MLB Home Run Derby to ditch clock, revive swing-based system: Sources  —  In one area of baseball, the clock is dead.  —  Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby will put a new twist on an old format next month.  Hitters will have a number of swings rather than a clock that dictate their turns at the plate …

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Seen With Bloody Finger on Pitching Hand During Rays Game Amid Blister Issue  —  Shohei Ohtani was not as effective as usual on the mound during Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he was seen with a bloody finger on his right pitching hand.

Why Royals starter Luinder Avila showed promise in series-ending win at Nationals  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Luinder Avila pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowed one run and struck out five.  — Avila's slider registered 18 swings and seven whiffs and was thrown 30 times.

Phillies pause Andrew Painter's disappointing season, option struggling starter to Triple A  —  PHILADELPHIA — When Andrew Painter, his eight teammates sharing the field and the 37,000-plus fans watching wanted nothing more than a nightmare second inning to end, Xavier Edwards would not stop fouling off pitches.

Ranking top 2026 MLB trade deadline candidates: Skubal, more  —  Major League Baseball's Aug. 3 trade deadline is now less than seven weeks away, and teams are ramping up conversations about plans for the trade season ahead.  —  Whether from contenders determining how big of a splash …

Reds drops series finale to Mets ahead of trip to face NY Yankees … A series sweep was within reach for the Cincinnati Reds, and it would have been a vital gain ahead of a challenging back stretch in the month of June.  —  Already trailing the New York Mets 3-1 in the teams' June 17 series finale …

Detroit Tigers send Keider Montero to bullpen: 'I'm always available'  —  HOUSTON - The Detroit Tigers have sent right-hander Keider Montero to the bullpen.  —  The 25-year-old will be available as a reliever for the Tigers on Tuesday, June 16, in the second of three games against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.

Rangers stock report: Nimmo, deGrom rising, but so are health premiums in Texas  —  Plus, there are some concerning trends with the Rangers' inability to climb the .500 hill and with Wyatt Langford.  —  Just when it looked like things were going to move into the black for the year... another sobering correction.

Jared Verse reveals what he told Rams teammates after being traded to Browns  —  Verse: 'Make sure you beat the Seahawks.  That's all I care about.'  —  Jared Verse was hit with some tough news earlier this month when the Los Angeles Rams informed him that he was being traded to the Cleveland Browns in a deal for Myles Garrett.

2026 Baltimore Orioles Batting Splits  —  Record: 35-40, 4th place in AL_East (Schedule and Results)  —  General Manager: Mike Elias (Executive VP & GM) Ballpark: Oriole Park at Camden Yards Attendance: 874,389 (11th of 15)  —  (Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.)

Hawley Demands Answers from MLB for Penalizing Christian Players … Senator Hawley is demanding MLB answer for its apparent pattern of discriminating against Christians while promoting left-wing ideologies. … This follows a high-profile undercover investigation that revealed at least …

Yankees not quite ready to use Spencer Jones against lefties  —  With the Yankees facing Blue Jays southpaw Patrick Corbin and the lefty-swinging Spencer Jones out of the lineup on Sunday in Toronto, Aaron Boone was asked if the young outfielder could get some chances against left-handed pitches moving forward.