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Veteran pitcher Brandon Woodruff has had a rough go of it with injury woes this season, but he appears to be healthy and ready for the upcoming playoffs. With the postseason right around the corner, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed his strategy to help ensure Woodruff remains as healthy as possible. Murphy, who is […]

On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. A series in which some players remain hobbled as a result of injury.  Before the first game, the Cardinals provided news about the status of four of their players, per Katie Woo of The Athletic. Altogether, utility player Brendan Donovan and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a heated battle with the postseason looming. Shohei Ohtani continues to chase records in another MVP-caliber season, finally getting back on the pitcher’s mound. However, the two-way star has not pitched in a week, forcing Emmet Sheehan into a larger role. However, Dave Roberts hinted that he could take […]

The Kansas City Royals (74-73) need to erase a five-game deficit and leap over three teams with just 15 games remaining in the regular season, otherwise they will be spending the playoffs at home. This team made headway in the American League Wild Card standings, but a 4-6 start to September has seen it lose […]

Fresh off a series win over the New York Yankees, the Detroit Tigers’ quest to reach the AL mountaintop appears to near its conclusion. At the moment, the Tigers are a half game behind the AL East leading Toronto Blue Jays for the AL’s top seed. At the moment, both teams would get a first-round […]

After a lengthy standoff, the New York Mets re-signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million contract over the offseason. While the deal kept the slugger in Queens for 2025, it also includes an opt out for the second year. And, barring an unforeseen disaster, Alonso will almost certainly re-enter free agency at the end […]

The New York Yankees needed a good start in their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. Boston had the Yankees’ number the last time the American League East rivals clashed. Aaron Boone did not mince his words about his team’s performance. Luckily for him, Cody Bellinger got off to a good start behind Aaron […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are running away with the National League East and they appear to be days away from clinching the division title. It looked like the Phillies might be engaged in a tough battle with the New York Mets, but their long-time rivals have gone into a deep slump and the Phillies have an […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on their first division championship since 2014. They still need to pick up some wins in this series against the Miami Marlins, however, to achieve that feat. However, fans are currently more concerned with the status of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. Skubal took the mound on Friday to open […]

The Detroit Tigers have been dominant despite suffering injuries throughout the season. Tigers manager AJ Hinch is without Kyle Finnegan for the time being thanks to a forearm issue. However, he lost a key infielder against the Miami Marlins. Trey Sweeney entered the game for Javier Baez after the shortstop hit himself in the face […]

The Houston Astros are taking on the Atlanta Braves in the first of a three-game series with the hopes of remaining firmly in the AL West playoff hunt. With things coming down to the wire, the franchise called up prospect Zach Cole to the majors to provide a boost to the offense. He did just […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has been battling a shoulder injury. Nevertheless, Yankees GM Brian Cashman staked a claim that he was still his shortstop, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.  “Yeah, I think he’s a good player, Boone said. “This year notwithstanding, I think he’s got a lot of positive abilities and, this […]

Seeking to maintain their three-game gap behind the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees began their final regular-season series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Yankees had to travel to Fenway Park for this pivotal three-game set. If things break a certain way in the AL postseason bracket, this could […]

The Houston Astros’ current stretch can best be described by looking to one of America’s most celebrated reality television competition shows, “The Amazing Race.” One of the seasons, which I will not name here, ended in an epic foot race. What was most dramatic about the classic finale is that you can see the inevitable […]

The Atlanta Braves received encouraging news this week as right-hander Reynaldo López continues working toward a full return following shoulder surgery. López threw off a mound for the second time since the procedure, tossing 20 pitches in a bullpen session, and later noted that for the first time in years, he is completely pain-free. The […]

The San Francisco Giants open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. San Francisco is competing for a postseason berth, giving the matchup against its division rival added significance. The team anticipated being shorthanded for the series opener after Matt Chapman was given a one-game suspension. But the Giants received a positive […]

The AL West is in a tight race as the Houston Astros are fighting for first place with the Seattle Mariners, with the Texas Rangers not too far behind. With the playoff race heating up, Houston receives some positive news regarding Isaac Paredes that could largely benefit them in the final stretch of the regular […]

Boston sports fans have a way of telling you when you’re doing a good job, as Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora found out at a local Legal Sea Foods restaurant. As the Red Sox’s AL East race heats up between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays, Cora saw firsthand how appreciative […]

The Houston Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to right hand soreness, Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle reported. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and McCullers has returned to Houston for further evaluation. Left-hander Colton Gordon has been recalled in the corresponding roster move. McCullers’ absence […]

The Boston Red Sox will host a crucial three-game series with the New York Yankees this weekend. Both teams are in the thick of both the American League East and Wild Card races. The Red Sox have been hit hard by the injury bug during the second half of the season. Roman Anthony, who was […]

The Seattle Mariners have had, by their standards, a successful season. Cal Raleigh needs a strong finish, but the Mariners’ catcher could win the franchise’s first MVP since Ichiro Suzuki in 2021. However, Seattle is fighting for an American League Wild Card spot with the Texas Rangers. In order to make the playoffs, Dan Wilson […]

The Baltimore Orioles have long been out of the playoff picture in a disastrous, injury-plagued season. However, the Orioles have taken on the role of spoiler. The team has won eight of nine games in September and five of six matchups against contenders. Baltimore has the Toronto Blue Jays in its sights next and will […]

The Chicago Cubs saw one of the biggest stars in franchise history finally call it a career. First baseman Anthony Rizzo was a staple on the Cubs’ dominant teams in the 2010s. He was also an integral piece to Chicago’s championship run back in 2016. The former New York Yankees slugger decided to retire from […]

The San Francisco Giants (74-72) are gearing up for a huge series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (82-64) this weekend, as they try to separate themselves from the Cincinnati Reds and cut into the one-and-a-half-game advantage the New York Mets currently hold for the third and final National League Wild Card slot. Bob Melvin and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of a two-team race for the top seed in the National League. Thanks to a dominant stretch from Kyle Schwarber, Rob Thomson’s squad is looking good ahead of the playoffs. The Phillies even added former Boston Red Sox starter Walker Buehler to bolster their rotation. However, Jose Alvarado […]

Fresh off a sweep of the second-place New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on capturing the NL East. A division title would almost certainly lead to a first-round bye in the upcoming postseason bracket, as the Phillies are currently the NL’s second overall seed, behind the Milwaukee Brewers. As the Phillies prepare […]

The New York Yankees are fighting for their playoff lives as the regular season winds down. Earlier this season, Brian Cashman made some moves at the trade deadline. While he addressed weak points he did not give Yankees manager Aaron Boone a starting pitcher. However, the team kicked the tires on Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Paul […]

Things are looking up after the Texas Rangers swept the Milwaukee Brewers, and they are now two games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final AL Wild Card spot. Now, there is a chance that they can make a run. The Rangers’ wildcard hopes and division title hopes are alive. Ultimately, that means what looked […]

During the offseason before the 1920 MLB campaign, the Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world by trading a young star by the name of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. The result? New York now leads all of MLB with 27 total World Series championships, while the Red Sox endured a championship drought […]

With so much drama with Ketel Marte, it’s hard being the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Friday, the Diamondbacks are set to take on the Minnesota Twins on the road in a three-game series.  Meanwhile, Marte is coming off a recent foot injury against the SF Giants on Wednesday. However, he is expected to be in the […]

It is the middle of September, and things have become urgent for the Houston Astros. Now, they need to figure it out. With the American League West on the line, there is work to do. All the Astros players must do what it takes to win the AL West over the Seattle Mariners. Significantly, the […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton has emerged into an NL Rookie of the Year candidate this season. Now, Horton is the odds-on favorite for ROY. From starting the 2025 MLB season in Triple-A to an MLB promotion in May, Cade has dominated from the mound. He’s a big reason as to why the Cubs […]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Walker Buehler is happy to get another shot in The Show, but not just for the reasons one may assume. The two-time All-Star, who has not appeared in an MLB game since the Boston Red Sox cut ties with him in late August, is eager to get away from the automated-ball-strike […]

The Cleveland Guardians are battling to keep their AL Wild Card hopes alive, and every roster update matters as the season enters a critical stretch. The Guardians received an unsettling scare when Travis Bazzana, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, was pulled from a game with Triple-A Columbus. Bazzana exited due to left oblique soreness, […]

The New York Yankees are smack dab in the middle of another postseason hunt. Last year’s trip to the World Series ended in heartbreak, as numerous mistakes contributed to the Yankees’ loss in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. If New York hopes to avenge last year’s disappointing end, getting back on a winning […]

The Seattle Mariners just accomplished some history in a walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels. Now, they are tied with the Houston Astros in the AL West race. Yes, the Mariners’ division title hopes are alive. Many Mariners players have come alive this month and are doing everything they can to ensure October baseball […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ playoff chances may be slim, but the ball club is not out of the postseason conversation. Cleveland is unlikely to win the American League Central — where they trail the Detroit Tigers for first place by 8.5 games as of this story’s writing. The American League Wild Card is within reach, though, […]

As the AL West race heats up, the Texas Rangers will welcome back Jacob deGrom to the mound. It will be one of the most anticipated moments of the season. For the first time since leaving the Mets in 2022, Jacob deGrom will make a start in New York. He carries with him one of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the New York Mets on Thursday night and added to their National League East lead in the process. At 87-60 on the season, Philadelphia is now 11 games ahead of New York in the standings. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently highlighted the Phillies’ chemistry as one […]