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The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Sunday, ending their historic winning streak. They needed some extra-inning magic on Saturday to extend the streak in Cincy. But even with a William Contreras home run in the ninth, the Brewers could not keep the Reds at bay. Jose Trevino tied it in the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-9 on Sunday to split the four-game series. They needed the offense after a concerning start from an important pitcher. The Phillies got Aaron Nola back from injury, having hurt both his ankle and rib, and saw his ERA explode to 6.92 after a dismal start. Patrick Stevens […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tight NL West division race with the San Diego Padres. Even after re-taking the lead after Saturday’s win, they could use all the help they can get. Kike Hernandez has been on the long Dodgers injury list since early July, when he hurt his elbow. The Athletic’s Fabia […]

The Minnesota Twins were one of the most active sellers at the MLB trade deadline. They shed ten players, including closer Jhoan Duran and shortstop Carlos Correa, with the playoffs a long shot. Days later, the Pohald family announced they would not be selling the franchise. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Sunday that the Twins’ […]

The Washington Nationals are limping to the finish of a dreadful 2025 season. They fired manager Davey Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo days before the MLB Draft, where they had the top pick. Everyone’s eyes are trained on the future, which was shown in the most recent roster move. The Nationals designated Nathaniel Lowe […]

The New York Yankees took two games from the Minnesota Twins to get back to their winning ways. But they lost the third game without Paul Goldschmidt due to a knee injury. Aaron Boone did not use him in a pinch-hitting spot for struggling lefty Austin Wells, which made a lot more sense once the […]

The Utah Mammoth are headed into their second season with massive expectations. They spent money in the offseason, bringing in JJ Peterka and Nate Schmidt. They won the second draft lottery, selecting young center Caleb Desnoyers fourth overall. And they have an energized fan base. But the Mammoth got tough injury news on Desnoyers that […]

The Chicago Cubs have stumbled in the second half, allowing the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers to control the NL Central. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are struggling simultaneously, and they did not get the rotation help they needed at the MLB trade deadline. To top it off, catcher Miguel Amaya went down with a nasty ankle […]

The St Louis Cardinals are exactly .500, 61-61, and on the outskirts of the National League playoff chase. While they may not make the postseason, they have surpassed the low expectations set coming into the year. They are building for the future, and one key piece has already made his mark in the major leagues. […]

Potential ownership change has been looming over the entire 2025 season for the Minnesota Twins. They sold most of their valuable assets at the trade deadline, which made sense when the team was on the market. While the team flounders to the finish, there has been a change of heart in Minnesota. Twins ownership, led […]

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 on Wednesday to extend their winning streak to 12 games. They have the best record in baseball and their second run of at least 11 consecutive wins this season. By winning on Wednesday, the Brewers earned free burgers for their fans, which Brandon Woodruff admits was on […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Thursday thanks to a wild ninth inning. They were down 4-2 heading into the top of the ninth, which was slashed to a one-run deficit by a James McCann homer. Phil Maton continued to struggle, hitting Blaze Alexander and walking Geraldo Perdomo. That’s when Diamondbacks second […]

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 on Wednesday to take the three-game series. After the win, they closed the gap to just one game behind the New York Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot. Hunter Greene dominated in his return from a groin injury for the Reds on Wednesday. He spoke […]

The New York Mets have lost 12 of their last 14 games and occupy the final National League Wild Card spot. After the Cincinnati Reds won on Wednesday, their cushion is just one game. The Mets’ pitching has been disastrous in recent weeks, and if the rotation behind David Peterson does not step up, they […]

The MLB playoff races are heating up, which means your fantasy baseball playoffs are around the corner. After a wild trade deadline and volatile August, there are teams way out of the mix. But that does not mean there are not players to consider on the Colorado Rockies or the Chicago White Sox. The fantasy […]

The Boston Red Sox are finishing off a series with the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Texas. After a 14-1 win on Tuesday, Boston is looking for a series win. But the Red Sox will have to do it without their manager, as Alex Cora was ejected from the game for arguing a non-call he […]

The Houston Astros have won the American League West in seven of the last eight seasons. Even after losing their consecutive ALCS appearance streak last year, they are in contention to win the division and the pennant again. But the Seattle Mariners are bucking their head, roaring after the trade deadline to tie the AL […]

The San Diego Padres have taken the National League West lead from the Los Angeles Dodgers. A slide from the defending champs, timed with a 24-13 run for San Diego, has the division up in the air. While the Padres have gotten great performances from Nick Pivetta this year, they need him to step up […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are hanging on to the American League East lead, powering through some tough injuries. They have not had Anthony Santander in months, and trade-deadline acquisition Shane Bieber has not pitched yet. But the Blue Jays are getting a big reinforcement, with George Springer clearing concussion protocol and starting his rehab assignment […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are running away with the National League East as the New York Mets crumble. Philly has been great too, without the fanfare of the struggling Amazins, but has struggled in October. The Phillies have not won the World Series since 2008 and need shortstop Trea Turner to continue his bounce-back season to […]

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black could go down in the history books. Keegan Bradley could be Team USA’s playing captain, the first captain to play since Arnold Palmer in 1962. If Bradley opens the door and succeeds, it could lead to more playing captains down the stretch. But Rory McIlroy says he won’t […]

The Seattle Mariners made two of the biggest deals of the MLB trade deadline, picking up Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. The corner infielders came from the Arizona Diamondbacks in separate deals. Seattle has been unstoppable in August, but Suarez has struggled. If the Mariners are going to return to the postseason for the second […]

The Detroit Tigers’ American League Central lead is shrinking, holding a 5.5-game advantage over the Cleveland Guardians. Last year, it was the Guardians who ended Detroit’s magical season in the ALDS. This year, with increased offensive production and another dominant Tarik Skubal season, they are roaring toward a division win. But to win the World […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road for a big divisional matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. While the season is likely over for the Buccos, they can play spoiler for the league’s hottest team. The Pirates were already losing when Oneil Cruz left the game with an apparent head injury after an outfield collision. Oneil […]

The New York Mets have been struggling lately, but Pete Alonso gave the fans a reason to cheer on Tuesday. His third-inning homer off Spencer Strider put him past Darryl Strawberry on the franchise’s all-time homers list. According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, Alonso joins Manny Machado, Mike Trout, and Giancarlo Stanton in unique MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are struggling and hanging onto the NL West lead by a thread. Injuries have been a big issue again this year, with Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Freddie Freeman, and Tanner Scott all missing time. The Dodgers have seen only eight starts out of Roki Sasaki due to a right shoulder injury. […]

The New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves for three games this week amid a dismal slump. They have lost seven straight games and 11 of their last 12 to fall into the last NL Wild Card spot. While that has gone on, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been sitting on 252 home runs, […]

The New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins on Monday, partly thanks to Giancarlo Stanton’s 460th career home run. It has been a roller coaster run for Stanton in The Bronx, but he is hot right now. Despite his gaudy power numbers, Stanton is far from a lock for the Baseball Hall of Fame thanks […]

The Ryder Cup is just over a month away, and the Team USA roster is rounding into form. JJ Spaun secured his spot despite falling in a playoff to Justin Rose on Sunday. Justin Thomas is rounding into form, Harris English is in strong consideration, and history could be made. Arnold Palmer in 1962 was […]

The Green Bay Packers come into 2025 with high expectations after a disappointing playoff exit last year. After drafting Matthew Golden in the first round, eyes were on the offense in training camp. Packers quarterback Jordan Love is on the shelf, however, after undergoing left thumb surgery. Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the most disappointing teams in MLB this year. After making consecutive playoff appearances to end their lengthy rebuild, they are in last place in the American League East. Injuries have played a big part, with Grayson Rodriguez missing the entire season, and Ryan Mountcastle has played only 55 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball and have the most wins in the sport. While the season is far from over, it is time to consider them World Series contenders once again. They won the NL Central last year and are on track to repeat the feat this year. But for the […]

The Detroit Red Wings are heading into the seventh season with Steve Yzerman as the GM, but have not made the playoffs in that time. After a run of unprecedented success, 25 consecutive playoff appearances with four Stanley Cups, they have hit hard times. One of the final faces of the great Red Wings years […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most surprising teams in the American League, holding the AL East lead. They lead the Boston Red Sox by 4.5 games with 52 games to play. The Blue Jays have not won the division since 2015 and have not made the playoffs since 2023. What do […]

The New York Yankees are hanging onto the final AL Wild Card spot by a thread. After losing a series to the Houston Astros, they are a half-game ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the standings. They are 2-7 since the trade deadline, and are spiraling out of control. They need a great stretch run […]

LIV Golf’s season is rolling on after David Burmester won at Bolingbrook Golf Club in Illinois. Bryson DeChambeau was there, finishing T14 after a rough Sunday round. But the attention around the two-time U.S. Open Champion was about his new position off the course. Bryson DeChambeau spoke with Sean Zak at Golf Digest about his […]

The MLB trade deadline is behind us, and the postseason races are heating up. Both the American League and National League Wild Card races are getting interesting, thanks to freezing cold New York teams. The MLB Power Rankings reflect every game played since the deadline, which means there is a lot of movement this week. […]

The New York Yankees lost 7-1 to the Houston Astros on Sunday to drop the series two games to one. Despite the loss, there was one positive to take away from the game. The Yankees deployed Devin Williams in the sixth inning, where he struck out the side to end his dreadful slide. Mark W. […]

The New York Yankees hosted their annual Old-Timers’ Day on Saturday on a beautiful day in The Bronx. It gives New York fans a chance to see their favorite players from yesteryear on the field at the Stadium once again. But Saturday saw one of the greats in franchise history go down with a brutal […]