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New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is a walking history in the making. But he seems to bring out the worst in people.  As was the case with Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Josh Hart of the New York Knicks. In a recent exchange, Mitchell and Hart reflected on the free agency period […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a swift change on the mound. Announcing a pitching move on the eve of the Colorado Rockies showdown. Per the team’s X (formerly Twitter) account Wednesday, here’s the recall and option move L.A. delivered. “The Dodgers recalled RHP Paul Gervase and optioned RHP Alexis Diaz,” the account posted. Manager […]

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday, making MLB history in the process. They recorded back-to-back 20-plus hit games in a single series for the first time in the franchise’s modern era, according to Jayson Stark of The Athletic. The win completed a three-game sweep at Citizens Bank Park and extended Philadelphia’s lead […]

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a sweep against the Seattle Mariners in their recent three-game series. It was an impressive outing for Philadelphia, as the club was able to maintain its lead in the NL East. The pitching proved to be the difference-maker in this matchup, and that is proven by the insane feat Philly […]

The Chicago Cubs are embroiled in a five-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Significantly, they have won two of three so far, and their NL Central division odds have gone up slightly. While it’s unlikely right now, there is a chance the Cubs win the NL Central division and enter the playoffs in a better […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of Major League Baseball’s best teams. However, Dave Roberts’ team is not immune to rough stretches or blunders. The latest came on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Teoscar Hernandez misplayed a ball in the outfield that set up a walk-off win. Now, questions surrounding him, Mookie Betts, and Alex […]

The Philadelphia Phillies finished a series against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The matchup featured two of Major League Baseball’s most powerful batters; Kyle Schwarber and Cal Raleigh. However, Schwarber’s home runs during the series stole the show against Raleigh and the Mariners. He hit his 45th of the season in the finale, passing Shohei […]

The Detroit Tigers have a pitcher who has been thriving over the last few seasons. Tarik Skubal has emerged as one of the best pitchers in the game. But the discussion has changed, as some believe he is the best pitcher in MLB. The Tigers’ ace has been dominant. Moreover, the Tigers’ pitcher has been […]

The Houston Astros are mired in a brutal slump. Entering Wednesday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers, Houston had been shutout in three straight games. And the team has been held scoreless in four of the last five contests. On Wednesday the Astros faced Charlie Morton. The Tigers starter kept Houston off the scoreboard through […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has already enjoyed a historic MLB career, and he added another milestone to his resume as he scored two runs in an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. According to OptaSTATS, Ohtani’s current 2025 run total carries the kind of historical significance that should not be ignored. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were a surprise team earlier this season. However, the team is 4-6 over its last ten, dropping them back under .50o. Nolan Arenado and others are out with injuries, leaving Sonny Gray and the pitching staff without an offense to compliment them. Despite Cardinals president John Mozeliak evaluating him, manager Oliver […]

The ability to slug can take a team deep into October, and one of the New York Yankees’ trade deadline acquisitions might indirectly make this trait more valuable through his defensive versatility and frisky approach at the plate. Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero has already made his presence felt. Across his first 11 games with New […]

It’s been a rough season for the Baltimore Orioles as the club sits in last place in the AL East. Things are seemingly falling apart, and things went from bad to worse on Wednesday. Reliever Felix Bautista was forced to undergo shoulder surgery, and his timeline for recovery is incredibly long. Reports indicate that Bautista […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a surprising decision regarding pitcher Eric Lauer after Shane Bieber returned from the injured list. Manager John Schneider confirmed that Eric Lauer will be available out of the Blue Jays bullpen this weekend. The move comes as the team reshapes its pitching plans to accommodate Bieber’s return to the rotation. […]

The Boston Red Sox turned to Jason Varitek to help settle an unusual team decision. Varitek is known for his fiery presence on the field, highlighted by his iconic clash with Alex Rodriguez in one of MLB’s most memorable fights. He was the perfect choice for the job. Instead of using a random generator or […]

Tiger Woods and Theo Epstein are teaming up to make the sport of golf better and to improve the PGA Tour as best they can. In a recent article by Front Office Sports, it announced that the PGA Tour is trying to create a new Future Competition Committee. The PGA Tour is turning to Tiger […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made waves on Tuesday after bluntly stating that Kyle Tucker is “hurt” during a radio interview. The remark came as a surprise, especially since Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently told reporters that Kyle Tucker was “healthy and available.” Murphy’s comments have sparked conversations about Tucker’s current condition and the potential […]

The Milwaukee Brewers find themselves in an unfamiliar spot after dropping both games of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, losing 6-4 in the opener and 4-1 in the nightcap. Despite the setback, Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff insists there’s no reason to panic. “Coming off 14 wins in a row, you feel like […]

The long-awaited call-up has finally come for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In another lost season for the Bucs, the Pirates have decided to call up their No. 2 overall prospect and top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler. Chandler is the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball. Many had figured he would be called up this season, but […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are witnessing something special from Cristopher Sanchez, and manager Rob Thomson is making sure everyone knows it. On Tuesday, Sanchez delivered another dominant performance, cementing his status as the Phillies’ de facto ace with Zack Wheeler sidelined. His poise on the mound stood out, and Rob Thomson could not hold back his […]

Despite the Chicago Cubs sweeping a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, the loser is still winning. In other words, the Brewers (79-47) have a seven-game lead over the Cubs in the National League Central. Meanwhile, the Cubs (72-54) hold a 2.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the NL Wild Card spot. Cubs President […]

The Houston Astros endured another brutal shutout against the Detroit Tigers, deepening the team’s historic offensive slump. For the first time since 1985, the Astros suffered shutouts in three straight games. Tuesday’s 1-0 extra-inning loss extended their scoreless streak to 28 innings. A classic pitchers’ duel between Hunter Brown and Tarik Skubal could have been […]

Recently, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell benched slugger Kyle Tucker due to his ongoing slump. Despite criticisms from fans and analysts, Counsell maintained that his plan was for Tucker to regain his confidence. Now, both Tucker and Counsell are opening up about the path forward, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “We’ll see how it […]

The New York Yankees have made MLB history in stunning fashion. For the third time this season, the Yankees, powered by Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jose Caballero, pulled off an extraordinary home run performance that has never been seen before. In their latest explosive outing, the Yankees showcased their power once again, adding another […]

When it comes to home runs, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is at the right place at the right time. On Tuesday, the Yankees equaled a franchise record nine home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays in a 13-3 win. Much of it to the amazement of Boone. Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Belinger, and Jose […]

There’s nothing more fun to watch in baseball than an old-fashioned standoff at the plate. When a batter and pitcher go toe-to-toe at each other and draw out a long at-bat, it gets everyone riding the edge of their seats. However, sometimes it’s just fun to see a pitcher completely overwhelm his opponent. That’s exactly […]

It’s safe to say that the past month or so hasn’t been very kind to the New York Yankees. But the return of Aaron Judge to the lineup has brought forth the good luck the Yankees have badly needed. On Tuesday, the Yankees won their fourth consecutive game in dominant fashion, destroying AL East rival […]

Over the past few weeks, the New York Yankees have played more than their fair share of poor baseball. In fact, to start the month of August, the Yankees were about to hit the panic button amid defensive mishaps and a crippling inability to get the job done late in games. But on Tuesday, the […]

Although the Chicago Cubs (72-54) have played .500 baseball since the MLB All-Star break, their starting pitching rotation remains a strength. Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga offer vital stability at the front end and rookie Cade Horton looked terrific for the last month before contracting a blister in Monday’s abbreviated outing versus the Milwaukee Brewers. […]

The Los Angeles Angels may not be in the playoff hunt this August, but Jo Adell is giving fans something worth watching. Despite a 6-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night, Adell launched two solo home runs, raising his season total to 28 and putting him within striking distance of a key team […]

Boston Red Sox fans have become accustomed to watching bad baseball in August and September. They are also no strangers to having their intelligence insulted by management. But when they are subjected to both of those annoyances on the same night, they can only take so much. Following a bitter and certainly avoidable 4-3 extra-innings […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are no strangers to viral moments, but one fan stole the show Tuesday night in Denver with a creative tribute to two eras of Shohei Ohtani’s career. Spotted during Los Angeles’ 11-4 win over the Colorado Rockies, a fan at Coors Field wore a custom Ohtani split jersey — one side […]

After narrowly missing out on the postseason in 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks are poised to miss out on the playoffs yet again in 2025. They entered their Tuesday night ballgame against the Cleveland Guardians with a 60-66 record — having them at around seven games out of the playoff picture. But that doesn’t mean that […]

With the playoff race heating up, every win matters — especially against other teams that are also vying for postseason positioning. On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies earned a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners — keeping their lead over the New York Mets in the NL East at 5.5 games. It was trade deadline […]

The Los Angeles Angels may be watching their playoff hopes slip away in a season where many believe they’ve still overachieved, but a light-hearted moment from the clubhouse has given fans something else to talk about. A short clip posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, by the Talkin’ Baseball podcast captured third-year first baseman […]

Baseball has a profound global impact, resonating with people of all different cultures. One country whose strong ties to the sport can sometimes get overlooked is Venezuela. The Land of Grace has produced many great talents over the years like Miguel Cabrera, Jose Altuve, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Johan Santana, but it received recognition for […]

The New York Mets secured a statement win Tuesday night at Citi Field, routing the Washington Nationals 8-1 behind a career-best performance from left-hander David Peterson. The dominant outing didn’t just power the team to its third straight win — it also brought real optimism from manager Carlos Mendoza. His postgame reaction to the 8-inning […]

For the third season in a row, the Detroit Tigers have recorded at least 75 wins in the always competitive AL Central, even if they didn’t secure this particular W in style. That’s right, while the Tigers have largely looked like legitimate contenders in 2025, their win over the Astros wasn’t one to write home […]

Because Bobby Witt Jr. is not in contention for the American League MVP award this season, it is easy to say he is having a down year. Rest assured, though, the Kansas City Royals shortstop continues to prove why he is one of the most consistent players in the game today. And that carries tremendous […]