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Bob Horner, the power-hitting third baseman and No. 1 overall draft pick in 1978, who famously hit a home run in his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves after skipping the minor leagues, has died at 68. A College Baseball Hall of Famer, Horner was also the first Brave to hit four homers in a game.
Baseball historian Thomas Gilbert uncovers the lost legacy of James Creighton, a 19th-century pitching phenom who died at 21. Gilbert's new book argues Creighton was baseball's first star, invented the curveball, influenced the strike zone, and was tragically overworked by his team, making a strong case for his Hall of Fame induction.
All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has reportedly agreed to a massive five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, including a no-trade clause, marking his second major free agency move in as many offseasons.
Shohei Ohtani secured his fourth career MVP award, his second consecutive with the Dodgers, becoming the only player to win unanimously more than once. Aaron Judge claimed his third AL MVP, joining Yankees greats, in a tight race against Cal Raleigh.
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal have cemented their status as baseball's top pitchers, each winning a Cy Young Award. Skenes, the Pirates' ace, was a unanimous NL choice, while Skubal of the Tigers secured his second consecutive AL award. Despite their individual triumphs, both pitchers face uncertain futures regarding their long-term commitment to their current teams.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a dramatic 6-5, 18-inning victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series, fueled by Shohei Ohtani's historic hitting performance and Freddie Freeman's record-setting walk-off home run, giving them a 2-1 series lead.
Shohei Ohtani delivered one of baseball's most electrifying single-game performances in Game 4 of the NLCS, hitting three solo home runs and throwing nearly seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. His heroics secured a 5-1 victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers, completing a four-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers and sending them to the World Series.
The Seattle Mariners clinched their spot in the AL Championship Series by defeating the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in a record-breaking 15-inning game, the longest winner-take-all postseason contest in baseball history.
The San Francisco Giants have fired manager Bob Melvin after two seasons, with President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey citing the team's fourth consecutive playoff miss and the need for a "different voice" and "obsessive" work ethic in the next leader.
Cal Raleigh blasted two homers, reaching the 60-home run milestone and leading the Mariners to their first AL West title since 2001.
