Atlanta Braves April 8, 2026 Falcons invite Braves manager to 'put on the pads' after his standout tackle during the team's brawl The Atlanta Falcons took notice of Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss' form tackle on Jorge Soler during a bench-clearing brawl, jokingly asking him to put on the pads.
Pittsburgh Pirates April 8, 2026 Pirates agree to massive contract extension with 19-year-old phenom Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin signs a nine-year, $140 million contract extension, reportedly marking the largest deal in Pittsburgh Pirates franchise history.
Miami Marlins April 8, 2026 Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara expresses frustration with decision to be removed in 9th inning Sandy Alcantara said he deserved to be consulted before being removed from his shutout bid as the Marlins fell to the Reds 6-3 in extra innings.
Toronto Blue Jays April 8, 2026 Blue Jays manager John Schneider ejected after face-to-face, fiery argument with umpire in loss to Dodgers Blue Jays manager John Schneider erupted over a balk call and was ejected during Toronto's 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as injuries plague the roster.
Los Angeles Angels April 8, 2026 Angels, Braves players get into wild brawl after high pitch to Jorge Soler Angels slugger Jorge Soler and Braves pitcher Reynaldo López got into a wild brawl after a high-inside pitch during Tuesday night's game in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves April 7, 2026 Braves ace Chris Sale slams baseball against his head after walking the bases loaded in wild scene Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale pounded a baseball off his head in anger after walking the bases loaded as the Braves fell to the Los Angeles Angels, 6-2.
MLB April 7, 2026 Willson Contreras Issues Warning to Brewers: 'Hit Me Again,' I Take You 'Out' Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a warning for the Brewers after he was hit on the hand by a pitch from Brandon Woodruff.
New York Mets April 7, 2026 Mets make amends with team legend who was involved in Astros' sign-stealing scandal The New York Mets announced they will retire Hall of Fame electee Carlos Beltran's No. 15, honoring one of the greatest players in franchise history at Citi Field.
Minnesota Twins April 7, 2026 World Series champion Tom Nieto dead at 65 Former MLB catcher and coach Tom Nieto, who won the 1987 World Series with the Minnesota Twins, died at 65 after a heart attack, his sister says.
Toronto Blue Jays April 6, 2026 Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer Leaves Start Against Dodgers After Second Inning Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings.