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The Atlanta Braves are not having the season they had hoped for this year. Heading into Friday, the Braves are 34-39 and sit 10.0 games back in the National League East division. Additionally, Atlanta is 5.5 games back in the very competitive NL Wild Card race. With the Summer months here, and the MLB trade […]

The Chicago Cubs should be sending multiple players to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. They have a commanding lead in the National League Central and are getting great seasons from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker. But as one of the first teams to 40 wins, they should be sending more players than just […]

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 Boston Red Sox have already had a tumultuous season. At the start of the year, there were strong thoughts that the addition of starting pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler along with superstar third baseman Alex Bregman would help the team get back to the playoffs and possibly challenge the New York Yankees for […]

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 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having a fantastic season, currently second in the National League East. They are making a case for themselves as World Series contenders. Ultimately, much of this is because of their plethora of stars. But while Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, and J.T. Realmuto have all received All-Star votes, others also […]

The Atlanta Braves are struggling this season and are having trouble just staying in the National League wildcard race. Despite that, the Braves still have several players who should be playing in the 2025 All-Star Game. Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Spencer Schwellenbach all are having good seasons and should receive consideration for the 2025 […]

The Fantasy Baseball season is rolling right along, and your championship could be won on the waiver wire. The Yankees’ offense has been frozen solid for a week now, which may have you contemplating some changes. Or maybe one of your players is getting at-bats taken by Rafael Devers in San Francisco. We have the […]

The San Diego Padres are battling through a slump, but they are having a good season, currently holding a wildcard spot. With Fernando Tatis, Manny Machado, and Dylan Cease almost guaranteed to make the 2025 All-Star team, others also deserve consideration. Jackson Merrill, Gavin Sheets, and Nick Pivetta are having great seasons, and all three […]

The Washington Nationals are 14 games under .500 heading into Thursday. After looking like they could make some noise this year, Washington has taken a hard left turn. They should not be considered sellers at the MLB tradeline, but not in the way many think. The Nationals are content trading some players for big-time prospects […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are having yet another tough season. They are 16 games under .500, and the team has struggled to get anything going. One of the lone bright spots on the team is National League Cy Young candidate Paul Skenes. Other than Skenes, Pittsburgh has yet to figure anything out. However, there are a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations and a roster built for October. Yet, as the summer heats up and the trade deadline looms, several key players are mired in prolonged slumps, threatening to derail the club’s postseason ambitions. With the NL East as competitive as ever, the Phillies can’t afford to […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a familiar position, leading the NL West and eyeing another deep postseason run. Yet, beneath the surface of their success, several key starters are underperforming, threatening to undermine the club’s championship aspirations. With the Dodgers showing little patience for slumping veterans […]

The Seattle Mariners are pushing for a playoff spot once again as the mid-point of the season approaches. They took the AL West lead early, but have already given it back to the Houston Astros. But the MLB All-Star Game will have multiple Mariners players in it, including Cal Raleigh behind the plate. With a […]

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 Los Angeles Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and one of the best teams in baseball. With Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman already likely making the 2025 All-Star team, other players don’t get as much attention. But while Ohtani keeps making history for the Dodgers, others are doing their part to keep the […]

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 Angels are having another rough season, currently sitting in fourth place in the American League West with a 35-37 record. The Angels are in a situation where a full-scale rebuild is likely, and might require them to put players on the trade block ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Halos have […]

The Chicago White Sox were the worst team in baseball history in 2024. This season has not been much better for the team, but they are not going to break that record. With a 23-50 record, Chicago is nowhere near playoff contention. However, there is a chance for the White Sox to get better in […]

The Athletics started the season really well. They were above .500 for a little bit, but they have since come back to reality. In May, the Athletics finished just 7-21, and they have started June 7-9. May is what ruined the Athletics’ season, but they have the talent to get better. However, with their losing […]

The Miami Marlins are not a playoff a team. They do, however, have plenty of talent. Still, the Marlins sit 13 games under .500, and 15.0 games back in the National League East division. With that, the Wild Card race is extremely competitive, and Miami is 9.5 games back. Needless to say, when the MLB […]

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. […]

The Detroit Tigers are still riding the momentum from last summer, carrying the American League’s best record. While they keep racking up wins atop the AL Central, their best players are racking up votes for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. That includes Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is a near-lock to make his second All-Star […]

The New York Yankees have hit a rut after getting swept by the Boston Red Sox. But it does not undo what was an excellent spring for the Bombers. It was announced Tuesday that Aaron Boone and Joe Torre would be coaches for the American League All-Star team. Who should join them from The Bronx? […]

The Seattle Mariners are 36-35 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. The Mariners have been fighting with the Houston Astros for the top spot in the American League West all season. With the trade deadline looming, Seattle is one of many teams looking to be aggressive on the market. The Baltimore Orioles […]

The Kansas City Royals have two World Series titles that help form the list of the greatest players in franchise history. Their 1985 title was led by George Brett, and their ragtag 2015 group featured Salvador Perez, who will certainly be on the list. Plus, a recent MVP runner-up is making a case to join […]

The Seattle Marines are looking to make some impact moves heading into the MLB trade deadline. The Mariners sit in second place in the American League West division with a 36-35 record. Along with that, the team is just half a game out from a Wild Card spot. With now being the time for teams […]

When Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown first arrived in Beantown in 2016, Boston sports were in full bloom. The New England Patriots were still thriving under the dynastic duo of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Boston Red Sox were building towards their best season in franchise history, and the Boston Bruins were about to […]

The San Francisco Giants made the biggest trade of the MLB season so far when they dealt for Rafael Devers. The third baseman-turned-designated hitter had a shattered relationship with the Boston Red Sox after they forced him to change positions. The Giants might not be done wheeling and dealing yet, though. The future of Devers’ position […]

The San Francisco Giants shocked the baseball world on Sunday by acquiring Rafael Devers in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox. Dealing away young arms Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, among others, the Giants sent a clear message to the league: the time to win is now. And if they’re serious about making […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are back on top. That is spoiled because there is plenty more to break down. Rafael Devers is now a San Francisco Giant after a jaw-dropping trade on Sunday. An MVP candidate has changed leagues and coasts, which will undoubtedly change the MLB […]

The Boston Red Sox just shocked the entire baseball world when they traded their best hitter, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. With Devers gone, the Red Sox are down two key hitters as Alex Bregman is still recovering from an injury. The team has plenty of time to make a run, […]

The Boston Red Sox have done it again. Just when you think they have learned their lesson about destroying their relationship with their best players, they go back to the well and blow up their team once again. The latest move has seen them shockingly trade superstar designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco […]

The Boston Red Sox are struggling with consistency, as they are 34-36 as June continues. With their roller-coaster season, the Sox could certainly see some changes as the season progresses, especially from the Red Sox farm system. Jhostynxon Garcia is the next star prospect the Red Sox must call up as they make a push […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox made a trade on Friday morning, swapping Aaron Civale and Andrew Vaughn. After calling up prospect Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers moved Civale to the bullpen. He requested a trade, as he had been one of the Crew’s top starters this season. Without hesitating, Milwaukee sent him to the […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 season is slipping away. After a 0-7 start, they bounced back to .500. But in June, they are 2-8 and falling down the National League standings. Even the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider could not lift this club to contention. They cannot let a year of their core’s […]

The Houston Astros are 38-30 after their win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Astros manager Joe Espada has lead his team to a four-game lead in the American League West despite injuries to one of Houston’s biggest stars. Espada’s top two starters continue to lead the way, with Framber Valdez dominating on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 41-28 ahead of a key series against the San Francisco Giants. Dave Roberts leads his team into the most important three-game stretch of their season as he competes with Bob Melvin for the top spot in the National League West. The Dodgers’ offense continues to lead the way for their […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently one of the best teams in the National League. The Cubs are the top team in the NL Central, leading the St. Louis Cardinals by five games and the Brewers by 5.5 games in the division. They also have the second-best record in the NL, sitting just behind the New […]