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Kenley Jansen’s baseball story has always been intertwined with the Los Angeles Dodgers. From catching Clayton Kershaw in rookie ball to becoming the franchise’s all-time saves leader, Jansen carved out a legacy in Dodger blue. But as the trade deadline looms, a reunion could be on the table — one that would come full circle […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are known for bold deadline moves, but when it comes to adding a dominant reliever like Emmanuel Clase or Jhoan Duran, even they might be blinking at the price tag. According to multiple reports, including ESPN’s Jeff Passan and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, trade talks between the Dodgers and Guardians for […]

The Detroit Tigers are in a tailspin — and manager AJ Hinch isn’t sugarcoating it. After Friday’s 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park, the Tigers have now dropped five straight and 11 of their last 12, slipping to 60-45. It’s their worst stretch of the 2025 season and has turned a […]

Kyle Schwarber’s 1,000th career hit couldn’t have been more on brand. The Phillies slugger blasted a 113.8 mph two-run homer to tie Friday night’s game against the Yankees, and fittingly, it landed in the hands of a trio of Phillies fans seated in right-center field. It was a milestone moment in more ways than one […]

Tensions flared early in Friday night’s matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres, as the benches cleared following a hit-by-pitch incident involving Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras. The drama unfolded in the bottom of the second inning when Padres starter Nick Pivetta hit Contreras on the arm with a 93.7 mph fastball. […]

Before the Reds and Rays even took the field at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati manager Terry Francona made sure to fire off a light-hearted jab at his old friend. In classic “Tito” fashion, the Reds had the scoreboard loop a clip of Rays manager Kevin Cash striking out—just a bit of pregame trolling to […]

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Kansas City Royals find themselves in a complicated position with All-Star starter Seth Lugo. Despite his name being frequently floated in trade rumors, Royals general manager J.J. Picollo made it clear on Wednesday that Kansas City is in no rush to move on from its ace. […]

Just as the Tampa Bay Rays were starting to get healthier, they’ve been hit with another tough blow. The team announced that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain, retroactive to July 22. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jonny DeLuca was reinstated from the 60-day IL, […]

Just when the San Francisco Giants were starting to lean on one of their breakout arms, the rotation has taken a hit. Right-hander Landen Roupp has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation retroactive to Wednesday. The news comes at a tough time for a Giants team still searching for rotation consistency […]

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting closer to a different kind of boost — key reinforcements from the injured list. Two of the most significant updates involve left-handed pitcher Blake Snell and infielder Max Muncy, both of whom are trending in the right direction and could rejoin […]

Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola is steadily making progress in his recovery from a right ankle sprain that landed him on the injured list in mid-May. The right-hander, sidelined since May 16, has resumed light throwing and agility drills, showing optimism about his return timeline as he eyes a late-July or early-August comeback. “It’s going […]

The Kansas City Royals made a noteworthy roster shakeup on Friday, designating veteran utility man Cavan Biggio for assignment in order to reinstate right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, pitcher Jonathan Bowlan was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. The decision to DFA Biggio raises eyebrows, especially given his recent […]

As the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches, the Minnesota Twins have made a roster move that could go under the radar but signals another chapter closed. Catcher Jair Camargo has officially been released, per MLB.com’s transaction log, just days after being designated for assignment when the club claimed backstop Jhonny Pereda off waivers from the […]

The Oaklamento Athletics may be spiraling in the standings, but Mason Miller is still delivering fireworks — and now, he’s delivering history. The 26-year-old flamethrower lit up the radar gun with a 104.1 mph fastball Thursday night, tying the fastest pitch of his MLB career and the hardest thrown by any pitcher in the league […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks officially kicked off trade season by sending first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night — and by all indications, this is just the beginning of their sell-off. In exchange for Naylor, the D-Backs received a pair of young arms in left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-handed pitching prospect Ashton […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals are facing tough decisions about their roster. But rather than making splashy additions, the team seems more focused on subtraction — a strategy now influenced by the health of two key left-handed bats: second baseman Nolan Gorman and outfielder Lars Nootbaar. According to Katie Woo […]

It’s the same story every trade deadline: the Dodgers are lurking. This time, it’s Cleveland Guardians flamethrower Emmanuel Clase who’s being linked to Los Angeles, and the fit is as obvious as it is tantalizing. According to former GM and MLB insider Jim Duquette, “You know who has Clase written all over them? Dodgers.” The […]

Ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, Eugenio Suárez is shaping up to be the biggest bat on the trade block — and insiders are circling the Milwaukee Brewers as one of the most aggressive suitors. With the July 31 trade deadline looming, the red-hot Brewers are reportedly exploring a major upgrade at third base, and […]

Steven Kwan just added a new line to his resume — and it’s one that’s been a long time coming. The Guardians’ standout outfielder crushed two home runs on Wednesday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles, marking the first multi-homer game of his MLB career. Both blasts came off veteran righty Charlie Morton, including a no-doubter […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have fielded calls on star center fielder Oneil Cruz ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but it doesn’t sound like he’s going anywhere unless a team offers a blockbuster return. “Some teams have reached out to Pittsburgh about Oneil Cruz, but a source said that while the Pirates will listen, they’re […]

Nick Bosa isn’t just bringing the heat off the edge this season — he’s stepping into a full-fledged leadership role for the San Francisco 49ers, and he’s got a familiar face in Robert Saleh back to help ignite the fire. With a new-look defensive line room featuring three rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft — […]

When Max Muncy crumpled to the dirt in agony earlier in July after an awkward collision at third base, even Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes feared the worst. “From a coping mechanism in my head, it was like, ‘OK, he’s done for the year,’” Gomes admitted. That mindset, thankfully, turned out to be premature. What […]

The San Diego Padres are in a tricky spot as the trade deadline approaches. With playoff hopes still alive but roster holes glaring, a surprising possibility has emerged: the Padres could trade ace right-hander Dylan Cease — and potentially replace him with Atlanta Braves veteran Charlie Morton. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, San Diego has […]

The Houston Astros have battled adversity all season, but two major injuries this week could finally force the front office’s hand ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a blister on his pitching hand, marking his third trip to the IL this […]

With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Kansas City Royals are facing a tricky decision — keep veteran right-hander Seth Lugo and continue a push toward the postseason, or move him for controllable talent to strengthen the roster long term. One name that’s surfaced in connection with Kansas City: Boston Red Sox […]

As the July 31 trade deadline draws near, the Seattle Mariners find themselves in a familiar but urgent position — postseason contenders with a glaring need for offensive reinforcement at the corners. With Arizona Diamondbacks’ 3B Eugenio Suárez generating interest across the league, the Mariners may need a backup plan. Enter Minnesota utilityman Willi Castro. […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Dodgers are weighing all their options — including what to do about Michael Conforto. The veteran outfielder has struggled mightily in his first season in L.A., slashing just .176/.296/.314 with a .610 OPS. Once envisioned as a key depth piece in a star-studded lineup, Conforto has […]

With the trade deadline looming and playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the San Diego Padres could take a path few contenders consider — buying and selling at the same time. MLB insider Alden Gonzalez reports that Padres general manager A.J. Preller may opt for a creative approach, leveraging short-term assets to address multiple needs […]

The Seattle Mariners entered Sunday’s series finale against the Houston Astros with a golden opportunity: sweep a division rival, pull within two games in the AL West, and beat an injury-depleted opponent starting a pitcher they’d already gotten to this year. Instead, everything unraveled — fast. Despite a 3-0 lead and All-Star Bryan Woo on […]

Tarik Skubal delivered a masterclass on Sunday night, striking out 11 batters across 6 2/3 dominant innings to help the Detroit Tigers snap a season-worst six-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers. The performance was so electric, even MLB’s official X account couldn’t help but post, “Tarik Skubal was NASTY tonight.” […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly avoided a worst-case scenario on Sunday after star first baseman Freddie Freeman exited the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers with a left wrist injury. Freeman was hit by an 88-mph sinker from Jose Quintana in the bottom of the sixth inning and immediately took himself out of the game, […]

After dazzling in the All-Star Game earlier this week, MacKenzie Gore’s return to the mound on Sunday was anything but a continuation of that form. The Washington Nationals lefty was shelled for eight runs over just 2 1/3 innings in an 8-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, matching a career-worst in earned runs allowed […]

Michael Busch wasn’t shy about where he stands on Cubs ace Shota Imanaga. After Imanaga tossed seven shutout innings in a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night, the slugging first baseman summed it up: “He’s one of the best pitchers in the world.” And frankly, it’s getting hard to argue with […]

Saturday night’s Yankees-Braves clash delivered plenty of fireworks on the field—and some serious tension off it. In a game where New York stormed back from five runs down to beat Atlanta 12-9 at Truist Park, Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. found himself in the middle of a heated exchange with Braves coach Eddie Pérez. […]

In front of a roaring Citizens Bank Park crowd on Saturday night, Kyle Schwarber delivered a moment worthy of October. With one swing, the Philadelphia Phillies’ designated hitter turned a tight 4-3 deficit into a commanding 7-4 lead, belting a towering sixth-inning grand slam that flipped the game — and the energy in the ballpark. […]

Despite hovering above .500, the 2025 San Francisco Giants have been hampered by a mediocre offense that consistently lags behind their elite pitching. As of mid-July, the Giants are scoring just 4.07 runs per game with a team slash line of .230/.309/.369. Their team OPS sits at .678 – well below the MLB average of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up right where they left off following the All-Star break, cruising to a 4-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. For Bo Bichette, the team’s star shortstop, the win was more than just another tally in the win column — it was a testament to the club’s […]

Alek Thomas added yet another gem to his defensive highlight reel on Friday night, flashing Gold Glove-caliber instincts and athleticism with an absurd catch against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder made a full-speed leap into the wall in left-center field to rob Jordan Walker of extra bases in the top of […]

Justin Verlander’s return to Rogers Centre — once the site of his two no-hitters — was anything but historic in a good way Friday night. The veteran right-hander turned in one of the shortest starts of his illustrious career, allowing four earned runs on nine hits in just 2.2 innings as the San Francisco Giants […]