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Yordan Alvarez was reportedly trending in the right direction in terms of returning for the Houston Astros, but it’s going to be a little bit longer than anticipated. The team announced on Saturday that Alvarez has a small fracture in his right hand that is 60% healed. That puts a damper on his previous plan […]

The New York Mets are having a respectable 2025 season so far, sitting at 35-22. They’re just one game back of the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East and will surely be a playoff team later this year. The Mets paid Juan Soto a historic amount of money to come in […]

The New York Mets are poised to receive a significant boost to their pitching staff as they prepare for a pivotal series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Carlos Mendoza announced that right-hander Paul Blackburn is set to come off the injured list and start Monday’s game in Los Angeles. This development was shared by […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (29-28) are ending May on a high note, as they vie for a fourth consecutive win in Saturday afternoon’s game versus the Athletics (23-35). Before possibly achieving that goal, the organization is making an interesting and perhaps somewhat unexpected roster move. Left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas is coming back up to the […]

A lot has changed for the Detroit Tigers since last summer. The Tigers were a mediocre team for the majority of last season, but something clicked late in the year. They went on an improbable run in the final month and a half to make the playoffs, and they have been one of the best […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season has not gone to plan so far. Their manager, Brandon Hyde, lost his job. Many of the team’s core position players, such as catcher Adley Rutschman and outfielder Colton Cowser, have been hurt or ineffective. The pitching staff has been very disappointing as well, as the veteran additions made by […]

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez seemingly received an encouraging update on Thursday. Alvarez was reportedly on track to face live pitching and was likely nearing a return. On Saturday, however, Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed that Alvarez is dealing with a small fracture in his hand, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. “Astros general manager […]

The Chicago Cubs are navigating a challenging period with several key pitchers sidelined due to injuries. Among them is reliever Porter Hodge, who has been on the 15-day injured list since May 20 with a left oblique strain. Initially, the team hoped for a swift recovery, but recent developments have introduced new concerns. Manager Craig […]

The Cleveland Guardians reportedly activated outfielder David Fry from the injured list on Saturday, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Fry, a 29-year-old, was previously on the 60-day IL due to an elbow injury. Fry underwent Tommy John surgery due to the injury. There were initial rumors that he could miss most of 2025, but […]

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle exited Friday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent hamstring injury. It was later revealed that Orioles No. 2 prospect Coby Mayo was expected to be promoted to the big league club. On Saturday, the O’s officially promoted Mayo and placed Mountcastle on the injured list with […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are waiting on pins and needles for Mike Trout to recover from a recent injury. Meanwhile, they got a lot of bang for their bucket, seeing one of their most significant step up to the plate most unexpectedly.  On Friday, former Angel Troy Glaus pinched a hit for the exhibition team, […]

With Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen coming off a frustrating game, the 29-year-old has now been a standout for a good amount of seasons, meaning he’s seen all of the best hitters. While the Diamondbacks look to improve, Gallen would speak about the toughest battles he’s had to face in a still-young career. Speaking to […]

The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year deal in December, and he’s been a revelation. The veteran has found his best offensively and looks well on his way to an All-Star appearance as a potential starter. But not everybody thinks so. Former player Harold Reynolds, who is a regular contributor on MLB […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is making a bold claim. Snell thinks that Ken Griffey Jr. is the best baseball player of all time, per MLB Network. Blake Snell's top 5 @MLB players & rappers of all time 👀 📺 #PlayBall – 10am ET on MLB Network pic.twitter.com/UwjtNvHGA0 — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) May 31, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been riding a wave of success lately, and a significant contributor to their recent hot streak is Christian Yelich. The veteran outfielder’s performance has not only helped the Brewers secure victories but has also drawn commendations from former players. On a recent episode of Baseball Today, co-host Chris Rose shared a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is not broken but battered. Freeman continues to perform despite a recent ankle injury. So far, he’s batting .368 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs.  However, Freeman’s ankle troubles are getting the best of him, per Matthew Moreno Dodger Blue 1958. He admits to aggravating his ankle […]

Prior to Friday, the Boston Red Sox had not won a baseball game since top prospect Marcelo Mayer joined the team. It was a painful yet true fact. However, that streak was finally busted with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves Friday night. After the matchup, Boston manager Alex Cora spoke highly about Mayer’s […]

One of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ most successful players in the last decade is calling it a career. Infielder Josh Harrison announced his retirement on Saturday, on the 14th anniversary of his big league debut, which came in 2011. This ride was nothing short of amazing! God is good! 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/t8HqK7bs2k — Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) May […]

The Baltimore Orioles are a team going through a lot of struggles. Baltimore is last in the American League East and banged up to boot. Orioles slugger Ryan O’Hearn though is trying to look on the bright side when it comes to injuries. “It seems like we’ve been dealing with that for a while now […]

The Boston Red Sox have no shortage of promising talent in their farm system, and right now no name is hotter than Roman Anthony. Widely viewed as one of baseball’s top prospects, Anthony has been torching Triple-A pitching for Boston’s affiliate in Worcester, and calls for his major league debut are growing louder by the […]

The Atlanta Braves’ underperformance continued on Friday night as they were defeated 5-1 by the Boston Red Sox. Atlanta now holds a 26-30 record overall, and the team has continued to trend in the wrong direction in the National League East standings. The Braves are currently in fourth place in the division, sitting 9.5 games […]

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez posted a tremendous performance on Friday, throwing a complete game for his club. Houston defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-1, behind the hurler’s dominating outing. Following the game, Astros manager Joe Espada pointed to a specific moment as a turning point for his hurler. “Once he gave up that homer, […]

In a much-anticipated showdown between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, fans were treated to a historic opening act at Chavez Ravine. AL and NL MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani both launched solo home runs in the first inning, marking the first time in MLB history that the reigning American and National […]

Two of the best teams in Major League Baseball are going to blows this weekend, as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Yankees. Game 1 of the series didn’t disappoint, as both Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge homered in the game. It was the first time that two reigning MVP winners homered […]

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Shohei Ohtani blasted two home runs in their World Series rematch against the New York Yankees. His first came in emphatic fashion, a towering 417-foot solo shot on the very first pitch. That blast tied the game 1-1 and electrified the Chavez Ravine crowd. Later, after working a three-ball, one-strike count, […]

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer made headlines during the team’s 5–1 win over the Atlanta Braves on May 30, 2025. In the bottom of the 8th, with two runners on and two outs, Mayer made a stunning diving catch at third base. He snatched a 95-mph line drive off Sean Murphy’s bat, shutting down […]

In a display of pitching mastery, Framber Valdez delivered his ninth career complete game, needing just 83 pitches to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. This performance not only underscores Valdez’s remarkable efficiency but also catapulted the Astros into first place in the AL West standings. MLB took […]

The reigning American and National League MVPs went head-to-head Friday night in a rematch of the 2024 World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge put on a show. While Judge started things off with a deep home run to center in the top of the […]

Paul Goldschmidt is off to a hot start in his debut season with the New York Yankees. While Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani put on a show during New York’s World Series rematch with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Goldschmidt reminded fans that he has his own MVP Award with a shot to right center in […]

The Seattle Mariners got a bargain when they signed Cal Raleigh to a six-year, $105 million extension ahead of the 2025 season. The Platinum Glove catcher has been on an absolute tear this year and on Friday, he added to his impressive stats. Raleigh wasted no time, crushing the first pitch he saw in his […]

As the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers clash in the opening game of a three-game series, the stars have come out to shine. After Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit a home run in the top of the first to give his team the lead, Dodgers stud Shohei Ohtani came up to lead the […]

Milwaukee Brewers star William Contreras has reached a major career milestone: his 500th MLB hit. He achieved this in the first inning of their opener against the NL-leading Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Even better, the Brewers sealed the game with a 6–2 victory. The official X account of the Brewers celebrated the milestone. […]

New York Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge set the tone early in the much-anticipated World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After taking a strike and a ball, Judge blasted a solo home run to centerfield in the top of the first inning. Under the bright lights of Chavez Ravine, this clash between two powerhouse […]

Ahead of the 2024 World Series rematch between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed his captain Aaron Judge and Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. In reports by the Associated Press and other outlets, Boone elaborated on the things that make each player unique. “I think Judge has been the […]

Projected as a preseason World Series favorite, the Atlanta Braves sure didn’t start that way. The Braves began the year with a seven-game losing streak, making them, at the time, the worst team in the majors. Things have improved for Atlanta since that horrid start, but they have still only reached .500 or better six […]

Francisco Lindor achieved an impressive home run feat during Friday’s matchup between the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies. Lindor was trouble for the Rockies’ bullpen. He stepped up to bat four times throughout the night and was successful on three attempts. He made three hits for two RBI, contributing half of the Mets’ runs […]

The New York Yankees sit at 35-20 ahead of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This weekend will go a long way in determining just how close Aaron Boone’s team is to title contention, even though New York’s opponent isn’t at full strength. A rematch of the 2024 World Series is the center of […]

Unfortunately, just like last year, the 2025 Athletics campaign is about developing young talent rather than competing for a playoff berth. The front office was active during the offseason, signing starting pitcher Luis Severino to a franchise-record three-year, $67 million contract and extending Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler to long-term deals, but the team is […]

The New York Yankees got an encouraging sign from starting pitcher Luis Gil ahead of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Boone has been without the young pitcher so far this season. However, he and reliever Fernando Cruz are closer than ever to rejoining the lineup. New York’s rotation is in need of […]