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The Chicago Cubs snapped a historic drought on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 behind a late rally and a strong outing from left-hander Shota Imanaga. The victory was the Cubs’ first comeback win since July 2, ending a 35-game streak without one, the longest such stretch in franchise history dating […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had bad news to share on Saturday, which concerns far more than their championship aspirations. Zack Wheeler has a blood clot near his right shoulder and is heading to the 15-day injured list, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It is currently unclear when he will rejoin the club. Wheeler has been one […]

The New York Yankees are trying to right the ship after going through a painful slump that saw them lose the lead in the American League East and fall into third place in the division. Manager Aaron Boone is in a fight for survival in the Wild Card race, as the Bronx Bombers are currently […]

The Texas Rangers left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 61-62. Unfortunately for Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, his team was on the wrong end of an offensive masterclass. Instead of getting back to .500, Texas falls even further behind in the American League West. With struggles from Robert Garcia leading the way, Josh […]

Amidst a disastrous 2025 MLB season, New York Yankees’ Aaron Boone has Yankees GM Brian Cashman’s support. The team executive doubled down on having the manager’s back, stating Boone holds his players accountable, despite what fans in New York think about a disappointing campaign that has their team trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by 6.5 […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for life without Max Muncy, again, following the third baseman being placed on IL once more, the team might actually be getting some infield reinforcements sooner than some may have expected. That’s right, while Muncy works to get back from a sore side, his teammate, Hyeseong Kim, was back […]

The Baltimore Orioles won their series opener against the Houston Astros 7-0. Tony Mansolino watched as Brandon Young took a perfect game into the eighth inning in a dominant performance. The Orioles manager hopes that he isn’t the only young player to make a statement in the series. Dylan Beavers is ready for his major […]

The Houston Astros’ lineup has experienced more than its fair share of injuries this season. Astros manager Joe Espada has done a good job weathering the storm and keeping his team in contention. However, Josh Hader’s injury is another big obstacle that the has to overcome. Luckily for him, Jake Meyers and Yordan Alvarez could […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a key roster move during their red-hot surge through the National League standings, placing pitcher DL Hall on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain. The team also announced the recall of Grant Anderson from Triple-A Nashville just one day after optioning the right-hander. The news was confirmed Saturday […]

The Houston Astros have dealt with injuries throughout the 2025 season. Despite seeing players fall in and out of the lineup, the team is still at the top of the American League West. However, Astros manager Joe Espada faces his toughest test with the absence of his closer Josh Hader. Bryan Abreu has stepped into […]

The San Diego Padres turned heads when they surpassed the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. However, Alexis Diaz helped the Dodgers pull back even. The second game of the series is Saturday night, but Padres manager Mike Shildt made some roster changes to prepare. Ron Marinaccio returned to the bullpen while Randy […]

The Boston Red Sox walked away from their series opener against the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 win. Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story came through in the clutch at the end of the game to secure the win. The veteran infielder also stole his 21st base in the fifth inning. He and Jarren Duran have […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to receive a much-needed spark in the heart of their lineup as third baseman Alec Bohm rejoins the team this afternoon. The Bohm activation comes at a pivotal juncture for the club, offering the Philadelphia offense boost fans have been waiting for. The sixth-year veteran returns from a fractured left […]

The Philadelphia Phillies gained relief this afternoon as closer Jhoan Duran reassured teammates and fans that he is healthy after a frightening injury scare. The severity of his situation diminished rapidly when Duran dropped his “100%” claim. His status had been a major talking point since the incident, as losing a key bullpen piece during […]

It’s been a chaotic year for Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney. In June, he had to leave a game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to injury. Now he is being sent to the bullpen for the remainder of the season, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pirates manager Don Kelly confirmed as such […]

After a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins have a new look across their roster. Many young players have been promoted to the big-league roster in order to try and lock in spots for the future. Their most recent promotion? Outfielder James Outman, recently acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers, was […]

The New York Yankees have battled inconsistency this season, but Max Fried’s milestone offers a rare light in the midst of their struggles. In 175 career MLB starts, Max Fried has tallied 970 strikeouts while his teams have won 118 games. The achievement places him in elite company. Only Dwight Gooden and Johan Santana had […]

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder George Springer from the seven-day injured list on Saturday, the team announced. He is expected to be active for Toronto’s game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday afternoon. With Springer — who was in concussion protocol — set to return, the Blue Jays optioned outfielder Joey Loperfido to Triple-A. […]

The New York Yankees continue to ride a turbulent stretch in August, but general manager Brian Cashman made one thing clear before their series opener against St. Louis — urgency is non-negotiable. The veteran executive’s direct tone set the stage for a critical stretch as the Yankees Wild Card race heats up and the postseason […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the 2025 season with high expectations. At the MLB trade deadline in late July, however, it had become clear that the D’Backs were sellers. According to Nick Piecoro of azcentral.com, Diamondbacks players and others around the organization have quietly voiced frustration about All-Star infielder Ketel Marte. “For the past month, teammates […]

The Baltimore Orioles are trying to work their way back to the top of the American League East standings. Ahead of a game Saturday against the Houston Astros, the club is making a few roster moves. Baltimore is designating outfielder Greg Allen for assignment, per the team. The Orioles are also selecting the contract of […]

The New York Mets dropped a tough game to the Mariners this week, and the loss came with major roster news as the team designated pitcher Paul Blackburn for assignment while promoting top prospect Nolan McLean. The former All-Star joined New York at the 2024 MLB trade deadline stabilize the rotation, but he struggled on […]

Country music superstar Morgan Wallen delivered a viral moment in Cleveland when he hit the stage wearing a vintage Jim Thome jersey, giving a nod to the Cleveland Guardians and their storied history. The surprise outfit change came during Friday night of his, “One Night at a Time” tour stop at Huntington Bank Field, the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to have a special season. Milwaukee has now tied their franchise record for most consecutive victories, after rallying to defeat the Cincinnati Reds Friday. With a 10-8 victory, the Brewers have now won 13 games in a row. Milwaukee last did this incredible feat back in 1987, per The Score. The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned back the clock in a much-needed win that snapped a four-game losing streak. After losing their lead in the NL West, the Dodgers’ slump dragged them to second place ahead of Friday night’s series opener against the San Diego Padres. Kershaw pitched a gem in the 3-2 […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got an unforgettable moment when Alejandro Kirk stole his first career base. Alejandro Kirk has built his reputation on contact hitting and steady defense, but speed is not part of his game. That made his swipe of second base against the Rangers a highlight that had fans and teammates buzzing. Even […]

The New York Yankees have endured an inconsistent season, but manager Aaron Boone continues to have the full backing of the front office. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman recently offered strong support for his skipper, praising Boone’s ability to guide the team through the highs and lows of the New York market. For Yankees fans, […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of an ongoing slump, but fans at Wrigley Field got a welcome distraction when Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen made a memorable appearance. The crowd erupted when the familiar notes of the “Imperial March” played, signaling the arrival of Darth Vader himself to the historic ballpark. Cubs fans […]

The wait is almost over in Toronto. Shane Bieber, the former Cy Young Award winner and the Blue Jays’ boldest Trade Deadline addition, is on the cusp of making his highly anticipated debut. And if Friday night’s final rehab start in Buffalo was any indication, the ace is ready to roll. Bieber dominated in his […]

The Milwaukee Brewers’ season already felt magical, but Friday night in Cincinnati turned into something out of a movie. Down 8-1 after two innings, Milwaukee roared back to beat the Reds 10-8, extending its winning streak to 13 games — tying a franchise record. Christian Yelich led the charge, doing it with a bat honoring […]

Alejandro Kirk has done plenty of memorable things in his big-league career, but Friday night at Rogers Centre brought something entirely new: speed. In Toronto’s 6-5 comeback win over the Texas Rangers, the Blue Jays catcher not only delivered a two-run homer in the seventh and a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, he also […]

On Friday night, Aaron Judge made headlines with his Fresh Prince of BX cleats, but it was the Yankees’ blend of power, pitching, and timely hitting that carried them to a badly needed 4-3 win over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Judge is rocking the Fresh Prince of BX cleats tonight pic.twitter.com/8iKE5H9grA — Talkin' Yanks […]

The Giants’ nightmare homestand continued Friday with a 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, their sixth straight defeat and 14th loss in their last 15 games at Oracle Park. While the loss added to San Francisco’s misery, there was at least some positive news on the injury front for infielders Matt Chapman and Casey […]

At long last, Lance McCullers Jr. may finally be nearing his return to the big-league mound — though his role when he gets there is still up for debate. In what could have been his final rehab outing before rejoining the Houston Astros, McCullers worked five innings Friday night for Triple-A Sugar Land against Salt […]

Entering Friday, Brandon Young had little reason to expect history. The Orioles rookie right-hander was 0-6 with a 6.70 ERA, coming off a rough outing in which he allowed six runs in three innings to the Athletics. For a 26-year-old who only made his debut in April, the start against the Astros looked like another […]

The Padres had their chances, but in the end it was Alexis Díaz who slammed the door and helped the Dodgers snap a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The series opener carried all the weight of a September playoff preview, with San Diego entering tied with Los Angeles […]

The Milwaukee Brewers rolled into Cincinnati on a historic hot streak. The Brewers had racked up 12 straight wins and they were handing the ball to Jacob Misiorowski for the series opener against the Reds. With the rookie phenom rejoining baseball’s best team after a stint on the injured list, it almost seemed unfair. However, […]

Citi Field was rocking in the fourth inning Friday night when Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto went back-to-back, but the fireworks didn’t last long as the New York Mets once again collapsed late in an 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The defeat was the Mets’ 14th in their last 16 games, dropping them six […]

The Athletics rolled to a 10-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday at Sutter Health Park, but the game featured a milestone for Angels shortstop Zach Neto. The 24-year-old joined franchise legends Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout as one of the few players in team history with multiple 20-homer, 20-steal seasons when he […]