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The Detroit Tigers are in serious trouble. Detroit has lost 12 of its last 13 games. Even the return of Tarik Skubal could not compel this team to a victory. They are on the verge of being swept in three of their last four matchups. And they have played putrid baseball in nearly every facet […]

The Seattle Mariners got a jump on the MLB trade deadline when the team landed Josh Naylor in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The move sent a signal to the league that Seattle is all in on the 2025 season. And the Mariners confirmed that stance with a simple message Saturday. “We will be […]

After turning in a highlight reel catch earlier in the Minnesota Twins showdown against the Washington Nationals, All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton had fans concerned when he left the game with an apparent injury. Failing to record a hit in his first three at-bats, Buxton exited the game with left side soreness and was replaced […]

Cedric Mullins made a marvelous defensive play during Saturday’s matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies. Going into the game, the Orioles haven’t been in solid form, losing their last three series against the Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. They even lost 6-5 in their opener against the Rockies, not giving […]

The New York Yankees traded for Ryan McMahon to kick off their MLB Trade Deadline activity. McMahon represents an upgrade at third base, a position of need for the Bronx Bombers heading into the stretch run. However, New York felt they needed more depth, and they called the Washington Nationals about Amed Rosario. The Yankees […]

The New York Mets are in a dogfight in the National League East. New York took the lead from the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this week. Because of the pressure on the Mets, they want to be active at the Major League trade deadline. A player like Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan could be big. Unfortunately, […]

It was a nearly perfect afternoon for the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies got home runs from Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa and hammered the host Yankees by a 9-4 margin. The win came a day after Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs against the Yankees in a 12-5 triumph. The Phillies have […]

Randal Grichuk’s time with the Arizona Diamondbacks came to an emotional end Saturday, and the cameras were there to capture his final goodbye. In the middle of the D-backs’ game, Grichuk was informed he had been traded to the Kansas City Royals. As the news spread through the dugout, teammates made their way over to […]

With the MLB trade deadline just days away, the Minnesota Twins have become one of the most watched teams in the league — particularly for clubs hunting premium pitching. According to multiple reports, contenders are lining up to inquire about relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, and even ace starter Joe Ryan. But if anyone’s […]

The Texas Rangers are a few games over .500 thanks to a hot start to the second half. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline a few days away, the Rangers are a team to watch. With rookies like Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker in their starting rotation, all eyes are on their bullpen. Texas […]

Just a few days away from July 31, the Major League Baseball trade deadline is underway. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Eugenio Suarez have dominated the spotlight, but other players on the roster have been moving. In their latest dump, Arizona sent veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals. The trade is one of […]

For the first time this season, Los Angeles Dodgers stalwart Clayton Kershaw finds himself facing off against one of the best young arms in the business in Garrett Crochet, the Boston Celtics ace with a wicked cutter and a blazing fastball to go along with it. Discussing how it feels to face off against one […]

The ice-cold Detroit Tigers desperately needed Tarik Skubal to heat them back up and lift them to a victory over the MLB-leading Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. But they did not want to put their needs above his family’s. The team was prepared to rush the 2024 Cy Young Award winner out of Comerica Park […]

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline less than a week away, things are happening fast. The Tampa Bay Rays, for example, are under new ownership and face major questions over the next few days. Rays general manager Bobby Heck initially wanted to buy at the deadline. Now, names like Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled out of a skid after losing 10 of 12 games, including six straight to the Brewers. Los Angeles has now won three of its last four matchups. And the injury-plagued team will bolster its beat up bullpen with the return of a veteran reliever. Blake Treinen completed his rehab assignment […]

With the Major League Baseball trade deadline just days away, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in the middle of the chaos. They already kicked things off by trading first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners. While teams around the league think that Eugenio Suarez is next, Arizona has other ideas. Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly […]

The Detroit Tigers saw Tarik Skubal return to the mound on Saturday after spending three days on the paternity list. The Skubal family remains on baby watch as he attempts to get his Tigers a win over Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays. Detroit’s ace is usually a highlight machine, but on Saturday, […]

New York Yankees superstar slugger Aaron Judge recently suffered an elbow injury that has him on the 10-day IL. With the trade deadline just days away, one baseball insider addresses rumors about what the organization might do. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and MLB on Fox claims that he believes the Yankees won’t do anything […]

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs are just a game behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the top spot in the NL Central. The team did own first place for most of the season, but a slip in form over the last few weeks has led them sliding to their current Wild Card spot. If they […]

The New York Yankees (56-48) have incurred significant damage to their vessel in the last few weeks, ceding control of the American League East to the red-hot Toronto Blue Jays. And the conditions are about to become even more treacherous, as captain Aaron Judge requires a 10-day stint on the injured list after suffering a […]

The Kansas City Royals have a team with a foursome of big-time power hitters. They include All-Star Bobby Witt Jr., veteran catcher Sal Perez and a pair of youngsters in Vinny Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone. It would not be a surprise if any one of those players hit a long ball with the game on […]

Friday brought some fun to American Family Field for the Milwaukee Brewers. After the team’s 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins, the Brewers hosted an alumni home run derby. Former Milwaukee players Ryan Braun and Carlos Gomez led each team, as many Brew Crew alumni such as Prince Fielder, Corey Hart and Nyjer Morgan took […]

The New York Yankees have placed star outfielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, an injury he suffered during a 9-4 home loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Friday’s series opener. Though significant, the injury is less devastating than initially feared. While concerns initially pointed toward […]

When news broke that Mookie Betts would be away from the Los Angeles Dodgers during their first of three games against the Boston Red Sox, it turned heads around the fanbase. While it’s no secret that Betts is having a tough season, to the point where he was benched after the All-Star break due to […]

Aaron Judge gave New York Yankees fans a fright when the team announced he was dealing with an elbow injury after Friday’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. The reigning American League MVP underwent imaging and fans feared he could be lost for the season to Tommy John surgery. However, Judge was diagnosed with a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies went from a clutch defensive play to a concerning moment during Saturday’s win over the Yankees, as Edmundo Sosa exited the game following a violent collision. The incident occurred at the bottom of the seventh inning when Sosa collided with left fielder Brandon Marsh while chasing a popup by Jazz Chisholm Jr. […]

The New York Yankees could not be blamed if they are starting to panic. They dropped a 9-4 decision to the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday afternoon, a loss that dropped them six games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays. They did not have superstar Aaron Judge in the lineup because of an “elbow issue” that has […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the Major League Baseball trade deadline under pressure to improve their roster. Despite stellar offensive performances against the Yankees, the Phillies have holes. The most glaring one is in the outfield, where Max Kepler has been a subpar replacement. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan could be their answer at the MLB […]

When the New York Yankees kept the injured Aaron Judge out of the lineup for Saturday’s game versus the Philadelphia Phillies, fans quickly realized bad news was likely coming. Although, following a 9-4 home loss, they should be grateful the diagnosis is not worse. Manager Aaron Boone revealed that the two-time American League MVP is […]

Tarik Skubal helped the Detroit Tigers snap a six-game losing streak in his last outing. On Saturday, Detroit is calling on the reigning Cy Young Award winner to end the team’s current five-game skid. The Tigers have struggled mightily after a dominant start this season. Detroit has now lost 11 of its last 12 games. […]

What should have been a ho-hum game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians became quite eventful. The Royals lost rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone to a mysterious injury in the second inning. A few innings later, Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias made a highlight reel play to get Bobby Witt Jr. out at first base. […]

The Houston Astros are constantly in figure-it-out mode, forced to funnel in new players amid injuries and departures. Since beginning their current stretch of eight consecutive playoff berths, they have undergone significant changes in personnel and in their management structure. Although, regardless of who is showing up for work, the results are usually the same. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox with a 5-2 win. However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Red Sox manager Alex Cora were without key pieces. Boston put young star infielder Marcelo Mayer on their injured list. Roberts missed Mookie Betts because of personal issues that will keep him […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their series against the New York Yankees on a mission. Bryce Harper kept his historic hot streak going with a third-inning solo shot. Trea Turner chipped in two RBIs and two runs scored to help build a 9-3 lead. Things got so bad at Yankee Stadium that Phillies fans were able […]

The Texas Rangers continue to push toward postseason contention, and their efforts may soon get a boost. Veteran outfielder Joc Pederson is aiming to return from injury as early as Sunday, following a brief rehab stint in Double-A with the Frisco RoughRiders. The injury update is a timely one for a club looking to climb […]

The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox is one of the best in all of sports. Gary Sheffield, Bernie Williams, and Pedro Martinez left their mark on it during their careers. Sheffield, a former All-Star outfielder for the Yankees and potential Hall-of-Famer, almost charged Martinez after a pitch hit him. He […]

Jac Caglianone has been a revelation as a rookie in Major League Baseball. The slugger was called up by the Kansas City Royals earlier this season. Since getting to the major leagues, he has given the Royals a boost in power. However, Matt Quatraro had to replace him with MJ Melendez in left field on […]

Considering the Baltimore Orioles have been in last place for much of the 2025 season, fans probably thought the team had already hit rock bottom. That assumption was invalidated on Friday, as the O’s blew an early 4-0 lead to the 76-loss Colorado Rockies in Camden Yards. If it was not clear after the Gregory […]

The AL MVP race will come down to a photo finish by the time the end of the 2025 regular season comes around. New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge has been the favorite for the majority of the season after winning last year and in 2022; however, there is a new name atop the betting odds. […]