Cleveland Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting. Clase becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe. Right-hander Luis Ortiz is on non-disciplinary leave through Aug. 31.

So the first two batters of the 2025 Midsummer Classic will be from the MLB-leading Detroit Tigers, who are 59-38 at the break. Judge and Raleigh make up a formidable punch in the middle of the lineup, and fans are guaranteed to see Skenes face Judge.

The National League won the first ever swing off in the MLB All-Star Game over the American League, thanks to Kyle Schwarber's three clutch home runs

For the first time ever, a tie score in the All Star game led to a "Swing Off" to determine the game's winner.

The National League prevailed over the American League in the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday night, and for the first time ever the game -- tied after nine innings -- was decided by a Home Run Derby-style swing-off.

With reports mounting that the Arizona Diamondbacks will be a trade deadline seller, a dozen teams have reportedly inquired about their All-Star third baseman.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. ET, but there will be plenty of trade talk and transactions that take place beforehand. Here are trade rumors around the sport:

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting closer to the MLB trade deadline, and so far, they have yet to make a splash. They have some clear needs despite being on