Ace (baseball) News & Breaking Stories

Rookie Paul Skenes impresses in MLB debut against Cubs with blistering fastball, devastating slider, and generational pitching prospect potential.

Pittsburgh Pirates call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes to join young, promising rotation. Debut set for May 11 against Cubs.

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber faces season-ending Tommy John surgery, reflecting on lost year and uncertain future with emotion.

Guardians star Shane Bieber undergoes Tommy John surgery, out for 2024 and half of 2025 season. Replacement pitcher named.

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole to undergo MRI on right elbow after spring training recovery issues; Aaron Judge sidelined.

Milwaukee Brewers trade Corbin Burnes to Baltimore Orioles, causing shock and criticism, but GM defends decision, while Burnes looks forward to new opportunity.

New York Mets lose out on Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the Los Angeles Dodgers despite reportedly matching their offer.

Los Angeles Dodgers make big trade for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot, signaling strong commitment to winning in MLB.

Gerrit Cole won his first American League Cy Young Award, and Blake Snell took home Cy Young honors in the National League.

Nathan Eovaldi delivers a World Series performance to remember as the Rangers win their first title in franchise history.

Texas Rangers win Game 1 of the 2023 World Series in extra innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Adolis Garcia hits game-winning home run.

The Texas Rangers shut out the Houston Astros 2-0 in Game 1 of the ALCS, taking a 1-0 series lead.

The Philadelphia Phillies take a 1-0 lead in the NLCS after a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1.

The Houston Astros are facing the Minnesota Twins in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, fighting for their playoff lives.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hits a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Braves rally from a four-run deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in the National League Division Series.

Texas, Houston, Philadelphia, and Arizona start strong in their Division Series. Justin Verlander pitches a shutout, Yordan Alvarez homers twice.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw suffers a disastrous start in Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Oldest players make an impact in the 2023 MLB Playoffs, with Evan Longoria and Justin Verlander standing out.

Stephen Strasburg, former Washington Nationals pitcher and World Series MVP, has announced his retirement from baseball due to ongoing injuries. Strasburg was known for his dominant pitching and was a key player in the Nationals' championship win in 2019. Despite a promising start to his career, injuries cut it short.

Gerrit Cole aims to help the struggling Yankees end their six-game losing streak against the Red Sox.

The New York Mets have traded Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, and fantasy managers are optimistic about his prospects in Arlington. Despite a weak statistical season with the Mets, Scherzer's move to the Rangers could benefit him with a strong offense and a neutral ballpark. The veteran pitcher had an impressive performance with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being traded last year. Scherzer is set to make his Texas debut on August 3rd.

Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander could be leaving the New York Mets to rejoin the Houston Astros ahead of the trade deadline. The Astros have expressed a strong desire to acquire Verlander, who has regained his form after a slow start to his Mets career. The 40-year-old's return to the Astros could be significant for the team, which is currently struggling with injuries. However, the trade won't be straightforward as Verlander will need to waive his full-no-trade clause. The Mets' strategy became evident after the recent trade of Max Scherzer. Verlander previously had a successful stint with the Astros, winning the World Series twice.

LSU teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews go 1-2 in MLB draft.

Shohei Ohtani unsure if he will participate in Home Run Derby.