Mets reliever Brooks Raley to undergo Tommy John surgery, source says  —  CLEVELAND — Brooks Raley plans to have Tommy John surgery next week, a source told Newsday on Tuesday, ending his season and perhaps his Mets career.  —  That is a brutal blow for both Raley, who is 35 and had gotten off …

How Josh Hader set unprecedented rules to protect his health  —  ON APRIL 30, with the Houston Astros tied 8-8 with the Cleveland Guardians in the ninth inning, Josh Hader emerged from the bullpen to pitch.  This wasn't unusual — Hader, whom the Astros signed to a five-year deal in January …

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 …

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.

Four-man or five?  Most rotations fall in between  —  Upon further review, the Toronto Blue Jays are not my new favourite team.  Or even my new favorite team.  —  They were, but for only a few hours last week.  For those few hours, I thought the Blue Jays were committed to a four-man rotation …

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 …

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 …

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.