Bryce Harper had four RBIs, including a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped their 10-game losing streak with an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler made his 2026 debut and looked strong, giving up two runs and three hits over five innings. The … Read more
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from the weekend in Major League Baseball: The Braves swept the Phillies In 2025, it was the … Read more
When do MLB’s many mercurial contenders want to reveal their true form?  We’re only about 10% into the 2026 season, but only the two-time defending World Series champions Dodgers (11-4), Braves (10-6) and Padres (10-6) have double-digit wins, while 20 teams are within two games of .500. But numerous teams projected to be among the … Read more
Baseball is back, and it looks very different in a few key ways. The way the game is being umpired has drastically changed, while other young stars made a big impact in their debut weekends. Elsewhere, though, a lot has remained the same (the Dodgers are still very good). Here are our takeaways: 1. ABS … Read more
Up-and-coming youngsters, players reaching their potential, or on-the-cusp stars who are about to hit their stride. Who is poised to make some headlines in MLB this season? Our picks for one breakout player for all 30 teams. JUMP TO: AL East | AL Central | AL West | NL East | NL Central | NL … Read more
Home runs have made a comeback. Consider this: We’ve had two 60-home-run seasons in the last four years, after not having any between 2001 and 2021 — a 20-year drought. Let’s check out the odds for who will lead MLB in home runs this season at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 25. This page may … Read more
Only two MLB division winners from last season are expected to repeat this season, meaning parity is alive and well in baseball. Let’s check out the division winner odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 24, as well as what to know about each division. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with Opening Day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal announced Sunday for last season’s NL Cy Young Award runner-up begins in 2027 and will run through 2032 with a club option for 2033. Terms were not made immediately available by the team. However, the deal will … Read more
Venezuela is your new World Baseball Classic champion. After a dramatic back-and-forth affair at loanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday, Venezuela beat the United States 3-2 to win its first-ever World Baseball Classic title. Venezuela was in complete control through eight innings before the U.S. made things interesting with a two-run home run from Bryce … Read more
We’re set for a World Baseball Classic final for the ages. USA vs. Venezuela. Two of the tournament favorites will play for it all on Tuesday in Miami. But before we get to that, let’s recap Monday’s semifinal action at the World Baseball Classic. Venezuela Into First Ever WBC Final In the end, the espresso … Read more