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After sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road in a dominant display, the Houston Astros followed it up with an even stronger statement off the field—announcing a $1 million donation to support victims of the catastrophic floods in Central Texas. The contribution, organized through the Astros Foundation, will go toward immediate relief efforts and […]

The Atlanta Braves may be battling through a difficult season, but there’s still plenty to celebrate in Atlanta, especially for Matt Olson. The hometown first baseman is set to make his third MLB All-Star Game appearance, but this one hits a little differently. Not only will the game be played at Truist Park, home of […]

The Minnesota Twins will have a major presence at this year’s 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, and it couldn’t be a more personal moment for one of their stars. Outfielder Byron Buxton has officially been named a participant in the derby, set to take place at Truist Park in Atlanta — just a few hours […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ red-hot run just hit a speed bump. On Saturday, the team placed veteran reliever Yimi Garcia on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain, a setback that could test the Blue Jays bullpen as they try to build on a six-game winning streak. Toronto sits at 50-38 and holds […]

The Houston Astros are bringing back a familiar face for the stretch run. Veteran reliever Hector Neris is returning to the club for his third stint with the team, a move aimed at reinforcing the Astros bullpen as they hold a firm grip atop the AL West playoff race. Neris’s return was first reported by […]

The New York Mets continued to adjust their roster ahead of Saturday’s crucial Subway Series showdown with the New York Yankees, making three significant bullpen transactions. In a move that underscores the team’s urgency to stay competitive in the NL East, the Mets signed right-hander Zach Pop to a one-year major league deal, designated Tyler […]

The Toronto Blue Jays remain red-hot atop the AL East, but an injury to Andres Gimenez could complicate matters as they enter Game 2 of their three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. Gimenez, who returned to the lineup Friday after missing time with an ankle injury, was pulled mid-game after appearing to aggravate the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their worst loss in the history of Dodger Stadium on Friday night—an 18-1 beatdown by the Houston Astros that quickly turned ugly. But it wasn’t just the scoreline that grabbed headlines. Dodgers broadcaster Orel Hershiser stirred old tensions by bringing up the infamous Astros cheating scandal mid-broadcast. The Astros teed […]

The Houston Astros delivered one of the most dominant performances of the MLB season on Friday, and Christian Walker was right in the middle of it. In an 18-1 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first baseman went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs—continuing his unreal stretch at Dodger Stadium. Houston manager Joe […]

The Texas Rangers continue to stumble in close games, and Friday’s 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres only added to the growing concern. The defeat at Petco Park marked their sixth extra-inning contest in the last nine games and another squandered chance to reach .500. A troubling trend is emerging — and a stat […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are the hottest team in Major League Baseball, and their recent surge has catapulted them to the top of the American League East standings. Since May 27th, Toronto is 24-11 and now sits at 50-38 on the season, two full games ahead of the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered their July 4th series opener against the Houston Astros with momentum and a division lead,  but they were completely dismantled in an 18-1 blowout at Dodger Stadium. In the worst loss in stadium history, the Dodgers gave up 10 runs in a single inning and watched their pitching staff collapse […]

The New York Mets are trying to rediscover consistency, and Juan Soto’s confidence at the plate may be just what the team needs to flip the switch. New York has lost 9 of its last 14 games, including three straight blowouts in Pittsburgh last weekend at the hands of the Pirates. But after a narrow […]

Ohio State football added a key piece to its 2026 recruiting puzzle this Fourth of July, flipping Glenville defensive lineman Jamir Perez from the Florida Gators. The three-star, 330-pound interior lineman had been committed to Florida since May, but two recent visits to Columbus reignited his relationship with the Buckeyes. Now, his flip gives a […]

The Kansas City Royals needed a spark — and got one from their shortstop in the most electrifying way possible. In the seventh inning of Thursday night’s Royals vs. Seattle Mariners matchup, Bobby Witt Jr. delivered a game-altering moment that had fans and teammates buzzing. With two runners on and one out, Witt lined a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a much-needed spark Thursday night when Mookie Betts launched a towering shot to left field, offering a glimpse of hope amid his ongoing offensive struggles. The Dodgers shortstop delivered a much-needed boost in the seventh inning of the final game against the Chicago White Sox, marking a potentially pivotal moment […]

Fresh off another dominant stretch and looking every bit like a contender, the Los Angeles Dodgers are surging toward the All-Star break, and Thursday night brought another reason to celebrate. In their matchup against the Chicago White Sox, veteran slugger Teoscar Hernandez notched his 1000th career hit—an impressive milestone that further solidifies his legacy in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were at the center of yet another controversial finish Thursday night as their 3–2 loss to the New York Mets ended in frustration—particularly for manager Pat Murphy. After Christian Yelich’s stolen base attempt was overturned in the ninth inning, Murphy was caught on camera unleashing a colorful outburst in response to the […]

The New York Mets are back in the win column, but Juan Soto’s fiery exchange with the umpire during Thursday’s win over the Milwaukee Brewers is what has everyone talking. In the Mets vs. Brewers series finale Thursday night at Citi Field, Soto took exception to a controversial check swing strike call from the third […]

The San Francisco Giants may be getting a much-needed boost soon, as third baseman Matt Chapman appears close to returning from a right-hand sprain. Chapman, sidelined since June 8th, took batting practice ahead of the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks and looked strong in his swings—a promising sign for a club chasing playoff position. […]

The Boston Red Sox are facing a critical moment in their 2025 season, and team president and CEO Sam Kennedy has made it clear that internal changes are needed. With Boston sitting at 43-45 through 88 games, Kennedy addressed what he called a “systemic” issue plaguing the organization — defensive fundamentals — during an appearance […]

The Los Angeles Angels received a mix of optimism and caution this week as standout rookie Christian Moore provided fans with a promising update on his recovery. The 22-year-old second baseman suffered a sprained left thumb during Wednesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the second contest of a three-game series. He has since been […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines Thursday as they claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the New York Yankees, adding infield depth amid a critical stretch of the season. This move came hours after third baseman Max Muncy got injured against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night, leaving a gap in Los Angeles’ infield […]

The Chicago Cubs have surged into the spotlight in 2025, and so has their dynamic center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who just earned his first career selection to the MLB All-Star Game. Known for his elite defense and speed, the 23-year-old five-tool player is delivering on the hype that surrounded his arrival in Chicago—and fans are […]

In a much-needed 8-4 win to avoid a sweep in their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox, the Cincinnati Reds witnessed a defining moment from shortstop Matt McLain — a play that drew high praise from manager Terry Francona, who called it true “winning baseball.” After missing all of 2024 with a shoulder injury, […]

Clayton Kershaw has officially cemented his name into Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB history. On Wednesday night, the veteran left-hander recorded his 3,000th career strikeout, becoming the 20th pitcher in MLB history to hit the iconic mark. The moment came in the sixth inning of a dominant outing against the Chicago White Sox, where Kershaw […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. is officially heading to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, and for the Atlanta Braves, it couldn’t be happening at a better place—or time. The superstar outfielder was named a starter in the National League lineup for the annual game at Truist Park, earning his fifth career All-Star selection. Despite missing significant time […]

The Atlanta Braves got the jolt they needed on Wednesday night—and it came in the form of a Matt Olson moonshot. The Atlanta first baseman crushed a grand slam in the sixth inning to break open a tight game and lead the Braves to a crucial 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Truist […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates had an unlikely star this week—and it wasn’t on the field. A fan went viral during a facial hair face-off after unveiling a beard sculpted to mimic the iconic Clemente Bridge, paying tribute to franchise legend Roberto Clemente. Wearing a black cap with yellow stars and a No. 25 Pirates jersey, the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates delivered one of their most dominant performances of the season on Wednesday afternoon, completing a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 5-0 win at PNC Park. While the team’s red-hot form is stealing headlines, it was Mitch Keller, the 29-year-old right-hander, who made history in front of 15,979 fans. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies welcomed a new off-the-field teammate this week—and he’s already winning over the fanbase. On Tuesday, the club officially introduced Tugger the dog, a 10-week-old yellow labrador retriever and Phillies service dog in training, as part of their continued partnership with Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection. Tugger’s journey has a larger mission, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2025 NBA Summer League with one of the most compelling storylines—Bronny James’s playing time, development, and his strategy to earn a real role at the next level. In a recent media session Wednesday afternoon, James made it clear that his focus is becoming a defensive anchor. The Athletic’s Dan […]

The Indiana Fever had plenty to celebrate after capturing the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Tuesday night, but the biggest moment off the court came when Caitlin Clark sent well wishes to beloved halftime performer Red Panda, who suffered a scary fall during her routine. Before the game resumed, concern quickly shifted from the scoreboard to the […]

Thousands of fans packed Globe Life Field on Tuesday, many donning white Jacob deGrom jerseys handed out as part of a promotional night. The timing couldn’t have been more fitting. The Texas Rangers ace took the mound and delivered yet another quality start, powering Texas to a 10-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. This win was […]

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, added another marquee moment to his 2025 campaign Tuesday night, smashing his 30th home run of the season against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium. The fourth-inning solo shot off pitcher Shane Smith was Ohtani’s latest moonshot, traveling 408 feet with an exit velocity of 116.3 […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is delivering another standout performance Tuesday night, matching his MLB career high in innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox after the first frame. The right-hander is through six full innings at Dodger Stadium so far, having allowed just one earned run on three hits while striking out seven […]

The San Francisco Giants made a bold decision amid the roughest stretch of their season. Despite a three-game losing streak and 11 losses in their last 15 games, the organization announced it will exercise Bob Melvin’s contract option for 2026. The move was confirmed by team president Buster Posey, who issued a public statement backing […]

The Miami Marlins continued their recent surge with a 2-0 win over the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night, extending their win streak to eight games—the franchise’s longest since 2008. Behind a dominant start from Edward Cabrera and a timely blast from Kyle Stowers, Miami is suddenly gaining traction in a crowded NL East standings race. Cabrera […]

The St. Louis Cardinals avoided a major setback Tuesday as catcher Willson Contreras received positive news on the injury front. After being struck in the left hand by a fastball during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Contreras underwent X-rays that came back negative—an encouraging development for a team locked in the heart of […]