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Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ever going to a baseball game? It looked like the Atlanta Braves might be able to hand the defending champs their first loss of the season on Wednesday night, but a walk-off home run from Shohei Ohtani kept the undefeated record alive for the Dodgers. Los Angeles is eight games […]

Zac Gallen was electric on Wednesday night in the Bronx, and even Yankees manager Aaron Boone had no choice but to tip his cap to the Diamondbacks’ ace following a 4-3 Arizona victory. “He was really dealing,” Boone said postgame when asked about what made Gallen so effective. "He was really dealing." Aaron Boone talks […]

The San Diego Padres have come out of the gates firing, as they continued their hot streak and extended their season-starting winning streak to seven with a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The first seven games have gone exactly according to plan for a Padres team raring to redeem itself from the sting of […]

Heading into Game 8 of the 2025 MLB season, it looked like the Los Angeles Dodgers might see their win streak snapped before they placed themselves solo in the annals of baseball history. Riding a seven-game win streak with victories over three teams expected to be competing for the playoffs this fall, the Dodgers were […]

Garrett Crochet didn’t waste any time showing the Boston Red Sox why they were right to bet big on him. Just two days after inking a six-year, $170 million extension, the 25-year-old left-hander delivered the best start of his young career, tossing eight shutout innings in a 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to be on the brink of losing their first game since Oct. 29, 2024. The Atlanta Braves had the World Series champs against the ropes with a 5-0 lead. But Shohei Ohtani caused online reactions to erupt — off his walk-off home run. The left-handed batter sent the baseball flying […]

Seiya Suzuki is heating up — even if Chicago isn’t just yet. Following the Cubs’ 10-2 win over the (Oakland) Athletics in West Sacramento on Wednesday, Suzuki asked, via interpreter Edwin Stanberry, “Is Chicago warm yet?” The answer might be no, but Suzuki’s bat is scorching hot, regardless. The Cubs’ outfielder launched two home runs […]

The New York Yankees offense was finally silenced on Wednesday night. Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen tied a career-high with 13 strikeouts across 6.2 shutout innings, as New York lost 4-3. After the game, though, the bigger concern was that of Yankees starter Carlos Rodon. During the top of the 5th inning, Rodon took […]

Zack Wheeler continues to show why he’s one of the most dependable arms in baseball — and why the Phillies were right to lock him down with a hefty extension this past offseason. On Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Wheeler delivered a masterclass in a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, striking out 10 […]

The Boston Red Sox haven’t gotten off to the best of starts to the 2025 season, with Rafael Devers’ slump from the plate dominating the headlines. But help is on the way for the Red Sox as they move to 2-4 on the year after an impressive 3-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday […]

The MLB season is in full swing and fans have already gotten to see dramatic finishes between team all around the league. That was no different on Wednesday when the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in dramatic fashion in Milwaukee. With the game tied at two in the bottom of the 11th […]

The Chicago Cubs handled business on the road against the Athletics, sweeping them in a three-game series. The Cubs put 35 runs on the board throughout the set, marking the most the Athletics have given up in their first three home games since allowing 31 in 1922. Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki played an important […]

The New York Mets picked up a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon, securing the series win. Third baseman Mark Vientos’ lack of hustle in Tuesday night’s game did not present a distraction after the fact. Vientos was frustrated during Tueday night’s game, throwing his helmet in the process. “Probably should’ve never done […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of their stars joining in on the torpedo bat craze. Max Muncy busted one out, right before his team took on the Atlanta Braves Wednesday. The left-handed batter Muncy was seen warming up with the widely-debated bat. L.A. radio personality David Vasseigh captured the moment during batting practice. Max […]

The St. Louis Cardinals earned a 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon and they have Iván Herrera to thank. Herrera became the first catcher in Cardinals history to hit three home runs in one game. The accomplishment meant a lot to Herrera who knows a lot of kids from his home […]

Sitting at 5-2, the Texas Rangers are enjoying a solid start to the 2025 MLB season. Jack Leiter picked up his second win of the season in the Rangers’ 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon, tossing five scoreless innings with one hit and six strikeouts. Leiter enjoys pitching alongside Nathan Eovaldi, who […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone explained his controversial decision to bench starting left fielder Jasson Dominguez. The Yankees have gotten off to a blistering start on offense in their first four games. And the 22-year-old outfielder has contributed to that start. However, Boone has decided to sub Dominguez out for Trent Grisham in three […]

Pete Alonso struggled during this first series of the season for the New York Mets, but he is starting to heat up during their current series against the Miami Marlins. Alonso hit a grand slam in Monday’s game, and he hit a massive three-run shot to tie the game on Wednesday in the eighth inning. […]

When it comes to sports in Los Angeles, few players are as popular in 2025 as Dodgers MVP Shohei Ohtani. Sure, there will always be Kobe Bryant, who will likely remain the city’s GOAT for the rest of time, as well as legends like LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Clayton Kershaw, and the like, but when […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Ketel Marte’s relationship will keep on keeping on. After Marte was seeking a lucrative contract, he got his wish. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Marte and the club agreed to a $116.5 million extension that will keep him with the team until at least 2030. Marte has […]

It is the final game of an AL East series as the Boston Red Sox face the Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Orioles prediction and pick. This will be game three of a three-game series between the Red Sox and Orioles. The Orioles started the series strong. […]

It’s almost been a year since Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier underwent Tommy John surgery. As the Astros set a timeline for his return before the All-Star break, his absence is being felt. On Wednesday, the Astros moved Javier to the 60-day injured list to fill a roster spot, per Jake Elman of Athlon Sports. […]

The San Diego Padres locked up another one of their superstars on Wednesday. Jackson Merrill signed a nine-year contract extension with the Padres worth $135 million after a fantastic rookie year. He finished second in Rookie of the Year voting last year and signed on despite a lack of offseason spending. Merrill spoke at a […]

No team in the MLB has had a worse start than the Atlanta Braves, who are the league’s only winless team after dropping to 0-6 with Tuesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves’ highly anticipated offensive attack has been an absolute dud through the first week of the season, and there are already […]

The torpedo bats introduced by the New York Yankees this season have caused controversy in MLB. Fans and talking heads alike have argued whether or not they’re considered cheating while players across the league don’t seem to have a problem with it. On Tuesday, Boston Red Sox star Alex Bregman teased the possibility of him […]

The Boston Red Sox have crawled out of the gate to a 1-4 record, and while they have watched several players in their lineup struggle, one guy who has not dealt with those woes is rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell. After getting off to a strong start over his first five games in the majors, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are primed for another trip to the World Series this season after having another monster offseason improving the roster. That key roster-building has led L.A. to arguably have the best roster in the league right now. However, the front office managed to improve the team once again after finalizing a trade […]

The Boston Red Sox made the move to break camp with Kristian Campbell at the start of the 2025 MLB season, and amid a promising start that included a home run against the Texas Rangers in his first series, he has become the favorite for the American League Rookie of the Year Award at +300, […]

While new Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker struggled in spring training, his contract year is officially off to a rip-roaring start now that real games are happening. Tucker homered for the fourth straight game on Tuesday night in Sacramento, part of a 7-4 Cubs victory over the Athletics. The 28-year-old slugger is hitting .353 with […]

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is making his return from injury in the 2025 season, and he turned in a solid outing against the New York Mets on Tuesday, going five innings and giving up two earned runs. Alcantara is likely to be one of the top trade targets come the deadline at the […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves-Dodgers. The Atlanta Braves are the last winless team in Major League Baseball. It is easily the biggest shock of the young season. The Braves have played six games and have come up empty each time. […]

Shohei Ohtani is probably the best player in MLB, but most of his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates believe he isn’t even the best athlete in the clubhouse. That title, they believe, is reserved for Mookie Betts. While Ohtani’s two-way brilliance and historic feat of 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases last season makes him […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Yankees prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Diamondbacks-Yankees. The New York Yankees have a lot going for them, but one obvious concern is the back end of their bullpen. Given the injuries to starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil, the bullpen is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off a World Series win and entered the 2025 MLB season as the favorites to win once again. However, the Dodgers’ National League West rival, the San Diego Padres, are off to a massive start. The Padres swept the Atlanta Braves in four games and then won the first […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Phillies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rockies-Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies are not without problems in the early stages of this season. Their offense has been inconsistent, and it seems clear their hitters are pressing. It’s only the first week, so there is […]

The Atlanta Braves are the last winless team in the major leagues. After a four-game sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres, they lost their first two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves’ offense has been a massive part of this poor start, with only nine runs in the first five […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Orioles prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Red Sox-Orioles. The Boston Red Sox stepped into this 2025 MLB season with a lot of buzz after bringing in Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman as high-profile additions. Yet, it hasn’t added up to success. […]

The Texas Rangers beat the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Tuesday night. After Cincy racked up 14 runs on Kumar Rocker and the bullpen on Monday, they were shut out at home. The Rangers turned to Nathan Eovaldi for the second game of the series, and he dominated with a Maddux. With only 99 pitches in […]

The New York Mets are in south Florida to take on the Miami Miami Marlins Wednesday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Marlins prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Mets-Marlins Projected Starters Clay Holmes vs. Connor Gillispie Clay Holmes is making his second […]