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The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have seemingly been trending in opposite directions for the past few weeks. While Toronto was ultimately able to win the American League East crown, they went 5-5 across their final 10 contests and almost lost the division before officially clinching a bye. Meanwhile, the Yankees went 9-1 […]

The New York Yankees became the first team to overcome a 1-0 series deficit in the Wild Card round since MLB introduced the new playoff format in 2022. While many fans and pundits may not have been confident in the club’s ability to battle back, All-Star Aaron Judge insisted that he and his teammates never […]

Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross recently expressed interest in managing again, and he told the Associated Press that he would relish the opportunity to take over for Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker. “David Ross, the former Atlanta catcher and Chicago Cubs manager, said Thursday that he’s ready to manage again and said returning to […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler turned in arguably the biggest showing of the club’s season as they defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-0 in a pivotal Wild Card Game 3 and earned a date with the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. Schlittler was not pleased with how some of Boston’s fans chose […]

NEW YORK- Jazz Chisholm Jr. did not start in the New York Yankees’ Game 1 Wild Card loss to the Boston Red Sox, but he made his presence felt with a stellar effort in the club’s 4-3 Game 2 victory. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Chisholm’s hustle and shot down any speculation that the two […]

NEW YORK–Max Fried did all he could to help place the New York Yankees in a position to win the opening game of their best-of-three American League Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, but the southpaw’s herculean start was ultimately overshadowed by a less-than stellar showing from the club’s bullpen and a rally […]

The New York Yankees released their Wild Card roster ahead of Tuesday night’s Game 1 showdown against the Boston Red Sox. 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil was one of the names who did not make the list. “The #Yankees’ roster for the Wild Card Series is out. They went with 14 […]

The New York Yankees’ upcoming Wild Card bout against the Boston Red Sox figures to be a battle that will test each club’s ability to handle pressure-packed situations. Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge has faced similar circumstances before, but has yet to have a signature October showing. Judge recently spoke about the expectations that come with […]

The New York Yankees will begin their American League Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Ace Max Fried will make the start and attempt to get the club on the right track. It does not seem as though the Yankees’ southpaw is taking his mission lightly. Fried recently spoke about […]

The New York Mets failed to make the 2025 MLB Postseason despite being in a position to do so for the vast majority of the regular season. The collapse has prompted many fans and pundits to ponder how members of New York’s clubhouse, such as shortstop Francisco Lindor and right fielder Juan Soto, meshed during […]

The New York Yankees will host the Boston Red Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card Series starting Tuesday night. It will be the first time since 2021 that the two teams will face each other in October and the sixth time in the rivalry’s storied history. Aaron Judge, Max Fried, Giancarlo Stanton, and other key […]

The New York Yankees hope that their bullpen will step up during their upcoming Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, and one of the group’s most intense members is already well-acquainted with the history between the two historic franchises. Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz grew up as a diehard fan of the Bronx Bombers […]

The New York Mets failed to make the 2025 Postseason just one year removed from an improbable run to the NLCS. While many factors contributed to the team’s demise, a lack of top-notch starting pitching became an issue down the stretch. According to Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic, some in the organization […]

The dust has officially settled on the 2025 regular season, and the New York Yankees will head to the Postseason as the American League’s top Wild Card team. While many other players will rightfully receive much of the attention from fans and pundits ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, first baseman […]

The New York Mets experienced a disastrous end to their campaign that saw them miss the Postseason just one year after making the NLCS. The collapse has caused many to wonder if the presence of four-time All-Star Juan Soto impacted the clubhouse culture. According to Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic, Soto did […]

The New York Yankees might have lost the American League East race to the Toronto Blue Jays on the final day of the regular season, but outfielder Aaron Judge has already turned the page towards the Postseason. According to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, Judge does not want to think about the […]

The 2025 Houston Astros failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. After an unprecedented run of success and a campaign they would likely prefer to forget, Houston could look to reunite with a familiar face. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale recently suggested that the club could check in with former manager A.J. […]

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is set to make his first start when the team hosts the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon, and the rookie’s confidence might have already impacted the locker room’s overall disposition. According to Diana Russini of The Athletic, Dart’s teammates are excited for his debut, and Giants head coach […]

The Toronto Blue Jays will enter the final game of the regular season with a chance to clinch the American League East and place themselves in an advantageous position ahead of the Postseason. Infielder Ernie Clement has already made his thoughts on the club’s championship chances abundantly clear. Following the team’s 5-1 win over the […]

NEW YORK –The New York Yankees notched their seventh straight win with a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon, and rookie starter Cam Schlittler enjoyed the kind of outing that could serve as the perfect precursor to a potential October breakout. Schlittler tossed seven innings of scoreless baseball, struck out nine batters, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle has experienced a plethora of peaks and valleys throughout his NBA career. The three-time All-Star recently opened up about his final season with the New York Knicks. Randle told Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic that his final season in New York was a truly stressful time. After he injured his […]

The American League MVP race between Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has come down to the wire. Despite Raleigh reaching 60 home runs, there might be another factor that could impact the outcome. Marc Craig of The Athletic recently suggested that Raleigh could be somewhat aided by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the defending World Series champs, but one MLB insider does not feel it is a given that they will make it out of a best-of-three Wild Card round against either the New York Mets or Cincinnati Reds. Former player and current MLB Network contributor Mark DeRosa identified aspects of both […]

The New York Yankees have been dealing with a major blow to their starting rotation since the spring. They lost Gerrit Cole for the entire season due to a torn UCL, but others, such as Carlos Rodon and Max Fried, have stepped up in his absence. Rodon recently offered an honest take on the challenge […]

Despite scuffling through the past few weeks of play, the New York Mets have remained in the hunt for the final National League Wild Card spot. Their 8-5 win against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night came with a gritty showing from rookie starter Nolan McLean, and teammate Tyrone Taylor provided an honest assessment of […]

The New York Yankees have gone 8-2 across their last 10 contests and are in a tight race with the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East crown. Slugger Giancarlo Stanton offered a simple response when asked about what the team will have to do against the Baltimore Orioles in the final series of […]

The weekend proved to be disastrous for the New York Mets. They dropped two of three contests to the Washington Nationals in sloppy fashion and fell behind the red-hot Cincinnati Reds for the final National League Wild Card spot. If the Mets have designs on making an October run, they will need their entire roster […]

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto in hopes of receiving a stellar hitter who could make opposing pitchers struggle. They did not necessarily envision his impact going beyond the batter’s box, but the 26-year-old has found a way to impact games on the base paths. Soto recently received the “Base thief of the Year” […]

The New York Yankees are close to clinching a postseason berth, and they might have just made a move that could help their October prospects. According to Talkin’ Yanks, the team announced that starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will pitch on Thursday instead of Friday. While the move seems subtle, it would ensure that Rodon has […]

The Dallas Cowboys struggled defensively during Sunday’s 31-14 loss to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged that the defensive output was not pretty, and hinted that he and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus could look to simplify their strategy. “Yeah, it wasn’t, and that’s coaching. That starts with us, and we […]

The Dallas Cowboys fell to 1-2 on the young season with their 31-14 road loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Their defense allowed 385 total yards and five pass plays of 29 or more yards. Owner Jerry Jones provided a blunt assessment of how the unit can fix its issues. “Well, I think it […]

The Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and largely assumed that he would be able to help them make a deep Postseason run. But the Tigers designated Morton for assignment on Sunday morning, cutting the veteran’s season short. According to Cody Stavenhagen of […]

Saturday’s contest between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals was a disaster for the team that resides in Queens. But the game could have been even more devastating if not for the performance that starting pitcher Nolan McLean turned in. After surrendering two runs over his first two innings of work, McLean settled down […]

The New York Giants dropped to 0-3 after their 22-9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. At one point during the contest, the fans at MetLife Stadium began chanting in hopes of an appearance from rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence insisted that he did not hear the chant, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Giants 22-9 on Sunday night to earn their first win of the season, but tight end Travis Kelce once again made headlines for his antics off of the field. Kelce had a tense sideline exchange with head coach Andy Reid for the second straight week. The incident […]

The New York Rangers will enter the upcoming season with questions regarding their ceiling, but goaltender Igor Shesterkin has already made his expectations crystal clear. “What are Igor Shesterkin’s expectations for #NYR this season?” Mollie Walker of the New York Post tweeted. “Stanley Cup,” Shesterkin said. When healthy, Shesterkin is one of the game’s best […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has gone somewhat under the radar this season, with teammates Pete Alonso and Juan Soto receiving the majority of media attention due to their unique contract situations and impressive statistics. Even so, Lindor has achieved a rare shortstop feat in 2025 that should not go unnoticed. “Francisco Lindor is […]

It’s the end of an era in La La Land. Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar announced on Thursday that the  2025-26 NHL season will be the last of his career, and Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw revealed that 2025 would be his final campaign on the same day. To celebrate Kopitar and […]

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh have each enjoyed fruitful seasons and could both compete in the Postseason. However, their race for this season’s American League MVP has been what has especially captured the attention of fans and pundits down the stretch. Mark Feinsand and MLB.com recently polled […]