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Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber enjoyed a momentous Thursday night as he cranked four home runs in the team’s 19-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves. He became just the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to complete such a feat, but teammate Trea Turner did not think a fifth long ball was imminent. According […]

Kyle Schwarber has always been known for his thunderous swing, but Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, he delivered one of the greatest power displays in Phillies history — and nearly Major League history. The 32-year-old slugger joined an exclusive club, becoming just the 21st player to ever hit four home runs in a single […]

The New York Mets suffered a frustrating 7-4 defeat to the Miami Marlins on Thursday night at Citi Field, falling to 72-62 on the season and leaving fans disappointed after a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies this week. The loss was a reminder of how costly defensive lapses can be, as the Mets committed three […]

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets rode a wave of momentum into their home game at Citi Field in Queens on Thursday night against the Miami Marlins. Coming off a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at home, the Mets were determined to extend their win streak in the series opener versus the visiting […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had plenty to cheer about on Thursday night, and none more so than Kyle Schwarber as the slugger blasted four home runs in a 19-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. He became just the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to hit four homers in a single […]

After starting the month on a five-game losing streak, the New York Yankees have turned things around. New York’s offense erupted with a six-home run barrage in the series finale against the Washington Nationals. And the Yankees continued hitting the cover off the ball in Thursday’s 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. New York […]

Neither the San Francisco Giants (66-68) nor their fans are comfortable enough to say it, and rightly so. Sub-.500 ballclubs do not have the luxury of making October plans, but don’t look now, Bob Melvin’s squad is nearly back to neutral after winning two of three on the road versus the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers and […]

The Chicago Cubs entered their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants having won six of the last seven games. Chicago swept the Los Angeles Angels as Kyle Tucker busted out of slump with three home runs and seven RBI. But the Cubs fell apart in San Francisco suffering their first series sweep of the […]

The Boston Red Sox have mounted a serious charge up the American League East standings. After sweeping a four-game series on the road against the Baltimore Orioles directly after taking three of four games from the New York Yankees in the Bronx, the Red Sox are poised to make a run at the Toronto Blue […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 66-69 after beating the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite winning, Arizona’s season is a disappointment considering their hopes at the beginning. The Diamondbacks’ rotation to start the season was Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Corbin Burnes, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Brandon Pfaadt. Burnes’ season-ending injury threw a wrench into the works. When looking at Arizona’s […]

The New York Mets (72-61) flew close to the danger zone last week, and could certainly fall back near there, but they are once again looking more like the ballclub that fans envisioned when the season started. They hold a four-and-a-half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the third and final National League Wild Card […]

The New York Yankees entered Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with momentum. After Yankees manager Aaron Boone bemoaned his team’s performance against the Boston Red Sox, the team has not lost. However, Anthony Volpe gave New York fans another reason to call for Jose Caballero at shortstop. The young infielder notched his 18th […]

The New York Yankees are considering moving left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to the bullpen as they push toward the postseason. The potential shift would strengthen the Yankees’ pitching depth and give manager Aaron Boone a flexible left-handed pitcher capable of handling both high-leverage spots and multi-inning assignments during the final stretch of the 2025 regular season. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves lacking momentum. Philadelphia lost three games in a row heading into the matchup. However, Bryce Harper and Co. took advantage of Cal Quantrill early in the game. However, Kyle Schwarber emerged as the true star of the night, hitting three home runs in four at-bats […]

The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Atlanta Braves following a sweep by the New York Mets. Rookie starter Nolan McLean shut the Phillies out in his third career start and New York outscored Philadelphia 25-8 over the three-game series. But on Thursday, the Phillies’ offense came alive, bludgeoning Atlanta with the long ball. Down 3-0 early, […]

It may be likely that the New York Yankees will win the AL Wild Card. If they intend to go far, they have to have Aaron Judge on top of his game both at the plate and in the outfield.  On Thursday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the prospect of Judge playing in the outfield, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won a shootout against the Minnesota Twins for their 78th win. However, Eric Lauer had a rough outing, giving up six runs in less than five innings. The veteran has been elite for John Schneider since getting an opportunity. Despite his success, former catcher Kaleb Joseph is concerned about him, Max […]

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 […]

The Boston Red Sox will reportedly turn to one of their fastest-rising prospects on Friday night at Fenway Park. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Left-hander Payton Tolle will make his Major League Baseball debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, squaring off with Paul Skenes, one of the most dominant pitchers in the game. Tolle, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers fell 6-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday in a game defined by veteran starter Jose Quintana’s uncharacteristic struggles. After a brief, command-challenged outing, Quintana didn’t hold back—calling his performance “terrible” in a rare moment of public self-critique. As the Brewers push toward the postseason, his blunt honesty adds a layer of […]

As the Boston Red Sox called up their No. 3 prospect in Jhostynxon Garcia last week, he had been looking for his first recorded hit in his young MLB career, and he finally got it Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. While the Red Sox swept the Orioles with a 3-2 victory on Thursday, Garcia would […]

The Texas Rangers are 68-67 entering their weekend series against the Athletics. Bruce Bochy is in what might be the last season of his career as a manager. That kind of uncertainty makes a disappointing season worse. Now, Corey Seager is out indefinitely with an injury that could derail Texas. One of the big questions […]

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 Boston Red Sox kept their playoff surge alive following a 3-2 win on Thursday. In the process, their three-game sweep of Baltimore propelled them to go 15 games above .500 for the first time since 2021, per MLB. Altogether, the Red Sox are 75-60 and are 3.5 games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays […]

The Colorado Rockies spent last weekend getting swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. While Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler stole the show in his first appearance in the major leagues, he wasn’t the most dominant pitcher in the series. Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak and his teammates could not break through against Paul Skenes, who put forward one […]

Last season the Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central and reached the Conference Championship Game. In 2025, Cleveland has fallen out of the playoff picture with a 66-66 record entering play on Thursday. Earlier this week, the Guardians waived the white flag on the season, placing Carlos Santana on waivers. After the veteran first baseman […]

The Philadelphia Phillies just completed a three-game series against the New York Mets. Ultimately, they were swept in all three games. All of which set against the backdrop of a fierce battle in the NL East. Now, the Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series. For MLB insider Jon […]

The Savannah Bananas have taken the baseball world by storm, touring MLB stadiums all summer long. While they look to continue their dominance, they also recently received an apology from MLB. The Athletic’s Evan Drellich outlined the aftermath of Rob Manfred’s second-hand-man apologizing to the Bananas after the golden at-bat drama from last year. “Last […]

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 Houston Astros are making a notable adjustment to their pitching strategy, and it involves Lance McCullers Jr. Astros manager Joe Espada announced that McCullers will work out of the bullpen for now, adding an experienced arm during a crucial stretch. However, this move comes with a catch. According to Brian McTaggart, Espada also revealed […]

The Savannah Bananas are to baseball what the Harlem Globetrotters are to basketball. Former MLB players join the traveling exhibition team that plays and performs before adoring fans. Now it appears MLB wants to get in on the action with the prospect of a formal partnership, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic. According to Bananas […]

The Baltimore Orioles have struggled mightily this season, tumbling down the standings after making the playoffs last year. Now, the team might need to make a trade or two in the 2025 MLB offseason. Starting pitching was a major flaw for the Orioles and one of the reasons for their struggles. The struggles could make […]

The New York Yankees are facing growing concerns as Anthony Volpe’s slump reaches historic lows. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has acknowledged the challenge but remains patient with his young shortstop. Anthony Volpe has posted a shocking .027 on-base percentage over his last 11 games. In 38 plate appearances, he has just one hit and zero […]

The 2025 season has shaped up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with the American League Wild Card race set to come down to the wire. The defending champion Texas Rangers have weathered adversity, injuries, and a rotating cast of contributors, yet they remain firmly positioned for another playoff push. While […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a habit of staying in contention year after year, regardless of injuries, payroll limitations, or expectations from the outside world. They epitomize resourcefulness, blending young talent with established pieces in a way that consistently keeps them relevant in the American League playoff picture. As the season barrels toward its […]

The Detroit Tigers could not bounce back and ended up getting swept by the Athletics. Tigers manager AJ Hinch did not mince words after the series, calling it “really bad.” He admitted the Tigers did not play well and were outplayed on all fronts. The Tigers offense struggled badly with runners in scoring position, going […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of another awful season. In fact, they just hit rock bottom after the Halos allowed 20 runs against the Texas Rangers. It appears that the Halos will miss the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season, which is the longest streak in the majors. While not a superstar, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a final score of 5-1 on Wednesday. Shohei Ohtani led the way with nine strikeouts on the mound, while the pitching staff overall recorded 19 strikeouts. LA’s 19 strikeouts was the franchise’s highest mark in a nine inning game in the last 125 seasons, according to […]