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Oneil Cruz continued his electric start to the 2025 season in jaw-dropping fashion Friday night, launching a leadoff home run against Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki at Dodger Stadium. On just the first pitch he saw, Cruz unleashed a towering shot over the center field wall, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates an early 1-0 lead and cementing […]

On a day dedicated to honoring one of the most beloved Giants in franchise history, it was Buster Posey who stole the show for a moment with a perfectly timed joke. During Brandon Crawford’s appreciation ceremony at Oracle Park on Saturday, Posey compared his longtime teammate’s younger self to none other than a Hollywood heartthrob. […]

The Seattle Mariners’ pitching staff suffered another worrying blow on Friday night when ace Logan Gilbert exited his start after just three perfect innings against the Miami Marlins, citing right forearm tightness. Gilbert, who needed only 29 pitches to retire the first nine hitters, was replaced by Casey Lawrence to begin the fourth inning. Seattle’s […]

Justin Verlander pitched well enough to earn his first win in a San Francisco Giants uniform, but once again, the offense couldn’t back him up. Despite another quality start from the veteran ace, the Giants fell 2-0 to the Texas Rangers on Friday night at Oracle Park. Verlander went six innings, allowing two runs on […]

The San Diego Padres have hit a rough patch at the plate, and shortstop Xander Bogaerts isn’t shying away from the team’s harsh realities. Following Friday night’s frustrating 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park, Bogaerts addressed the Padres’ offensive slump candidly, acknowledging both the obstacles and the team’s need to overcome […]

Newly drafted New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter had ambitious hopes when he entered the NFL: he wanted to honor the legacy of Giants legend Lawrence Taylor by wearing the iconic No. 56 jersey. However, Carter received a firm “no” from Taylor himself, as the Hall of Famer emphasized that his retired number isn’t […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen faces several challenges early this season, highlighted by injury updates involving critical arms including closer A.J. Puk, Justin Martinez, Jalen Beeks, and Kevin Ginkel. Manager Torey Lovullo provided the latest on Puk, who was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 18) due to left elbow inflammation. Puk is […]

Late Thursday evening, just before the conclusion of Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons executed a bold trade with the Los Angeles Rams, jumping from the 46th overall pick up to No. 26. With this aggressive move, Atlanta secured Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr., one of the draft’s most intriguing […]

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso has been on a tear to start the 2025 season, showcasing why he remains one of the most valuable players in baseball. With a .341 batting average, six home runs, and an impressive OPS of 1.122, Alonso has powered the Mets’ high-octane offense, helping them to a 7-0 homestand […]

The Chicago Cubs have found themselves atop the National League Central with the best run differential in baseball, and much of their success can be attributed to their superstar outfielder, Kyle Tucker. Acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros last December, Tucker has lived up to his billing with a scorching .302/.404/.615 slash line, […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is set to make history with its first-ever draft on May 3, airing live on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET. This highly anticipated event will feature the selection of 12 athletes, who will complete the rosters for the league’s four teams. The draft will take place in three rounds, […]

Joc Pederson’s early struggles with the Texas Rangers came to a dramatic halt Wednesday night, as he broke his 0-for-41 hitless streak with a clutch pinch-hit double in the top of the ninth inning. The Rangers were trailing 5-2 against the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park when Pederson, who had been sidelined from the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are stuck in a serious offensive rut, and manager Ron Washington isn’t sugarcoating it. “We’re in an offensive funk right now, and it’s up and down the whole lineup,” Washington said after the Angels were shut out 3-0 by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. The team managed just two hits […]

The Mets made a major statement this week, sweeping the Phillies and making franchise history in the process. With a 4-3 walk-off win in extra innings on Wednesday, New York capped off a 7-0 homestand and improved to 18-7 on the season, the best record in baseball. They also became the first Mets team to […]

After a red-hot 8-0 start to the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves slipping into a frustrating funk, capped by a humbling sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. Following Wednesday’s 7-6 loss, their ninth defeat in 17 games, manager Dave Roberts didn’t hold back. “We’ve got some things to clean up,” Roberts […]

Willy Adames may be off to a slow start with the San Francisco Giants, but his energy and personality haven’t missed a beat — especially when it comes to facing his old friends. The Giants’ newly-minted shortstop was all smiles before the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, catching up with former teammates […]

Things got heated in Game 2 between the Celtics and Magic when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope collided with Al Horford, sending both players to the floor. Jaylen Brown took exception to the play and confronted Caldwell-Pope, sparking a brief exchange of words. Things getting chippy in Celtics-Magic Game 2 after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Al Horford hit the […]

Easter Sunday brought one of the most lopsided games in recent MLB memory, as the Cincinnati Reds annihilated the Baltimore Orioles 24-2 at Camden Yards. The win capped a series victory for Cincinnati and highlighted the mounting concerns in Baltimore’s rotation — especially surrounding veteran Charlie Morton. Morton, signed this offseason to a one-year, $15 […]

As the Mets and Phillies prepare to renew their budding rivalry, Francisco Lindor is approaching the series with honesty and urgency. Though it’s only April, the stakes already feel high as the NL East foes square off for the first time since the Mets sent Philadelphia home in last year’s NLDS — capped off by […]

A frightening scene unfolded Sunday night in Houston, but the San Diego Padres were able to breathe a collective sigh of relief after receiving promising news on Luis Arraez. The Padres’ designated hitter was carted off the field in the first inning of their 3-2 win over the Astros after a violent collision at first […]

Zach Neto didn’t wait for a sign. He didn’t need one. The moment Jo Adell scorched a double down the left-field line, the Angels shortstop was off — and there was no stopping him. “I knew I was the winning run, so I was scoring,” Neto told Trent Rush after the game. “I don’t know […]

For a moment on Sunday, it looked like the Dodgers might be staring down yet another major blow to their depleted pitching staff. Tyler Glasnow had cruised through four scoreless innings against the Texas Rangers, striking out six and allowing just three hits. But after throwing just one pitch in the fifth, he walked off […]

The Atlanta Braves continued their effort to patch up a struggling bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Scott Blewett from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Blewett on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated lefty José Suarez for assignment. Blewett, 29, joins his third organization in less than a week. […]

The Miami Marlins are turning to the future behind the plate. On the heels of a shoulder injury to veteran catcher Rob Brantly, the club is calling up 23-year-old Agustin Ramirez, their top catching prospect and a headliner in last year’s Jazz Chisholm Jr. trade with the Yankees. Ramirez will join the Marlins ahead of […]

The Baltimore Orioles endured one of their ugliest defeats in recent memory Sunday afternoon, falling 24-2 to the Cincinnati Reds in a game manager Brandon Hyde didn’t mince words about afterward. “That’s embarrassing,” Hyde said. “When we’re getting four-inning starts, it’s gonna take its toll. That’s not how you win Major League Baseball games.” Hyde’s […]

What looked like a breezy Sunday at Citizens Bank Park turned into a stomach-churning reminder that no win is guaranteed until the final out. The Philadelphia Phillies squandered a three-run lead late, losing 7-5 in 12 innings to the Miami Marlins and capping a 4-3 homestand with a bitter taste. The Phillies had all the […]

Max Fried was on cruise control Sunday afternoon in Tampa, carving through the Tampa Bay Rays’ lineup and flirting with history. The New York Yankees’ ace had completed seven scoreless innings and appeared to be six outs away from throwing Major League Baseball’s first no-hitter of the 2025 season. But between the top and bottom […]

Saturday’s extra-inning showdown between the Blue Jays and Mariners turned fiery in the fourth inning when Toronto starter José Berrios took issue with Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, suspecting he was relaying pitches from second base. The verbal spat between the two quickly escalated to a benches-clearing moment at Rogers Centre. Berrios, who rarely shows outward […]

While the Oakland/Sacramento Athletics have locked in key young position players Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker to long-term deals, one of the team’s most valuable assets—flamethrowing closer Mason Miller—remains without an extension. And for now, the club hasn’t even initiated talks. Miller, 26, is currently making $765,000 and will become arbitration-eligible as a Super Two […]

In a showdown between one of baseball’s legendary arms and a rising star quickly becoming must-see TV, Yoshinobu Yamamoto outshined Jacob deGrom on Friday night, lifting the Dodgers to a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Yamamoto delivered a dazzling performance in front of a sold-out crowd, tossing seven scoreless innings, […]

They called his father the “Son of the Wind,” and now Jung-Hoo Lee is breezing into MLB stardom as the “Grandson of the Wind.” After a quiet and injury-shortened rookie season with the San Francisco Giants in 2024, Lee is rapidly emerging as one of baseball’s early breakout stars in 2025. Through his first 18 […]

Logan Webb delivered one of his most dominant performances of the season on Friday night, but the San Francisco Giants failed to reward their ace with a win, falling 2-0 to the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Despite tying his career high with 12 strikeouts and issuing zero walks over six innings, Webb (2-1) […]

Francisco Lindor gave Mets fans a moment to remember on Friday night, launching a walk-off home run to seal a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. The dramatic blast not only delivered Lindor’s first career walk-off homer in a Mets uniform—it also marked the 250th home run of his career. It […]

After missing the start of the 2025 season due to offseason shoulder surgery, Zach Neto made his highly anticipated return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup Friday night — and his presence was immediately felt. The 24-year-old shortstop was activated from the 10-day injured list just in time for the series opener against the San […]

Juan Soto hasn’t exactly lit up the stat sheet through his first few weeks in Queens, but on Friday night at Citi Field, he reminded everyone why the Mets gave him a record-setting $765 million contract. Trailing by one run in the fifth inning and mired in a 2-for-24 slump, Soto stepped to the plate […]

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start in 2025, sitting atop the American League East with a 12-7 record. But even with early success, injuries have loomed large over the Bronx. Now, the club is getting some much-needed positive news on two of their key veterans: Marcus Stroman and DJ LeMahieu, per […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without superstar Shohei Ohtani this weekend — but for all the right reasons. The reigning National League MVP has been placed on the paternity list, manager Dave Roberts confirmed, as Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, await the birth of their first child. Ohtani will remain in Los Angeles […]

Shohei Ohtani has long been praised for his on-field brilliance. But a recent viral video reminded fans that the Dodgers superstar’s impact stretches far beyond the batter’s box or the pitcher’s mound. In a heartwarming moment caught during a recent Dodgers game, Ohtani was seen at the team’s dugout water cooler—pouring drinks for his teammates. […]

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. found himself at the center of controversy during Thursday night’s 6-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Ejected in the seventh inning for disputing a called third strike, Chisholm compounded the situation by posting a profane tweet from the clubhouse, potentially violating Major League Baseball’s (MLB) social […]