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The Los Angeles Angels are having another rough season, currently sitting in fourth place in the American League West with a 35-37 record. The Angels are in a situation where a full-scale rebuild is likely, and might require them to put players on the trade block ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Halos have […]

The Boston Red Sox just ended an era in the team’s recent history. Alex Cora’s conflict with Rafael Devers sent him away from Boston, leaving the team without a young star to lead the way. However, the Red Sox are not without options in the aftermath. Marcelo Mayer is one of the team’s top prospects, […]

The Boston Red Sox might be a step closer to seeing part of what they got back in return for Rafael Devers. Red Sox righty Jordan Hicks will throw live batting practice on Thursday. He is expected to receive a rehab assignment next week, and join the big league club shortly thereafter, as reported by […]

With the New York Yankees currently on a five-game losing streak, it’s obvious that some things need to change for them to get out of a slump. After their recent loss to the Los Angeles Angels, there was a report that Aaron Judge called for a players-only meeting, according to Randy Miller of NJ.com. “Aaron […]

Yadier Molina is best known for what he did as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. The long-time catcher helped lead the Cardinals on multiple deep playoff runs and a World Series title in 2011. He is a legend in St. Louis alongside Adam Wainwright. Since retiring in 2022, Molina has devoted himself to […]

Juan Soto’s slow start this season has dominated headlines as the All-Star right fielder stumbled out of the gate after signing a 15-year contract with the New York Mets. But Soto has turned things around in June, evidenced by his .340 batting average and 1.222 OPS in 15 games this month. Now he’s on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a good streak when it comes to the health of their pitchers. Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers debut on Monday against the San Diego Padres. After winning the first two games of the series, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts brings another starter off of the injured list. Emmet Sheehan […]

The New York Yankees have been seeking any bit of good news during their most recent skid. While their lineup may still be in need of answers, their pitching staff received a lift with the news that the club is activating right-hander J.T. Brubaker from the injury list. Brubaker was acquired in a trade with […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are 43-30 heading into Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. While Rob Thomson wants to lead his team to wins in the short-term, his team has larger goals. However, Jose Alvarado’s suspension has thrown a wrench into the Phillies plans. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline just over a month away, […]

The Boston Red Sox recently traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, which has sparked controversy amongst the fanbase. With the deal concluded, Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez calls out his former teammate David Ortiz for how he handled Devers’ situation in Boston. During a guest appearance on “Walk Off” on Bleacher Report, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not in contention in their division after a disappointing start to the 2025 season. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline a little over a month away, the Pirates will get calls from contenders around the league. While Paul Skenes is no longer in danger of leaving Pittsburgh, he is not […]

The New York Yankees suffered their fifth consecutive loss, ending Tuesday’s contest 4-0 to the Los Angeles Angels. Aaron Judge and his teammates are seemingly in a hitting slump. In an attempt to change the course, reports indicate that Judge, along with several other players, called for a team meeting. Veteran players on the roster […]

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has a flare that is hard to ignore, and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams couldn’t help but notice. Armstrong cranked a solo home run that helped the Cubs cement a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Crow-Armstrong watched the ball fly after tossing his bat aside with real […]

One of baseball’s most intense rivalries took a fiery turn on Tuesday night when San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez hit Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani in the third inning. When asked if it was intentional, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts was blunt. “Absolutely,” Roberts, speaking after his team’s 8-6 win, said when asked […]

The New York Yankees currently sit in first place in the American League East. However, with teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays quickly climbing up the standings in the division, New York will likely pursue help via trades before the deadline in July. Which players should the Yankees try to […]

The Chicago White Sox were the worst team in baseball history in 2024. This season has not been much better for the team, but they are not going to break that record. With a 23-50 record, Chicago is nowhere near playoff contention. However, there is a chance for the White Sox to get better in […]

A Tampa Bay Rays sale could come to fruition soon. According to Scott Soshnick and Kurt Badenausen of Sportico, the Rays are close to being sold to a group led by Patrick Zalupski, who is a developer in Jacksonville, Florida. However, nothing is official as of this story’s writing. The Rays are reportedly being estimated […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are certainly feeling the wrath of the National League West, which happens to be the home of a new superstar. The San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to officially begin the MLB trade season. This trade was not the first trade, but the first one to […]

The Athletics started the season really well. They were above .500 for a little bit, but they have since come back to reality. In May, the Athletics finished just 7-21, and they have started June 7-9. May is what ruined the Athletics’ season, but they have the talent to get better. However, with their losing […]

The Boston Red Sox shockingly traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday — baseball’s equivalent of the Luke Doncic blockbuster in the NBA from February. This deal surprised the entire MLB world, and Red Sox fans are undoubtedly upset after the franchise parted ways with their best hitter. But the Giants are […]

Michael Toglia and the Colorado Rockies put on an electrifying show at Nationals Park on Tuesday night, overpowering the Washington Nationals with a 10-6 victory, thanks to a franchise record-tying seven home runs. Toglia was a standout performer, smashing two homers himself and helping the Rockies tie their single-game home run record for the third […]

The Miami Marlins are not a playoff a team. They do, however, have plenty of talent. Still, the Marlins sit 13 games under .500, and 15.0 games back in the National League East division. With that, the Wild Card race is extremely competitive, and Miami is 9.5 games back. Needless to say, when the MLB […]

The Boston Red Sox have won seven of their past eight games, but they currently find themselves getting attacked by their fanbase after they traded away superstar designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a stunning deal. The front office has taken a beating in the wake of this trade being announced, […]

Rafael Devers is officially a San Francisco Giant—and now, we know exactly where he’ll fit into the lineup. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup, manager Bob Melvin told reporters that Devers will serve as the designated hitter and bat third. While the long-term plan involves more than just DH duties, this gives Devers a chance to settle […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone slapped his offense with a reality check after the 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The reigning pennant winners are in a slump, losing five straight games. New York’s lead in the AL East has shrunk to 2.5 with three teams over .500 hot on its heels. Aaron […]

The Baltimore Orioles are turning to left-hander Trevor Rogers for Wednesday night’s start against the Tampa Bay Rays, hoping the former All-Star can offer a spark to the Orioles pitching rotation. The move marks Rogers’ second MLB call-up of the season and his sixth overall appearance with the club. Rogers has spent most of 2025 […]

The New York Yankees are enduring their roughest stretch of the 2025 season, and the pressure is building fast. Despite sitting atop the division, a five-game losing streak has stirred concern throughout the Bronx. At the heart of it is Aaron Judge, whose slump has coincided with a sudden collapse from the Yankees offense. Judge […]

The Houston Astros made a quiet but calculated move during their series on the road against the Athletics in West Sacramento, acquiring power-hitting first baseman Wes Clarke from the Milwaukee Brewers. The trade adds minor league depth as Houston continues to navigate a competitive AL West playoff race that might come down to the last […]

The San Francisco Giants wasted no time making Rafael Devers feel right at home, and the former Boston Red Sox star rewarded them. In his debut with the Giants, Devers recorded his first hit and RBI for San Francisco, setting off the Oracle Park crowd and offering a glimpse of the power bat that could […]

The New York Yankees are down bad. After a strong start to the season, going 8-1 against the Texas Rangers, the Colorado Rockies, and the Los Angeles Angels, New York has fallen into their coldest stretch of the season, losing five-straight, including two to the Halos, to fall to 42-30. Now, on paper, that record […]

The Toronto Blue Jays ended their recent skid in thrilling fashion, and it was Addison Barger’s walk-off home run that slammed the door shut on the Arizona Diamondbacks in their clash tonight. After a stretch of inconsistent play and tough injury setbacks in the outfield, Toronto leaned on the top of its lineup—and it delivered. […]

After watching their pitcher, Lou Trivino, peg Fernando Tatís Jr. with an errant ball to the back, the Los Angeles Dodgers had to know that a receipt was coming their way from their I-5 rivals. What they certainly didn’t expect was for that receipt to come right at Shohei Ohtani’s thigh, which caused manager Dave […]

The Chicago Cubs were 44-28 before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have held a sizable lead in the National League Central division for most of the season after a hot start to the season. With the trade deadline looming, Chicago is under pressure to make significant upgrades as they look to contend. […]

The Detroit Tigers brought the best record in baseball into a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. After dropping a set to the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, they were looking to get back on track against Pittsburgh. One of the stars of the Tigers’ excellent start this year has been Javier Baez, bouncing […]

After going hitless in his MLB debut in Monday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park, Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House finally got his first hit in the big leagues Tuesday night. With one out in the bottom of the sixth inning and Jake Bird on the mound for the Rockies, House […]

Juan Soto has transformed from a slow-starting slugger in April and May into a full-blown All-Star force in June. After battling inconsistency early in the season, he’s surged to a scorching .319 average and a 1.146 OPS this month, numbers firmly in MVP territory. Soto’s elite plate discipline has returned, evidenced by a .508 on-base […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31st, but the Boston Red Sox didn’t waste any time. They shocked the baseball world when they traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The move throws Alex Cora’s roster into disarray, but outfielder Wilyer Abreu is one player who could benefit. He sent a clear […]

Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted a second-level home run to put his team up 2-0 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The four-time All-Star has had a relatively quiet season by his standards, but he’s still on pace to make the Midsummer Classic once again. The Blue Jays are right in the […]

The Detroit Tigers are still riding the momentum from last summer, carrying the American League’s best record. While they keep racking up wins atop the AL Central, their best players are racking up votes for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. That includes Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is a near-lock to make his second All-Star […]