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The Boston Red Sox may have found the key to unlocking Jarren Duran’s full potential — and it’s all about timing, trust, and one big lineup adjustment. After a sluggish first half, the dynamic outfielder has become the catalyst behind Boston’s July surge, putting together one of the most productive months in the league. Since […]

The MLB trade deadline is just hours away, and the San Diego Padres are buzzing in the rumor mill. There has been speculation that the franchise plans to add a starting pitcher or a big bat to the lineup. Reports are suggesting it might be the latter, as the front office is seemingly oozing with […]

The San Francisco Giants entered “sell” mode with the MLB trade deadline approaching. The team dealt talented relief pitcher Tyler Rodgers to the New York Mets on Wednesday and veteran starter Justin Verlander is now on the trade block. But Mike Yastrzemski is still going all out for the struggling team. The Giants right fielder […]

As the New York Yankees seek a way to reverse their current poor form, the team is trying to maintain its positive attitude. Yankees manager Aaron Boone continues to try and remain upbeat, and the skipper discussed his message to shortstop Anthony Volpe. Boone talked to the shortstop amid a flurry of defensive miscues he […]

New York Mets’ catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered an injury scare on Wednesday in the 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. However, he and the club received good news, as it sounds like Alvarez may have avoided serious injury. Alvarez, who is 23 years old, was hit in the head by a pitch while serving […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have World Series aspirations in 2025. If they want to achieve that goal, everyone around baseball knew that they were in need of some pitching help, particularly in the bullpen. On the eve of the MLB trade deadline, they took one step closer to making a championship run a reality. The Phillies […]

The New York Mets are reportedly finalizing a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for reliever Ryan Helsley, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Helsley, a star reliever who can work in a setup or closer role, will give New York’s bullpen a significant boost. After announcing the initial report of the Cardinals and Mets nearing […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates shocked the baseball world ahead of the MLB trade deadline, sending longtime third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds. In return, the club acquired veteran reliever Taylor Rogers, top-10 shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, and cash considerations. But with less than 24 hours remaining until Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline, it appears […]

The New York Yankees pulled off yet another trade before the deadline, this time adding an outfielder in Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox. Shortly after acquiring Slater, the front office made a quick roster move. Reports indicate that the Yankees are putting the 32-year-old outfielder on the major league roster. To do so, […]

In an attempt to halt the skid that his club has been on, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman has been active before the MLB trade deadline. He’s already swung three trades to try and improve the team’s lineup. After bringing in third baseman Ryan McMahon and infielder Amed Rosario in separate moves, Cashman then […]

The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away. But teams are doing a bit of shopping before Thursday evening. The Philadelphia Phillies have sought a few different upgrades throughout the season. On Wednesday, they swung a deal to add to the back end of their bullpen, involving Minnesota Twins star Jhoan Duran. […]

Once considered contenders for the NL West crown, the San Francisco Giants have dropped in the standings over the last month. The Giants have lost five straight games and 11 of their last 13. Mired in an ugly slump, San Francisco signaled that it’s ready to become a seller at the trade deadline by shipping […]

While the 2025 MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, it looks like the Los Angeles Dodgers are about to receive some major upgrades without so much as surrendering a single asset. That’s right, with Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinan already back on the mound and players like Blake Snell and Max Muncy rapidly approaching returns […]

Saying that the  Atlanta Braves’ season has not gone as planned is a massive understatement. Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals walked off Atlanta. Their record and an older roster has the future of Marcell Ozuna in question at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Contenders like the San Diego Padres with pitchers like […]

The MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 31, and the Houston Astros are heavily involved in the rumor mill. There is some speculation that the club could make a deal for Carlos Correa to return to Houston. With the deadline just hours away, Jose Altuve weighs in on the […]

The Seattle Mariners made their bullpen better just a day before the MLB Trade Deadline as they are trading for Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson. The Mariners are looking to make a run to the postseason this year, and they are trying to get the pitching staff in good shape to gear up for […]

Trade talks in the MLB are currently heating up with the league’s trade deadline now just 24 hours away. Many teams are expected to be active in this year’s market in its closing hours, including the Los Angeles Dodgers as well as the Seattle Mariners, each of whom has had up and down seasons thus […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is about 24 hours away, and one player that might end up on a different team is Athletics reliever Mason Miller. Miller is having a solid season, and his career is off to a promising start. He has a bright future ahead, and there are some playoff teams that appear to […]

The Cincinnati Reds went out and made a trade before the deadline, acquiring third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hayes is locked with the Reds for the next five years because of his contract, and he will be a key piece of the team moving forward. Manager Terry Francona spoke about the move […]

The Kansas City Royals are in the thick of the American League wild card battle. However, losing Kris Bubic hurts the Royals’ chances, even after a big win on Wednesday. After going through regulation without any runs being scored, Kansas City broke through in the tenth inning. Royals catcher hit a walk-off RBI single off […]

The Seattle Mariners lost the Athletics 6-1 on Tuesday night. Nick Kurtz ended the game with a stellar catch leading the Athletics to another win. Despite the loss, Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena was able to steal his 20th base of the season, tying the team lead with Julio Rodriguez. The steal gave Arozarena his fifth […]

The Cincinnati Reds might not have a playoff spot locked up at the moment, but it’s safe to say the team is going for it. Earlier on Wednesday, the team addressed their need at third base by trading for Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ke’Bryan Hayes. After the acquisition of their new third baseman, MLB insider Jon […]

Time is running out for teams around Major League Baseball to get their trades in as the deadline is Thursday at 6:00 PM ET. The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants agreed to a trade on Wednesday afternoon as the Mets are acquiring relief pitcher Tyler Rogers from San Francisco. The Mets are one […]

The Baltimore Orioles enter the Major League Baseball trade deadline under a magnifying glass. Experts around the league think that the Orioles will sell on players like Cedric Mullins. However, the veteran outfielder bailed Baltimore reliever Grant Wolfram out against the Toronto Blue Jays. He added another home run robbery to his highlight reel, stealing […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline looms large over the whole league. Even the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers have been active. The Dodgers have plenty of players to move, including Dustin May. Their top targets in the MLB trade market are relief pitchers. Los Angeles has its sights set on Minnesota Twins relievers Jhoan […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are under the spotlight at this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. Rumors have swirled around Pirates ace Paul Skenes for months, but the first player moved was Ke’Bryan Hayes. Pittsburgh sent him to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Taylor Rodgers and Sammy Stafura. It might not be the last deal […]

A tough 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves got a bit tougher with the injury to star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. The All-Star right fielder already missed quite a bit of time this season due to injury, and didn’t make his season debut until late May. Once again, he’ll miss time, as his leg continues […]

The Houston Astros are one of many contenders active at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Astros desperately need more help in their infield and have many targets in mind. One of them is Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa. Correa won a World Series with Houston before leaving for the Twins in free agency […]

The Cincinnati Reds managed to address their third base problem on Wednesday after making a deal before the MLB trade deadline. Cincy focused on improving the defense with this move, after reports indicate the front office traded for Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds will have the 28-year-0ld third baseman locked up for […]

In this Backyard Baseball 01 Review, we take a look at Playground Production and Mega Cat Studios’ revival of another classic Backyard Sports games. Growing up, Backyard Baseball 2001 was my favorite in the entire series. It offers the ability to play as real MLB athletes, use real MLB teams, and brings tons of gameplay […]

The Minnesota Twins are one of many teams buzzing in the rumor mill with the MLB trade deadline right around the corner. There has been some speculation that the club could deal closer Jhoan Duran, and it sounds like that decision could be made on Wednesday. Reports indicate that trade talks regarding Duran’s availability are […]

The Cleveland Guardians are running out of time. They have just 24 hours to decide if they want to become sellers and deal off a few of their players. Outfielder Steven Kwan has seen his name surface among trade rumors for the last few weeks. With the deadline looming, the stove is getting hotter. According […]

The Houston Astros hold a firm grasp on first place in the AL West. Although the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are a respective four and five games behind them, the division once again feels like it is Houston’s to win. Yet, with the MLB trade deadline a little over 24 hours away, there are […]

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto might not be out for an extended period of time, but the team will have to survive at least one day without the four-time All-Star. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Soto will be out of the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Soto suffered a […]

The MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 31. Rumors are running rampant around the league as teams are seemingly in negotiations to either buy or sell. One team to keep an eye on is the Cleveland Guardians, as it sounds like both Steven Kwan and Shane Bieber are on […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the surprise team of MLB this season. With a 63-46 record, the Blue Jays have the second most wins in baseball, so they are in a prime position to contend for the World Series. The Blue Jays haven’t made the Fall Classic since they won back-to-back titles in 1992 […]

Even though 2025 has not gone the way that the Atlanta Braves have hoped, the mindset has not changed. The odds of the Braves making the playoffs at this juncture are pretty slim. However, that doesn’t mean that GM Alex Anthopoulos still doesn’t have a contending mindset. Now, with the MLB trade deadline looming, it […]

The Los Angeles Angels are going for it. On Wednesday, the Angels acquired two relievers from the Washington Nationals to boost their bullpen while they make a push to the postseason. Jeff Passan and Ken Rosenthal broke the news. The two players aren’t big names this season, but they are veterans who have been on […]

As the trade deadline draws near, the Milwaukee Brewers continue to explore additions that could boost their postseason push — and the latest name on their radar is Orioles first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. O’Hearn, a first-time All-Star in 2025, is one of the top lefty bats available on the […]