RJ Hamster
Ya gotta Bo-lieve! Mets win again
Friday, April 24
TOP NEWS
Fielding a full team of feel-good stories so far
Whether it’s a superstar returning to form, a veteran journeyman breaking out or a former top prospect starting to fulfill his potential, there are uplifting storylines all over the diamond this season.
Emotions in check, Schlittler shines on hometown mound to cap Fenway sweep
Sewald’s run of success takes a turn on one pitch
Busch’s big breakout sets stage for Cubs’ walk-off in 9th straight win
Bichette has his Bo-ment: Mets upend Twins on newcomer’s clutch double
Dodgers-Giants friction continues with HBP, hard slide
Tork torches another one as 1st career walk-off HR seals series win vs. Crew
First pitch HR? No prob! Braves prospect Ritchie shakes it off for historic debut win
Sheets plays hero on 30th birthday as Miller keeps streak intact
Turn a walk into an inside-the-park HR? ABS helped ‘Full Count Carter’ in a big way
Top prospect Tolle rings up 11 K’s, strikes out first 5 in dazzling ’26 debut
Lindor expected to miss significant time with calf strain
TOP PERFORMANCES
Longest Home Run
Ian Happ
429 ft
4th Inning
Hardest Base Hit
Jahmai Jones
111.7 mph
8th Inning
Fastest Strikeout
Grant Taylor
100.2 mph
7th Inning
Decisive Play
Tigers
39.7% WPA
9th Inning
3rd multi-HR game of 2026 ties for MLB lead (Muncy, LAD)
11 K’s; 1st BOS pitcher to fan 1st 5 in a game since 2002 (Fossum)
HR in 3 straight games, one shy of career best (Sept. 2025)
62nd game with 10+ K’s, T-4th among active pitchers (G. Cole)
5th career go-ahead HR in 9th inning or later (last 9/14/24)
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MUST-SEE PLAY
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STAFF PICKS
The two-man show powering one of baseball’s hottest teams
The Reds are off to a strong start despite having one of the most top-heavy lineups in the league. Two hitters in particular are leading the charge.
Time to take the South Siders seriously?
In his latest notebook, Mark Feinsand examines Munetaka Murakami’s hot start for the White Sox and what execs think about Boston’s early struggles and Sal Stewart’s scorching start.
Home run history among Stats of the Week
Sarah Langs looks at 10 mind-blowing stats from the past week of baseball, including one rookie’s lengthy streak of long balls.
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Dinged for too much bling
Pirates reliever Yohan Ramírez was forced to change his belt mid-inning after it was deemed to be “too blingy.” He pitched a scoreless frame anyway.
Yankees vs. Astros on MLB Network
Aaron Judge and the Yankees are in Houston to battle Jose Altuve and the Astros at 8 p.m. ET (or Mariners vs. Cardinals).
SCOREBOARD
ATL 7
WSH 2
MIL 4
DET 5
PHI 7
CHC 8
SD 10
COL 8
CWS 4
AZ 1
LAD 3
SF 0
NYY 4
BOS 2
MIN 8
NYM 10
PIT 1
TEX 6
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