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The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for a National League Central showdown with the Cincinnati Reds. Before their upcoming three-game series, St. Louis made multiple roster moves, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. “Can confirm @dgoold’s report: #STLCards are calling up Jimmy Crooks and Cesár Prieto from Memphis. One of the corresponding moves: Alec […]

The New York Yankees were dealt a major blow on Thursday as manager Aaron Boone confirmed reliever Jonathan Loaisiga will miss the remainder of the season due to a flexor strain. The injury significantly impacts the Yankees bullpen depth at a time when the club is battling for playoff positioning. The Yankees had just completed […]

It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Francisco Alvarez with multiple stops in the minors. The New York Mets’ catcher was just cleared to begin a rehab assignment as he attempts to return from his latest hand injury. Unfortunately the team will have to wait a bit longer for the fourth-year backstop to rejoin […]

The Texas Rangers are on the outskirts of the American League Wild Card race as the final month begins. Since winning the 2023 World Series, they have not made a playoff appearance and need a great September to make it this year. The Rangers announced Thursday that Corey Seager will undergo appendectomy surgery, knocking him […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping to stay afloat in the National League Wild Card conversation. However, the team is expected to lose a key player to the injured list soon, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. “Pavin Smith likely headed to the IL. Will head back to Phoenix for imaging on injured quad. No roster […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a three-game winning streak, finally breaking out of a slump. Dave Roberts’ team finishes off a series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight, looking to complete a sweep. However, the biggest news that comes from Wednesday night might be on the status of Max Muncy. Alex Freeland might not have […]

Currently six and a half games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL Central lead, the Chicago Cubs are trending towards one of the NL’s Wild Card spots. After a strong first half in which the Cubs held the division lead, the Brewers’ 14-game winning streak that ended a few days ago helped turn the […]

The Houston Astros suffered a troubling setback on Wednesday, one day after dropping the opener of their series against the Colorado Rockies 6-1. Victor Caratini’s injury proved more serious than initially believed, officially placing the veteran catcher in MLB concussion protocol and threatening Houston’s stability at a pivotal point in the postseason race. The update […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating a key late-season stretch, and on Wednesday, they’ll do it without one of their biggest stars. First baseman Freddie Freeman is missing the Dodgers series finale against the Cincinnati Reds due to a minor neck and shoulder issue—a development that adds urgency in a tight National League West standings […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have dominated Major League Baseball in the second half of the season. Milwaukee’s manager, Pat Murphy, is well on his way to back-to-back Manager of the Year Awards if he can keep it up. The Brewers have survived with Jackson Chourio on the injured list. Now, Milwaukee closer Trevor Megill will join […]

The Cincinnati Reds kicked off their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-3 loss on Tuesday. Heading into the second game of the series, the Reds have their work cut out for them again. Cincinnati and manager Terry Francona have to face Shohei Ohtani. Luckily for the Reds manager, he welcomes Nick Lodolo […]

While the Tampa Bay Rays haven’t been able to maintain their excellent form from earlier this season, the team is still in the hunt for a postseason spot. They are six and a half games out from the final AL Wild Card spot, currently held by the Seattle Mariners. Tampa Bay’s division rivals, the Boston […]

The Chicago Cubs are fighting for a playoff position and hope that their prospects can help, but Brandon Birdsell’s injury delivers a major blow. The promising pitching prospect will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, marking a serious Cubs injury setback. This Birdsell news dims his debut dream and forces the Cubs to rethink their plans. Brandon […]

Things haven’t gone completely smoothly this season for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they continue their World Series title defense, but everything is starting to come together down the stretch of the season. However, it’s not time to focus on the playoffs just yet, as the Dodgers still have to fend off the San Diego […]

The Chicago White Sox entered their game against the Kansas City Royals on a three-game winning streak. Colson Montgomery gave the White Sox an early lead with a solo home run. However, Chicago manager Will Venable had to replace Luis Robert Jr. in the outfield with Michael Taylor. The potential trade candidate left the White […]

The Athletics made a rotation move this week following a string of rough outings from left-hander Jacob Lopez. After surrendering four home runs over just six innings in his last two starts, the club placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain in his left elbow. The move comes as the club […]

The San Diego Padres are in a battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Stellar starts from Nick Pivetta have helped Padres manager Mike Shildt survive injuries. One of the biggest absences is Michael King, who would have have started in the series against Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners. Seattle’s […]

2025 has not gone the way the San Francisco Giants intended. Although the team had hopes of contending for a playoff spot in manager Bob Melvin’s first year, injuries and ineffectiveness have hampered the major league roster. Once again, the Giants were hit with a major injury blow. This time, according to longtime San Francisco […]

The Texas Rangers have done everything they could to help their manager, Bruce Bochy, compete. Texas traded for Merrill Kelly to add another arm to the top of its starting rotation. For a while, he, Jacob deGrom, and Nathan Eovaldi were a formidable trio. Unfortunately, that time has come to an end. The Rangers ruled […]

The Houston Astros are 1.5 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners for first place in the American League West. They made big improvements at the trade deadline, namely bringing Carlos Correa back, and are putting together another championship-caliber core. On Tuesday, they are welcoming back a big name to the lineup to help the stretch […]

The New York Mets are 6-4 in their last ten games. After a shake stretch, it looks like Mets manager Carlos Mendoza got through to his team. However, Luis Torrens will have to be behind home plate for a little while longer. However, it looks like Francisco Alvarez is nearing his return to the major […]

Currently a game and a half up on the Seattle Mariners in the AL West, the Houston Astros are set to start a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies at home. The series opener against Colorado on Tuesday is the start of ten straight games at home. If the Astros want to go on a […]

It was on the fourth of July when Kike Hernandez injured his elbow, prompting the Los Angeles Dodgers to send him to the 10-day injured list. It wasn’t quite clear just how serious Hernandez’s injury was, but it was clear that the inflammation he sustained was severe enough for him to miss nearly two months […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have cooled off a bit since taking control of the NL Central amid a historic two-month hot streak. Milwaukee has gone just 3-6 following a franchise-record 14-game winning streak. And after Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco Giants, the Brewers have dropped back-to-back series for the first time since early June. The […]

The worst-case scenario for the Philadelphia Phillies came true; Zack Wheeler will no longer be pitching for the Phillies for the rest of the 2025 season after requiring thoracic outlet decompression surgery after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, keeping him out for a minimum of six to eight months. This is quite the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays ended their road trip the same way they started it: frustrated by a young ace. After being stifled by Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, they ran into another generational talent Sunday afternoon at loanDepot Park, when Eury Pérez overpowered their lineup in the Marlins’ 5-3 win. The 22-year-old right-hander delivered six innings […]

The Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, but the bigger storyline came from the early exit of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. Taillon was cruising through five innings, allowing just one run on three hits with three strikeouts. He had thrown only 62 pitches when manager Craig Counsell walked out […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season. They entered Sunday’s action 11 games behind the New York Mets for the final playoff spot, looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Amazins. Injuries have been a big issue in Atlanta, leading to some […]

Chris Sale looks ready to rejoin Atlanta’s rotation. The reigning National League Cy Young winner made his third rehab start on Saturday night for Triple-A Gwinnett, tossing 4 2/3 innings of one-run ball against the Memphis Redbirds. Sale struck out five and walked none while scattering four hits, throwing 77 pitches — 51 for strikes […]

The San Diego Padres are on a four-game winning streak heading into Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mike Shildt’s team has drawn even with the Dodgers in the standings with a hot stretch. Despite that success, the Padres have been without Jackson Merrill after the outfielder missed games with an ankle injury. Now […]

The Texas Rangers announced a pair of significant roster moves Saturday ahead of their game with the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field. Second baseman Marcus Semien has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left foot contusion, while Adolis Garcia has been activated from the injured list after recovering from a left […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach is dealing with an elbow injury, however, the 25-year-old right-handed hurler is still hoping to take important steps forward before the season ends. Schwellenbach may not be expected to return to game-action with the Braves in 2025, but he is hoping to throw live batting practice before the offseason, according […]

Philadelphia Phillies ace starter Zack Wheeler is going to be out the rest of the season following surgery to relieve a blood clot in his throwing shoulder. Wheeler was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome after feeling a heaviness in his right arm earlier this month. Dave Dombrowksi said that Zack Wheeler — who is […]

The 2025 season has been a series of hopeful highs followed by devastating lows for the New York Mets. The team has alternated between flashes of championship-caliber play and total dysfunction. There’s plenty of blame to go around for New York’s issues this season. But pitching has played a major role, highlighted by Frankie Montas’ […]

The Houston Astros hold a two game lead in the American League West before Saturday’s games. However, Astros manager Joe Espada has his work cut out for him. Bryan Abreu stepped into the closer role after Josh Hader suffered an injury that could keep him out until the playoffs. Now, it looks like Bennett Sousa […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Zack Wheeler will not throw another pitch during the 2025 MLB campaign. The right-handed starter has venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS) and will undergo surgery, per The Athletic’s Matt Gelb. The recovery timeline is expected to be between six to eight months. Wheeler was once again in contention for a National League […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took a significant step in his recovery from a left hamstring injury that he suffered in August. Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on Guerrero that revealed his first baseman wasn’t far from making his return. Then Schneider added another step as Vladimir inches closer […]

Lance McCullers Jr. returned to the mound Friday night at Camden Yards, but the outing offered little reassurance for a Houston Astros rotation under mounting pressure. Despite a 10-7 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the veteran lasted just four innings, continuing a pattern that’s become familiar this season. Making his 12th start of 2025, McCullers […]

The New York Yankees are currently in third place in the American League East. They are a half-game back of the Boston Red Sox for second place and five and a half games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the division lead. With the stretch run right around the corner, New York is close […]