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Entering Friday’s series opener between the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants, all eyes were on Rafael Devers. After the slugger refused to play first base in Boston, the Red Sox traded him away. The newest Giants designated hitter faced a lot of pressure heading into the series opener and fell short. However, […]

The Chicago Cubs lead in the National League Central is one of the bigger gaps in the league. However, the Cubs have had to tread water without their best pitcher on the mound. Craig Counsell has been without Shota Imanaga since May 4. The 31-year-old suffered a hamstring strain against the Milwaukee Brewers and has […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are 40-34 after losing the opening game of their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox. John Schneider’s team are in the middle of the race to catch the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Blue Jays manager continues to wait for players to return from injury, but […]

Gunnar Henderson was in the race for the American League MVP award in 2024. However, the Baltimore Orioles shortstop is one of many players on Tony Mansolino’s roster who struggled out of the gate this season. Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday are one of the best young cores in Major League Baseball. Unfortunately, that […]

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has impressed so far in his professional baseball career. Brewers manager Pat Murphy called the 23-year-old up to the majors on June 11. It has proven to be one of the best calls of the season so far, and Misiorowski continues to wow Milwaukee fans. The rookie Brewers starter […]

The New York Mets are in desperate need of help in their starting rotation. Kodai Senga’s hamstring injury was a tough blow to the Mets’ pitching staff earlier this month. However, New York’s manager will get veteran starter Frankie Montas back on the mound as soon as next week. Montas joined the Mets this offseason […]

The Baltimore Orioles played Friday’s game against the New York Yankees without their catcher. Rutschman was scratched from Tony Mansolino’s lineup with abdominal tightness. He is one of just three starters to miss the game, but he is day-to-day moving forward. Tyler O’Neill and Jorge Mateo, on the other hand, are rehabbing more serious injuries. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays entered their series against the Detroit Tigers at 41-34. Kevin Cash’s team has been a surprisingly competitive one this year, competing for a wild card playoff spot in the American League. Despite the drama surrounding Tampa Bay concerning the sale of the team, the Rays’ roster has been focused on winning […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson and his team were dealt a tough blow in early June. Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was put on the injured list thanks to wrist inflammation. His exit came just three days after he rejoined Philadelphia’s roster after Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider hit him in the elbow with a […]

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark is one of the most popular athletes in the world. However, she learned on Thursday night that she is not beloved everywhere. Clark and the Fever were shut down by the Golden State Valkyries on the road at the Chase Center. Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski was in […]

Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds is one of the best players in Major League Baseball history. However, he remains outside of the Baseball Hall of Fame despite his dominance. Bonds linked up with Rafael Devers to welcome him to San Francisco. The arrival of the Giants’ newest star has Bonds reflecting on what […]

The Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world when they traded Rafael Devers. After a disagreement between their slugger and Alex Cora and general manager Craig Breslow, the Red Sox decided to send him to the San Francisco Giants. The All-Star’s refusal of Cora’s request for him to replace Triston Casas at first base for […]

In 2023, Spencer Strider was named an All-Star and finished in the top five in Cy Young voting. Unfortunately, elbow injuries robbed him of the majority of his 2024 season. Strider had a late start to 2025 as well thanks to his elbow and a hamstring strain. However, his last two starts have been good, […]

The New York Yankees are in the middle of the worst stretch of their season. Aaron Boone’s team is 4-6 in their last ten games and have squandered a big lead in the American League East. New York’s offense has been their biggest weakness, but their pitching has not kept them in games long enough […]

The Baltimore Orioles were 31-42 ahead of Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tony Mansolino’s team is still at the bottom of the American League East. The Orioles are still reeling after a historic loss to the Rays in the third game of their season series. At this point the Orioles have tried everything, […]

The Colorado Rockies have been historically bad at hitting on the road since their creation in 1933. However, Hunter Goodman is in the middle of a hot stretch at the plate, helping the Rockies win four straight on the road. Unfortunately, a walk-off home run from James Wood ended their streak, but infielder Ryan McMahon […]

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams scored 20 points in a 76-62 win over the Las Vegas Aces. After Napheesa Collier left the game with an injury, Williams stepped up. She led the Lynx to their 11th win of the season, but Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeves pointed out one thing her point guard needs to […]

Paul Skenes took the mound against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ ace put together another great start, allowing just two runs over six innings. Unforunately, fans were robbed of a matchup between Skenes and Tarik Skubal. He dominated yet again despite the Tigers mascot’s best attempt to distract him. While he faced […]

The St. Louis Cardinals won the opening game of their doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday 5-4. Oliver Marmol’s team was in another tight game against the White Sox in the second game, but he got to see one of his players make Major League Baseball history. Third baseman Nolan Arenado hit a […]

The Boston Red Sox are 39-37 heading into their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants. All eyes will be on Alex Cora as he leads his team against Rafael Devers and the Giants after trading him away. Sunday’s deal was the first blockbuster of what experts anticipate will be a wild Major League Baseball […]

Joel Embiid has evolved from one of the most dominant scorers in today’s NBA to the most divisive. Philadelphia 76ers fans believe that he can be the leader of a championship team under Nick Nurse. Others think that Embiid is too injury-prone to make a serious run in the postseason. While talking with Zach Randolph, […]

The Chicago Cubs were 45-28 entering Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. While bringing in Kyle Tucker in the offseason was a major boost, it was not the biggest revelation. Instead, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP caliber season has Cubs president Jed Hoyer thankful for an injury earlier in his career when Chicago traded Javier Baez away. […]

Entering Thursday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, the Washington Nationals had won two games in June. The Nationals’ rebuild has experts concerned that their young players could not produce. Dave Martinez’s team snapped an 11-game losing streak thanks entirely to outfielder James Wood, one of the young faces of the rebuild. The 22-year-old hit two […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is one of the best shooters in the WNBA. While Clark’s reputation has shifted this season, all eyes continue to watch her ascension to superstardom. Before their game against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night, she payed homage to another legendary shooter. While shooting hours before the game, Clark […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft less than a week away, drama continues to build around the top prospects. Ace Bailey turned heads on Wednesday when he canceled his private workout with the Philadelphia 76ers. Players hoping to be selected at the top of the draft rarely turn down interviews or workouts with any of the […]

The Kansas City Royals picked Jac Caglianone with the sixth pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Since bringing him into their organization, the outfielder has shown out at every level. Caglianone was finally called up on June 3 and has not looked back. He hit another milestone against Jacob Latz and the Texas […]

The New York Yankees were 42-30 entering Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Aaron Boone’s team remains atop the American League East, but the Yankees’ offense has struggled over the last two weeks. Aaron Judge is still a leading candidate for AL MVP, but he has become one of the only sources of power […]

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their second series of the season on Monday. After two losses to the leaders in the National League West, Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. shared his thoughts on the matchup. Both sides are still heated after Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani were hit by pitches […]

The Boston Red Sox have found themselves at the center of the baseball world this week. After trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, fans took a closer look at Alex Cora and the rest of the organization. Soon enough, reports came out that higher-ups like Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and CEO Sam […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has been on a roller coaster all season. Dave Roberts has had to come up with new strategies as the team navigated injuries. However, it looks like the worst is behind him. Tyler Glasnow faced live Dodgers hitters and Blake Snell got through another successful bullpen this week. Alexis […]

Danilo Gallinari is one of many players who clashed with Kobe Bryant throughout his career. The former New York Knicks forward was the victim of Bryant’s 61-point performance in Madison Square Garden in 2009. However, Gallinari’s connection to the Los Angeles Lakers legend goes much further back than their time in the NBA. He is […]

The New York Yankees fell to 42-30 after losing their fifth straight game on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite their struggles, the Yankees still hold a lead in the American League East. The trade deadline is just over a month away, and the Yankees are expected to make moves to put themselves […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were owned by the Buss family for decades, becoming one of America’s most popular teams. Now, the team is under new ownership. Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, bought a majority stake in the Lakers on Wednesday. The man who helped bring Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers will […]

The Boston Red Sox just ended an era in the team’s recent history. Alex Cora’s conflict with Rafael Devers sent him away from Boston, leaving the team without a young star to lead the way. However, the Red Sox are not without options in the aftermath. Marcelo Mayer is one of the team’s top prospects, […]

Yadier Molina is best known for what he did as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. The long-time catcher helped lead the Cardinals on multiple deep playoff runs and a World Series title in 2011. He is a legend in St. Louis alongside Adam Wainwright. Since retiring in 2022, Molina has devoted himself to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a good streak when it comes to the health of their pitchers. Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers debut on Monday against the San Diego Padres. After winning the first two games of the series, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts brings another starter off of the injured list. Emmet Sheehan […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are 43-30 heading into Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. While Rob Thomson wants to lead his team to wins in the short-term, his team has larger goals. However, Jose Alvarado’s suspension has thrown a wrench into the Phillies plans. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline just over a month away, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not in contention in their division after a disappointing start to the 2025 season. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline a little over a month away, the Pirates will get calls from contenders around the league. While Paul Skenes is no longer in danger of leaving Pittsburgh, he is not […]

The Chicago Cubs were 44-28 before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have held a sizable lead in the National League Central division for most of the season after a hot start to the season. With the trade deadline looming, Chicago is under pressure to make significant upgrades as they look to contend. […]