MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 1:46 PM ET
MLB Records & Memorabilia
A 2013 Aaron Judge one-of-one signed card sold for $5.2 million espn.com, shattering the previous record of $3.936 million for a 2009 Mike Trout card and establishing a new benchmark for modern baseball collectibles. The sale underscores the growing market for elite player memorabilia, particularly for stars with both historic achievements and widespread fan appeal.
Player Performances & Standings
The New York Yankees extended their AL East lead to 3.5 games after a 7-3 win over the Red Sox, with Judge hitting his 28th home run of the season. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers maintained their NL West advantage with a 5-2 victory against the Padres, powered by Mookie Betts' 3-for-4 performance including a two-run double.
League Developments
MLB announced plans to expand instant replay review to include check swings and infield fly rule calls starting next season, following a successful trial in the Atlantic League. The league also revealed that attendance through the first half of the season is up 4.2% compared to 2023, driven by new ballparks in Oakland and Tampa Bay drawing sellout crowds.