The Baltimore Orioles might be in position to deal their star catcher for "a lot of prospects" as Samuel Basallo reportedly earns a $67 million contract extension, per a longtime MLB analyst.

So when Ben Rice crushed a solo home run on Thursday night against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, it tied the game and one run apiece –– but the Yankees wound up losing 6-3. That cut New York's lead over Boston to just a half game for second place in the American League East Standings, as they trail the Toronto Blue Jays by 4.5 games.

🚨NEWS: MLB & ESPN have an agreement to make the network the exclusive home of out-of-market games for all teams and in-market for five clubs, The Athletic has learned. Full details on MLB negotiations https://t.co/BtSGL0BujF

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If anyone around baseball isn't aware of the season Alejandro Kirk is having for the Toronto Blue Jays, now is the time to get familiar.

Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Sommers has been called up from Triple-A Toledo for his MLB debut. He posted a 3.31 ERA with the Mud Hens in 2025.

ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the wild card round and the Home Run Derby.

MLB hosted its first ever All-Star Restaurant Week, with special menus and prizes at Atlanta eateries, to celebrate the Midsummer Classic

🚨NEWS: MLB & ESPN have an agreement to make the network the exclusive home of out-of-market games for all teams and in-market for five clubs, The Athletic has learned. Full details on MLB negotiations https://t.co/BtSGL0BujF