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Bruce Bochy continues to etch his name deeper into baseball history. With the Texas Rangers’ 1-0 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night, Bochy secured the 2,195th regular-season victory of his managerial career, passing Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson for sixth on Major League Baseball’s all-time wins list. The 70-year-old Bochy, now in his […]

If you thought Los Angeles traffic was already unbearable, just wait until there’s an Ohtani bobblehead on the line. The Dodgers are giving away their highly anticipated Shohei Ohtani “50-50” bobblehead on Thursday night — a collectible honoring Ohtani’s historic 2024 campaign when he became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home […]

Devin Booker is known for draining jumpers on the hardwood — but his swing in the batter’s box is grabbing just as much attention. The Phoenix Suns star posted a clip on Instagram of himself launching a monster home run during a casual batting practice session. Dressed in oversized shorts, a white tee, and a […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024-25 season came to a frustrating close on Wednesday, as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in five games to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Without Steph Curry for the final four games due to a hamstring injury, Golden State simply couldn’t keep up. Now, with another season ending in early […]

The New York Mets have been red-hot to start the 2025 season, and now, their starting rotation is making history just in time for the highly anticipated Subway Series against the New York Yankees. Manager Carlos Mendoza, when asked about the upcoming clash with the Yankees, didn’t shy away from the moment. “Two teams playing […]

With Kyle Tucker off to a scorching start in 2025, the Chicago Cubs are under pressure to lock in their star outfielder long-term—and according to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Tucker might be open to making that happen sooner rather than later. “Tucker, it seems like he’s willing to talk in-season, so that is a great […]

As Tarik Skubal continues to dominate on the mound, talk surrounding a potential long-term extension with the Detroit Tigers is heating up. But based on recent comments from president of baseball operations Scott Harris, fans hoping for a blockbuster deal anytime soon might be in for a wait. Harris appeared on The Show podcast with […]

The New Orleans Saints suddenly find themselves in quarterback limbo, and Robert Griffin III has an idea — sign Aaron Rodgers. With veteran starter Derek Carr announcing his retirement over the weekend, the Saints are now left with a dangerously inexperienced quarterback room consisting of rookie Tyler Shough, second-year Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener, who […]

Shedeur Sanders is officially an NFL quarterback — and his first weekend with the Cleveland Browns is already making waves for all the right reasons. The former Colorado standout and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders took the field for the Browns’ rookie minicamp, eager to begin proving himself after an unexpected slide to […]

Jose Alvarado didn’t just deliver a dominant inning on the mound Sunday night — he delivered a message straight from the heart. In the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday Night Baseball, Alvarado came in for a key eighth-inning appearance. But before he even threw a pitch, cameras caught something that […]

Kyle Schwarber has made a career of crushing baseballs in big moments, and Sunday night in Cleveland was no different. In a 3-0 victory over the Guardians on Sunday Night Baseball, Schwarber launched two home runs to power the Phillies to their fifth consecutive series win. The blasts were his 13th and 14th of the […]

It might’ve cost him a pair of bruised knees, but Ben Rice made sure his Sunday was worth it. The Yankees’ rookie catcher/designated hitter was plunked twice — once on each leg — during New York’s 12-2 dismantling of the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. But pain turned to power in the fifth inning, when […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are finally starting to look like the team many expected them to be—and Lars Nootbaar believes their early offensive outbursts are a big reason why. On Sunday, the Cardinals powered their way to a 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals, completing a three-game sweep and extending their winning streak to eight […]

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 […]