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The Texas Rangers are technically still in the postseason conversation. At 68-67, Texas is 6.5 games out of first place in the American League West. In the American League Wild Card, the Rangers are just 4.5 games back of a spot. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young understands that consistency has been a problem […]

With the MLB investigating a gambling connection to Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, there are more reports detailing the possible next steps in the process. While the Guardians look to move past the mystery of the players connected to controversy, it seems that there isn’t an end in sight. Clase and Ortiz […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t having the season that they would have liked to, but they still want to get something out of this year. One of the bright spots of the team during this stretch is the return of Gabriel Moreno, who was out with a finger fracture. It’s been some days since he’s come […]

The Minnesota Twins had a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline and appear to be rebuilding. Now, they look to what is next. The Twins roster shakeup saw 10 players leave the team. Yet, there is still a possibility that there will be more Twins trade candidates in the MLB offseason. Things don’t seem […]

Winners out eight out of their past nine games, the Boston Red Sox still hold the first AL Wild Card spot. However, they are also now only three and a half games out of first place of the AL East. If the Red Sox hope to catch the Toronto Blue Jays, a weekend sweep of […]

Things were supposed to be great this season for the Cleveland Guardians. Instead, it has not turned out that way. After the Guardians lost to the New York Yankees in the American League Championship, they have not come close to the same level of play. To put it mildly, life has not been great. A […]

The Atlanta Braves are hoping the 2025 MLB season will end as quickly as possible. Things have just not gone their way, ultimately, since October of last season, when the San Diego Padres swept the Braves in the NL Wild Card. The Braves then opened the season right where they ended last year at Petco […]

With the Cincinnati Reds in contention for the MLB Playoffs Wild Card spot, there is no doubt that this is the most crucial part of the season for them. While the Reds make a playoff push, the players need to have the right mindset to propel them into the postseason, as pitcher Hunter Greene gives […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has struggled for the majority of the campaign. Still, manager Aaron Boone recently insisted that a stint in Triple-A would be out of the question. “First of all, he’s a more productive offensive player than he gets credit for,” Boone told Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. “We just hammer […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Jimenez, 28, was once a promising player on the Chicago White Sox. After dealing with injuries and overall underperformance, Chicago moved on from Jimenez and traded him to the Baltimore Orioles during […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber turned Thursday night into one of the most unforgettable days of his career. First, he smashed four home runs against the Atlanta Braves, tying the Major League Baseball record for most in a single game. Then, less than an hour later, he stepped back onto the Citizens Bank Park field […]

The New York Yankees have gone 7-3 across their last 10 contests, and manager Aaron Boone believes that his club can make an impactful run at a second straight World Series appearance. “I still feel like our best baseball is in front of us,” manager Aaron Boone told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “Knock on wood, we’re […]

The Athletics have had a disappointing first season in West Sacramento, entering Friday’s action 63-72. They have solid young talent on their roster with Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson, paired with power bats Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. But the pitching staff has let them down tremendously this year. The Athletics need to shake up […]

Take a bow, Kyle Schwarber! Considered as one of the best power hitters of his generation, the Philadelphia Phillies star was on fire during their game against division rivals Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Schwarber can be relied on to hit a home run at least once in a series. Against the Braves, the star DH […]

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber enjoyed a momentous Thursday night as he cranked four home runs in the team’s 19-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves. He became just the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to complete such a feat, but teammate Trea Turner did not think a fifth long ball was imminent. According […]

Kyle Schwarber has always been known for his thunderous swing, but Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, he delivered one of the greatest power displays in Phillies history — and nearly Major League history. The 32-year-old slugger joined an exclusive club, becoming just the 21st player to ever hit four home runs in a single […]

The New York Mets suffered a frustrating 7-4 defeat to the Miami Marlins on Thursday night at Citi Field, falling to 72-62 on the season and leaving fans disappointed after a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies this week. The loss was a reminder of how costly defensive lapses can be, as the Mets committed three […]

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets rode a wave of momentum into their home game at Citi Field in Queens on Thursday night against the Miami Marlins. Coming off a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at home, the Mets were determined to extend their win streak in the series opener versus the visiting […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had plenty to cheer about on Thursday night, and none more so than Kyle Schwarber as the slugger blasted four home runs in a 19-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. He became just the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to hit four homers in a single […]

After starting the month on a five-game losing streak, the New York Yankees have turned things around. New York’s offense erupted with a six-home run barrage in the series finale against the Washington Nationals. And the Yankees continued hitting the cover off the ball in Thursday’s 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. New York […]

Neither the San Francisco Giants (66-68) nor their fans are comfortable enough to say it, and rightly so. Sub-.500 ballclubs do not have the luxury of making October plans, but don’t look now, Bob Melvin’s squad is nearly back to neutral after winning two of three on the road versus the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers and […]

The Chicago Cubs entered their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants having won six of the last seven games. Chicago swept the Los Angeles Angels as Kyle Tucker busted out of slump with three home runs and seven RBI. But the Cubs fell apart in San Francisco suffering their first series sweep of the […]

The Boston Red Sox have mounted a serious charge up the American League East standings. After sweeping a four-game series on the road against the Baltimore Orioles directly after taking three of four games from the New York Yankees in the Bronx, the Red Sox are poised to make a run at the Toronto Blue […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 66-69 after beating the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite winning, Arizona’s season is a disappointment considering their hopes at the beginning. The Diamondbacks’ rotation to start the season was Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Corbin Burnes, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Brandon Pfaadt. Burnes’ season-ending injury threw a wrench into the works. When looking at Arizona’s […]

The New York Mets (72-61) flew close to the danger zone last week, and could certainly fall back near there, but they are once again looking more like the ballclub that fans envisioned when the season started. They hold a four-and-a-half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the third and final National League Wild Card […]

The New York Yankees entered Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with momentum. After Yankees manager Aaron Boone bemoaned his team’s performance against the Boston Red Sox, the team has not lost. However, Anthony Volpe gave New York fans another reason to call for Jose Caballero at shortstop. The young infielder notched his 18th […]

The New York Yankees are considering moving left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to the bullpen as they push toward the postseason. The potential shift would strengthen the Yankees’ pitching depth and give manager Aaron Boone a flexible left-handed pitcher capable of handling both high-leverage spots and multi-inning assignments during the final stretch of the 2025 regular season. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves lacking momentum. Philadelphia lost three games in a row heading into the matchup. However, Bryce Harper and Co. took advantage of Cal Quantrill early in the game. However, Kyle Schwarber emerged as the true star of the night, hitting three home runs in four at-bats […]

The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Atlanta Braves following a sweep by the New York Mets. Rookie starter Nolan McLean shut the Phillies out in his third career start and New York outscored Philadelphia 25-8 over the three-game series. But on Thursday, the Phillies’ offense came alive, bludgeoning Atlanta with the long ball. Down 3-0 early, […]

It may be likely that the New York Yankees will win the AL Wild Card. If they intend to go far, they have to have Aaron Judge on top of his game both at the plate and in the outfield.  On Thursday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the prospect of Judge playing in the outfield, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won a shootout against the Minnesota Twins for their 78th win. However, Eric Lauer had a rough outing, giving up six runs in less than five innings. The veteran has been elite for John Schneider since getting an opportunity. Despite his success, former catcher Kaleb Joseph is concerned about him, Max […]

The New York Yankees were dealt a major blow on Thursday as manager Aaron Boone confirmed reliever Jonathan Loaisiga will miss the remainder of the season due to a flexor strain. The injury significantly impacts the Yankees bullpen depth at a time when the club is battling for playoff positioning. The Yankees had just completed […]

The Boston Red Sox will reportedly turn to one of their fastest-rising prospects on Friday night at Fenway Park. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Left-hander Payton Tolle will make his Major League Baseball debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, squaring off with Paul Skenes, one of the most dominant pitchers in the game. Tolle, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers fell 6-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday in a game defined by veteran starter Jose Quintana’s uncharacteristic struggles. After a brief, command-challenged outing, Quintana didn’t hold back—calling his performance “terrible” in a rare moment of public self-critique. As the Brewers push toward the postseason, his blunt honesty adds a layer of […]

As the Boston Red Sox called up their No. 3 prospect in Jhostynxon Garcia last week, he had been looking for his first recorded hit in his young MLB career, and he finally got it Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. While the Red Sox swept the Orioles with a 3-2 victory on Thursday, Garcia would […]

The Texas Rangers are 68-67 entering their weekend series against the Athletics. Bruce Bochy is in what might be the last season of his career as a manager. That kind of uncertainty makes a disappointing season worse. Now, Corey Seager is out indefinitely with an injury that could derail Texas. One of the big questions […]

It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Francisco Alvarez with multiple stops in the minors. The New York Mets’ catcher was just cleared to begin a rehab assignment as he attempts to return from his latest hand injury. Unfortunately the team will have to wait a bit longer for the fourth-year backstop to rejoin […]

The Texas Rangers are on the outskirts of the American League Wild Card race as the final month begins. Since winning the 2023 World Series, they have not made a playoff appearance and need a great September to make it this year. The Rangers announced Thursday that Corey Seager will undergo appendectomy surgery, knocking him […]

The Boston Red Sox kept their playoff surge alive following a 3-2 win on Thursday. In the process, their three-game sweep of Baltimore propelled them to go 15 games above .500 for the first time since 2021, per MLB. Altogether, the Red Sox are 75-60 and are 3.5 games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays […]