Sorrell gathered five RBIs on Wednesday amid three hits — both early career highs — for Single-A Myrtle Beach. The Cubs’ No. 7 prospect also hit his fourth professional home run as the Pelicans defeated Columbia, 6-2, at Pelicans Ballpark. Sorrell singled on a liner to center field in the first, pulled a three-run bomb off … Read more
Brandon Lowe has appeared in 874 MLB games throughout his nine-year career. Most, if we’re being honest, were probably more aesthetically pleasing or crisp than the Pirates’ 13-12 victory over the Giants at PNC Park on Tuesday. But that perspective has allowed Lowe to see some things, especially when it comes to how teams perform … Read more
We’re in the home stretch of the 2026 MLB season, with teams making their final pushes toward the postseason and a few key award races coming to a head. These performances went a long way toward both of those chases. Here are both leagues’ monthly award winners for August: The No. 6 pick in the … Read more
PITTSBURGH — The wait is nearing an end. Konnor Griffin is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, and he’s prepared to play his first Major League game since suffering a torn sagittal band in his left ring finger against the Nationals on July 5 while diving up the middle for a ground … Read more
CLEVELAND — The Guardians had their work cut out for them on Wednesday, when they were up against American League Cy Young Award contender Dylan Cease. The last thing Cleveland could afford was any self-inflicted mistakes. To that end, the second inning proved rather disastrous. In the Guardians’ 11-0 loss to the Blue Jays at … Read more
This story was excerpted from Jessica Camerato’s Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. WASHINGTON — Jared Simpson was at Men’s Wearhouse in Rochester, N.Y., getting fitted for a suit to wear to his friend’s wedding, when he suddenly found out he’d need … Read more
Diamondbacks right-hander David Hagaman struck out 48 in 31 1/3 innings, more whiffs than any Minor League pitcher has recorded in a calendar month this season. He’s joined on our list below by five Top 100 prospects: Mariners righty Ryan Sloan (No. 8), Braves left-hander Cam Caminiti (No. 43), Cardinals southpaw Liam Doyle (No. 44), … Read more
We’re in the home stretch of the 2026 MLB season, with teams making their final pushes toward the postseason and a few key award races coming to a head. These performances went a long way toward both of those chases. Here are both leagues’ monthly award winners for August: The No. 6 pick in the … Read more
ST. PETERSBURG — After spending most of the past two Septembers with the finish line clearly marked at the end of the regular season, the Rays have spoken excitedly over the past few days about playing meaningful games this month, with the potential of another month beyond it. “It’s not like we’ve dreaded September the … Read more
We’re in the home stretch of the 2026 MLB season, with teams making their final pushes toward the postseason and a few key award races coming to a head. These performances went a long way toward both of those chases. Here are both leagues’ monthly award winners for August: The No. 6 pick in the … Read more