Cruz (back) entered Friday's game against the Phillies in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter and struck out. Cruz made his first appearance since May 10 due to lower back tightness. He was originally ...

Pinch-hitter Justyn-Henry Malloy's walk-off single against Aroldis Chapman secured a 6-5 win against the Red Sox, highlighting the Tigers' depth. Manager A.J. Hinch emphasizes the team's ...

Justin Turner, as a pinch hitter, had a walk-off, two-RBI double in the ninth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Chicago Cubs pinch ...

LOS ANGELES — Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas doubled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit four home runs while rallying past the Athletics 9-3 on Wednesday night.

He’s a seven-time All-Star who is third among active players in home runs, but he hadn’t excelled as a pinch-hitter in his first 15 seasons as a big leaguer. In 21 at-bats, he managed two hits.

One day, it's Spencer Torkelson. Another day, it's Javier Báez. "We don't care who the hero is," manager A.J. Hinch said. That's what makes these Tigers special. Anyone can play hero. Because ...