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The Milwaukee Brewers avoided what could have been a costly sweep at Wrigley Field by pulling out a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon. The win pushed them to 80 on the season, the first team in Major League Baseball to reach that total in 2025. The victory also ended Milwaukee’s three-game […]

In front of nearly 50,000 people in attendance at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the New York Yankees did not just suffer a 6-3 loss in a series opener against bitter American League East rivals Boston Red Sox; they also displayed an embarrassingly sloppy brand of baseball that resulted in four errors. Three of those […]

The Tampa Bay Rays fell 7-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night at Steinbrenner Field, but the biggest development wasn’t on the scoreboard. Yandy Diaz, the team’s most consistent offensive threat, left in the fifth inning after injuring his right leg. Postgame, manager Kevin Cash described the hamstring injury as “low-grade,” offering a […]

Roman Anthony had a great performance in the Boston Red Sox’s series opener against the New York Yankees on Thursday night. This prompted praise from fellow teammate Alex Bregman. Anthony stepped up to the plate five times, landing two hits to finish with 3 RBIs. His second hit was a two-run homer in the ninth […]

The New York Yankees leaned into star power on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium, and it came from more than just the baseball diamond. Before the matchup with the Boston Red Sox, tennis legend Novak Djokovic took the mound for the ceremonial first pitch, creating a viral crossover moment when he posed side-by-side with Yankees […]

After being competitive for much of the first half of the 2025 season, the San Francisco Giants have gradually fallen off, and their Thursday night contest against the San Diego Padres did not help matters whatsoever. They fell even further from the playoff pack, with their 8-4 defeat to the Padres on the road being […]

The New York Mets dropped the series finale to the Washington Nationals, 9-3, on Thursday at Nationals Park, with left-hander Sean Manaea once again at the center of concern. After an electric start that saw him strike out seven of the first 11 batters, Manaea unraveled in the middle innings, continuing a troubling pattern that […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are on pace for an attendance mark not seen in three decades, underscoring growing fan frustration and a team searching for identity. Through 65 home games at Busch Stadium, attendance has averaged just 28,829, a stunning decline for a franchise once known for league-leading crowds. With St. Louis struggling in the […]

The New York Mets’ midsummer swoon continued on Thursday night, losing to the lowly Washington Nationals, 9-3. It is just the latest setback for the Mets, who have suddenly gone from National League East contenders to wild-card hopefuls. They are now only seven games over .500 at 67-60. That is a far cry from where […]

Thanks to the SF Giants, courtesy of Justin Verlander, things are beginning to pick up. Furthermore, he made history against the Tampa Bay Rays by reaching 9th on the all-time strikeout list, surpassing Walter “Big Train” Johnson.  However, he experienced a tough loss against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Verlander gave up seven hits […]

Novak Djokovic has a significant amount of business to do in New York City over the next two-plus weeks. He is the all-time leader in Grand Slam titles in the history of men’s tennis and he will be competing in the U.S. Open with the hope of winning another. Prior to his start in the […]

They say there is something about the pinstripes. Well, that seems especially true this year, but not necessarily for the reasons the team and fan base want. Although the New York Yankees (69-57) are currently riding a five-game winning streak and in sole possession of the first American League Wild Card slot, concerns continue to […]

The New York Yankees have enjoyed an offensive reawakening this week. Aaron Boone’s team rediscovered the magic that it started the season with at the plate. New York used the long ball to dominate the Brewers when the season started. Months later, Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, and Co. are doing the same to the Boston […]

Walker Buehler’s first season with the Boston Red Sox has not gone according to plan. The former Los Angeles Dodgers two-time All-Star has pitched to an unsightly 5.40 ERA across 22 starts with Boston. The Red Sox are competing for a postseason spot despite Buehler’s struggles. Boston doesn’t want to completely give up on Buehler, […]

During their recent hot streak, the New York Yankees have been excellent across the board. The current AL Wild Card leaders have won nine of their last twelve games, entering their four-game weekend series with the Boston Red Sox on a high. The Yankees are fresh off a two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded Thursday by knocking off the Colorado Rockies 9-5. But they’re adding needed reinforcements for the upcoming San Diego Padres series. Dodgers reporter Kristen Watson revealed the latest Dave Roberts and L.A. move. One that involves the mound.  “Dave Roberts confirmed Tanner Scott will be activated Friday vs. Padres,” Watson shared […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. LA ultimately split the four-game set in Colorado. After the game, Clayton Kershaw — who turned in 5.2 innings of three-run baseball on Thursday — was asked if a split against a lackluster Rockies team was disappointing as the Dodgers look […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most talented rosters in Major League Baseball. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seen two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani have dominant performances all season. He and Freddie Freeman represented Los Angeles in the National League starting lineup in the All-Star Game. However, Will Smith remains the team’s unsung hero. […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to open a pivotal three-game set against the San Diego Padres on Friday in Los Angeles, the status of Shohei Ohtani has remained a major storyline. Following a rough outing against the Colorado Rockies that saw him exit early due to a knee contusion, fans were eager for clarity. […]

Much of the baseball-watching world has been waiting for the Texas Rangers (63-66) to experience a genuine breakthrough during the 2025 campaign. When they ignited in late July and proceeded to have an active trade deadline, many fans believed a big second half was highly attainable. Instead, the franchise has gone in the completely opposite […]

Craig Kimbrel is staying in the state of Texas despite getting released by the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Not long after Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported that the Rangers granted Kimbrel his release from the Triple-A team, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that Kimbrel is signing with the Houston Astros. The 37-year-old […]

The Tampa Bay Rays received both a setback and a glimmer of optimism regarding shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who has once again been placed on the injured list. Kim exited Wednesday’s game with back stiffness, and the Rays sidelined him for their contest against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field in […]

The Atlanta Braves made a rotation adjustment this week, and according to beat writer David O’Brien, the move could be exactly what Spencer Strider needs. By inserting Cal Quantrill into the pitching staff, Atlanta is reshaping its short-term plans to give its ace room to recover and prepare for the future. This reshuffle affects not […]

Fresh off a two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees are now in the top AL Wild Card spot. Furthermore, the Bronx Bombers are just four games behind the division leading Toronto Blue Jays. Ahead of this weekend’s series against the Boston Red Sox, both teams are looking to not only […]

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs in a division rivalry game on Thursday, earning a 4-1 victory. After the game, however, it was revealed that infielder Joey Ortiz suffered a left hamstring injury, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “Joey Ortiz left the game with a left hamstring – the other leg from the […]

The Boston Red Sox are going into a crucial four-game series with the New York Yankees, but they will not have the team’s leading home run hitter to battle the Bronx Bombers. Outfielder Wilyer Abreu has been placed on the 10-day Injured List with a right calf strain. Access granted. pic.twitter.com/MJdEuCGgbO — Red Sox (@RedSox) […]

With the Toronto Blue Jays in control of the AL East, the focus is now on how to obtain the AL’s top seed. Luckily, the Blue Jays will receive another arm in reinforcement, as starting pitcher Shane Bieber will make his debut for the team on Friday night. Before his first start in a Toronto […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs may be bitter division rivals, but broadcasting legend and baseball icon Bob Uecker transcends rivalries. The voice of the Brewers passed away at the age of 90 on January 16. And his incredible career, passion and spirit have been celebrated throughout the 2025 MLB season. With Chicago hosting […]

As Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was moved off the injured list (IL) in late July, the star will be back on it as he is dealing with a “mild” oblique strain, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. While there will be rumors around the Orioles’ star in Rutschman, there is no doubt […]

The Detroit Tigers enter their series opener against the Kansas City Royals at 76-53. AJ Hinch has credited the Tigers fanbase for helping his team stay at the top of the league. That support and Detroit’s trades for players like Kyle Finnegan has the team ready for a deep playoff run. However, Paul Sewald’s absence […]

The Atlanta Braves confirmed Thursday that third baseman Austin Riley will miss the rest of the 2025 season after undergoing core injury surgery in Philadelphia. The procedure, performed by Dr. William Meyers, addressed a recurring abdominal issue that sidelined Riley twice this year. The team expects him to return fully in time for Spring Training […]

Despite last night’s loss, the Kansas City Royals are looking to capture a four-game set against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Both teams are in playoff contention, as each team looks to clinch an AL Wild Card slot. In the seventh inning, they hold a slim 5-4 advantage over the visiting Rangers. As the Royals […]

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto would be the leadoff hitter on almost any team in Major League Baseball. However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza entrusted the position to star shortstop Francisco Lindor after he overcame struggles. The All-Star infielder made the most of it yet again on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. He took McKenzie […]

The Houston Astros went from having a big lead in the American League West to fighting off their rivals. However, things just got more difficult for Joe Espada. The Astros manager is still waiting on Yordan Alvarez’s return, but now Taylor Trammel is also on the team’s injured list. However, the open roster spot gives […]

The Atlanta Braves proved their tenacity beyond any doubt last season when they fought through a series of devastating injuries to reach the playoffs for the seventh straight year. In 2025, the Braves have once again been plagued by injuries. But this time a miracle second-half run seems unlikely. Instead, Atlanta must settle for playing […]

The Boston Red Sox are in the thick of the race in the American League East. Amid all of the success, the Red Sox’s team has been somewhat defined by talented prospects getting their opportunities at the major league level. Alex Cora and the front office called up Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, both of […]

The New York Yankees might have finally found their groove. Aaron Boone’s team used dominant offensive performances to jump out to a 2-0 lead in its series against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, New York is not done making adjustments to the roster in preparation for a playoff push. The Yankees added former New York […]

When Justin Verlander signed with the San Francisco Giants this past offseason, the idea was that Verlander would have a bounce-back season. Even at age 42, the right-hander still has the juice to perform at a high level. While summer is at its hottest, so is Verlander. The three-time CY Young winner is coming off […]

The Texas Rangers entered their series finale against the Kansas City Royals looking to split the series. Bruce Bochy’s team had to play a game without Jacob deGrom thanks to soreness in his shoulder. However, Texas had to turn to Ezequiel Duran at second base after Marcus Semien left the game. The former All-Star infielder […]