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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 9
Pirates ace Paul Skenes endures uncharacteristic rough outing in loss
No pitcher can be perfect all of the time, and that was evident on Tuesday night as Paul Skenes suffered through his worst performance of the season in the Pirates' 5-3 loss to the Cardinals.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
MLB All-Star explains why he hated using a torpedo bat
Not everyone in Major League Baseball is enamored with the new torpedo bat craze.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 8
Braves earn crucial win over Phillies on anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run
On the 51st anniversary of Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run on April 8, 1974, the Braves earned a crucial win over a division rival at home that could serve as a much-need shot in the arm.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Five biggest MLB surprises so far this season
The 2025 Major League Baseball season may still be its infancy, but there have already been some surprises across the league. With that in mind, here are the five biggest MLB shockers so far.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Padres lose newly extended All-Star to injury
There’s no indication it’ll be an extended absence, but this will pause a fantastic start to his sophomore season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Orioles might be glad former NL Cy Young winner declined their offer
Stats don't point to a particularly dominant 2025 campaign from the four-time All-Star righty.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 8
Pirates are dealing with yet another unforced PR blunder
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking losses on and off the field so far in the 2025 season. Less than a week after the team faced backlash for replacing a Roberto Clemente sign in right field with an advertisement, another PR blunder has hit them hard.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Rob Manfred issues statement on tragedy at nightclub in Dominican Republic
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has issued a statement confirming some of the tragic news that came out of the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / April 8
Watch: Phillies' Edmundo Sosa takes away home run in first OF start
Entering play on Tuesday night, Edmundo Sosa of the Phillies had started 272 games over parts of seven seasons in the Major Leagues. He had never started one of those games in the outfield.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / April 8
Shane Smith gives White Sox something to be hopeful about
The White Sox are the worst team in baseball, so they must embrace wins where they can find them. So, we wouldn't fault them for popping champagne after starting pitcher Shane Smith's sublime Tuesday outing against the Guardians.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 8
Watch: Mets SS Francisco Lindor crushes ball for first home run of 2025 season
It was Lindor's 21st lead-off home run in his 11-year MLB career.
Victor Robles News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Mariners outfielder to miss about 12 weeks after gruesome injury
The Mariners provided an update on outfielder Victor Robles, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder dislocation.
Athletics News / The Spun / April 8
MLB legend's sister dies in nightclub tragedy in Dominican Republic
A seven-time MLB All-Star lost his sister in the nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic. According to multiple reports, the roof of a Santo Domingo nightclub collapsed on Tuesday morning.
Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?
Pitchers have never thrown harder than they do in modern MLB, with velocity considered one of the most valuable currencies. These are the hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB for the 2025 season, based on average four-seam fastball velocity from Statcast.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Braves' ugly start to season gets worse with latest update on starting pitcher
The news is less than ideal, as he was a key member of last year’s rotation.
The 'Perfect games in MLB history' quiz
Only 24 pitchers have ever thrown a perfect game in the history of Major League Baseball. How many pitchers from this exclusive fraternity can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8
Mets' Pete Alonso, David Stearns react to Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. receiving extension
Outsiders will never know how seriously the Mets would've pursued Guerrero this fall now that he has agreed to a 14-year contract extension reportedly worth $500M to stay with Toronto.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 7
NL knee-jerk reactions: Kiss dreadful Braves, Pirates goodbye
Major League Baseball is only roughly 6 percent through a 162-game regular season, but that's not stopping Yardbarker MLB writers from delivering knee-jerk reactions about NL teams.
The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz
How many MLB home run leaders since 1997 can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 7
Casey Mize shines for Tigers, gets first win at Comerica Park since 2021
It has been a long road for Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize, and that's an understatement.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 7
Mets set a franchise record with shutout win over Marlins
The Mets pitched another beauty on Monday. It's becoming a trend 10 games into the 2025 season.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7
Red Sox's Connor Wong lands on IL after leaving game vs. Blue Jays
The Red Sox will place catcher Connor Wong on the 10-day injured list, skipper Alex Cora told the Boston beat after Monday's loss to Toronto.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7
Astros' Spencer Arrighetti suffers injury vs. Mariners
The Astros announced that Spencer Arrighetti suffered a broken thumb on his throwing hand on Monday.
Blake Snell News / Yardbarker / April 7
Blake Snell shares important detail about his shoulder injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Sunday that they have placed Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list, and the star pitcher has since shared a notable update about his ailment.
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