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The Toronto Blue Jays currently lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 heading into Game 6 of the World Series. LA entered the season as the favorite to win the Fall Classic after getting the job done in 2024, but this Dodgers ball club is one loss away from coming up short. However, could Shohei Ohtani […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were clear underdogs to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the start of the World Series. The Dodgers were playing their best baseball of the season after blasting through the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Eagles and Milwaukee Brewers in the National League playoffs. The defending World Series champions were led by their trio […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are down three games to two in the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. They are two wins away from being the first repeat champions since the 2000 New York Yankees, but are now on the brink of elimination. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts needs to make some changes to secure […]

The Philadelphia Phillies won the NL East once more during the 2025 season, although it did not bear much fruit once again in the postseason. They received a bye to the NLDS, but due to some poor luck from the seeding gods, they ran into the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. For the […]

A lot of records were tied or broken in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. For example, Shohei Ohtani got on base a postseason record nine times, which included two home runs and four times being intentionally walked. However, what stood out the most about the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays game […]

After 18 long innings, the Los Angeles Dodgers took Game 3 of the 2025 World Series over the Toronto Blue Jays, with Freddie Freeman tapping into some October magic yet again as he hit a walk-off home run off of Brendon Little to give LA a 6-5 win and a 2-1 lead in the series. […]

The 2025 World Series is underway, with both the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers winning a game to kick it off. As the series shifts back to Los Angeles, the MLB Power Rankings are back to recap it all. Will the Dodgers win their second consecutive title? Or can the Blue Jays pull […]

Even in an era defined by super-teams, Bryce Harper is the rare superstar who actually changes a contender’s identity overnight. For the Dodgers, pairing Harper’s elite on-base ability, left-handed thunder, and big-moment aura with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman would create the most oppressive run-production machine in baseball. It is wildly ambitious and, […]

The Chicago Cubs stand at a crossroads this offseason. With Kyle Tucker likely commanding a $400 million contract in free agency, the front office faces a critical decision about how to replace one of baseball’s elite talents. While conventional wisdom suggests promoting top prospect Owen Caissie to fill the void, the Cubs have a unique […]

The Detroit Tigers face a critical decision this offseason regarding their ace left-hander Tarik Skubal. With a reported contract gap of nearly $250 million between the two sides and Skubal entering his final year of team control in 2026, Detroit appears increasingly likely to explore trade options rather than risk losing him to free agency […]

The Red Sox made it back to the American League playoffs in 2025 after a four-year absence. While the team made significant progress during the most recent season, manager Alex Cora’s team has multiple holes. One of the biggest is at first base. As the season got underway, the Red Sox were hoping that Triston […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 World Series as baseball’s most expensive roster, built on superstars and certainty, aiming to repeat as champions. But Friday at Rogers Centre, that confidence shattered in nine unforgettable runs. The Toronto Blue Jays offense capitalized on every mistake, and the Dodgers bullpen imploded in historic fashion as L.A. […]

The San Diego Padres rotation is about to look drastically different heading into 2026. With Dylan Cease and Michael King set to hit free agency and uncertainty surrounding Yu Darvish’s future, the Padres desperately need frontline pitching to complement Nick Pivetta. Enter Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, who just completed one of the best seasons […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have built a dynasty on being aggressive, smart, and opportunistic when championship windows open. With another World Series title within reach and a rotation that’s already stacked with Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani, adding a fifth ace might seem like overkill. But when an opportunity like Hunter […]

The rumor mill surrounding Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene has reached a fever pitch this winter, and if there’s any truth to reports that the Reds are seriously shopping their flame-throwing right-hander, the New York Yankees need to be at the front of the line with an aggressive offer. While it seems counterintuitive for Cincinnati […]

Shohei Ohtani has become more than a brilliant major league player. He is clearly in the category of baseball legend Babe Ruth when the Bambino was at his peak. Ohtani’s 3-home run performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in which he also struck out 10 batters in 6.0 innings on the […]

The Boston Red Sox were able to return to the postseason in 2025 for the first time in four years. However, while the team made improvements over previous seasons, the Red Sox still have a long way to go before they are legitimate championship contenders again. The Red Sox made a bold move before the […]

The 2025 MLB World Series is set to begin on Friday night, as the Toronto Blue Jays will host the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1. Toronto was one of the best teams in baseball during the regular season, but Los Angeles features a star-studded group of players. With Shohei Ohtani leading the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are once again facing a critical decision point that carries both competitive and financial implications. At the heart of this discussion is the question of whether the club will trade ace Freddie Peralta, given his value and the timing. From the outset, this story involves more than just a simple roster move […]

The 2025 MLB postseason has been electric, and it has culminated in a World Series showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. It truly is a battle of the “world,” as both teams are littered with superstars from all over planet Earth, and the two teams even play their home games in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees both lost in the Divisional Series amid high October expectations. That should lead to a lot of changes in both high-pressure markets. The Phillies may trade Bryce Harper to kickstart a retool centered around the return, and the Yankees could use an offensive spark. Does this make […]

The energy in Canada is exceptional as the Toronto Blue Jays have made the World Series for the first time in over 30 years. Now, they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending champions, in the Fall Classic. With the matchup set, the bold World Series predictions have begun. But three Dodgers-Blue Jays World […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are four games away from winning the World Series. Okay, technically, the series could go as many as seven games regardless of who pulls out the win, but the Dodgers have only lost one game over three series, including seven wins in eight tries against the teams that finished ahead of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have won the American League pennant, returning to the World Series after a 32-year drought. They beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the ALCS to finally win the pennant. The Blue Jays have a date with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. These bold predictions will have to […]

As the Chicago Cubs look to solidify their roster and contend for an NL Central title, the glaring weakness at third base calls for a bold solution. Enter Nolan Arenado: the veteran All-Star, elite defender, and proven power bat who could transform the Cubs’ lineup overnight. With the Cardinals embarking on a rebuild and Arenado […]

The New York Yankees find themselves in a familiar position heading into the 2025-26 offseason: searching for upgrades to push them back to championship contention. After another disappointing exit in the American League Division Series, the front office has identified third base as a key area of need. Enter St. Louis Cardinals veteran Nolan Arenado, […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering a critical offseason with championship aspirations, and their front office needs to make calculated moves to address the team’s most glaring weaknesses. While the starting rotation remains a priority, the lineup desperately needs an injection of right-handed power and veteran presence. Enter Nick Castellanos, the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder who […]

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 in 2025, signaling the end of an era and the beginning of a critical offseason retool. With uncertainty in their outfield and limited payroll flexibility after exceeding the luxury tax threshold, the Astros need cost-effective upgrades to return to contention in 2026. Enter […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are ready to move on from Nick Castellanos, and the San Diego Padres present the ideal landing spot for the veteran outfielder. With the Phillies reportedly planning to trade or release Castellanos this offseason , the Padres should aggressively pursue a deal that benefits both organizations while addressing critical roster needs.​ Castellanos, […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is entering a make-or-break offseason. He and the Yankees front office already have a big decision to make when it comes to pursuing outfielders. Cody Bellinger declined his player option, opening a spot in New York’s outfield. If he wants, Cashman could choose to make an offer for […]

The Houston Astros have a lot to prove after just missing the postseason this year. Astros general manager Dana Brown made his first move of the offseason on Friday, signing Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35 million deal. If Houston wants to go star hunting, the Detroit Tigers and Tarik Skubal are still at odds. […]

The New York Mets missed the playoffs in the first year of the Juan Soto era partly because of poor pitching performances. With Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga injured, they leaned on three rookies to try and will them into the postseason. That did not work despite solid performances from Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and […]

The Boston Red Sox fell short of expectations in the American League Wild Card Series. Despite a historic start from Garrett Crochet in Yankee Stadium, Boston walked away with a 2-1 series loss to its arch rival. However, the Red Sox have a lot to be encouraged about with Brayan Bello and their young talent. […]

The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers both started their offseason after the divisional round of the Major League Baseball playoffs. In many ways, both teams mirror each other when it comes to how their seasons went. They may cross paths again if Brian Cashman decides to call Detroit about Tarik Skubal. Any move concerning […]

The San Diego Padres are looking for a new manager yet again. Mike Shildt announced his retirement earlier this week, but there are some questions about the truth of what really happened. Ken Rosenthal doesn’t even believe he retired on his own volition. The facts will eventually come out, but for now, the Padres are […]

The Chicago Cubs swung for the fences over the offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros. Tucker helped Chicago reach the playoffs for the first time in five years when the team secured a Wild Card berth. However, the Cubs fell short in the NLDS, losing to their division rivals, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies start off their 2025 offseason disappointed in their short playoff run. J.T. Realmuto and Co. came up short in the National League Divisional Series, falling 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the team does not have time to feel bad for itself. The New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay […]

The Milwaukee Brewers squeaked into the National League Championship Series after a dramatic series against the Chicago Cubs. However, Pat Murphy and his team are on the ropes after losing two home games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In order to turn the series around and come out on top, relievers like Jacob Misiorowski and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 3-1 series win against the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series. However, the first two games of the American League Championship Series have been a different beast. The Seattle Mariners have shut Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and the Blue Jays offense down in the […]