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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 […]

The Cincinnati Reds had a chance. Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski struggled in his return from the injured list Friday. The rookie phenom didn’t have his stuff, lasting less than two innings as the Reds jumped out to an early 8-1 lead. Cincinnati had the seemingly invincible Brewers on the ropes. But Christian Yelich never […]

The Milwaukee Brewers completed a historic and improbable comeback Friday night, overcoming an 8-1 deficit against the Cincinnati Reds to win 10-8 and extend their winning streak to 13 games, tying the franchise record. The comeback was the largest deficit overcome to preserve a winning streak of 13 games or more in franchise history. Milwaukee […]

The stakes are high as the San Diego Padres take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal divisional clash. Earlier this week, the Padres overtook the Dodgers for first place in the NL West. LA hasn’t been out of first place this late in a season since 2021. And, more astoundingly, it’s the latest […]

The New York Mets are in a brutal rut as they suffered an 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. New York started the year strong, highlighting themselves as one of the best performing squads in the National League. However, the latter part of the campaign has seen them struggle as they are […]

Earlier this summer, life was good for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They had a nine-game lead over the San Diego Padres, were able to overcome pitching injuries thanks to an elite offense, and just seemed destined to represent the NL in the World Series once more, no matter how their competition tackled the trade deadline. […]

Brandon Young had an excellent performance for the taking in Friday’s matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros. Young returned to his home state of Texas, where he was born in the city of Lumberton. He began his professional career in 2020 as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Orioles. He made his […]

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran received a positive initial update after leaving Friday’s 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals with a frightening injury. Duran, acquired from the Minnesota Twins at the MLB trade deadline, was struck on his right foot/ankle by a 94.1 mph line drive off the bat of Nationals infielder Paul DeJong in […]

The Boston Red Sox opened August on a hot streak that allowed them to pass the New York Yankees in the AL East for the first time this season. However Boston has since cooled off, losing five of the last seven games. And things were again looking bleak in Friday’s series opener against the Miami […]

The San Francisco Giants moved third baseman Matt Chapman to the 10-day injured list after he struggled to regain full strength from a right-hand injury. Chapman initially hurt his hand on June 8 while diving back to first base against the Houston Astros, an injury that sidelined him for 23 games earlier this season. After […]

The Houston Astros entered their weekend series at 68-53. Joe Espada’s team has lived near the top of the American League West all season. For the last few months, the Astros have led the division. However, Josh Hader’s injury has revealed Houston’s need for depth at certain positions. Luckily for the team, players like Brice […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been coasting at the top of the NL East over the last few weeks while the New York Mets struggle and Philly continues to thrive. The addition of star closer Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline is a big reason why the Phillies have continued to close out games in clutch […]

The Philadelphia Phillies opened up their weekend series against the Washington Nationals on Friday night. After eight innings, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper accounted for all six of the team’s RBI’s. Schwarber got all three of his on one swing, tying Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani in home runs. The Phillies slugger has been […]

Despite injuries piling up all season long, the Los Angeles Dodgers had been able to maintain a lead in the NL West. But after the Los Angeles Angels extended the team’s losing streak to four straight games, the Dodgers dropped in the standings. LA is now a game behind San Diego as the division rivals […]

The New York Mets are in the middle of a tough stretch, but their stars have pulled their weight. Pete Alonso recently became the franchise’s all-time leader in career home runs. However, his co-stars were the ones who went deep against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Francisco Lindor hit two home runs himself while Juan […]