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2023 MLB All-Star Game: Voting, rosters, starting lineups, more

Voting for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game is open. Here’s how fans can vote for starters at each position in the Mid-Summer Classic.

2023 MLB All-Star Week schedule: How to watch, channels, times

Here’s pertinent information concerning the 2023 MLB All-Star Week festivities, including how to watch the lineup of events.

Freddie Freeman’s 'stubbornness' igniting Dodgers, making him as good as ever

The MVP candidate will take a 20-game hitting streak into this weekend’s Dodgers-Yankees series. It’s the result of an obsessive approach that hasn’t been altered in years.

Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Blue Jays' Alek Manoah: Panic or Patience? | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander says whether or not it’s time to panic or to be patient for the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays’ Alek Manoah.

José Abreu's RBI single secures the Astros' 5-2 victory against the Angles

José Abreu’s RBI single sealed the Houston Astros’ 5-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angles.

Twins' Willi Castro smacks a CLUTCH walk-off sac fly to seal victory over Guardians

Willi Castro’s walk-off sac fly sealed a 7-6 victory for the Minnesota Twins against the Cleveland Guardians.

Twins' Royce Lewis smacks a CLUTCH game-tying two-run homer against the Guardians

Minnesota Twins’ Royce Lewis clutched a game-tying two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians

Connor Wong belts a DEEP two-run homer to seal Red Sox's 8-2 victory over Reds

Connor Wong’s two-run homer in the eighth inning helped the Boston Red Sex seal an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Kiké Hernandez drills a solo homer for the Red Sox to grab the lead against the Reds

Boston Red Sox’s Kiké Hernandez drilled a solo home run to take the lead against the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning.

Yainer Díaz, Alex Bregman fuel Astros' fifth-inning outburst against Angels to grab lead

Yainer Díaz’s RBI single and Alex Bregman’s two-run RBI single helped the Houston Astros grab a 4-2 lead over the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning.

Angels' Brandon Drury launches a solo homer to regain lead against Astros

Los Angeles Angels’ Brandon Drury launched a solo home run to regain the lead over the Houston Astros in the fifth inning.

Taylor Ward's RBI single helps Angels grab an early lead against the Astros

Los Angeles Angels’ Taylor Ward scored an RBI single to grab an early lead against the Houston Astros in the second inning.

"Both of them have a determination beyond compare" – Astros Skipper Dusty Baker on Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve

Houston Astros’ skipper Dusty Baker said that Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman, “have a determination beyond compare.” The duo have been key pieces in consistent postseason appearances for the Astros dynasty.

Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll hit a walk-off single to secure 5-4 win over the Rockies

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll hit a walk-off RBI single to secure their 5-4 win against the Colorado Rockies.

How the Texas Rangers became MLB's top — and a potentially historic — offense

It’s not shocking that the Rangers are suddenly competing after spending roughly the GDP of Samoa on free agents. But take a look under the hood and you’ll do a double take.

Padres' Fernando Tatís Jr. smokes a bases-clearing double to cap a seven-run sixth inning against the Marlins

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatís Jr. smoked a bases-clearing double to cap a seven-run sixth inning against the Miami Marlins.

Mark Canha crushes a go-ahead home run as Mets take a 3-2 lead over Phillies

Mark Canha crushed a go-ahead home run that gave the New York Mets a 3-2 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Blue Jays' Bo Bichette starts a three-run rally in the first inning with a solo shot vs. the Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette crushed a solo homer to center field in the first inning vs. the Milwaukee Brewers.

The college baseball team shattering HBP records is playing for the D-III World Series

A college baseball team you’ve never watched is outsmarting the competition with a painfully simple concept: If a pitch is coming at you, do not move.

Reds' Elly De La Cruz is MLB's top prospect and a unicorn, and he’s almost here

Stories about Elly De La Cruz read like folktale. He is Paul Bunyan in baseball pants, Superman with exit velocity. Soon he’ll be on display for all the baseball world to see.

Marlins rally in ninth to overcome Gary Sánchez, Padres 2-1

The Miami Marlins overcame Gary Sánchez’s first home run for San Diego in a 2-1 victory over the Padres on Wednesday night.

Enmanuel Valdez knocks a solo home run to extend the Red Sox's lead against the Reds

Enmanuel Valdez knocked a solo home run to extend the Boston Red Sox’s lead against the Cincinnati Reds.

Mark Canha drills a two-run homer, giving the Mets the lead over the Phillies

The New York Mets took the lead over the Philadelphia Phillies after Mark Canha smashed a two-run homer.

Gary Sanchez hits first home run as a Padre, takes an early lead over the Marlins

The San Diego Padres took a 1-0 lead over the Miami Marlins after Gary Sanchez hit his first home run.

Nationals' Luis García launches a go-ahead three-run homer against the Dodgers

Washington Nationals’ Luis García launched a go-ahead three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning.

Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout put on home run show in Angels' win over White Sox

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout put on a home run clinic in the Los Angeles Angels’ 12-5 win over the Chicago White Sox Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani cranks a two-run home run to extend the Angels' lead over the White Sox

Shohei Ohtani cranked a two-run home run to extend the Los Angeles Angels’ lead over the Chicago White Sox.

Mike Trout smashes a 476-foot home run, giving the Angels a 2-0 lead vs. the White Sox

Mike Trout smashed a 476-foot home run and gave the Los Angeles Angels a 2-0 lead vs. the Chicago White Sox.

Despite Kodai Senga's dominance, Mets — like Phillies — have timely questions to answer

As the Mets and Phillies squared off for the first time in 2023, each team would swear their best ball is in front of them. But how long can they keep saying that?

Freddie Freeman cranks a solo home run in the Dodgers' victory against the Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman smashed a solo home run in the Dodgers’ 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.