Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY

Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber are two of the top contenders in this year’s home run hitting contest.

Sports pundit Doug Gottlieb claimed in a tweet that former MVP’s agent never told him about the Braves’ final contract offer.

Atlanta has roared back and has nearly erased the Mets’ 10.5-game lead. Now, a crucial three-game series awaits.

The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium will feature baseball’s biggest names.

Winners of seven in a row, the Astros are within 5.5 games of the Yankees for the best record in baseball.

The Yankees (49-17) and Mets (44-24) have the two best records in baseball and stayed in their spots atop USA TODAY Sports’ MLB power rankings..

From debutants to seasoned veterans, here’s some of the players who have outperformed expectations in this not-so-young season.

San Diego has gotten some big contributions from veterans in the absence of superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.

Giants first base coach Antoan Richardson says that Padres coach Mike Shildt yelled profanities directed at him that “reeked undertones of racism.”

Kershaw has spent his entire 14-year career with the Dodgers and helped the team reach the postseason in each of the past nine seasons.