 35 years

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

Vahe Gregorian: Some 75 years after Satchel Paige debut, salute to ‘Black Aces’ asks what might’ve been

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Could be that Satchel Paige was 42 years old when he made his first American League appearance 75 years ago July 9. Then again, he might have been 52 or some other age altogether after Cleveland owner Bill Veeck purchased his contract from the Kansas City…

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023