Did you know Paul Skenes was an Air Force cadet?  MLB phenom highlights academies' inconsistent policy  —  He is the greatest show in baseball.  —  He is the Dwight Gooden of 1984.  —  He is the Kerry Wood of 1998.  —  He is the Stephen Strasburg of 2010.  —  He is Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' phenom.

MLB opens investigation into David Fletcher gambling allegations  —  MLB opened an investigation Monday into allegations that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher gambled with an illegal bookie, an MLB source told ESPN, but investigators face a significant hurdle at the start — where they're going to get evidence.

Most consecutive games with a home run  —  Here's a breakdown of MLB's longest home run streaks.  —  8 STRAIGHT GAMES (3 PLAYERS)  —  Ken Griffey, Jr., Mariners — July 20-28, 1993  —  Griffey began his streak with a solo shot at Yankee Stadium on July 20 in a game in which Don Mattingly …

Lindor goes 0-fer in homecoming against Guardians, Mets shortstop most misses ‘winning’ in Cleveland  —  Three years later, Francisco Lindor finally came home.  Walking back into Progressive Field as a visitor for the first time on Monday, Lindor's mind quickly filled with memories of spraying champagne …

Are Phillies, Dodgers or Braves the National League's best team?  —  Nearly two months into the 2024 MLB season, three National League powerhouses are emerging at the top of the standings.  —  It's no surprise that those teams are the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies …

Rafael Devers sets Red Sox record with HR in 6th straight game  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers set a team record when he homered for the sixth consecutive game in Monday night's 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.  —  Devers had shared the mark of five with Jimmie Foxx …

Zack Greinke faces hitters at Diamondbacks' spring facility: ‘See how it goes’  —  Wearing a bright white hat, a light green shirt and camo shorts, Zack Greinke stood on the mound at Salt River Fields on Friday afternoon and peered in for a sign.  He shook it off.  Then shook off another.

See how members of the Kansas City Royals' 2014 AL champions were honored at The K  —  The Kansas City Royals celebrated one of their best teams ever on Friday evening at Kauffman Stadium.  —  Before the current Royals took the field for a series opener against the Oakland Athletics …

Twins question calls after loss; Correa says umps need assist  —  MLB, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians  —  CLEVELAND — Following a one-run loss, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was having a hard time processing what had just happened to his ballclub.  —  This one was tough on the Twins.