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The move that the Houston Astros made at the trade deadline wasn’t necessarily one that everybody expected, but it was one that got everybody’s attention. Carlos Correa is back in Houston after a huge trade with the Minnesota Twins that reunited the infielder with his old team. While a lot of the talk was around […]

The Boston Red Sox are surging as the calendar turns to August this season, but they got some devastating news on one of their best pitchers on Saturday. Starter Tanner Houck, a consistent force in the rotation for Alex Cora and company, needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of this season and […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds were going at it in the Speedway Classic on Sunday after the rain cut Saturday night’s main event short. The two teams picked things back up on Sunday morning with almost the full game to play, but a damper was put on things on the Atlanta side pretty […]

The Colorado Rockies lost a lot of talent before the MLB trade deadline passed this season. One person they didn’t lose though was reliever Seth Halvorsen. Halvorsen is unfortunately headed to the injured list due to an injury, per the Denver Post. Halvorsen is dealing with an elbow problem. He has been working as the […]

The Houston Astros failed to get the pitching help that they wanted at the trade deadline, which passed last Thursday without a single new pitcher coming into Houston. Instead, the Astros opted for more bats, acquiring Carlos Correa and a pair of other position players in three separate trades before the cutoff passed. Now, the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts changed up his lineup again Sunday as Mookie Betts continues to struggle. Roberts moved Betts to leadoff on July 20 in an attempt to spark him, but it took just 12 games for the manager to make another change. Betts moved down to second in the order for Sunday’s […]

The New York Yankees have been one of the worst teams in baseball since the All-Star break, with avoidable errors haunting them time and time again. As a result, the men in pinstripes have not only fallen out of the top spot in the AL East, but they have dropped below their hated rival the […]

The New York Mets enjoyed a successful trade deadline, and opposing teams have taken note. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that rival executives were impressed by what Mets general manager David Stearns was able to accomplish last week. “Sure, no one did more than San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller, but it cost him […]

Carlos Correa is back with the Houston Astros after his trade from the Minnesota Twins at the deadline, and now he’s back to smashing home runs with the club. Correa clubbed his first home run since the trade on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, going yard over the famed Green Monster in the top […]

The New York Mets have become a powerhouse thanks in large part to a gutsy owner and a shrewd front office. But, there might be another factor that has drawn players to Flushing. Former Mets starter Justin Verlander recently told SNY’s Andy Martino a story that illustrates how New York has developed into a family-friendly […]

The Boston Red Sox have seen a lot of production from rookie sensation Marcelo Mayer during this campaign. Boston’s rookie infielder though is getting some bad news, due to a recent injury. His sprained wrist is proving to be more serious than originally thought and may require season-ending surgery, per USA Today. The Red Sox […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are lingering around in the National League playoff race this season, but they still decided that this version of the roster wasn’t going to be enough to compete for a title. St. Louis president of baseball operations John Mozeliak sprung into full rebuild mode at the deadline, offloading star closer Ryan […]

Things got heated during the Houston Astros game against the Boston Red Sox when Hector Neris used a balk to advance a runner to third base, then had a back-and-forth with third base coach Kyle Hudson. Neris surrendered Trevor Story’s two-out RBI double in the seventh inning, then balked. That led to Story moving to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made some moves at the recent MLB trade deadline but perhaps not as many as fans had hoped considering the team’s depth of injuries so far this year. Arguably Los Angeles’ most notable trade was sending pitcher Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a package of talent. […]

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is establishing himself as one of the best hurlers in Major League Baseball. His numbers continue to impress, as he has recently dominated on the mound while pitching in road ballparks. Skubal has posted at least 10 strikeouts in his last three road starts without allowing a walk, per […]

Perhaps no team in the MLB had a busier trade deadline than the Minnesota Twins, who got rid of several key players in what was essentially a fire sale amid their disastrous 2025 season. All told, Minnesota traded ten active players from its MLB roster, including Carlos Correa, among many others. However, one move in […]

The Houston Astros had a busy trade deadline, but not in the way many people thought they would. Houston came into July seemingly needing pitching help, both in the form of starters or relievers, but they ended up beefing up the batting order instead. The Astros made waves when they agreed to bring back shortstop […]

It wasn’t as busy of a trade deadline for the Los Angeles Dodgers as some had hoped. The team added Brock Stewart from the Minnesota Twins to their bullpen in addition to some other moves, but the team didn’t take any drastic swings to improve their roster for the home stretch of this MLB season. […]

Milwaukee Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski was scratched from Sunday’s start against the Washington Nationals and placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left tibia contusion, the team announced. The injury is retroactive to July 31, and the Brewers have recalled Logan Henderson from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Henderson will start Sunday’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies added one of the season’s biggest trade candidates, by dealing at the MLB deadline for closer Jhoan Duran. Duran was one of several players dealt from the Minnesota Twins. Upon arriving in Philadelphia, the pitcher is making a powerful admission. “Here,” Duran said per USA Today, “I’ve got a chance to win […]

The Houston Astros had a quieter trade deadline than many anticipated, with the exception with the high-profile reunion with star shortstop Carlos Correa in a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Twins. Now, Correa is reunited with Jose Altuve in Houston as the two of them chase another World Series together. The Astros were also mulling […]

Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll has had an outstanding season so far. Carroll is continuing to add to his accolades, by staying on-track for a feat not done in more than 40 years. “Corbin Carroll just hit his 22nd home run of the season. He’s also on pace to have sole possession of the NL […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are surging in the National League Central division, and look to win that division once again. Milwaukee’s offense is pouring in runs at an astonishing rate. That offense shows no signs of slowing down, even when performing in a road ballpark. “The Brewers are the first team to score 16 runs in […]

At the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants made a move that was both painful and practical, sending longtime outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte. While Giants fans may be sad to see the longest-tenured player leave, the front office deserves credit for […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have never been afraid to get creative at the trade deadline, and this year was no exception. With their rotation battered and playoff hopes still alive, the Rays made a shrewd move, acquiring right-hander Adrian Houser from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead and minor league pitchers […]

The Chicago White Sox made history in 2024 with the worst season in baseball’s modern era. Chicago set a new standard for futility with a record-breaking 121-loss season. The team finished the embarrassing campaign with just 41 wins. While it’s only the beginning of August, the White Sox have already topped their win total from […]

The Detroit Tigers made a move at the 2025 trade deadline that feels more like a gamble than a playoff push. In acquiring 41-year-old right-hander Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit added postseason experience—but did they actually improve? Detroit is tied for the best record in the American League, and it’s clear they needed […]

The Cincinnati Reds came well prepared for the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway—especially catcher Tyler Stephenson, who took the field wearing custom Ricky Bobby-themed catcher’s gear inspired by Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Stephenson didn’t waste time planning his tribute once the game was announced. Known for his unconventional walk-up music […]

The Athletics are well out of the postseason picture, languishing in last place in the AL West and entering play Saturday 14 games under .500. Despite the record, the A’s feature an exciting core of talented players. But after losing All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to the IL, A’s fans were left holding their breath when […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds were set to square off in MLB’s first-ever Speedway Classic on Saturday. The highly anticipated event, held at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, sold more than 85,000 tickets. Unfortunately, the weather in Bristol didn’t cooperate as Mother Nature rained on Major League Baseball’s parade. After a lengthy […]

The New York Mets (63-48) ended their four-game skid with a decisive 12-6 victory versus the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, but the good vibes did not last long. One player will be looking for new employment. The organization designated relief pitcher Rico Garcia for assignment, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Although […]

In a marquee pitching matchup Saturday night in the City of Brotherly Love, it was Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers who emerged on top. Skubal outdueled Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler to help Detroit come away with a 7-5 victory at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Skubal pitched like a man on a mission […]

The Houston Astros were one of Major League Baseball’s active teams at the trade deadline. Houston pulled off arguably the biggest deal of the day, reuniting with former All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa. However, the Astros walk away with one regret. Joe Espada will have to rely on Cristian Javier and others instead of San Diego […]

After the New York Yankees suffered through the embarrassing debut of their bullpen trade deadline additions, the team hit a new low Saturday. New York was shut out, losing its second straight game to the Miami Marlins. The Yankees dropped to third place in the AL East with the ugly defeat. And the Boston Red […]

The Atlanta Braves finish up their series against the Cincinnati Reds at the Speedway Classic. Saturday night’s game is hosted by a NASCAR track with record attendance for one of Major League Baseball’s most exciting games. Unfortunately, the star pitching matchup that was expected won’t happen. Chase Burns is still the Reds’ starter, but Spencer […]

The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of an exciting series. Ozzie Albies and Elly De La Cruz’s teams made history against one another in an inning that saw 16 runs scored. Saturday’s game takes the cake, though. The Braves and Reds finish up their series at a NASCAR track. Bristol Motor […]

The Chicago Cubs continue to pay tribute to one of their greatest stars in the late Ryne Sandberg. The Hall of Famer and one of the best second basemen of the last 50 years died Monday after his battle with prostate cancer. The baseball world has paid tribute to Sandberg since his passing, and the […]

The New York Yankees just finished two of the more disappointing games of their season. After New York’s newest additions blew a game against the Miami Marlins on Friday, the team followed it up with a 2-0 loss. Yankees manager Aaron Boone faced a lot of questions about Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s base running decision. The […]

Tensions flared at Fenway Park on Saturday night as the benches cleared in the seventh inning of the Red Sox’s 7-3 victory over the Houston Astros, following accusations of sign-stealing leveled by Houston reliever Hector Neris. The confrontation arose from a controversial intentional balk and verbal altercation, further muddying the waters of the Astros’ controversial […]