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The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t been playing like a playoff-caliber team as of late, especially against teams with a record below .500. But at the very least, they did take a 3-1 win at home on Monday against the hapless Colorado Rockies, the team with the worst record in MLB. This was their second win […]

The Boston Red Sox are right in the middle of a division race, and on Monday, they faced the last-placed team in the AL West, the Oakland Athletics. While they did take a drama-free 7-0 win at home in the end, the Red Sox did raise a ton of eyebrows before the game when they […]

The Cincinnati Reds dropped a 4-3 heartbreaker to the San Diego Padres in 10 innings Monday night at Petco Park, but not before Spencer Steer delivered one of the defensive highlights of the season. The third baseman’s incredible catch in the ninth inning temporarily saved the game and gave Cincinnati a chance to push it […]

The San Diego Padres kept their postseason push alive with a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night at Petco Park, capped by Fernando Tatis Jr. delivering a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. The win pulled the Padres within half a game of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tight […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were certainly feeling the Monday blues as they decided to place Trea Turner on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. While Turner did dodge a major bullet considering that it was a worse hamstring strain that kept him out for six weeks, this is the last thing the […]

The Miami Marlins endured a rough night at loanDepot park, falling 15-7 to the Washington Nationals. Yet in the middle of a one-sided loss, rookie Victor Mesa Jr. created a moment he will never forget. On his 24th birthday, the Marlins rookie crushed his first career home run, etching his name into one of baseball’s […]

The New York Mets dropped another critical September contest, falling 1-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. Afterward, manager Carlos Mendoza expressed frustration, citing the Mets offense struggles as the defining issue of their 2025 season. The loss marked the Mets’ third straight defeat, widening the Phillies’ lead in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not been playing very good baseball lately to say the least. They’ve lost all three of their past series (dating back to August 29) — a stretch that includes a sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s only due to a similar slump from the San Diego Padres […]

There’s a saying that has been increasing common in Los Angeles: as goes Max Muncy, so goes the Dodgers. In games where Muncy saw action, the Dodgers have a 54-35 record, taking care of business against some of the best teams MLB has to offer. But when Muncy isn’t available for one reason or another? […]

The Washington Nationals have endured another long season, but on Monday night, veteran slugger Josh Bell gave fans a reason to cheer. The first baseman crushed two home runs against the Miami Marlins, including a towering 413-foot blast into the upper deck that left Nationals Park buzzing. JOSH BELL HOMERS FOR THE SECOND TIME TONIGHT […]

The San Diego Padres are once again commanding offseason attention, with rival executives predicting general manager AJ Preller will continue his trademark aggressive style. In a report published by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, multiple anonymous sources suggested that Padres offseason rumors about “adding pieces” are well-founded after a flurry of midseason deals reshaped the roster. The […]

The Texas Rangers are making a strong push for at least a Wild Card spot in the 2025 MLB postseason, and they are doing so of late despite missing a couple of key players due to injuries. Outfielder Adolis Garcia and shortstop Corey Seager are still both on the 10-day injury list, dealing with quad […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made a roster move Monday that felt more like formality than surprise. Utility player Garrett Hampson, once a top prospect in the Colorado Rockies system, was designated for assignment after just 35 games in St. Louis. The roster move clears space for Alec Burleson’s activation from the injured list, left-hander Nick […]

The New York Mets turned to three rookie pitchers to help save the season. New York has World Series aspirations in 2025 but the team needed to revamp its struggling rotation. The Mets were hoping to get an additional boost from injured starting pitcher Tylor Megill. But the fifth-year righty suffered a setback. The Mets […]

If the Chicago Cubs (81-62) face the San Diego Padres (78-65) in the National League Wild Card Series, which has long been the matchup penciled in, they will need a plethora of reliable arms to combat the Friars’ elite bullpen. Unfortunately, that may not be a luxury this team has come October. The Cubbies’ pitching […]

The Atlanta Braves’ frustrating 2025 season took another hit Monday as the club officially placed catcher Sean Murphy on the season-ending injured list. The decision came after weeks of growing concern about Murphy’s health, as he attempted to play through a worsening hip issue. Now set to undergo surgery, the veteran backstop becomes the latest […]

The New York Mets are once again reshuffling catchers. The team just activated Francisco Alvarez from the IL on Thursday. The fourth-year pro returned to the lineup after missing 17 games with a thumb sprain. Luis Torrens filled in behind the plate during Alvarez’s absence. But now New York’s backup catcher has landed on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are about to begin a four-game series against their division rival New York Mets, and they will do so short-handed. Phillies superstar Trea Turner left Sunday’s loss with a hamstring injury. On Monday, the Phillies placed Turner and third baseman Alec Bohm on the injured list, taking both players out of the […]

The New York Yankees honored Hall of Famer CC Sabathia prior to Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and the former ace was able to reflect on his early days in pinstripes. Sabathia recently told Tyler Kepner of The Athletic that influential recording artist Jay-Z gave him a bit of advice before his […]

The New York Yankees have started to show why they could compete for their second straight American League title, and their starting rotation has been a pivotal part of this effort. Starters Max Fried and Carlos Rodon joined elite company on Sunday. According to Katie Sharp of Talkin’ Yanks, Fried and Rodon are the first […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back after the first week of September saw curious results. The Los Angeles Dodgers went 1-5 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers lost a set to the Chicago White Sox once again. With the MLB playoffs approaching, how do the latest power rankings shake […]

You can add the Philadelphia Phillies to the list of teams in on Munetaka Murakami if the Yakult Swallows post him this offseason, as they are expected to do. If true, as Phillies Tailgate reported on Monday, Philadelphia joins a host of other teams either expected to pursue him or named as a potential fit […]

The New York Mets are in a fight to keep their playoff hopes alive, and now David Stearns is betting on youth to deliver. To address the growing urgency, Stearns has called up Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean, and Brandon Sproat. By doing so, he hopes the trio can bolster a rotation that has been ravaged […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s unbelievable season took another historic turn on Sunday when he hit his 53rd home run of the season. Raleigh’s shot, which was part of an 18-2 Seattle onslaught against the Atlanta Braves, moved him to within one home run of Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for a switch hitter. Mantle famously […]

The Houston Astros lost 4-2 to the Texas Rangers on Sunday to drop the three-game series. Houston got a great start from a pitcher who desperately needed it after a week in the spotlight. Framber Valdez crossed up Cesar Salazar on Monday against the Yankees, but kept his cool for the Astros on Sunday. Valdez […]

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has been unstoppable on the mound against the Diamondbacks. His dominance is giving the Red Sox a crucial edge as the postseason race heats up. Aroldis Chapman’s hitless streak has now reached 17 straight appearances without allowing a hit. This marks one of the most remarkable pitching runs in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked lifeless against the Orioles, but Shohei Ohtani stepped up and changed everything. The Dodgers superstar reminded everyone why he’s in a class of his own. He crushed a leadoff homer that reignited the team’s heartbeat and brought energy back into the dugout. Manager Dave Roberts saw it right away, the […]

The past few weeks haven’t been going very smoothly for the Seattle Mariners. They were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game set to begin the month, and they followed that up with a loss to the Atlanta Braves in their series opener back on Friday. With the Mariners still on the bubble […]

On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays lost the final game of their three-game weekend set against the New York Yankees, 4-3, with veteran starter Max Scherzer taking the loss after allowing four runs in 4.1 innings. Scherzer was outdueled by Max Fried, who held the Blue Jays offense in check across seven innings (allowing just […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost more than just a game on Sunday afternoon in Miami. Star shortstop Trea Turner exited in the seventh inning of a 5–4 defeat to the Marlins with a right hamstring strain, raising immediate concerns for a team eyeing a deep October run. Turner had just reached on a throwing error by […]

For a split second on Saturday night at Camden Yards, it looked like Andy Pages might have had a shot at preserving history. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was two outs away from etching his name into the record books, and Jackson Holliday lofted a cutter high into the Baltimore night. As the ball drifted toward the right-center […]

Currently seven games clear of the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies hold a commanding lead over the NL East. The Phillies will likely hold that lead, especially considering their form as of late. Despite Sunday’s 5-4 series finale loss to the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia has still won seven out of its last ten games. […]

Torey Lovullo did not hold back on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday evening. Going into the matchup, the Diamondbacks secured the series win after getting 10-5 and 5-1 wins over the Red Sox this weekend. However, they were unable to complete the sweep as the visiting opponents fired […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the New York Yankees 4-3 on Sunday to drop the three-game series. They were down 3-0 after a first-inning blast from Bombers’ first baseman Ben Rice. Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer was tipping his changeup during the pitch, as admitted by himself and the Yankees’ baserunners. “That is correct. […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to finish out their regular season strong before going on what they hope is a lengthy playoff run. However, Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals was an utter disaster for the North Siders. Chicago entered the ninth inning holding a 3-1 lead. Danny Palencia was called on for the save. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended their five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards, thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s record-tying performance. By homering in his first two at-bats, Ohtani matched Mookie Betts’ Dodgers record of 12 leadoff blasts in a single season, a standard Betts set in […]

The Cleveland Guardians came out victorious on Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, and the game turned into another milestone moment for Jose Ramirez. In the sixth inning, Ramirez ripped a game-tying RBI triple down the line, a hit that not only shifted the momentum but also pushed his career total […]

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Sunday to drop the three-game series at Wrigley Field. Carson Kelly hit two homers, continuing an excellent season from behind the plate. But they were missing one of their key outfielders, which did not help in the loss. The Cubs were without Pete Crow-Armstrong due […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a big game against the New York Yankees on Sunday. Toronto is trying to hold on to first place in the American League East, and the Yankees are trying to topple them. The Blue Jays are going into Sunday’s series finale without one of their stars. Bo Bichette is not […]