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The baseball world is in mourning following the sad news of the passing of Baseball Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg on Monday. Tributes to the former Cubs star immediately poured in after he lost his battle with prostate cancer at the age of 65. Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts also shared […]

Few pitchers possess the tantalizing mix of youth, production, and upside that Washington’s MacKenzie Gore brings to this year’s trade landscape. At only 26 and fresh off his first All-Star selection, Gore offers the Washington Nationals a unique dilemma: leverage a rare asset for maximum future value or keep a budding ace through their next […]

In his prime DJ LeMahieu was an incredibly valuable player, blending elite defense with impressive offensive production. But injuries and age have diminished the three-time All-Star and, in the middle of his seventh season with the New York Yankees, LeMahieu was designated for assignment. While the Yankees are done with DJ, LeMahieu isn’t done with […]

Wade Boggs knew it was coming. That much was clear when he broke down in tears just days before the world learned that Ryne Sandberg, his Hall of Fame classmate and friend, had passed away. The former MLB stars, both inducted into Cooperstown in 2005, shared a bond that went beyond baseball. “He’s my classmate,” […]

The New York Yankees are going to have to hold steady as they navigate the next few days without star right fielder Aaron Judge, who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a strained flexor in his right elbow. And they’re not off to the best of starts, as they were on the receiving […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a much-needed boost to their battered pitching staff, as left-hander Blake Snell is expected to return to the rotation Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Snell injury update comes at a pivotal time for L.A., which has seen its pitching depth tested by a wave of setbacks. […]

The Chicago White Sox are markedly better in 2025 than they were throughout the entirety of their rot-infested 2024 campaign, but that is such a low bar to clear. With the trade deadline coming up, the White Sox are going to be unquestioned sellers, especially when they have a poor 39-68 record. And sharks appear […]

Monday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres was a rollercoaster for the New York Mets. Tempers flared early as manager Carlos Mendoza got ejected for defending a fuming Juan Soto after the Mets’ slugger was called out on strikes. And infielder Mark Vientos experienced a full range of emotions in an eventful two-inning span. Facing […]

The Milwaukee Brewers swung a trade for Danny Jansen on Monday evening. The deal with the Tampa Bay Rays improved the team’s catching depth. However, it’s unlikely Milwaukee is done adding to its team before the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. And the next deal could involve Baltimore Orioles infielder Ryan O’Hearn. The Brewers are interested […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a bold move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays while designating Eric Haase for assignment. In a candid moment after the announcement, manager Pat Murphy didn’t hold back about the difficulty of the roster decision. Murphy’s words came in response to a […]

The Seattle Mariners got the spark they were looking for Monday night, and it came off the bat of their newest slugger. In the bottom of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park, Josh Naylor crushed a 420-foot solo shot to right field off Athletics starter Joey Estes, marking his first home run since being […]

Eugenio Suarez is in the middle of one of the best seasons of his career; heading into the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Monday night clash against the Detroit Tigers, Suarez is slashing .247/.319/.579 on the season with 36 home runs and 87 runs batted in — making him one of the most attractive trade targets on the […]

On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians received bombshell news about closer Emmanuel Clase. Clase was placed on non-disciplinary leave as part of an MLB investigation into sports betting. As a result, Cleveland has lost its top trade chip. And their plans involving other trade chips, such as Shane Bieber and Steven Kwan, have been changed. Cleveland […]

The New York Mets red-hot surge in the National League playoff race took a fiery turn Monday night in San Diego, when manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the top of the third inning of a pivotal matchup against the San Diego Padres. Mendoza’s dismissal came after he intervened during a heated confrontation between star […]

The baseball world received unfortunate news on Monday after the Chicago Cubs announced the death of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg. He was 65 years old. Last year, Sandberg revealed that he was battling prostate cancer. After showing signs of healing, the fatal disease worsened and spread to other organs in December. He […]

Though the Los Angeles Dodgers were able to secure a win in their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds after a rough series in Boston, they did not leave the contest unscathed, as not one but two of their starting infielders are at risk of landing on the injury list. Discussing how it felt to […]

San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease gave fans and teammates a major scare on Monday night. The Padres pitcher was struck by a 99.6 mph one-hop come-backer during a scoreless second inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park. The ball, hit by shortstop Francisco Lindor, deflected off the back of Cease’s head, causing […]

Zach Eflin took the mound on Monday as the Baltimore Orioles squared off against a red-hot Toronto Blue Jays team. And one bizarre and frustrating moment during his outing had Orioles fans calling for a robot umpire takeover. Facing Ernie Clement in the top of the fourth inning, Eflin laid a 90 mph sinker right […]

The Detroit Tigers’ starting pitchers achieved a feat that the majors haven’t seen since 1949 during Monday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Going into the series, the Tigers went through a rough stretch of games. They were coming off of losing 10 of their last 11 contests before finally recovering with consecutive wins against the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and their fans held their breath Monday night after a terrifying scene at Camden Yards involving veteran outfielder George Springer. During the ninth inning of Toronto’s loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Springer was struck in the head by a 96 mph sinker, collapsing immediately in the batter’s box. The pitch, delivered by […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks, and a few other teams hoping to make a trade, suffered an injury scare on Monday night when Eugenio Suarez was hit in the hand by a fast ball. The Diamondbacks are on the road for a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers, and Suarez left the game in the ninth inning […]

The Atlanta Braves found a spark from the face of the franchise Monday night, as Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed a towering 468-foot two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals, tying the game 2-2 in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. The blast was Acuña’s longest of the season and tied for the sixth-longest in […]

On Monday, Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg lost his battle with cancer at the age of 65. The Cubs made the announcement official on their X page, stating: “With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today.” The Sandberg family also put out an official statement on Instagram that read: “To Ryne’s […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez started his Major League Baseball career with the Detroit Tigers back in 2014. Now, over 10 years later, there is a chance that he gets traded back to Detroit. There is also a chance that his last game with the Diamondbacks is against the Tigers, as the two teams […]

The San Francisco Giants are calling on youth in a pivotal moment, as top pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt prepares to make his Major League debut tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the team’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Whisenhunt’s arrival has drawn strong support — both in the clubhouse and across social media. The […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League‘s Talons made history on July 27 by clinching the first-ever AUSL Championship in history. After withstanding two rain delays, the Talons swept the best-of-three series with a 1-0 Game 2 victory in a moment that’s been years in the making for fans. The long-awaited professional softball league, partnered with MLB, […]

MLB is gearing up for one of the most ambitious events in recent memory. The Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds was held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.  Already, 85,000 tickets have been sold before the game scheduled for August 2nd, according to Front Office Sports. The league is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made some roster moves on Monday as the club has reportedly called up one of its top prospects to the major league. It’s a decision that comes just days before the MLB trade deadline. Alex Freeland, a 23-year-old infielder, is being promoted to the Dodgers, according to Insider Matthew Moreno. This […]

The Detroit Tigers were busy on Monday afternoon. First, the Tigers traded for Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. Then, Reese Olson was ruled out for the season due to a shoulder strain. Finally, outfielder Parker Meadows went on the injured list before Monday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays finally received clarity on veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson, as the 37-year-old opened up about his decision to retire after a long and healthy 13-year MLB career. Gibson’s retirement news was formally announced on July 17th, but this is the first time the veteran right-hander has publicly addressed it in detail. During […]

Although the 2025 season hasn’t quite gone to plan for the Boston Red Sox, it has still been a success to this point. Right now, the Red Sox are holding the last AL Wild Card spot. Although their lead might just be a half game over the Texas Rangers at the moment, the time is […]

After a summer of jockeying atop the NL East, the New York Mets enter the final days before the trade deadline positioned to strike a franchise-altering deal for a young frontline starter. The Washington Nationals, stuck in a grueling rebuild but blessed with a burgeoning core, find themselves holding one of the market’s hottest chips: […]

The Baltimore Orioles got a jump on the MLB trade deadline, sending All-Star reliever Gregory Soto to the New York Mets last week. Baltimore is expected to sell at the deadline as the team plays out a lost season. While a number of Orioles players have drawn interest from teams, Felix Bautista is one of […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have slipped a bit over the last few weeks. The team once was in contention for the AL East lead and a Wild Card spot. At the moment though, they are fourth in the East at 53-53. Ten games behind the division leaders, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Rays’ best shot […]

The Kansas City Royals (52-54) have given their fans just enough hope heading into the final two months of the 2025 campaign, taking two out of three versus both the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians to pull within four games of the final American League Wild Card position. They also acquired Randal Grichuk in a […]

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña will work out with the team on Monday and begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Sugar Land, according to Julia Morales of Space City Home Network. Peña has not played since June 27 after sustaining a rib fracture on a hit by pitch. He took live batting practice […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have received a much-needed boost in the form of a promising injury update regarding outfielder Lars Nootbaar, and it couldn’t come at a more pivotal time. With the club fighting to stay afloat in the tight NL Central race, manager Oliver Marmol provided a key development that could shift the trajectory […]

Dusty Baker has not been a manager for a professional baseball team since opting to retire from the Houston Astros in 2023. Since then, he has taken on a special advisor role with the San Francisco Giants. However, it sounds like Baker is dusting off the manager cap once again to participate in the World […]

Once again, the Washington Nationals are at the bottom of the NL East. The team fired longtime head of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez a few weeks ago. Under the leadership of interim general manager Mike DeBartolo, the Nationals selected high school shortstop Eli Willits first overall in the 2025 MLB Draft. […]