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Former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes to have Tommy John surgery

Corbin Burnes is set to undergo Tommy John elbow surgery, ending the 30-year-old pitcher's first season with the Arizona Diamondbacks early.

By The Associated Press June 6, 2025

AP photo by Rick Scuteri / Arizona Diamondbacks starter Corbin Burnes pitches during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals in Phoenix.

Braves blow six-run lead in ninth inning, lose to Diamondbacks

The manner of the Atlanta Braves' latest loss was sure to make their ensuing five-hour flight to San Francisco feel even longer.

By The Associated Press June 5, 2025

AP photo by Mike Stewart / Eugenio Suárez, right, celebrates alongside Atlanta Braves second baseman after hitting a two-run double to give the Arizona Diamondbacks an 11-10 lead in the top of the ninth inning Thursday afternoon at Truist Park.

Braves waste strong start by Chris Sale in loss to Diamondbacks

The Atlanta Braves lost for the third straight game Wednesday, a skid in which they've scored a total of five runs.

By The Associated Press June 4, 2025

AP photo by Colin Hubbard / Chris Sale pitches for the Atlanta Braves during Wednesday night's home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Reds put Hunter Greene on injured list again, bring back veteran Wade Miley

The Cincinnati Reds placed ace right-hander Hunter Greene on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain Wednesday.

By JEFF WALLNER / The Associated Press June 4, 2025

AP photo by Karem Elgazzar / Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene pitches during Tuesday night's home game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB commissioner noted Trump’s support of Rose before ending ban

Donald Trump "was one of a number of voices" supporting Pete Rose that commissioner Rob Manfred noted before his decision on the career hits leader.

By RONALD BLUM / The Associated Press June 4, 2025

AP photo by Julia Nikhinson / Rob Manfred, the commissioner of baseball, arrives at a National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony last July in Cooperstown, N.Y.

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Torbett, Poe propel Tennessee team to prep baseball all-star game win

The elite pitching talent assembled on the Tennessee roster in Tuesday's 22nd annual Stump Martin Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Baseball Classic was the difference Tuesday night at Ridgeland High School.

By Patrick MacCoon June 3, 2025

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Walker Valley's Titus Torbett helped lead the Tennessee All-Star team to a victory over Georgia in the Stump Martin Memorial Classic at Ridgeland High School.

Vitello’s Vols earn their ‘redo’ opportunity in Fayetteville

The 2025 NCAA baseball tournament has been filled with a staggering amount of unpredictability.

By David Paschall June 3, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo by Ryan Beatty / Tennessee first baseman Andrew Fischer celebrates his two-run home run during Monday night's 11-5 win over Wake Forest in the Knoxville Regional final.

Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll’s home runs power Diamondbacks to 8-3 win over Braves

Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll each homered twice and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a five-game road losing streak with an 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

By BILL TROCCHI / Associated Press June 3, 2025

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Doyle closes the door on Demon Deacons as Vitello’s Vols advance

Vols slay Demon Deacons to advance to super regional

By David Paschall June 2, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee's Liam Doyle, who threw 104 pitches in Friday night's 9-2 victory over Miami of Ohio, retired all seven Wake Forest batters he faced Monday night to close out an 11-5 win over the Demon Deacons in the Knoxville Regional final.