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The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to get back into the postseason in 2025 after a very underwhelming 2024 campaign. One of the biggest additions that they made in the offseason in order to do that was the move to bring in starting pitcher Max Scherzer on a one-year contract in free agency. Scherzer’s debut […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 season with plenty of hype after signing Juan Soto to a $765 million contract in free agency. While Soto himself is off to a strong start, the Mets came out of the gates with a whimper by losing two out of three to the Houston Astros. New York […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves-Padres. The San Diego Padres have completely baffled the Atlanta Braves in this season-opening series. It’s more than just three wins in three games. The Padres have specifically dominated Atlanta hitters, particularly in the last four […]

The MLB season of officially underway and teams across the league are settling in with their new rosters as they look to make a playoff push in 2025. The Boston Red Sox made one of the most high-profile additions of the offseason when they signed former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman to a three-year, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their fifth straight victory to open the 2025 campaign, as they swept the Detroit Tigers out of town with a 7-3 victory on Saturday night. However, they didn’t get much from their extremely hyped new starting pitcher Roki Sasaki, as he struggled in his second consecutive outing for the Dodgers. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to accomplish their primary goal this offseason, which was to sign superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term contract extension. While rumors about Guerrero’s future have swirled as a result of the two sides inability to find common ground, it sounds like they could be making some serious […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. brought both flair and firepower to Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The newly minted Yankees second baseman showed up for Game 2 of the series against the Brewers decked out in full One Piece anime gear—complete with themed cleats and accessories honoring the iconic Japanese franchise. Known for his electric style and love […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost two of three games against the Chicago Cubs in this opening weekend series. This is not the way the D-Backs had hoped to start their season at home. Arizona floundered […]

Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is inching closer to a return, and for Los Angeles Dodgers fans, Saturday marked a significant milestone in that journey. The 36-year-old Dodger legend faced live hitters for the first time since undergoing two surgeries in November—one on his left knee for a torn meniscus and another on his […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Red Sox-Rangers. The Boston Red Sox entered this season with high expectations after bringing in Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman to upgrade their roster. There is no question that Crochet is the high-end arm the Red Sox […]

The Houston Astros have reached the postseason in eight straight years, making four World Series appearances and winning two championships since 2017. But the Astros are a very different team in 2025 after trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs and losing Alex Bregman in free agency. Now the Astros are moving forward with a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a 2-0 start in 2025 after back-to-back wins over the Washington Nationals, but they might be without two key players in Sunday’s series finale. Shortstop Trea Turner and catcher J.T. Realmuto are both dealing with injuries that could keep them out of the lineup at Nationals Park. Turner was […]

It didn’t take long for Sandy Alcantara’s name to resurface in trade talks. After a promising Opening Day start — his first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery in late 2023 — the Miami Marlins’ ace quickly became a hot topic again. And with the organization coming off a 2024 season in which they dealt […]

Francisco Lindor is coming off a remarkable season in which he led the New York Mets on an unexpected playoff run that ended in the NLCS. Now paired with superstar right fielder Juan Soto, the Mets are expected to be legitimate World Series contenders in 2025. But so far Lindor has struggled at the plate. […]

On Thursday, Max Scherzer’s debut with the Toronto Blue Jays was cut short after just three innings, and now the future Hall of Famer is delivering a sobering update on his health. After throwing only 45 pitches against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, Scherzer left the game with what the team called right lat soreness. […]

The nine-time All-Star, Craig Kimbrel, might be one step closer to suiting up for the Atlanta Braves again. Kimbrel threw live batting practice earlier this week, continuing to build up his arm strength as he attempts to make a return to the major leagues. Now on a minor league deal with the Braves, Kimbrel is expected […]

The Baltimore Orioles added pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring right-hander Cody Poteet from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Cubs just days earlier to make room for Brad Keller on the 40-man roster. Poteet will report to Triple-A Norfolk, and the Orioles’ 40-man roster now […]

Baseball is in the air and with MLB Opening Day behind us, fans are fully into the swing of the new 2025 season. The Los Angeles Dodgers rung in their new campaign by raising a banner at Dodger Stadium as they took on the Detroit Tigers for their Opening Day matchup. They walked away with […]

The Boston Red Sox made the decision to change Rafael Devers’ position this season. With new addition Alex Bregman manning third base, Devers is now Boston’s full-time designated hitter. Unfortunately, the ninth-year veteran hasn’t done much hitting so far this season. Devers did set a major-league record on Saturday, however with 10 strikeouts in the […]

The much-anticipated Dodgers Stadium debut of Roki Sasaki didn’t go as planned for the Japanese phenom when, after much fanfare, he was pulled from the game with two outs recorded in the second inning by Dave Roberts for Jack Dreyer. Things started out well enough for Sasaki right out of the gates, with Zach McKinstry […]

After winning the World Series with his hometown – ish – club, Jack Flaherty had to watch as his many of his teammates re-upped with the Los Angeles Dodgers as he remained available in free agency, with the Burbank native having to instead return to a Detroit Tigers team that traded him mere months earlier […]

The New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes this offseason, signing the star right fielder to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency. The long-term deal has changed Soto’s thought process about winning a championship after shorter stints with the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees. “I have 15 years […]

If all goes as according to plan, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will regularly turn in one of the most imposing lineup cards in the league this season. Though, the top of the order might be considerably lighter for a bit, due to some joyous news. MVP runner-up Francisco Lindor and his wife are […]

The new-look Boston Red Sox are hoping to add to their starting pitching staff in the coming weeks when Lucas Giolito is able to take his spot in the rotation. Giolito has started the season on the 15-day injured list to start the season. He threw a bullpen session Friday and manager Alex Cora says […]

Returns are memorable, for better or for worse, and Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada felt the gray area. After he signed with the Angels, Moncada was uncertain for the 2025 opening series against the Chicago White Sox. He sustained a thumb injury, which was a deep bruise in March. However, he overcame it and […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees absolutely teed off on the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Thanks in large part to their incredible offensive night, the Bronx Bombers scored their second win in a row to start the 2025 MLB campaign, as they crushed the Brewers in a 20-9 victory at Yankee Stadium. Paul Goldschmidt […]

The New York Yankees annihilated the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Saturday afternoon, hitting a franchise-record nine home runs in a 20-9 victory. During the magnificent display of power, some fans honed in on something that longtime play-by-play broadcaster Michael Kay noted in Thursday’s Opening Day win. He brought attention to the unique shape of […]

It was a record-setting day for the New York Yankees and a day to forget for former Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes. The Yankees bashed nine home runs as they pummeled the Milwaukee Brewers 20-9 in the second game of the season. Aaron Judge led the way by drilling three home runs at Yankee Stadium. AARON […]

The Atlanta Braves are one of the most storied franchises in all of Major League Baseball, making a name for themselves even before they settled in Atlanta. Plenty of big-name players have passed through their roster, and while their recent success certainly has made headlines, so have some of their first seasons too. Founded all […]

The New York Yankees crushed the Milwaukee Brewers 20-9 on Saturday as the Bronx Bombers hit a franchise record nine home runs. The Yankees gave former teammate Nestor Cortes a rude welcome in his return to New York, running him from the game after just two innings. Following the brutal beatdown, Cortes was in no […]

In the Dodgers’ fourth game of the season, their second since returning from Japan, Mookie Betts was the big hero of Blue Heaven. That’s right, after missing both games against the Chicago Cubs in Japan, losing 25 pounds due to a stomach illness that ruined his trip, Betts took the field at his new position, […]

The New York Yankees are easily the most successful professional sports franchise in American sports history. The Yankees have won 27 World Series titles. The next closest in baseball history would be the St. Louis Cardinals, who have won 11 championships. But it’s not just compared to baseball that the Yankees stand out. The Boston […]

Not again. Veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer continues to succumb to injuries in the final stages of a Hall of Fame MLB career. He was pulled from his Toronto Blue Jays debut due to right lat soreness after just three innings, per the team’s official X account. Scherzer struggled a bit versus the Baltimore Orioles […]

The Los Angeles Angels suffered an embarrassing loss to the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day. The teams matched up again on Saturday and while the Angels picked up the 1-0 victory, evening the series, they did not escape unscathed. Los Angeles’ center fielder Jo Adell was forced to leave the game in the fifth […]

The New York Yankees channeled their Murderers’ Row past on Saturday, punishing the Milwaukee Brewers with one swing of the bat after another. They belted a franchise-record nine home runs in a 20-9 victory, with three of them coming from defending American League MVP Aaron Judge. The Bronx Bombers got to work right away, inflicting […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge had perhaps the best performance of his career on Saturday. The two-time MVP and his time were unconscious against their ex-teammate Nestor Cortes and the Milwaukee Brewers, blasting three home runs on the first three pitches of the game. Judge posted a staggering stat line in a game where […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of baseball’s most historic franchises, with many of the greatest Dodgers players of all time finding themselves among the best MLB players of all time as well. They have technically been around since 1883, when they were introduced as the Brooklyn Grays. They later adopted the Dodgers nickname but […]

The Cincinnati Reds are set to host the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon. The Giants earned a 6-4 victory against the Reds on Opening Day, so Cincinnati is hoping to bounce back. Before the game, manager Terry Francona provided multiple injury updates, via Charlie Goldsmith. “Some updates from Terry Francona,” Goldsmith wrote on X, […]

New Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is expected to embody all the traits of an upper-echelon ace and vie for the American League Cy Young Award in 2025. Though, in order to attain such status, it is important to acknowledge and observe those who have already reached the pinnacle. When asked to build his […]