The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline provided fans with everything they desired: major trades, playoff pursuits, rebuilding strategies, and a franchise that once again demonstrated its readiness to outspend and outmaneuver all others. By the time the deadline concluded on Monday at 6 p.m. ET, nearly every team had clarified its goals. Some teams fully committed to the October playoffs, while others redirected their attention to the future. MLB American League East Baltimore Orioles: T

The American League continued its recent dominance by defeating the National League 4-0 in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The AL jumped ahead with a three-run first inning, highlighted by a two-run single from Cody Bellinger and an RBI hit from Ben Rice. MLB Bellinger was named All-Star Game MVP after driving in two runs in his return to the Midsummer Classic. The AL pitching staff was dominant, combining for a three-hit shutout while striki

The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the first game of the 2025 MLB Tokyo Series are now up for auction. ESPN Ohtani wore the cleats when the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 18, 2025. In that game, he went 2-for-5 with a double as the Dodgers won 4-1. The cleats are signed with Ohtani's rare Kanji signature and even have his dog, Decoy, pictured on the heels. The auction is being held by The Realest and will run through Aug. 16. Ohtani collectibl

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been dealt another setback involving rookie sensation Konnor Griffin. MLB According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Griffin has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in his left ring finger after suffering the injury on a diving catch during Sunday's 11-5 win over the Washington Nationals. While Griffin finished the game and even delivered a two-run single afterward, further testing revealed the extent of the damage. The injury is expected to sideline Griffin f

The San Diego Padres received a frightening scare Friday after starting pitcher Randy Vásquez fainted shortly after leaving the mound during the team's game. David Frerker / Imagn Images According to ESPN, Vásquez regained consciousness before being transported to a local hospital, where he underwent precautionary testing. Padres manager Craig Stammen said the right-hander was in stable condition, offering a positive update following the alarming incident. Vásquez had exited