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With their 74-72 record, the Kansas City Royals sit three games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third American League Wild Card spot. Seeing as two teams are ahead of Kansas City in the race, it’ll be an even more difficult mountain to climb for the Royals to make the postseason. The franchise isn’t going […]

It’s been a rough season for Anthony Volpe. The New York Yankees shortstop has struggled both at the plate and in the field, causing Aaron Boone to wonder if injury is affecting Volpe. Whatever is behind the former Gold Glove winner’s regression, his starting role down the stretch is in jeopardy. Volpe is not in […]

The New York Yankees in a tight race in the American League East. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is still trying to figure out his bullpen, but he might have a bigger issue. He gave an update on Anthony Volpe, revealing that the shortstop has fought through a partially torn labrum. Volpe re-aggravated it against the […]

The Cincinnati Reds enter Thursday’s action two games back of the New York Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot. They are tied with the San Francisco Giants as the first teams out of the current picture. After taking two of three from the Amazins, Cincinnati is alive in the postseason race. But the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are stacked with talent and have arguably the best core in baseball. It hasn’t been enough to win the World Series as currently constructed, though, and Philadelphia’s championship window won’t last much longer because the team is one of the oldest teams in baseball by average age. That makes this season a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a season full of ups and downs. Rays manager Kevin Cash watched as another key contributor, shortstop Taylor Walls, suffer a season-ending injury. With the playoffs out of reach, Tampa Bay faces some big decisions this winter. However, the team’s future is bright with players like Chandler Simpson and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on their way to another appearance in the MLB playoffs and potentially another division title. Mookie Betts has been exceptional in recent action as he continues to pummel the baseball. Likewise, Shohei Ohtani continues to break baseball records and has remained the best hitter in baseball. Although these megastars, along […]

Despite being 14.5 games behind the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Cincinnati Reds are still very much in the hunt for a postseason spot. Only two games behind the New York Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot, the Reds are slated to start a weekend series in Sacramento against the Athletics. After taking […]

The New York Yankees are clinging onto a playoff berth, and have been in second place for a couple of months. However, some believe the Yankees are doomed in their hunt for another title as the MLB playoffs creep closer. Aaron Judge continues to break franchise records, but he cannot do it alone. No, there […]

The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays are set to go head-to-head on Thursday afternoon. The leaders of the American League West and American League East, Houston and Toronto are both in the conversation for the best record in the AL. The Detroit Tigers currently hold the best mark at 84-62, while the Blue Jays […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani continues to redefine expectations in the game of baseball. The Dodgers slugger has not only delivered power at the plate but has also added a speed dimension that puts him in rare company. Since the beginning of last season, Ohtani has launched 102 home runs while stealing 77 bases. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays signed slugger Anthony Santander to a $92.5 million contract to give their lineup some extra firepower. However, injuries have taken a major toll on Santander’s debut in Toronto. Now, the outfielder is set to begin a rehab assignment at the Triple-A level on Thursday, via Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. He is […]

As the Baltimore Orioles are surrounded by rumors, as the team is in the midst of a frustrating season, the organization has made a change that flew under the radar of many within the baseball world. While the Orioles will look to the offseason to pursue any free agents and make changes, the first move […]

The Athletics are witnessing a breakout star in Nick Kurtz. He continues to prove why he belongs among baseball’s most exciting young sluggers. On Thursday, Nick Kurtz became the first rookie this season to reach 30 home runs. Remarkably, he accomplished the feat in just 102 games, which puts him in elite company. As a […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently the best team in baseball. Although the Brewers endured a sweep by the Texas Rangers, they still have the best path in the MLB playoffs. Christian Yelich will lead the charge. However, there are three Brewers players to watch who could play a major role in October. Milwaukee currently has […]

The New York Yankees have held their own this season when it comes to their pitching staff, as they’ve given up the fourth-fewest hits. The team has lost some key players in the department, such as Clarke Schmidt and Luis Gil, which means that Carlos Rodon and Max Fried have had to step up. It’s […]

The San Diego Padres are in the thick of the MLB playoff race and will likely be playing in October again. Now, they need to rectify their playoff struggles and go further. While some believe the Padres are doomed to fail, they will go as far as Manny Machado can take them. Ultimately, there are […]

Blake Snell has been dominant on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, but his approach changes completely when he faces Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. The Dodgers ace admitted he takes a unique strategy whenever Judge steps into the batter’s box. Unlike how he attacks other hitters, Snell openly tells Judge one thing: […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder after feeling a “pop” during a diving play in against the Rays. Volpe’s injury first surfaced in early May during a Yankees game against the Tampa Bay Rays, but initial tests revealed no major damage. Since then, his performance has dipped, […]

Before the Toronto Blue Jays became a potent force, there was the Montreal Expos, who ruled baseball in Canada. Now their story will be told in an upcoming Netflix documentary entitled “Who Killed the Montreal Expos?”, per Christopher Hudspeth of Netflix. The documentary is set for release Oct. 21. It delves deep into the ins […]

The Los Angeles Angels are playing out the string of another lost season. They are 69-77, nine games out of the final Wild Card spot, likely extending their playoff drought to 11 seasons. The Angels have Mike Trout on a massive contract, but his poor season is sounding alarm bells within the organization. Sam Blum […]

The Detroit Tigers continue to grind through a challenging season, and starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is doing his best to stay locked in. The 2024 World Series champion has faced inconsistency on the mound. However, his focus remains on giving his team the best chance to win. Speaking ahead of the Tigers’ series finale against […]

The Seattle Mariners have been on a roller-coaster ride throughout the 2025 MLB season, but as the postseason approaches, they are now poised to secure an AL Wild Card spot. Despite early inconsistencies and midseason struggles, this team has built a strong foundation. The Mariners are anchored by elite pitching, timely hitting, and leadership from […]

The Houston Astros are looking to close out another American League West title this September. On September 1, they got starting pitcher Luis Garcia back off the injured list for the first time since 2023. After a stellar six-inning performance in his return, he took the ball again on September 9. He left that game […]

There was a time when Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was arguably the most consistent player in the sport of baseball. Over the past few years, though, Trout has dealt with injury concerns. Overall, Trout’s performance has also declined — possibly a result of dealing with various injuries. He has not hit a home […]

The New York Mets are battling to keep their postseason dreams alive despite a skid that threatens to sink their season. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo delivered a firm message about the Mets’ postseason outlook and the NL Wild Card race as the team continues to slump. He warned rivals that if the Mets reach October, they […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 2-1 on Wednesday. Nevertheless, Paul Skenes pitched well once again. The right-handed hurler struck out eight Orioles over five scoreless innings while allowing no walks. Skenes is in the middle of a tremendous season to say the least. Former MLB player Xavier […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in ten innings on Wednesday night. The Buccos picked up their 82nd loss on the same night their ace put together another dominant outing. But the Pirates had Paul Skenes on a pitch count, stopping him at 64 pitches despite allowing two hits and no runs […]

Blake Snell delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Mookie Betts led the way with a grand slam. But a solo shot would have sufficed with Snell locked in and the bullpen holding up. The Dodgers demonstrated the awesome power of their rotation over […]

The New York Yankees focused on addressing their bullpen ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, as they acquired right-handed pitchers Camilo Doval, David Bednar and Jake Bird. The Yankees hoped that those moves were enough to boost their confidence in their relievers, as they also entered the MLB All-Star break with a bullpen ERA […]

Yankee Stadium is preparing for a unique blend of baseball and remembrance on Thursday, Sept. 11, when the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers. The game, already significant as the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, will carry added weight with the presence of President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to attend and […]

The Seattle Mariners secured a dramatic win in their playoff chase as Leo Rivas launched his first career walk-off home run to complete a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. His clutch swing extended Seattle’s win streak to five and kept the Mariners firmly in the 2025 American League playoff race. Rivas ambushed the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a roll once again. After getting swept in a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and losing two of three games versus the Baltimore Orioles, the reigning World Series champions have seemingly found the cure to their malaise, which was none other than a date with the worst team in […]

The past two years have not gone according to plan for the Tampa Bay Rays. To start the 2020s, it looked as though they were primed to emerge as a powerhouse in the AL East yet again despite their shoestring budget. However, their franchise cornerstone ended up being guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, […]

The New York Mets are on the verge of a costly four-game sweep, and Francisco Lindor isn’t hiding from it. After a third straight loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the veteran shortstop delivered a candid message about his performance and the team’s skid. As the NL Wild Card race tightens, Lindor’s remarks underscore the urgency […]

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to keep the momentum going after a wild 10th-inning walk-off win against the Houston Astros in the series opener. Toronto was on the verge of another comeback in Wednesday’s game. The team entered the eighth inning down 2-0 and tied things up heading into the ninth. But Jeff Hoffman couldn’t […]

The Houston Astros have needed a spark over the last week or so. The Astros entered play on Wednesday having lost seven of their last 10 games. On Wednesday, though, they got a big performance from Carlos Correa as they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays by the score of 3-2. Correa swatted two hits on […]

The New York Mets are reeling after a brutal three-game stretch against the Philadelphia Phillies, capped by an 11-3 loss on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. The setback deepened the team’s slide and put the Mets playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. Starter Clay Holmes faced postgame questions about the team’s struggles but offered no clear explanation. […]

The New York Yankees will be thrilled that this current three-game set against the Detroit Tigers is almost over, as the first two games have not even gone close to how they planned it. After Detroit shredded the New York bullpen in a 12-2 rout on Tuesday night, the Yankees’ relievers once against struggled to […]