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Clay Holmes left the New York Yankees after 3.5 seasons this winter, signing a deal with the New York Mets as they gave him the chance to become a starting pitcher. Holmes made his return to Bronx for the first time this weekend for the Subway Series against his former team and explained how weird […]

The Baltimore Orioles didn’t expect to be over ten games behind in the AL East at this point of the season. They didn’t expect to be in last place. They expected to compete for not only the AL East crown, but yet another playoff spot. Right now, it doesn’t look like general manager Mike Elias’ […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are dealing with another injury, as Anthony Santander remains out of action due to left hip soreness. Saturday marks the second straight game the slugger has missed, and it’s yet another blow to a club already battling through injuries and inconsistency. As part of the Blue Jays injury report, Shi Davidi […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly releasing catcher Andrew Knizner, per Robert Murray of FanSided. “The Nationals are releasing catcher Andrew Knizner based on the opt-out in his contract, source says. Knizner, who is hitting .382/.516/.500/1.016 in Triple-A, had a 184 wRC+ that was second in all of AAA (minimum of 75 plate appearances). He appears […]

At the moment, the New York Yankees’ mission to return to October has gotten off to a good start. The team beat their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets, 6-2 on Friday evening. The win increased their lead to five games in the AL East. Team captain Aaron Judge has been off to an otherworldly […]

The New York Yankees’ pitching staff, especially their bullpen, is experiencing setbacks. Though the Yankees will have added relief in their upcoming series against the Mets, another setback besets them.  On Saturday, Yankee manager Aaron Boone officially announced that right-hander Jake Cousins will be out due to pec discomfort, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Cousin […]

While there were questions surrounding Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde and his job security, the team has decided to relieve him of his duties after a frustrating start to the season, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. With the Orioles’ playoff hopes dwindling, there could be some hope that the reality check for the team […]

Finding a suitable first baseman has become quite the chore for the Boston Red Sox this season. Much of the drama at first base has centered on Rafael Devers, but Red Sox manager Alex Cora insists Devers is not involved in the latest development. Before Friday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Red Sox had […]

In the heart of Los Angeles, where the freeway rivalry between the Dodgers and Angels splits the city’s loyalties, a new name is beginning to unite the Dodger faithful, Hyeseong Kim. While the scoreboard favored the Angels in a 6-2 victory, it was Kim’s continued historic start as a rookie that became the game’s defining […]

The New York Yankees won the series opener of the Subway Series against the New York Mets on Friday evening in the Bronx, with Juan Soto hearing tons of boos in his return. The two rivals will clash again on Saturday, and before the matchup, Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke about Mets starter Griffin Canning, […]

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly is establishing himself as a passionate defender of his team. Kelly was ejected for the second time as the team’s manager Friday, in a 8-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Kelly has only managed seven total games for the Bucs. Kelly got tossed while arguing with the third-base umpire over […]

The Subway Series is once again in full swing. The New York Mets and New York Yankees will lock horns in game two of their series this afternoon. The Yankees won the first matchup 6-2 and look to continue their winning ways on Saturday. Before the matchup, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made […]

The Philadelphia Phillies secured an impressive 8-4 comeback victory on Friday night, and Bryce Harper undoubtedly played his part. The veteran was 3 for 4 with two RBIs on the evening. In the process, Harper also reached a career milestone. He hit the 1,000 run mark and became only the 14th player ever to get […]

It’s been a trying time for one of the Houston Astros pitchers. Lance McCullers Jr was on the receiving end of online death threats after his first start of the season against the Cincinnati Reds on May 10.  He gave up seven runs on three hits in the first inning of a 13-9 loss to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may lead the National League West, but that doesn’t mean they mind extra help. Manager Dave Roberts is excited about Clayton Kershaw returning from injury, something he recently expressed, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “I’m excited for the intensity,” Roberts said. “We’re a quarter of the way through the season, […]

The Boston Red Sox are exploring a new direction regarding their infield as Kristian Campbell has begun taking reps at first base in what may be a defining adjustment for the Sox. With the injury of Triston Casas leaving a gaping void, Alex Cora’s decision at first base has opened the door for several strategic […]

Wilmer Flores put Oracle Park on his back Friday night. The veteran infielder delivered a jaw-dropping performance against the Oakland Athletics, driving in all seven of the San Francisco Giants’ runs in what became a lopsided 7-0 rivalry lead in the bottom of the sixth. Flores’ monster night not only secured the win, but also […]

It’s probably a safe bet the Boston Red Sox don’t want to see the Detroit Tigers again any time soon. The red-hot Tigers swept the Red Sox in a three-game series in Detroit as the team started off by handing Boston a 14-2 beatdown Monday. Javier Baez hit a walk-off three-run home run in extra […]

The Chicago White Sox set a record last season. Unfortunately for them, it is not a record they want to hold. Chicago lost 121 games in 2024, more than any other team in Major League Baseball history. After that, every bit of success the White Sox have had in 2025 is a good sign. The […]

At 15-27 entering play Friday, the Baltimore Orioles are in last place in the AL East. The Orioles are kicking off a three-game series in Charm City against the 18-27 Washington Nationals, who are currently in third place in the NL East and 10.5 games behind the first-place New York Mets. This matchup could easily […]

When Juan Soto trotted out to right field at Yankee Stadium last season, he received a hero’s welcome. Actually, the adulation went deeper than that. The Bleacher Creatures saw him as a savior, brought to the Bronx to restore championship-caliber excellence to one of the most universally recognizable brands in sports. Needless to say, the […]

The Minnesota Twins were dealt a major blow to their surging season after losing two of their most prominent stars, Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, following a frightening collision during Thursday’s 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The incident occurred in the third inning when Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins lofted a fly ball into shallow […]

The Washington Nationals have shown flashes of talent throughout the first two months of the season. Their four-game winning streak against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers surprised many fans. However, they have regressed to their norm and look destined for another season near the bottom of the National League East alongside the Miami […]

The Boston Red Sox had high hopes heading into the 2025 season after adding pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler along with All-Star 3rd baseman Alex Bregman. Even though many of their opponents in the American League East are struggling, the Red Sox have failed to take advantage and have a 22-23 record. Pitching injuries […]

The Milwaukee Brewers find themselves stuck in the middle of the National League Central division halfway through the second full month of the season. After winning at least 90 games in three of the last four years, the Brewers are off to a slower start. After trading closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees, […]

Aaron Nola is in his 11th season with the Philadelphia Phillies. In that time he’s proven to be one of the most reliable starting pitchers in the league. At one point he made six straight Opening Day starts for the Phillies, before passing the torch to Zach Wheeler, who Nola believes is worthy of the […]

The Boston Red Sox debuted their yellow City Connect jerseys in 2021. Four years later, the Red Sox and ace pitcher Garrett Crochet revealed the team’s new City Connect uniforms that pay homage to the Green Monster. Crochet, Rafael Devers, and the rest of Boston’s roster debut the jerseys on Friday night against the Atlanta […]

After missing out on the postseason for five straight years the Arizona Diamondbacks surprisingly won the National League pennant in 2023. Unfortunately Arizona followed that magical season up by missing the playoffs altogether in 2024. And in the early part of this season, the Diamondbacks are six games out of first in the NL West. […]

The Chicago White Sox are having another nightmare season, sitting at 14-30. The whole claim to fame for this ball club so far in 2025 is the new Pope being from the Windy City. In fact, he was a fan at the 2005 World Series. During Friday’s Crosstown Classic with the Chicago Cubs, five White […]

The New York Yankees begin one of the most important series of the regular season so far on Friday. They will host the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium for the first of two Subway Series in 2025. This year’s clash between both New York teams means a little more because of Juan Soto. Yankees […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were founded in 1998 and almost immediately became a playoff team. Those early years cemented a fan base that was left disappointed for over a decade when they did not win a playoff series. But their recent trip to the World Series has reignited their competitive window. Who are the greatest Diamondbacks […]

The Boston Red Sox made multiple roster moves ahead of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. One of the most notable moves saw the Red Sox promote former New York Yankees reliever Nick Burdi to the big league club, Chris Cotillo of masslive.com reports. “Red Sox called up Nick Burdi for the […]

Atlanta Braves’ rookie catcher Drake Baldwin is taking the league by storm. More importantly, he is bringing value to a team that cherishes him. Before the season began, starting catcher Sean Murphy was placed on the Injured List, freeing up the opportunity for the rookie catcher to get the call to the big leagues. While […]

Juan Soto spent just one year in New York Yankees pinstripes, but what a year it was. The star outfielder helped the franchise reach the World Series for the first time since 2009, reinvigorating a fan base that had become extremely impatient with management. He formed an elite duo with premier hitter Aaron Judge and […]

The Baltimore Orioles were a team expected to be a contender for the 2025 campaign. As the mid-way point of May is upon us, those expectations do not seem to be the case. Star catcher Adley Rutschman is also off to a rough start. The Orioles are at the bottom of the division and have […]

The Texas Rangers grabbed a 1-0 victory on Thursday night against the Houston Astros after Jacob deGrom tossed a gem. The ace went eight innings, allowing just five hits and no runs while striking out seven. In fact, it was deGrom’s longest start since inking a $185 million deal with the Rangers in 2022. When […]

The New York Yankees are set to take on the New York Mets on Friday, in what is a highly anticipated matchup due to Juan Soto. Soto left the Yankees for the Mets in the offseason after agreeing to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. Before the start of the contest, one former MLB player […]

The Chicago White Sox are in last place in the American League Central with a 14-30 record heading into Friday’s action. After a 121-loss season last year, things have not been going great on the Southside. But a recent decision in Vatican City may have changed the fate of the team. White Sox GM Chris […]

After taking two of three games versus the Washington Nationals in Truist Park this week, the Atlanta Braves (22-22) are back to .500. They made several minor transactions, trusted existing core members Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley to anchor the lineup through collectively lean times and gave big opportunities to young players like AJ Smith-Shawver […]