Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here. It's

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The Rocket City Trash Pandas, based outside of Huntsville, Ala., derived their team name from a slang term for a raccoon. It follows, then, that the Double-A Angels affiliate is paying tribute to a raccoon folk hero whose mere existence has captivated a nation. The Trash Pandas will stage Jimothy

Fans at Comerica Park on Monday night came for a baseball game, but they stayed for a wild squirrel chase that was, in a word, simply nutty. Just ask Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras, who got to see the creature more up close and personal than anyone. It's not exactly uncommon

John Kruk hit .300 across 10 seasons in the Major Leagues, earning him a trio of All-Star selections. He’s also remained one of the most beloved personalities in today’s game, as fans who have watched a Phillies home broadcast are certainly aware. Kruk brought both of those traits to the

You can imagine how a baseball player, really any professional athlete -- really any human being -- might feel after learning they were traded for 60 cases of beer. That they were worth the same as about 1,440 cold ones. That their in-game talents provided as much value to an

ST. PETERSBURG -- James Rowlands needed to see just one pitch and one hit to cross Tropicana Field off his list.

When Kerry Wood tied a Major League record by striking out 20 Astros batters at Wrigley Field as a rookie on May 6, 1998, it was clear that the Cubs’ young right-hander was special. The devastating movement on his pitches and his sheer dominance on the mound that day portended

Lululemon and Fanatics on Friday announced a partnership with Major League Baseball to launch a brand-new premium fan apparel collection. The collection will feature performance and lifestyle items across men’s and women’s apparel and accessories for all 30 clubs.

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other

Jose Iglesias has worn many hats. He is a former MLB All-Star who finished second in 2013 Rookie of the Year voting. He’s a singer, with multiple successful singles. And soon, he’ll be trading in his cleats for the stage. Iglesias, also known by his pop star alter ego “Candelita,”

Outfielders love racking up assists, since that means they are throwing guys out on the basepaths. But sometimes an outfielder could use an assist from someone else -- even from someone in the stands. That was the case for Pirates rookie Esmerlyn Valdez, who was playing right field at Yankee

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SEATTLE -- Last summer, ‘twas an Etsy Witch that turned the Mariners’ fortunes around. This year might be even stranger.

MLB at Field of Dreams presented by John Deere, between the Phillies and Twins, is fast approaching. On Monday, we got our first look at the special uniforms each club will be wearing when they play in Dyersville, Iowa. This year’s MLB at Field of Dreams game is scheduled to

Ahead of Sunday afternoon’s FIFA World Cup Final, Orioles pitcher Brandon Young channeled his own soccer skills on the baseball diamond. In the first inning of Sunday’s Orioles-Astros game, Jose Altuve shot a comebacker Young’s way. The right-hander displayed a splendid first touch, softly deflecting the baseball with his right

Before Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park, fans in the outfield were given oversized gloves to catch incoming dingers. But on Saturday, one fan in Philly didn’t need a glove to make a highlight-reel grab of Kyle Schwarber’s latest long ball.

Here's something: Alex Rodriguez, Mets legend. Wait, what? Alas, context is needed. A-Rod was seen at Fanatics Fest on Friday wearing an '80s-era Keith Hernandez Mets jersey. Not only that, but he told Hernandez, who was there signing autographs, that he watched nearly every Mets game during the first baseman's

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.

There are plenty of people, places and things you can associate with New York City, but the trio of Spider-Man, Juan Soto and Mr. Met is tough to beat. In a recently released promotional spot for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which will release in theatres on July 31, Spidey sat

There were so many unforgettable moments from the 2025 World Series. Near the top of that list is Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages’ series-saving catch in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7. That play has now been immortalized in bobblehead form.

Whether a Minor League team has had an outstanding first half of the season or it's been a bumpier road than expected, fans can always rely on one common ballpark giveaway for an encouraging nod.

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