San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease was struck by a 99.6 mph come-backer and evaluated by trainers in a scary moment vs. the New York Mets.

S an Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt expressed his frustration with how MLB pitchers are developed in the modern game after a hit-by-pitch incident with Willson Contreras turned into a two-day standoff between the Padres and St. Louis Cardinals.

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets and remained in the game.

Baseball Hall of Fame infielder Ryne Sandberg has died at the age of 65, the Cubs announced Monday evening. Sandberg was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2024, and had been battling the disease since. He spent 15 of his 16 MLB seasons with the Cubs, and he earned All-Star nods in 10 consecutive seasons, from 1984-93.

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