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The Washington Nationals are a team who are close to competing for the playoffs. They are a young team with a lot of future stars on the roster. They contain an ace in MacKenzie Gore and are looking to add another ace-caliber starting pitcher to the roster ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. MLB writer […]

MLB Trade Deadline rumors are starting to surface. The deadline is at the end of July, and that gives teams just over a month and a half to figure out if they will be buyers or sellers. As of right now, the San Diego Padres are considered buyers as they are currently in a Wild […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley is alleged to be an early source of prescription drugs used by Tyler Skaggs, who died after an overdose in 2019 while a member of the Los Angeles Angels. Skaggs, who died at the age of 27 in July 2019, was teammates with Miley in 2012 and 2013 when they […]

It’s been a rough beginning to the MLB season for many teams that have won World Series championships in the last several years, including the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers. All three of those squads currently sit below .500 as the season approaches its midway point, having fallen off significantly from their […]

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are fighting for the National League East. According to a recent report, the NL East rivals could also be competing for talent ahead of the MLB trade deadline. “The Mets and Phillies look headed for an epic division race in the NL East, but between now and July […]

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the best teams in baseball this season as they have owned the best record in the league for much of the year. After a sluggish four months of baseball during the 2024 season, the Tigers turned on the jets in August to make a run to the playoffs, […]

The New York Mets are currently one of the best teams in the National League. With injuries always testing their resolve, there might be a good reason for a call-up from Triple-A. Brandon Sproat is the next star prospect that is worth watching and someone who the Mets’ pitching staff might need before the season […]

With the Milwaukee Brewers recently making a change by putting top prospect Jacob Misiorowski in the rotation, veteran right-hander Aaron Civale has requested a trade, according to The Athletic. After the team told Civale that he was moving to the bullpen, his agent, Jack Toffey, said he made the request to Brewers general manager Matt […]

It doesn’t really make a lot of sense for the Pittsburgh Pirates to trade Paul Skenes, but that isn’t stopping teams from trying to pry the young pitcher away from Pittsburgh. Skenes, who won the NL Rookie of the Year award and was named an All-Star and All-MLB First Team selection last season, has been […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been playing some good baseball over the past few weeks, and they’ve been doing it without their starting pitcher, Max Scherzer, who has been sidelined by right thumb inflammation. Though it looks like he could be ramping up to return soon, the Blue Jays are still looking to add depth […]

The Boston Red Sox took a series from the New York Yankees last weekend. One of the headlines of the set came from Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins, who said he would never play for the Yankees. In the Boston Herald article, he claimed his father, Lance Dobbins, was drafted twice by the Bombers and […]

As the 2025 MLB season unfolds, the New York Yankees find themselves at a crossroads. With injuries testing the depth of their rotation and a farm system brimming with pitching talent, the next call-up could be pivotal for both the present and the future. While much attention has been paid to names like Will Warren […]

The Detroit Tigers got some unfortunate injury news on Wednesday as their young star Jackson Jobe will need Tommy John surgery, and he will be out for the remainder of the season. Jobe was just called up late last season, and he was off to a good start this year. He experienced some discomfort in […]

The Boston Red Sox entered the 2025 season with heightened expectations, but to this point, they have failed to meet them. While they have won their past two series against the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, the Red Sox still have just a 34-36 record heading into another clash against the Yankees this […]

The MLB trade deadline is still weeks away, but there are some teams that everyone knows will be sellers. Even before baseball was played, no one expected the Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, or Miami Marlins to be buyers. But the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks are struggling and could be sellers at the MLB […]

The San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7 on Wednesday to win the series. Now they go for the sweep on Thursday, carrying a seven-game winning streak and a half-game behind the Dodgers in the NL West. All season, San Francisco has been struggling early in games but roaring back to steal games. The […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Houston Astros find themselves in a familiar position: contending for the American League West crown despite a tumultuous offseason and significant roster turnover. After trading away Kyle Tucker and watching Alex Bregman depart in free agency, many expected Houston to take a step back. Instead, the Astros […]

The New York Mets are on fire, inching closer to a series sweep of the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Riding a five-game winning streak, New York has quickly regained momentum after dropping their National League Championship Series rematch with the Dodgers. That streak includes a sweep of the Colorado Rockies and a dominant showing […]

If your fantasy baseball team is struggling, it’s time to make some big changes. Struggling players may turn it around, but you don’t have the time to wait around anymore. MLB teams are looking at the trade deadline, so you should be looking at the waiver wire. The regular season is over halfway through, and […]

The Minnesota Twins are looking to keep in step with the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings to the best of their ability, and center fielder Byron Buxton is certainly doing his part. On Wednesday, Buxton entered flow state; during the Twins’ 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers, Buxton had a tour de force […]

David Peterson pitched a complete-game shutout against the Washington Nationals Wednesday night, delivering a 5-0 win for the New York Mets. Peterson became the first Mets lefty to accomplish the feat since Steven Matz in 2019 – six years ago. “You dream of doing stuff like this… We try and go as deep as we […]

The Houston Astros are reshuffling their outfield dynamics, but Jose Altuve’s role remains unchanged despite a recent shakeup. Manager Joe Espada confirmed this week that Altuve will continue to see time in left field, even after top outfield prospect Jacob Melton was called up and inserted into the lineup. In an article by The Houston […]

The New York Mets are rolling, and now they’ve ended a six-year drought thanks to David Peterson. The left-hander delivered a masterclass Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals, throwing the first complete-game shutout by a Mets lefty since 2019. Peterson’s historic outing powered New York to a 5-0 win over the Nationals, their fifth straight […]

The Boston Red Sox made several big moves during the offseason to load up for the 2025 season, but things haven’t really panned out yet as the Red Sox currently have a losing record and are in 4th place in the AL East. In order to help change that, the Red Sox made another move […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are 39-29 after a 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Jesus Luzardo’s gem won the game for Philadelphia, bringing them within five games of the New York Mets in the National League East. The Phillies, however, face a increased amount of pressure to address their flaws. The one weak position […]

One day after waving the white flag in the 6th inning of a blowout loss the Los Angeles Dodgers got back in the win column, defeating the San Diego Padres 5-2. With the victory the Dodgers won the three-game series against their division rival 2-1. And manager Dave Roberts enjoyed seeing his team bounce back. […]

Last season, the Athletics finished the season strong, led by Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. Rooker earned a five-year, $60 million extension this offseason, and the team might have found the final piece to their outfield in standout rookie Denzel Clarke. The 25-year-old made one of the best catches in recent Major League Baseball history […]

Byron Buxton reminded fans exactly why the Minnesota Twins still believe in his star power. During Wednesday night’s Texas Rangers vs. Twins clash, the Minnesota center fielder crushed a 479-foot home run, the longest of his career and one of the most jaw-dropping bombs this season. The towering third-inning blast came off a slider from […]

The San Francisco Giants have won six straight games to get back into the National League West race. The Giants have needed big efforts from their players to escape with wins, and things just got harder. San Francisco will be without starting catcher Patrick Bailey for at least the next 10 days. The 26-year-old suffered […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their 41st game of the season on Wednesday after taking down the San Diego Padres 5-2. However, the club was forced to give Ben Casparius, who has been coming out of the bullpen, a spot start against San Diego. Manager Dave Roberts gave Casparius his flowers after his solid performance. […]

The New York Mets entered Wednesday’s game against the Washington Nationals hoping to win the series. After an RBI single from Pete Alonso in the first inning, Juan Soto took Jake Irvin deep in the third. The new Mets superstar hit a two-run home run, scoring himself and Francisco Lindor with a 408-foot bomb. However, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from a humbling loss on Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres, securing a series win with an impressive 5-2 victory on the road against the Friars on Wednesday afternoon. Despite some control issues, the Los Angeles bullpen held up really nicely and got out of a couple of jams […]

Despite boasting one of MLB’s top records, the Chicago Cubs aren’t standing still. With the trade deadline looming at the end of July, team president Jed Hoyer told MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian that the front office is actively exploring pitching upgrades. Bastian shared Hoyer’s comments in a recently published article ahead of the Cubs’ matchup against […]

The St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 on Tuesday. During the game, breakout second baseman Brendan Donovan suffered an injury to his left foot. The 28-year-old played until the eighth inning of the loss, but Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol scratched him from the lineup on Wednesday. After the game, Donovan spoke […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are quietly gaining on the New York Yankees in the AL East as they are just 3.5 games back of first place. The Blue Jays had been okay to start the season, but they have really turned on the jets during the past couple of weeks. Since May 28th, Toronto is […]

When the Seattle Mariners punctuated their three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels last Sunday after losing five contests in a row, it looked as though that victory gave them a spark. However, all the M’s have done since is lose games, as they followed that series up by losing three consecutive games to get […]

The New York Yankees may soon have a tough decision on their hands, as Marcus Stroman’s injury update comes with an unexpected twist. After initially declaring he would only return as a starter, Stroman now says he’s open to pitching in any role the team needs—including a potential stint in the Yankees bullpen. In a […]

The Athletics are currently playing in Sacramento after leaving Oakland as they prepare to head to Las Vegas for the 2028 MLB season. However, some rumors have suggested that the Fisher family has been hesitant to proceed with the move to Las Vegas. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) CEO and President Steve Hill […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are breathing a little easier after Jesús Luzardo delivered a gem against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, silencing doubters following a rough stretch blamed on pitch tipping. In Philadelphia’s 7-2 win, Luzardo struck out 10 batters and allowed just one run over six innings, marking a crucial turnaround for both the pitcher […]