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After watching Shohei Ohtani earn his flowers as the MLB home run king, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has officially placed the reigning and defending MVP on notice, tying “Showtime” for the home run lead with his 22nd bash of the season. Taking the plate against Bailey Ober, Raleigh blasted the ball 383 feet out […]

The Toronto Blue Jays hit four home runs en route to a 8-7 win over the Athletics. John Schneider and the Blue Jays paid the price in the victory. Toronto outfielder Daulton Varsho hit a double in the third inning, but fell to the ground in pain while trying to stretch the hit to third […]

Enormous expectations were placed on Juan Soto after he handpicked the New York Mets in free agency and signed a $765 million contract with the team. While Soto is having a disappointing debut season with the Mets, he reached some rarified air in Saturday’s game, reminding fans of his greatness. Soto went 1-3 with a […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren entered Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on a roll. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has spoken highly of the 25-year-old, but the Dodgers jumped all over him to start the game. Los Angeles batted around in the first inning, and Max Muncy hit the 200th home run […]

The Boston Red Sox have fallen badly throughout the month of May. Manager Alex Cora’s team suffered a pair of major injuries as star 3rd baseman Alex Bregman suffered a quad pull that is expected to keep him out at least two months. Bregman has been Boston’s best player in the first two months of […]

The New York Yankees entered their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with something to prove. They lost the 2024 World Series in embarrassing fashion to Los Angeles. After Mookie Betts was ruled out with a toe injury, New York was hopeful that Will Warren could shut the Dodgers lineup down. Instead, New York […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching situation is getting dangerously close to dire. With 14 pitchers on IL, from Cy Young-winning starters like Blake Snell to World Series relief heroes like Blake Treinen, and everyone in between, Los Angeles has been taking chances on just about any bullpen options who hits the transaction wire, even if […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were on the road on Saturday, taking on the Philadelphia Phillies. The series saw Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins head back to his old stomping ground. The 32-year-old spent the first six years of his career with the Phillies. On Saturday, however, Hoskins was the Phillies’ worst nightmare. He and Jackson Chourio […]

Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins made a memorable return to Citizens Bank Park. After spending the first six years of his career with the Phillies, Hoskins signed with the Milwaukee Brewers prior to the 2024 season. On Saturday, he had a huge game in front of his old home crowd. Hoskins hit two […]

The Boston Red Sox are in the midst of a brutal stretch that has seen them fall to fourth place in the American League East and one that threatens to ruin their 2025 season. While there is plenty of time to get back into contention, a huge injury to newcomer Alex Bregman has robbed the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 21-37 ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the San Diego Padres. Paul Skenes leads Don Kelly’s rotation in his second full season in Major League Baseball. However, the Pirates and their ace face rumors surrounding a potential trade away from the team. Skenes and Pittsburgh have shot the rumors, down, […]

When news broke that Mookie Betts was unable to go for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their opening game against the New York Yankees with a toe injury, it left fans wondering about the fate of the former MLB MVP. While losing Betts for Round 1 of the World Series rematch certainly hurt, would he […]

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers turned heads earlier this season during his disagreement with the team. With the injury to Triston Casas leaving a hole at first base, Alex Cora asked the slugger if he would be open to moving to first base. Devers refused, saying that the team promised him he would […]

The Toronto Blue Jays used a three-game winning streak to make their way into second place in the American League East. Unfortunately, John Schneider’s job just got even harder with another injury. Veteran outfielder Daulton Varsho exited Saturday’s game against the Athletics in the third inning after leaving while holding his left leg. Myles Straw […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off a World Series rematch against the New York Yankees with a 8-5 win on Friday night. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani traded home runs in the first inning, but the reining National League MVP had the last laugh with a second solo shot in the sixth. That isn’t the […]

While fans have made their frustrations with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora well known, there is no doubt that the team stands behind him despite the struggles in the current season. Despite the disappointing aspects of the Red Sox, the team’s chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, would speak about Cora’s job status. Cora is […]

The Kansas City Royals do not have as storied a history as some other teams in Major League Baseball. The Royals have Bobby Witt Jr. to lead the way now, but few stars have donned their uniform. They will honor one of them this weekend as Mike Moustakas retires with the team on Saturday. Moustakas […]

The Houston Astros received some unpleasant injury news Saturday. The club believed that DH Yordan Alvarez was nearing a return from the IL. However, a new update revealed a more significant issue. Alvarez has a small fracture in his hand, which will complicate the slugger’s return to the lineup. The Astros also announced that outfielder […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was put on MLB administrative leave more than 21 months ago after allegations about him having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl came to light. The time has come for the 24-year-old athlete to stand trial in the Dominican Republic on charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed catcher Chuckie Robinson off waivers ahead of Saturday night’s game against the New York Yankees, the team announced. In a corresponding move, LA transferred starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, to the 60-day injured list. The 31-year-old Glasnow is hoping to return within a month […]

A pitch hit Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez’s hand back on May 2. The 27-year-old has yet to make his return, and explained to reporters why he has continued to sit out. Astros manager Joe Espada has been without Alvarez since the slugger went onto Houston’s injured list at the beginning of the month. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent the 2025 season without Shohei Ohtani on the mound, relying on his bat as he recovers from elbow surgery. Still, his reputation as a dominant pitcher continues to resonate across the league. Hall of Famer John Smoltz recently reignited that conversation with a bold statement shared via MLB Network’s […]

Yordan Alvarez was reportedly trending in the right direction in terms of returning for the Houston Astros, but it’s going to be a little bit longer than anticipated. The team announced on Saturday that Alvarez has a small fracture in his right hand that is 60% healed. That puts a damper on his previous plan […]

The New York Mets are having a respectable 2025 season so far, sitting at 35-22. They’re just one game back of the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East and will surely be a playoff team later this year. The Mets paid Juan Soto a historic amount of money to come in […]

The New York Mets are poised to receive a significant boost to their pitching staff as they prepare for a pivotal series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Carlos Mendoza announced that right-hander Paul Blackburn is set to come off the injured list and start Monday’s game in Los Angeles. This development was shared by […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (29-28) are ending May on a high note, as they vie for a fourth consecutive win in Saturday afternoon’s game versus the Athletics (23-35). Before possibly achieving that goal, the organization is making an interesting and perhaps somewhat unexpected roster move. Left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas is coming back up to the […]

A lot has changed for the Detroit Tigers since last summer. The Tigers were a mediocre team for the majority of last season, but something clicked late in the year. They went on an improbable run in the final month and a half to make the playoffs, and they have been one of the best […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season has not gone to plan so far. Their manager, Brandon Hyde, lost his job. Many of the team’s core position players, such as catcher Adley Rutschman and outfielder Colton Cowser, have been hurt or ineffective. The pitching staff has been very disappointing as well, as the veteran additions made by […]

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez seemingly received an encouraging update on Thursday. Alvarez was reportedly on track to face live pitching and was likely nearing a return. On Saturday, however, Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed that Alvarez is dealing with a small fracture in his hand, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. “Astros general manager […]

The Chicago Cubs are navigating a challenging period with several key pitchers sidelined due to injuries. Among them is reliever Porter Hodge, who has been on the 15-day injured list since May 20 with a left oblique strain. Initially, the team hoped for a swift recovery, but recent developments have introduced new concerns. Manager Craig […]

The Cleveland Guardians reportedly activated outfielder David Fry from the injured list on Saturday, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Fry, a 29-year-old, was previously on the 60-day IL due to an elbow injury. Fry underwent Tommy John surgery due to the injury. There were initial rumors that he could miss most of 2025, but […]

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle exited Friday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent hamstring injury. It was later revealed that Orioles No. 2 prospect Coby Mayo was expected to be promoted to the big league club. On Saturday, the O’s officially promoted Mayo and placed Mountcastle on the injured list with […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are waiting on pins and needles for Mike Trout to recover from a recent injury. Meanwhile, they got a lot of bang for their bucket, seeing one of their most significant step up to the plate most unexpectedly.  On Friday, former Angel Troy Glaus pinched a hit for the exhibition team, […]

With Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen coming off a frustrating game, the 29-year-old has now been a standout for a good amount of seasons, meaning he’s seen all of the best hitters. While the Diamondbacks look to improve, Gallen would speak about the toughest battles he’s had to face in a still-young career. Speaking to […]

The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year deal in December, and he’s been a revelation. The veteran has found his best offensively and looks well on his way to an All-Star appearance as a potential starter. But not everybody thinks so. Former player Harold Reynolds, who is a regular contributor on MLB […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is making a bold claim. Snell thinks that Ken Griffey Jr. is the best baseball player of all time, per MLB Network. Blake Snell's top 5 @MLB players & rappers of all time 👀 📺 #PlayBall – 10am ET on MLB Network pic.twitter.com/UwjtNvHGA0 — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) May 31, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been riding a wave of success lately, and a significant contributor to their recent hot streak is Christian Yelich. The veteran outfielder’s performance has not only helped the Brewers secure victories but has also drawn commendations from former players. On a recent episode of Baseball Today, co-host Chris Rose shared a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is not broken but battered. Freeman continues to perform despite a recent ankle injury. So far, he’s batting .368 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs.  However, Freeman’s ankle troubles are getting the best of him, per Matthew Moreno Dodger Blue 1958. He admits to aggravating his ankle […]

Prior to Friday, the Boston Red Sox had not won a baseball game since top prospect Marcelo Mayer joined the team. It was a painful yet true fact. However, that streak was finally busted with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves Friday night. After the matchup, Boston manager Alex Cora spoke highly about Mayer’s […]