DARK SECRETS: 25 | Rare Historical Photos

From swords to fishing lures to "sprinklers," MLB celebrations have become full-scale productions

Major League Baseball celebrations have turned into a full-on production for some teams

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Recent stretch of homers in five games in row a good sign for Cubs’ Christopher Morel

The overall trend has been that homer streaks of at least five games have gone hand-in-hand with staying power.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2023

Seahawks rookie QB Holton Ahlers talks about NIL

Right now, NIL is sort of turning the college football landscape into the wild west. There is very little regulation, but with that comes freedom.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2023

Pirates bullpen, defense come up short in loss to Diamondbacks, still searching for 1st series win in May

PITTSBURGH — A few hours before first pitch, Austin Hedges delivered a softly spoken message that was just audible enough for those in the clubhouse to hear.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023

Decision to pull Mitch Keller backfires on Pirates in loss to Diamondbacks

PITTSBURGH — For the better part of this season, Mitch Keller has performed like an ace. Entering Saturday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park, he had put together back-to-back starts totaling 16 scoreless innings, with one walk and 21 strikeouts during the stretch.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023

Pirates enjoy another offensive outburst against an elite arm, take down Diamondbacks

PITTSBURGH — As the Pirates plotted ways to dig themselves out of a sizable funk, with losses in 11 of 12 games entering Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore, this likely wasn’t a course they charted. Facing opening day starters in three of the four subsequent contests, it looked like a…

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023

Cubs’ Nick Burdi makes improbable big-league comeback

Last August, Burdi wasn’t sure if he’d ever make it back to a big-league mound.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Love your mothers and love this Mother’s Day baseball quiz

Think about how proud your mom would be if you ace this trivia test.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2023

MLB star vows to keep wearing wedding ring despite being threatened with ejection

Pitcher Zach Eflin is taking a stand against MLB rules as he intends on wearing his wedding ring on Tuesday after being forced to remove it against the Pittsburgh Pirates last week

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Randy Arozarena Is Finally Doing His Homework, and It’s Working

His signature pose may be the same, but the Tampa Bay star is making changes at bat with a newfound interest in his opponents.

Sports Illustrated · May 8, 2023