Whiff Rate by Pitch Speed, since 2008 Fastballs only (excludes pitchers-as-batters, except Ohtani) The averages in the Grand Total are the simple averages There's been a turn since 2020 where the whiff rates are progressively going down (after controlling for pitch speed) pic.twitter.com/XW178Uz0C2

Baseball fans erupt after the Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker, reigniting backlash over MLB’s lack of a salary cap and runaway payrolls

As overall pick No. 354 in the 11th round of the 2007 MLB draft, the potential of right-hander Ryan Pressly wasn't quite clear. He made his debut on April 4, 2013 with the Minnesota Twins, where he remained for six years.

Chris Cotillo of MassLive linked Boston to former Chicago Cubs reliever Taylor Rogers. Rogers was traded to the Cubs by the Cincinnati Reds last year. “Andrew Chafin, Joey Lucchesi, Brent Suter and Taylor Rogers are still available, along with former Red Sox Jalen Beeks, Cam Booser and Zach Penrod,” he wrote.

The Savannah Bananas’ fast-paced, fan-first brand of baseball will feature a major change this season with the launch of the Banana Ball Championship League, a newly formed league that includes two expansion teams and a full-time former Major League Baseball player.

Being forced to pivot isn’t always a bad thing. Bichette is one of the most talented hitters in Major League Baseball and was on an absolute tear this season after an injury-riddled 2024. The Mets signed Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract that includes opt-outs after the first and second seasons as well as a no-trade clause.

One of Major League Baseball's most promising young prospects, shortstop JJ Wetherholt, will not be able to play for Team South Korea at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The top-rated St. Louis Cardinals prospect r elayed the news to reporters in St. Louis on Sunday, according to Yoo Jee-ho of Yonhap News Agency.

This week’s Club Sportico essay focuses on a recent announcement by the Kansas City Royals, who revealed a potential competitive advantage that’s largely untapped across Major League Baseball. The Royals on Tuesday announced a new change that the club believes will result in an extra 1.