Acuña, Harper Headline Sunday Night Baseball Matchup on Peacock
NBC’s Peacock and NBCSN will carry Sunday Night Baseball throughout the 2026 season, kicking off with the Braves at the Phillies on Peacock at 7:20 p.m. ET. The matchup pits former NL MVPs Ronald Acuña Jr. against two‑time MVP Bryce Harper, with Atlanta sitting first in the NL East (14‑7) and Philadelphia struggling at 8‑12. In a separate highlight, Yankees sluggers Aaron Judge and rookie Ben Rice combined for 17 homers as New York routed the Royals 7‑0, extending the club’s 8‑1 record when hitting two or more home runs.
Konnor Griffin, Pirates Agree on Record 9-Year Extension
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed 19‑year‑old shortstop Konnor Griffin to a record‑breaking nine‑year, $140 million extension that runs through 2034. The deal eclipses the franchise’s previous high, Bryan Reynolds’ $106.75 million contract, and locks in a top prospect who posted a .333/.415/.527...