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On a sun-splashed afternoon at Oracle Park, Justin Verlander etched his name deeper into baseball history — even if the game itself was one he’d rather forget. The 42-year-old right-hander struck out the side in the first inning of the Giants’ 8-0 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, becoming just the 10th pitcher in […]

The Green Bay Packers are hopeful they’ll have wide receiver Jayden Reed available for their Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions, despite the second-year standout being sidelined with a sprained foot. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters after Saturday’s 30-10 preseason loss to the New York Jets that the team is “hopeful” Reed will […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason opener came with a costly blow, as veteran safety Deon Bush suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in Saturday night’s 20-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed after the game that Bush’s injury would require surgery, ending his 10th NFL season before it truly began. “We’ll […]

The Tampa Bay Rays couldn’t slow down the red-hot Seattle Mariners on Saturday night, falling 7-4 at T-Mobile Park, but one of the game’s most memorable moments came in a rare pitcher-batter duel that had the crowd buzzing. In the top of the sixth inning, Rays reliever Mason Englert faced Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a 9-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night, but the victory came with a brief injury scare involving veteran outfielder Michael Conforto. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Conforto was drilled on the side of his right knee by a pitch. He initially stayed in […]

Eugenio Suárez is known for his power bat, but on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, it was his glove — and arm — that turned heads. In a key defensive moment, the Seattle Mariners third baseman made a slick stop on a grounder and fired an on-the-money throw to retire the blazing-fast Chandler […]

It hasn’t taken long for Jhoan Duran to etch his name into the Philadelphia Phillies record books. With another flawless ninth inning Saturday night, the newly acquired closer became the first pitcher in franchise history to record three straight 1-2-3 saves in his first three appearances as a Phillie. The milestone came in a 3-2 […]

What was meant to be a celebratory afternoon at Yankee Stadium turned somber on Saturday when Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Yankees’ first Old-Timers’ Day alumni game since 2019. The 55-year-old Yankees legend went down in shallow center field during an at-bat by Willie Randolph, collapsing after […]

The San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox came together Saturday at Petco Park for more than just a ballgame — they united to honor and support communities in Texas devastated by the deadly Hill Country floods over the July 4 weekend. Red Sox and Padres wore replica jerseys for batting practice of four Texas […]

James Wood wasted no time getting the Nationals on the board Sunday afternoon, launching an opposite-field leadoff homer for his first long ball since July 9. It was just his second game hitting out of the leadoff spot under interim manager Miguel Cairo, but Wood looked right at home, adding an RBI double later to […]

The Oaklamento Athletics will be without their Opening Day starter for at least the next two weeks, as the club announced Saturday that right-hander Luis Severino has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. To fill the roster spot, the A’s recalled left-hander Hogan […]

On Friday night, Jose Altuve has heard it all at Yankee Stadium, and he responded in the best way possible — by launching the first pitch he saw from Cam Schlittler over the fence for a two-run homer. The jeers were expected, but Carlos Correa made it clear afterward: if you’re a fan, you might […]

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor gave fans reason to breathe a little easier Friday, one day after exiting the series finale against the Chicago White Sox with left shoulder soreness. “I’m fine,” Naylor said before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. “I’m not worried about it.” Manager Dan Wilson echoed that optimism, labeling […]

Friday night at Dodger Stadium will feature something baseball fans may never see again — two 3,000-strikeout legends squaring off in a battle of first-place teams. Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw, former Dodgers teammates and generational greats, are set to face each other for the fifth time in their careers, and the Blue Jays’ ace […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a handful of roster moves Friday, headlined by the signing of veteran outfielder Greg Allen to a one-year major-league deal. The switch-hitting speedster, who was recently released by the Chicago Cubs, will get a fresh opportunity to return to the big leagues for the first time since 2023. Allen, 32, has […]

The New York Mets were supposed to be past this. They were supposed to be the juggernaut of the National League — a $333 million roster stacked with power, depth, and elite talent that was built for October. Instead, they just wrapped up their worst stretch of baseball in 2025, getting swept at home by […]

It wasn’t just the scoreboard where the Pittsburgh Pirates were winning Thursday night — the height jokes were flying, too. During pregame warmups ahead of the Reds-Pirates series opener at PNC Park, 6-foot-7 Oneil Cruz and 6-foot-5 Elly De La Cruz had some good-natured fun at the expense of 5-foot-9 Matt McLain. The towering duo […]

The New York Yankees made another roster shake-up Thursday, officially releasing right-handed pitcher JT Brubaker ahead of their weekend clash with the Houston Astros. The move comes just days after Brubaker was designated for assignment and signals the club’s ongoing effort to tighten its bullpen amid a rocky start to August. Brubaker, 31, was let […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have never looked more like a World Series team. They made splashy deadline moves, have stars raking, and own one of the best records in baseball. Their postseason odds are nearly locked in, and their roster is one of the most complete in the league. But while everything appears fine on the […]

On Thursday afternoon, Seattle Mariners fans held their breath when slugging first baseman Josh Naylor was pulled from the series finale against the Chicago White Sox due to a sore shoulder — a troubling development considering his injury history and recent hot streak. Mariners manager Dan Wilson confirmed after the game that Naylor exited because […]

The Detroit Tigers might be sitting pretty atop the AL Central, but don’t let the standings fool you — there’s a glaring issue that could blow up their October dreams if left unaddressed: the bullpen. While President of Baseball Ops Scott Harris took a quantity-over-quality approach at the trade deadline, the club is still staring […]

Two familiar faces returned to Gillette Stadium this week — only this time, they were wearing burgundy and gold. Former Patriots Deatrich Wise Jr. and Jonathan Jones made their return to New England, not as fan favorites, but as members of the Washington Commanders for a joint practice and upcoming preseason showdown. “Exciting, different, a […]

Veteran lefty Jose Quintana continued his solid season on Wednesday night, delivering a quality start as the Milwaukee Brewers edged out the Atlanta Braves, 5-4, at Truist Park. Quintana allowed three earned runs on seven hits across six innings, striking out seven without issuing a walk — a season-best in punchouts and a sharp display […]

On Wednesday afternoon, Ranger Suárez’s post-All-Star break struggles continued, and now former Phillies pitcher Ricky Bottalico is sounding the alarm. Following the Phillies’ 5-1 loss to the Orioles, Bottalico said on NBC Sports Philadelphia that Suárez “looks gassed” and suggested the left-hander may be hitting a wall in the dog days of summer. “He just […]

In a high-pressure moment that could define his early tenure in San Diego, flamethrower Mason Miller slammed the door on the Diamondbacks Wednesday night with an electrifying ninth inning, notching his first save as a Padre in a 3-2 win at Chase Field. Just 24 hours after surrendering a game-tying homer on a 103.9 mph […]

Dustin May’s first start as a member of the Boston Red Sox didn’t go quite as hoped. Making his debut six days after being acquired from the Dodgers, May labored through 3 ⅔ innings Wednesday night at Fenway Park, allowing three earned runs on six hits with one walk and two hit batters in Boston’s […]

The Boston Red Sox are wasting no time building around their young core — and Roman Anthony is now firmly at the center of it all. On Wednesday, the Red Sox officially announced an eight-year, $130 million contract extension with Anthony, their star rookie outfielder and MLB’s top overall prospect. The deal, which begins in […]

Robert Suarez isn’t just closing games — he’s helping define the Padres’ postseason mindset. In a thrilling 10-5 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Suarez showcased exactly why San Diego had no interest in moving him at the trade deadline. The veteran closer worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings, stranding inherited runners in the ninth […]

The Cincinnati Reds left Wrigley Field on a sour note Wednesday afternoon, falling 6-1 to the Chicago Cubs in a frustrating series finale. And for manager Terry Francona, the loss brought more than just scoreboard disappointment — it brought tension to the postgame podium. After his team managed just four hits and struck out 12 […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard will be sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering a fractured finger on his throwing hand during training camp, head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Wednesday. Howard, a sixth-round pick out of Ohio State, fractured his pinky during a quarterback-center exchange at Saint Vincent College on Tuesday. The injury is […]

On Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani reminded everyone why he’s still the face of baseball — and the frontrunner for National League MVP. During his start against the St. Louis Cardinals, Ohtani lit up the radar gun, firing a 100 mph fastball to end the first inning, a moment that sent the crowd […]

History will be made at Truist Park. Jen Pawol, a trailblazing umpire who’s spent nearly a decade working her way up through the Minor Leagues, is set to become the first woman to officiate a regular-season Major League Baseball game. MLB announced Wednesday that Pawol will work both ends of Saturday’s doubleheader between the Braves […]

The Philadelphia Phillies could soon welcome back one of their most consistent bats, as third baseman Alec Bohm continues making strides in his recovery from a fractured left rib. Bohm, who has been sidelined since July 19 after taking a pitch to the ribs from Yu Darvish, was seen running the bases ahead of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a much-needed boost Monday night as veteran slugger Max Muncy returned to the lineup after a month-long stint on the injured list. His comeback comes at a critical time, with versatile infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman expected to be sidelined once again due to a recurring ankle injury. “He’s back!” the Dodgers […]

The New York Yankees are turning to a veteran arm for rotational depth, signing right-hander Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract, the club announced Monday. The 37-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Maeda, a former AL Cy Young runner-up with the Minnesota Twins in 2020, has had a rocky two-year stint since signing […]

After an anxious weekend filled with uncertainty, the Colorado Rockies finally received some good news regarding rookie closer Seth Halvorsen. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed Monday that Halvorsen has a mild flexor strain in his right elbow and will not require surgery — a significant sigh of relief for a team that feared the worst. […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ already dismal 2025 season has taken another hit. Right-handed starter Grayson Rodriguez will undergo season-ending elbow debridement surgery, interim manager Tony Mansolino confirmed Monday. The procedure, expected to take place early next week, is intended to relieve impingement issues and is not related to the ulnar collateral ligament, meaning it is not […]

San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller is no stranger to chaos, but even by his standards, the 2025 trade deadline was next level. Over a six-hour span, Preller executed five trades involving 22 players—acquiring eight and sending out 14, including 11 prospects. Depending on who you ask, the flurry of moves was either “lunacy” or […]

The New York Giants may be forced to add a running back to their roster sooner rather than later. With rookie Cam Skattebo nursing a hamstring injury and fellow rookie Rushawn Baker sidelined by a knee issue, the team is down to just three healthy backs: Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary, and Dante Miller. Skattebo, […]