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The Philadelphia Phillies lost more than just a game on Sunday afternoon in Miami. Star shortstop Trea Turner exited in the seventh inning of a 5–4 defeat to the Marlins with a right hamstring strain, raising immediate concerns for a team eyeing a deep October run. Turner had just reached on a throwing error by […]

For a split second on Saturday night at Camden Yards, it looked like Andy Pages might have had a shot at preserving history. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was two outs away from etching his name into the record books, and Jackson Holliday lofted a cutter high into the Baltimore night. As the ball drifted toward the right-center […]

Currently seven games clear of the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies hold a commanding lead over the NL East. The Phillies will likely hold that lead, especially considering their form as of late. Despite Sunday’s 5-4 series finale loss to the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia has still won seven out of its last ten games. […]

Torey Lovullo did not hold back on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday evening. Going into the matchup, the Diamondbacks secured the series win after getting 10-5 and 5-1 wins over the Red Sox this weekend. However, they were unable to complete the sweep as the visiting opponents fired […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the New York Yankees 4-3 on Sunday to drop the three-game series. They were down 3-0 after a first-inning blast from Bombers’ first baseman Ben Rice. Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer was tipping his changeup during the pitch, as admitted by himself and the Yankees’ baserunners. “That is correct. […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to finish out their regular season strong before going on what they hope is a lengthy playoff run. However, Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals was an utter disaster for the North Siders. Chicago entered the ninth inning holding a 3-1 lead. Danny Palencia was called on for the save. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended their five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards, thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s record-tying performance. By homering in his first two at-bats, Ohtani matched Mookie Betts’ Dodgers record of 12 leadoff blasts in a single season, a standard Betts set in […]

The Cleveland Guardians came out victorious on Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, and the game turned into another milestone moment for Jose Ramirez. In the sixth inning, Ramirez ripped a game-tying RBI triple down the line, a hit that not only shifted the momentum but also pushed his career total […]

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Sunday to drop the three-game series at Wrigley Field. Carson Kelly hit two homers, continuing an excellent season from behind the plate. But they were missing one of their key outfielders, which did not help in the loss. The Cubs were without Pete Crow-Armstrong due […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a big game against the New York Yankees on Sunday. Toronto is trying to hold on to first place in the American League East, and the Yankees are trying to topple them. The Blue Jays are going into Sunday’s series finale without one of their stars. Bo Bichette is not […]

When MLB free agency rolls around, Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez will be one of the most coveted players on the market. However, there are questions about how Valdez’s recent actions could impact his future. The Astros star was embroiled in controversy after allegedly purposedly throwing at his catcher Cesar Salazar. Valdez was adamant that […]

Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has not had the high-powered contract year that he hoped for, and one MLB insider recently suggested that the four-time All-Star could choose to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, rival executives think that the Dodgers might be willing to offer the 28-year-old a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies look to be peaking at the right time, winners of three straight games and sitting with an impressive record of 83-59 ahead of Sunday afternoon’s series finale vs the NL East rival Miami Marlins. Philadelphia is hoping that this postseason, things will go a bit differently than last year, when they flamed […]

Manager Bruce Bochy of the Texas Rangers has not yet announced whether he will return for the 2026 season, but recent comments suggest he is leaning toward staying. Bochy, who led the club to a World Series title in 2023, said he feels “healthy and rejuvenated” despite the challenges of the current season. “I feel […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been rolling right along as the 2025 regular season nears its conclusion, currently sitting at 83-59 and winners of three straight games ahead of Sunday afternoon’s series finale vs the Miami Marlins. The Phillies looked poised to win their second straight NL East division title, and are hoping that this year’s […]

Despite playoff hopes entering this season, the Atlanta Braves have failed to reach the heights they have over the last few years. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos has been busy getting the roster for 2026 and beyond. The Braves core is still one of a playoff contender. It was well known after the release […]

The New York Yankees have a talented bullpen that has not yet lived up to its pedigree. Despite what has been a tumultuous season for the group, reliever Fernando Cruz believes that they are the best unit in the sport. Cruz acknowledged that the bullpen has struggled to adapt to their roles, but was still […]

Colson Montgomery keeps stacking firsts, and now, Montgomery is rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest bats in White Sox history. With his spree of long balls since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old shortstop has become just the fourth Sox player to homer 18 or more times over a 37-game span, joining Jim Thome, Frank […]

The Miami Marlins couldn’t cross the finish line, losing 4-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. However, Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara kept the Phillies chasing shadows on the mound and added his name to the franchise record books while at it. Alcantara threw six strong innings, climbing past 900 career strikeouts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were cruising in Saturday’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. After four straight losses, LA was riding Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s arm to a victory. The Dodgers ace was nearly flawless through 8.2 innings. Then everything fell apart. Yamamoto became the first pitcher in over 100 years to lose a no-hitter with two outs […]

The New York Mets are making unique history from Saturday through Monday in their games against the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies. New York was coming off a 5-4 win over the Reds, beginning the three-game set. Going into Saturday’s contest, the team decided to declare their three starting pitchers for the next three days. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a devastating defeat in Saturday’s wild 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Yoshinobu Yamamoto became the first pitcher since 1923 to lose a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning. Then the Dodgers’ bullpen collapsed for the second straight game. Neither Blake Treinen or Tanner Scott could record the […]

The San Francisco Giants lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Saturday night at Busch Stadium, featuring Justin Verlander pitching a masterful outing, only to watch a historic performance evaporate in a heartbreaking defeat. In his 20th major league season, he threw six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits, no walks, and striking out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just suffered one of the most brutal losses you’ll ever witness. It was painful enough for Dodgers fans to see Yoshinobu Yamamoto lose his no-hitter bid with two outs in the ninth inning. But the pain became excruciating when Los Angeles blew a three-run lead, losing to the Baltimore Orioles 4-3. […]

When Yoshinobu Yamamoto faced off against Jackson Holliday for the fourth time in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second game in as many days against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camden Yards, he was three strikes away from history. After taking down the previous 26 batters he faced with relative ease, striking out 10 on 108 […]

The St. Louis Cardinals staged a dramatic ninth-inning comeback to defeat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 at Busch Stadium on Saturday, with Jordan Walker delivering a walk-off, two-run double that ended a three-run frame. The win improves the Cardinals’ record to 70-72, placing them fourth in the NL Central, while the Giants fall to 72-70, […]

Heading into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Saturday evening showdown against the Baltimore Orioles, there had yet to be a no-hitter in the 2025 MLB season. At the end of the Dodgers’ shocking 3-4 loss to the Orioles, there still hasn’t been a no-hitter, but Yoshibu Yamamoto came darn close with an absolute gem of a […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to rebound from their series opening loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Payton Tolle got tagged for five runs in three innings during his second career start. On Saturday, Boston handed the ball to Lucas Giolito. And while Arizona jumped out to an early 4-1 lead, it could have been […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of many teams under pressure as the Major League Baseball season winds down. Alex Cora got real with Red Sox fans about their team as it fights to get into the playoffs. Players like Dustin May, Rob Refsnyder, and Jarren Duran have a chance to play spoilers if they […]

The Chicago Cubs centerfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong, exited Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field after fouling a pitch off his right knee in the sixth inning. Crow-Armstrong, 22, limped down the third-base line and briefly went to his knees before jogging to first and completing his at-bat with a walk. He stayed […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres entered Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies on a slump. They have lost all of their previous five outings, including the Rockies series opener at Coors Field in Denver on Friday. However, it is looking as though the Friars are about to end their losing skid, […]

Bryce Harper took the field for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday with a heavy heart. Harper and the baseball world mourned the death of Davey Johnson. The legendary manager, who led the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1986, passed away at the age of 82 on Friday. Johnson was the first […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on one of the best seasons in team history. AJ Hinch handed the ball to Tarik Skubal against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday to lead his team to its 82nd win of the season. Detroit’s American League Cy Young Award winner put together another nearly flawless start. His […]

The Cincinnati Reds are hoping to climb back into the National League Wild Card race over the final weeks of the season. One of the teams they are hoping to overcome is the New York Mets, and the two teams are playing at the Great American Ball Park Saturday night. If the Reds can win […]

The New York Yankees won the second game of a crucial series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Tension around New York is high, especially after Devin Williams and Aaron Boone received ejections this week. However, David Bednar heard his number called on Saturday and delivered a big time save. Despite that, the closer role seems […]

The Houston Astros are in one of the tightest divisional races in Major League Baseball. Heading into Saturday’s action, Joe Espada’s team has a 3.5 game lead in the AFC West. Unfortunately, his pitching staff has seen multiple key pieces miss time due to injury, including Josh Hader and Bennett Sousa. Spencer Arrighetti joins that […]

The Kansas City Royals hung on for a 2-1 win in their series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The Royals are eying a playoff berth as the team is now just one game back in the AL Wild Card standings. But Kansas City’s postseason hopes hinge on the health of Bobby Witt Jr. […]

Despite a rough past few weeks, the Los Angeles Angels are still in the AL Wild Card hunt. Although they are seven games out from the final spot, a winning streak could certainly help narrow that gap. After losing their last two games to the Kansas City Royals and the Athletics, the Angels will look […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts offered an encouraging update on Tyler Glasnow, he addressed the starting pitcher’s progress after an injury scare due to his lower back. With the delay, as Roberts had hoped, expected to be just a few days, Shohei Ohtani started against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Roberts addressed the […]