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With the Golden State Warriors missing Stephen Curry in a critical Game 3, the spotlight turned to their supporting cast — and Jonathan Kuminga did not disappoint. Despite the Warriors falling 102-97 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night and slipping behind 2-1 in the second-round series, Kuminga had the best playoff performance of his […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped a critical Game 3 at home on Saturday night, falling 102-97 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a back-and-forth battle that exposed the challenges of life without Stephen Curry. While Jimmy Butler (33 points) and Jonathan Kuminga (30) did their part to keep Golden State alive, the spotlight quickly turned to […]

Saturday night’s 21-0 blowout at the hands of the San Diego Padres was one of the darkest moments in Colorado Rockies history—but leave it to their social media team to find the humor in absolute chaos. Just minutes after the franchise-matching loss went final, the Rockies’ official X account posted a screenshot of the now-viral […]

At this point, calling it a “loss” feels generous. The Colorado Rockies were annihilated Saturday night, suffering a 21-0 blowout at the hands of the San Diego Padres in what may go down as the lowest moment of an already nightmarish 2025 season. The box score was pure carnage: 24 hits for San Diego, including […]

Dansby Swanson had a smile on his face and a joke ready after Saturday’s game — but not because of his solo home run. The veteran Cubs shortstop took time to reflect on a milestone night for his teammate, Cade Horton, whose MLB debut lived up to the hype. “I will have to give A.J. […]

With their playoff backs against the wall, the Golden State Warriors found support from an unlikely source: across the Bay. Before taking on the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, several San Francisco Giants players showed up for pregame warm-ups sporting Warriors gear — specifically, Warriors hats — in a show of solidarity with their NBA […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t one to hide from accountability — even after an exhausting overtime battle in a hostile environment. Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 113-104 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, the All-NBA guard took ownership of his team’s late-game struggles. “In those moments when […]

Jasson Domínguez didn’t just break out Friday night — he broke into the Yankees record books. The 22-year-old outfielder delivered a jaw-dropping performance in a 10-2 Yankees win over the A’s, launching three home runs — one from the right side, two from the left — to become the youngest player in franchise history with […]

In a city where baseball fandom borders on religion, it turns out Chicago’s newest spiritual icon has long been aligned with the South Side faithful. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has officially been claimed by the Chicago White Sox — and this time, there’s video evidence to seal the deal. Sox on 35th […]

Jose Altuve has been one of the cornerstones of the Houston Astros’ golden era, but in 2025, the 35-year-old veteran is facing a reality check — not at the plate, but in the field. After nearly 1,750 starts at second base, Altuve was moved to left field this season in an effort to maximize the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers came into Thursday night as baseball’s winningest team, but they left Chase Field with plenty of questions—particularly about Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the prized right-hander suffered his worst start of the season, giving up five runs across five shaky innings. “Wasn’t as sharp as he’s […]

On a wild Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Phillies pulled off one of their most dramatic wins of the season, storming back from a four-run deficit to stun the Rays, 7-6, in 10 innings. In a postgame interview, Brandon Marsh credited the teams’ slugger Kyle Schwarber for the win. Schwarber, the burly […]

With the trade deadline still months away, contenders across the league are already eyeing upgrades—and one name that continues to surface is St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. The 29-year-old flamethrower has become a top trade candidate according to recent reporting by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, who says Helsley is “likely” to be dealt before […]

It’s hard to describe what Bobby Witt Jr. is doing right now without using words like “historic” or “unreal.” The Royals’ shortstop just completed a five-game stretch unlike anything Major League Baseball has ever seen, becoming the first player in history to tally 10 hits, 8 RBIs, 6 extra-base hits, 4 stolen bases, 2 home […]

It’s been a rough stretch for the Los Angeles Angels in 2025, but over the past few nights at Angel Stadium, they’ve delivered a pair of unforgettable wins — capped by Jorge Soler’s walk-off heroics on Wednesday that etched the club into the history books. Trailing 4-2 entering the ninth inning, the Angels rallied once […]

The New York Knicks are heading back to Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 series lead over the defending champion Boston Celtics. But if you think Karl-Anthony Towns is feeling overly confident, think again. “It means we’re up two-zip. It doesn’t really mean anything,” Towns said after Wednesday night’s dramatic 91-90 Game 2 victory. “We […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a historic beatdown on Wednesday night, and Nikola Jokic made no excuses. Following the Denver Nuggets’ stunning 149–106 loss in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Jokic didn’t sugarcoat what happened. The reigning Finals MVP faced the media and laid it out plainly: “Basically, it was one team playing […]

In a game that demanded precision and poise, Landon Knack delivered. Then Dodgers manager Dave Roberts summed it up perfectly with a three-word review: “Landon was fantastic.” "Landon was fantastic." Dave Roberts speaks to the media after the #Dodgers 10-1 win over the Marlins in the series finale. pic.twitter.com/0ZFx6ILBex — SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) May 8, […]

Robbie Ray is proving that patience pays off. The veteran left-hander has been nothing short of electric in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery, and on Wednesday afternoon, he joined elite company in San Francisco Giants history. Ray delivered six strong innings in a 3-1 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, […]

Mookie Betts is on a heater—and everyone in Major League Baseball is starting to notice. On Saturday night in a rain-delayed showdown against the Braves, Betts once again proved why he’s one of the most complete players in the game. The Dodgers’ leadoff star reached base three times and delivered a run-scoring double in the […]

The Minnesota Twins could be getting a much-needed boost Tuesday night as they open a three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field. According to multiple reports, infielders Royce Lewis and Willi Castro are expected to be activated from the injured list, potentially rejoining the lineup for the series opener. Minnesota enters the week […]

Jacob deGrom did what Jacob deGrom does — dominate. Even on a day when he wasn’t his sharpest, the Rangers’ ace threw five innings of one-run ball, recorded a milestone strikeout, and helped snap Texas’ four-game losing streak with an 8-1 win over the Mariners on Sunday afternoon. The outing marked deGrom’s second straight win, […]

Lance McCullers Jr. didn’t earn a win or pitch deep into the game, but simply stepping on a big-league mound again was a victory in itself. After 915 days sidelined by arm injuries and setbacks, McCullers returned to action for the Houston Astros on Sunday in a rain-shortened 5–4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. […]

Jesse Winker’s first start of the season in the outfield ended abruptly on Sunday afternoon, and the early signs suggest it could lead to a stint on the injured list. Winker exited Game 1 of the Mets’ doubleheader against the Cardinals after just three and a half innings, with the team later announcing he was […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong is mashing baseballs, collecting chants, and—apparently—winning bets with his bullpen. In the Cubs’ 6-2 win over the Brewers on Saturday night, the 23-year-old outfielder crushed a three-run homer in the fourth inning, his ninth of the season and third in two games, continuing a torrid stretch that has launched him into early MVP […]

The Kansas City Royals, long known for their small-ball approach and pitcher-friendly ballparks, flipped the script in stunning fashion on Sunday with a power surge that shattered a franchise record. Entering the game with a league-low 18 home runs through 34 contests, Kansas City erupted for seven long balls in an 11-6 win over the […]

The Texas Rangers have parted ways with offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after a sluggish start to the 2025 season left the 2023 World champions reeling near the bottom of the American League in nearly every offensive category. The decision was announced Sunday night, just hours after the Rangers put up one of their best offensive […]

In just his second start of the season, Rockies right-hander Bradley Blalock gave Colorado exactly what it needed: a poised, effective outing from a fresh arm. Called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace the injured Ryan Feltner, the 24-year-old didn’t disappoint — holding the San Francisco Giants to just two hits over five solid innings […]

Nikola Jokic has made a name for himself as one of the most dominant players in the NBA, but it’s his dry humor and offbeat personality that continue to make him a fan favorite. After the Denver Nuggets steamrolled the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of their first-round series, Jokic added another classic […]

The Yankees may have lost the game, but a fan in the stands stole the spotlight—and possibly the parenting Hall of Fame crown—with one of the most ridiculous and awe-inspiring catches you’ll see all season. Dads can really do anything 🤣 pic.twitter.com/efRZSNoxQ7 — MLB (@MLB) May 3, 2025 During Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Tampa […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t just return to the lineup Saturday night—he stole the show. Less than 24 hours after taking a 93 mph fastball off the left forearm and fearing his season might be over, the Padres superstar delivered a jaw-dropping sequence that secured a 2-1 win over the Pirates and etched his name into […]

In a game that featured a grand slam, a comeback win, and 40,000 fans at Oracle Park, it was an umpire who unexpectedly stole the show—if only for a second. During the eighth inning of Saturday’s matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies, first base umpire Chris Guccione showcased some impressive athleticism of […]

Friday night’s matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins was mostly routine — until the eighth inning, when a missed call at the plate turned into an unexpected viral moment thanks to Major League Baseball umpire Bill Miller accidentally broadcasting his reaction that was anything but PG. The Red Sox were up 6-1 […]

Friday night in Anaheim delivered a jolt of midseason energy as tempers flared between Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto, resulting in benches clearing during Detroit’s dominant 9-1 win over Los Angeles. The tension began with a bang — literally. Neto ambushed Skubal’s very first pitch of the night, […]

Luis Robert Jr. delivered a milestone moment on Friday night, launching his 500th career hit over the right-center field wall to fuel the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field. The fifth-inning solo blast, Robert’s fifth homer of the season, extended Chicago’s lead to 3-1 and marked a […]

Aaron Judge might be the headline act in the Bronx, but Paul Goldschmidt is quietly starring in his own right during a red-hot stretch to begin his Yankees tenure. In Friday night’s 3-0 shutout of the Tampa Bay Rays, Goldschmidt delivered the decisive blow — a three-run homer to right off lefty Mason Montgomery in […]

Gunnar Hoglund couldn’t have asked for a better setting—or a better result—for his big league debut. Pitching in front of a crowd filled with family and friends at loanDepot Park in Miami, the 25-year-old right-hander delivered a historic outing that made A’s fans sit up and take notice. Hoglund tossed six strong innings in the […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bat is red-hot, and on Thursday night, it was on full display. The Chicago Cubs’ dynamic center fielder launched two home runs, including a no-doubter in the seventh inning, to power a 10-0 blowout win over the Milwaukee Brewers. His second homer, a towering shot to right field, gave him eight on the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry isn’t looking for sympathy—or excuses. Despite clearly dealing with a swollen right thumb that’s visibly impacted his comfort, Curry refused to dwell on the injury after the Warriors’ 131-116 Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. “I don’t even know how to answer it. Something you […]