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The Athletics may be deep in a rebuild, but their young cornerstone continues to deliver headline moments. On Tuesday night, rookie phenom Nick Kurtz flashed his defensive brilliance to seal a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners, making a game-ending diving grab that left fans and teammates stunned. With two outs in the top of […]

The New York Mets, despite plenty of ups and downs, have been one of the best teams in all of Major League Baseball so far this season, but they know they will need to stay healthy in order to stay at the top of the NL East and make a push for a World Series. […]

The 2025 season has had plenty of ups and downs for the New York Yankees, and there are still two months of regular season baseball left for them to play. On Tuesday, the Yankees showed all of their strengths and weaknesses in a 7-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Their offense continues to be […]

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a pivotal divisional win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, but it came with a brief scare involving one of the game’s brightest young stars. Outfielder Jackson Chourio exited early with a right hamstring issue, raising concern among Milwaukee fans. Fortunately, both Chourio and team officials struck a cautiously optimistic […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are handling Tyler Glasnow with the utmost care, especially after he missed over two months of action earlier in the season after suffering a shoulder injury back in April. On Tuesday, Glasnow made just his ninth start of the season, his fourth since being activated from the injured list, and proceeded […]

The Chicago Cubs received a much-needed sigh of relief Tuesday night following a scare involving veteran outfielder Ian Happ. In the late innings of their loss against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Happ fouled a pitch directly off his left shin and exited in visible pain. While initial concerns suggested a possible fracture or serious contusion, […]

The Cincinnati Reds are a team in dire need of some additional firepower as they enter the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Sitting in third place in an incredibly competitive NL Central, the Reds are 8.5 games back from the Milwaukee Brewers but only two games behind the Chicago Cubs, with a chance to sneak into […]

With the Baltimore Orioles too far out of contention, they decided to be a selling ballclub prior to the trade deadline. One of their moves was to send reliever Seranthony Dominguez to the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. However, the Orioles were in the middle of a series against the Blue Jays at […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received encouraging news on Tuesday as manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence that All-Star closer Tanner Scott could return sooner than initially feared. After being placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation just over a week ago, Scott has already resumed throwing, offering a positive sign ahead of the MLB trade […]

With over half of the 2025 MLB season having gone by already, most teams have already established their identity on the year. There has already been so much baseball to judge every team by, and a few are already separating themselves from the pack. But Jon Heyman of the New York Post has one undisputed […]

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list after his exit from Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, according to several reports. “Ronald Acuña Jr. will go on the 10-day IL with right Achilles tightness,” said David O’Brien of The […]

As crazy as it may sound, the Los Angeles Dodgers are more or less on track with their 2024 pace. Call it a benefit of an early win streak that seemed like it would never end, or a midsummer struggle that corresponded with similar issues around the NL. But with the trade deadline rapidly approaching, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were victorious against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, but the spotlight quickly shifted from the scoreboard to Shohei Ohtani’s expression after one of the most surprising moments of the season. In a 5-4 win at Great American Ball Park, the Dodgers slugger struck out four times—an unprecedented moment in his career—and […]

The New York Mets have a big series against the San Diego Padres leading into the MLB trade deadline. They already added Gregory Soto, a key piece to their bullpen. But a key player suffered an injury on Tuesday that could change the entire season. Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto left Tuesday’s game with a […]

When Kyle Schwarber connects, there’s no question about it. And on Tuesday night, the Phillies slugger made franchise history — with authority. In the third inning of Philadelphia’s 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox, Schwarber obliterated a 441-foot two-run homer off Jonathan Cannon, marking his 37th of the season. That number is more than […]

Andrew Vaughn gave Brewers fans a moment to remember Tuesday night — and they’re making sure the baseball world hears about it. In the bottom of the sixth inning against the rival Cubs, Vaughn demolished a grand slam to left-center field, blowing the game open and stretching Milwaukee’s lead to 9-2. The blast was not […]

Anthony Volpe’s night encapsulated the full experience of a rising star still learning the ropes — defensive miscues and all — but it ended with a thunderous statement. Volpe launched the longest home run of his career Tuesday night, a 452-foot rocket to center field that gave the Yankees a crucial insurance run in a […]

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the baseball world is zeroing in on a few teams who could potentially be sellers and send some of their top players to contenders. The Minnesota Twins are one of those teams, with a plethora of players dealing with trade rumors all around them. Of course, being […]

In a game the Atlanta Braves really needed to win over the Kansas City Royals, disaster struck when star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. jogged off the field and exited the game with Achilles tightness. Breaking down what happened to the five-time All-Star in the sixth inning, The Athletic’s David O’Brien broke down what he saw […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are near the top of the National League yet again. However, Los Angeles is active in trade talks ahead of the deadline. Despite that, the Dodgers are so good that players like Dustin May and Estuery Ruiz can’t even get consistent playing time. At this point, they are best used as […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are sure to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Pitching will be sold at a premium before Thursday at 6 p.m. Eastern, and the Buccos must take advantage. David Bednar and Mitch Keller could bring back a prospect haul, and the New York Yankees are interested. But New York Post insider […]

It is never a good time to lose a big bat, but navigating a key injury weeks before the MLB trade deadline can have far-reaching consequences for a team. While Brandon Lowe has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, the Tampa Bay Rays (54-53) have slid down the American League Wild Card standings. They are currently […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Washington Nationals remain one of the more intriguing sellers—yet not everyone on the roster is likely to move. Despite high interest from contenders, Washington is expected to retain Mackenzie Gore, their breakout left-handed starter and 2025 All-Star. Gore has emerged as a clear building block for the Nats, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are hosting the Chicago Cubs in one of the most important series of the season. After taking Game 1, Milwaukee opened up a one-game lead in the NL Central. Brewers star Jackson Chourio legged out a triple, but was pulled from the game with an apparent injury seconds later. Jackson Chourio left […]

The Texas Rangers are an interesting team to watch at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. They were initially sellers, especially with Adolis Garcia. However, an 8-2 stretch has experts recalibrating. Now, one MLB insider wants Chris Young and the Rangers to make the most of what might be Bruce Bochy’s final season at this […]

The MLB trade deadline is on Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. EST. The New York Yankees have already added third baseman Ryan McMahon and utility man Amed Rosario to the roster. However, it sounds like Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez has two potential targets the front office could trade for before the deadline. […]

The Minnesota Twins entered Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox optimistic. However, Twins shortstop Carlos Correa left the game with injury. Minnesota starter Pierson Ohl made his Major League Baseball debut against Boston and almost found himself in early trouble. Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu almost tagged him for a solo shot if […]

The New York Yankees have already been aggressive on the trade market as the 2025 deadline approaches. With Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario both in the Bronx, New York is now believed to be focusing on relief and starting pitchers. Though the Yankees are not planning to trade George Lombard Jr. or Spencer Jones, their […]

The New York Yankees continue to dominate trade deadline chatter, and all eyes are now on Sandy Alcántara, who is set to start Tuesday in what could be his final outing for the Miami Marlins. With the MLB trade deadline less than 48 hours away, league insiders believe this start functions as a live audition. […]

The Minnesota Twins took the first game of a three-game set against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. With their playoff odds dwindling, Minnesota has already started selling off pieces ahead of the MLB trade deadline. To add insult to injury in a poor season, they are dealing with another injury. Twins shortstop Carlos Correa […]

The Detroit Tigers were in trouble early against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Corbin Carroll and James McCann scored runs to give Arizona a 2-0 lead. After that, the Tigers took over behind Brant Hurter after a dominant offensive performance in Detroit on Monday. The one mistake he made was erased by a outstanding catch […]

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Slaten has been on the injured list since July 1 with right shoulder inflammation, but manager Alex Cora had a promising update on the 27-year-old righty. “I don’t know how fast he’s going to go from now on, but the fact that he was able to do that with […]

The New York Yankees need to get back on the right track. They have been dismal of late, handing the AL East lead to the Toronto Blue Jays and slipping in the Wild Card race. In the second of four games against the Tampa Bay Rays, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made another error. His 14th […]

After a strong start to the season, the New York Yankees have had a rough past few weeks. Now, the team is five games behind the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees have already made a couple of moves as the MLB trade deadline approaches. New York GM Brian Cashman traded for infielders Ryan McMahon […]

The Cleveland Guardians are facing a pivotal decision with just two days remaining before the MLB trade deadline. Right-hander Shane Bieber, a former AL Cy Young winner, delivered a strong four-inning rehab start for Double-A Akron Tuesday that may have reopened the door to major trade discussions. The timing of this performance could dramatically shape […]

The MLB trade deadline is on Thursday, July 31, and the New York Yankees are still hot and heavy in the rumor mill. With the deadline quickly approaching, one of the club’s more famous fans, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart, sent a message to MLB insider Jeff Passan begging for a trade update. Hart, […]

Before last night’s series-opening 7-6 loss to the visiting San Diego Padres, the New York Mets had won seven games in a row. Their play lately has been superb. It has also helped the Mets lock in a game and a half lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. Now looking to get back to their winning […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a big move on Tuesday, acquiring relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles. The team may not be done bolstering their bullpen, either. The Athletic’s Blue Jays beat writer Mitch Bannon said as much as the Thursday trade deadline approaches. “This won’t be be Toronto’s only […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided disaster Tuesday after a frightening moment involving third baseman Eugenio Suarez. The slugger was hit by a 95.6 mph fastball on the hand during the ninth inning of Monday’s 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers, immediately leaving the game in pain. Thankfully for the Diamondbacks, Suarez’s scans came back clean, preserving […]