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The New York Mets secured a much-needed win over the Seattle Mariners in the 2025 MLB Little League Classic on Sunday night in Williamsport, but the 7-3 victory came at the cost of a concerning injury to catcher Francisco Alvarez. The 23-year-old left the game before the top of the eighth inning after jamming his right […]

The Boston Red Sox are in the thick of the Wild Card race at this time. Boston holds the top Wild Card spot in the American League, and they face fierce competition from the likes of the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees. Now, they are bolstering their lineup with the addition of former Washington […]

The Cincinnati Reds ended the Milwaukee Brewers’ franchise-record 14-game winning streak with a 3-2 walk-off victory in 10 innings at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Jose Trevino delivered both offensively and defensively, playing a decisive role in halting Milwaukee’s historic run. The Brewers had not lost since July 30, winning 14 […]

The Milwaukee Brewers (78-44) have been playing sensational baseball and they have built the best record in the Major Leagues. They saw their 14-game winning streak come to an end Sunday as they dropped a 3-2 decision to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings. The loss has not diminished any of the enthusiasm that has […]

The Little League Classic between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners took place on Sunday night. Since the foundation of the game eight years ago, it has become a cornerstone of the MLB schedule. Commissioner Rob Manfred was there, and he spoke with ESPN about potential MLB realignment and expansion that could be on […]

The Colorado Rockies ended their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with yet another late rally, securing a 6-5 victory on Sunday in Denver. The win gave Colorado its third straight come-from-behind victory and its first divisional series win of the 2025 season. Right-hander Antonio Senzatela returned from the injured list and delivered one of his […]

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Sunday to end the Crew’s 14-game winning streak. Jose Trevino had two RBI, and Austin Hays hit a walk-off in the tenth inning. The Reds started the day by designating Jake Fraley for assignment just after he suffered a knee injury. Terry Francona spoke with MLB.com’s […]

The Houston Astros fell 12-0 to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Daikin Park, but Jesus Sanchez’s exceptional defense in right field was the team’s silver lining. Despite going 0-for-4 at the plate and extending his hitless streak to 0-for-21, Sanchez singlehandedly kept the score from being even more lopsided by robbing two home runs […]

The Boston Red Sox lost to the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Sunday thanks to a ninth-inning collapse. After a walk-off win thanks to Trevor Story on Friday and a two-run win on Saturday, Boston was looking for the sweep. To take the Sunday lead that Greg Weissert and Steven Matz eventually blew, Boston’s offense needed […]

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier experienced an abbreviated outing in his second start of the 2025 season, leaving Sunday’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park after three innings due to illness. Javier, who returned to the majors on Aug. 11 following 14 months of recovery from Tommy John surgery, threw 50 pitches, […]

As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez takes a big step in his injury recovery, he’s not alone, as pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia have also received updates. Regarding a timeline for these Astros players, general manager Dana Brown would provide some insight. Speaking on Sports Talk 790, Brown would say that Garcia “would […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Sunday, ending their historic winning streak. They needed some extra-inning magic on Saturday to extend the streak in Cincy. But even with a William Contreras home run in the ninth, the Brewers could not keep the Reds at bay. Jose Trevino tied it in the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-9 on Sunday to split the four-game series. They needed the offense after a concerning start from an important pitcher. The Phillies got Aaron Nola back from injury, having hurt both his ankle and rib, and saw his ERA explode to 6.92 after a dismal start. Patrick Stevens […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has turned heads this season for many reasons. One of those reasons is his powerful hitting, which leads his Mariners club. Seattle’s catcher though is turning heads for a very different reason on Sunday. Raleigh is wearing catching gear Sunday which features images of all of his teammates as Little […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tight NL West division race with the San Diego Padres. Even after re-taking the lead after Saturday’s win, they could use all the help they can get. Kike Hernandez has been on the long Dodgers injury list since early July, when he hurt his elbow. The Athletic’s Fabia […]

The Minnesota Twins were one of the most active sellers at the MLB trade deadline. They shed ten players, including closer Jhoan Duran and shortstop Carlos Correa, with the playoffs a long shot. Days later, the Pohald family announced they would not be selling the franchise. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Sunday that the Twins’ […]

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jon Gray is dealing with an illness this season, that may end his campaign. One team insider thinks that Gray may also be done with baseball, following this ailment. “Thoracic outlet syndrome for Jon Gray, according to Bruce Bochy. With Gray in the last year of his deal, a baby on […]

The New York Yankees are getting some backup! In their previous game against the St. Louis Cardinals, outfielder Cody Bellinger and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt were out of the starting lineup. The Yankees managed to win the game 12-8, and now they are set to bring back two of their best hitters. On the announcement […]

The New York Yankees will be getting some pitching help sooner rather than later, and there are a few players who could be making their way back. Jonathan Loaisiga is one of those players who is set to start his rehab assignment at Triple-A, according to Gary Phillips of the NY Daily News. Loaisiga has […]

The New York Yankees’ 12-8 victory over the St.Louis Cardinals granted them a series win on Saturday, and slugger Ben Rice was the man of the hour. The 26-year-old reached base four times, and tied a career high with seven RBIs. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was impressed by the lefty’s results at the dish. “To […]

As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez continues to take steps towards a return, he has now received another huge update that makes his inevitable recovery almost to an end. With the Astros looking to take the AL West from the Seattle Mariners, getting back Alvarez will be crucial, but he first has to be on […]

One of the big stories of the last few weeks for the Boston Red Sox has been the injury status of rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer, who exited a late July game with a wrist injury. Mayer has been on the injured list since then, causing some fans to wonder whether his standout first season in […]

Seven-time All-Star Billy Wagner received the game’s highest honor when he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame late last month, but the Houston Astros’ choice to retire his No. 13 carries a similar weight in his mind. “Having your number put up in a rafter with the greats of the organization probably […]

With their season all but over now, the Baltimore Orioles are taking the rest of the season to evaluate some of their prospects from their minor league system. This morning, the team announced that catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo is being called up to make his MLB debut. Basallo, one of the more impressive prospects in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a lot of talent this season ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but no one perhaps as important as relief pitcher Jhoan Duran. Duran came over from the Minnesota Twins, who dumped a whole bunch of their players. Another team who desperately wanted Duran, though, was the Seattle Mariners. More information […]

The New York Mets have been spiraling over the past few weeks, but Saturday’s 3-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners offered at least one reason to be excited about the immediate future. Starting pitcher Nolan McLean tossed 5.1 scoreless innings and recorded eight strikeouts while only allowing two hits and four walks in his MLB […]

As the Kansas City Royals are coming off the trade deadline, the team has currently won four of its last five games, but Saturday’s victory against the Chicago White Sox featured a concerning moment. While the Royals wouldn’t necessarily deal with an injury, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino would have to leave the game due to […]

The San Francisco Giants are struggling to find wins in recent months, and their manager might be getting fired soon. A report from USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale states that Bob Melvin is on the hot seat. “Just six weeks after San Francisco Giants boss Buster Posey thought it was time to pick up manager […]

A young star can change the complexion of a team’s season. Even if they debut during a tense patch of play, their presence could inspire needed energy. With this in mind, it could be time for the Philadelphia Phillies to promote outfielder Justin Crawford to the big leagues. The Phillies hold a 70-53 record, and […]

With rumors surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, speculation has centered on how he has frustrated people within the clubhouse. As the situation relates to when the Diamondbacks star’s home was burglarized during the All-Star break, Marte’s request for many days off from the team led to feelings of angst within the team, and […]

Michael Conforto hasn’t had the season the Los Angeles Dodgers envisioned when they signed him to a one-year, $17 million deal this offseason. Entering Saturday, the veteran outfielder carried a .187/.299/.327 slash line with nine homers and 25 RBIs, producing an 81 wRC+ and -0.5 WAR. Simply put, it’s been tough sledding. Yet through the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers just keep winning — and so does Quinn Priester. After Saturday night’s 6-5, 11-inning victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the Brewers set a new single-season franchise record with their 14th straight win. For Priester, it also marked the 14th consecutive game Milwaukee has won when he’s been the starter, a streak he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reminded the San Diego Padres who still runs the NL West, clinching the season series with a 6-0 shutout win on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. The victory not only pushed L.A. back into first place with a 70-53 record but also dropped San Diego (69-54) into second. The Dodgers have […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers turned to Blake Snell in the second game of a pivotal series against the San Diego Padres. The two-time Cy Young winner followed Clayton Kershaw’s vintage performance in the series opener with a dominant outing. And Snell got some help from Will Smith early in the divisional grudge match. The Dodgers’ […]

Aaron Judge launched his 39th home run of the season Saturday night at Busch Stadium, but the blast came at a cost for St. Louis. Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II jammed his foot into the base of the wall while attempting to rob Judge’s third-inning shot, leaving the game later with a left ankle […]

Justin Verlander had an impressive performance as he gets closer to MLB history after the San Francisco Giants’ matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday night. Verlander started on the mound as he lasted seven innings, striking out eight batters while conceding two hits. Tampa Bay had trouble putting pressure on him as he […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have done it again. After mounting an improbable seven-run comeback in the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, the Brewers notched another thrilling win on Saturday. The 6-5 victory in extra innings extended Milwaukee’s winning streak to a franchise-record 14 straight games. The Reds had an opportunity to hand the Brewers their […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made history on Saturday night, extending their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games with a dramatic 6-5 extra-innings victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Led by manager Pat Murphy, Milwaukee has surged to a 78-44 record, the best in Major League Baseball, and now boasts the longest winning […]

If someone had Michael Jordan’s contact saved in their phone, they would likely show it off — and probably use it often. But that’s not the case for Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. During a team activity where players were asked who the most famous person in their contacts was, Guerrero had […]