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The Chicago Cubs made one of the most significant moves of the MLB offseason. Trading for Kyle Tucker put massive expectations on their season, and they are on track to make the postseason. But their MLB trade deadline left a lot to be desired, especially on the mound. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers spoke with sources who […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t exactly been very good in 2025; heading into their Thursday night clash against the Cincinnati Reds, the Pirates were boasting a meager 49-66 record, sitting at dead last in the NL Central. But every five days, the Pirates have as good a chance to win a ballgame as any team in […]

The New York Mets were supposed to be past this. They were supposed to be the juggernaut of the National League — a $333 million roster stacked with power, depth, and elite talent that was built for October. Instead, they just wrapped up their worst stretch of baseball in 2025, getting swept at home by […]

The Seattle Mariners’ capped a series sweep against the Chicago White Sox with a walk-off win in extra innings. And while new addition Eugenio Suarez scored the winning run, it was Dominic Canzone who came through with the big base hit. The Mariners right fielder delivered an exciting victory that pulled the team within a […]

The Los Angeles Angels selected Mike Trout in the first round of the 2009 draft and he’s spent every season of his 15-year career with the team. There’s long been speculation about a Trout trade but the Angels don’t appear in a hurry to move the franchise legend. Former center fielder Cameron Maybin thinks that […]

When players spend an inordinate amount of time on the injured list, there is sometimes a presumption that they are “soft” or “milking it.” Despite carrying the injury-prone label for much of this decade, Chris Sale is leaving no doubt about his drive to take the mound. The 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates ended their two-game skid in emphatic fashion Thursday night, shutting out the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 at PNC Park, even as Paul Skenes’ historic Major League streak came to an end. Skenes (7-8) allowed a career-high seven hits across six shutout innings, ending his MLB-record streak of 46 consecutive starts allowing six hits […]

The Seattle Mariners has little choice but to go all-in at the Major league Baseball trade deadline. Mariners manager Dan Wilson has led his team within one game of the led in the American League West after Seattle walked off the Chicago White Sox. Their latest winning streak is thanks to their two additions from […]

The Houston Astros have made another decisive move in the midst of a tight 2025 AL West race, announcing the signing of right-handed reliever Enyel De Los Santos to a major-league contract. With a Houston bullpen taxed by injuries and high-leverage innings, the front office is betting on De Los Santos to be the latest […]

The New York Mets made significant additions prior to the MLB trade deadline, but there are still tweaks that they must enact to ensure a strong October arrival. Specifically, New York has to figure out how to best utilize starter Clay Holmes going forward and also find a way to balance their lineup in a […]

The New York Yankees made another roster shake-up Thursday, officially releasing right-handed pitcher JT Brubaker ahead of their weekend clash with the Houston Astros. The move comes just days after Brubaker was designated for assignment and signals the club’s ongoing effort to tighten its bullpen amid a rocky start to August. Brubaker, 31, was let […]

David Bednar has been in Major League Baseball for seven years. The majority of his career was spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he earned two All-Star appearances. Unfortunately, his time in Pittsburgh ended at the trade deadline when the New York Yankees traded for him. Now, he plays in Aaron Boone’s bullpen alongside Devin […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have never looked more like a World Series team. They made splashy deadline moves, have stars raking, and own one of the best records in baseball. Their postseason odds are nearly locked in, and their roster is one of the most complete in the league. But while everything appears fine on the […]

The Seattle Mariners completed their sweep against the Chicago White Sox in dramatic fashion. Brandon Eisert came in to extend the game for the White Sox in the bottom of the 11th inning. However, Dominic Canzone hit a walk-off single to score Eugenio Suarez and win the game. Suarez was a big get for the […]

On Thursday afternoon, Seattle Mariners fans held their breath when slugging first baseman Josh Naylor was pulled from the series finale against the Chicago White Sox due to a sore shoulder — a troubling development considering his injury history and recent hot streak. Mariners manager Dan Wilson confirmed after the game that Naylor exited because […]

The Detroit Tigers might be sitting pretty atop the AL Central, but don’t let the standings fool you — there’s a glaring issue that could blow up their October dreams if left unaddressed: the bullpen. While President of Baseball Ops Scott Harris took a quantity-over-quality approach at the trade deadline, the club is still staring […]

Veteran right-hander Shelby Miller is on the cusp of making his debut for the Milwaukee Brewers following his acquisition from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the July 31, 2025, Trade Deadline. Miller could be activated as soon as Friday, when the Brewers open a three-game series against the New York Mets at American Family Field, according […]

The Minnesota Twins entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline on the fence. On one hand, players like Byron Buxton showed that this year’s team could contend. However, injuries to him and Pablo Lopez but the Twins in position to sell. Minnesota sent Carlos Correa to the Houston Astros in the biggest move of the […]

Right now, two of the three AL Wild Card spots are held by the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. At this pace, baseball’s biggest rivalry will feature postseason stakes for the rest of the season. The Red Sox currently hold the top Wild Card slot, while the Yankees are two and a half […]

With the Los Angeles Angels coming off the trade deadline last week, fans are taking a look at the roster and seeing who has been a standout, with a prime option being center fielder Bryce Teodosio. While the Angels’ outfield had always included Mike Trout, the current team looks different with Teodosio turning heads, such […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have won nine of their last ten games, solidifying their hold over the NL Central. Back-to-back sweeps over the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves on the road have led to Milwaukee becoming the first team to 70 wins on the season. Now, as the stretch run heats up, the team could receive […]

With an injury scare happening to Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India, it has been one instance of many proving to be a down year for the player after being traded from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason. Though the Royals traded for Mike Yastrzemski, India has been a focal point this season as […]

The Detroit Tigers have a big lead in the AL Central, but they have not been playing well recently. The starting rotation has been hit with injuries, and their bullpen hasn’t been great. One of those players who has been injured for some time is Parker Meadows, and it sounds like he may be close […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals hoping to salvage some momentum. Instead, they walked away with another tough pill to swallow. The 5-3 loss capped off a frustrating set for the Dodgers. And no one seemed to feel the sting more for the Dodgers than Shohei Ohtani. “Would […]

As the San Diego Padres work out their concerns after the trade deadline, the one aspect around the team that fans are waiting to hear about is the injury to starting pitcher Michael King. With the Padres pitcher taking steps towards a hopeful return, the latest reporting suggests that there is some kind of timeline. […]

The New York Mets have been in a rough patch as of late, currently sitting at 62-51 after a recent home loss to the Cleveland Guardians. After a hot start to the year, New York has been treading water over the last couple of months and watching the Philadelphia Phillies threaten to run away with […]

The Philadelphia Phillies still maintain a two and a half game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East. Maintaining that advantage is paramount, as it offers quite a few advantages once October rolls around. With just under two months left in the regular season, the Phillies are waiting for two key contributors […]

The Chicago Cubs are ready to go on a stretch, and good for them, they’ll have some reinforcements after Michael Soroka’s latest injury. Those reinforcements are Javier Assad and Jameson Taillon, who are returning from injuries soon and are making rehab starts in Triple-A, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. “Right-hander Assad, out all year with […]

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams was denied his shot at history. He was on the cusp of throwing a no-hitter against the New York Mets until Juan Soto hit a home run in the 9th inning. Nevertheless, the Guardians defeated the Mets 4-1. As a result, the Guardians remain without a no-hitter since 1981, per […]

With the Houston Astros coming out of the trade deadline, the team is still looking for the hopeful return of star Yordan Alvarez, who has only played 29 games this season. As Alvarez has taken big steps with the Astros for his eventual return, the latest report suggests that fans could get to see the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a bit of a skid in recent weeks, but still hold the NL West lead. Since July 4, they are 10-17 and have lost seven games in the standings to the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers’ bullpen has been crushed by injuries, which is a similar story to last […]

The Cincinnati Reds are the first team out of the National League Wild Card race. With new manager Terry Francona running the show, they have raised their ceiling and could chase down a playoff spot. They’ve kept the train on the tracks without their ace for most of the season and now, he is coming […]

A lot has changed during the last month for the Detroit Tigers. Back in July, the Tigers had the best record in baseball by three games at one point, and they had a 15-game lead in the AL Central. Now, Detroit is in a bit of a slump. There was one stretch where the team […]

The Chicago Cubs salvaged their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Two different pitchers made history during the game for Chicago, helping secure the win. Andrew Kitteridge threw an immaculate inning, the 120th in major league history. But before him, Cubs starter Cade Horton continued a scoreless streak that puts him alone in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in MLB and a four-game NL Central lead. They have won six consecutive games and nine of their last ten to continue their hot stretch. It was a tough start to the season for Milwaukee, but they have bounced back to become serious World Series contenders. After beating […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in first place in the American League East as August kicks into high gear. Their historic sweep of the Colorado Rockies kept them ahead of the surging Boston Red Sox this week. The Blue Jays’ biggest MLB trade deadline acquisition, Shane Bieber, has yet to pitch, and their biggest free-agent […]

The Seattle Mariners went all-in at the trade deadline, making history by uniting Cal Raleigh and Eugenio Suarez. Seattle is gearing up for a pennant race as the team attempts to chase down the Houston Astros. And while the Suarez swap made headlines, the team’s other big addition will have a major impact on the […]

The Seattle Mariners have witnessed history in the making, as Josh Naylor wasted no time earning recognition alongside franchise legend Ichiro Suzuki with a feat that places him in elite company. On Wednesday night, in an 8-6 win over the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park, he launched a 450-foot two-run homer off Chicago starter […]

Veteran lefty Jose Quintana continued his solid season on Wednesday night, delivering a quality start as the Milwaukee Brewers edged out the Atlanta Braves, 5-4, at Truist Park. Quintana allowed three earned runs on seven hits across six innings, striking out seven without issuing a walk — a season-best in punchouts and a sharp display […]