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Boston Red Sox fans have long expected Alex Bregman to re-enter the free agent market this offseason, but the idea of re-signing him no longer seems as cut-and-dried as it maybe once did. The wait is on, following Jon Heyman’s report that the three-time All-Star third baseman is planning on opting out of the three-year, […]

The New York Yankees have been busy, even though their offseason has just begun. New York moved on from two of its coaches as the team tries to change its philosophies. However, the biggest news so far as been the fact that Cody Bellinger will test free agency, declining his player option. The New York […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are locked in a tight battle in NLCS Game 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers, and once again, Teoscar Hernandez delivered. The veteran slugger launched his fourth postseason home run of 2025 in the top of the second inning, keeping the Dodgers right in the fight. Hernandez’s solo shot came off a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a big win. Even though Teoscar Hernandez was caught up in a bizarre play, Los Angeles escaped with a 2-1 win in Game 1. However, Hernandez’s comments about the team’s hotel made headlines. Dave Roberts offered his thoughts ahead […]

NLCS Game 2 is underway, and Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio wasted no time putting the Brew Crew on the board early. Chourio slammed the first pitch he saw for a home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Jackson Chourio BLASTS a leadoff HR in Game 2 😤👀 pic.twitter.com/dXr2XL10pd — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLCS, but the spotlight fell on Teoscar Hernandez’s base running blunder that nearly cost the Dodgers a key early lead. What could have been a momentum-swinging inning turned into a bizarre 8–6–2 double play — the first […]

The Texas Rangers enter the 2025 offseason with some big questions to answer around the team. Veteran manager Bruce Bochy chose to retire ahead of this winter after falling just short of the postseason. Corey Seager continues to recover from an injury that hobbled him down the stretch. Now, another injury robs the team of […]

The New York Yankees have a lot to figure out after getting eliminated from the playoffs. After Cody Bellinger declined his player option in favor of free agency, changes started around the roster. Yankees manager Aaron Boone still has his job. However, the team has made decisions elsewhere. Longtime coaches Mike Harkey and Travis Chapman […]

The story of baseball right now is the ALCS and NLCS matchups. In the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are meeting for the chance to go to the World Series, with the Dodgers winning Game 1 thanks to Blake Snell. However, one significant subplot that has emerged off the field is that […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a pivotal decision as they try to claw back into the 2025 ALCS. Trailing 2-0 in the series vs. the Seattle Mariners, all eyes now turn to Max Scherzer’s ALCS start in Game 4 — a move filled with both hope and risk for the veteran-led club. Blue Jays […]

There are two ways the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans could look at Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. On the one hand, the club nearly stunned the defending World Series champions in the ninth inning after recording only one hit off fantastic starting […]

After watching Blake Snell turn in the game of his life in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers, throwing eight scoreless innings while facing off against the minimum, Dave Roberts has revealed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching plans for the rest of the NLCS. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to take the mound in Game 2 […]

In a crucial playoff situation, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strategic lineup adjustment for Game 2 of the 2025 NLCS, looking to build on momentum from their narrow Game 1 win. Manager Dave Roberts’ lineup change moves several key hitters in an effort to spark early offense vs. Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. […]

The Cincinnati Reds had a solid 2025 season, that ended in a National League Wild Card series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cincinnati is looking at how to reshape their roster for 2026. The Reds could end up trading star pitcher Hunter Greene, per a MLB.com report. “Even after a disappointing postseason debut vs. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season ended with a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series. Despite an MVP-caliber season from Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies could not knock off the defending World Series champions. Now, Philadelphia joins teams like the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, and Kansas City Royals searching for upgrades. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will look wildly different heading into the 2026 season. However, the biggest change is at the top of the organization. Stu Sternberg made the decision to sell the team during the season as Tampa Bay tries to figure out its future. He sold the team to Patrick Zalupski and a new […]

The 2025 New York Mets’ season came to an end in September after 162 regular season games — something that seemed unthinkable as recently as June. The Mets were 45-24 on June 12 with a 5.5-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies. They went 38-55 the rest of the way, sending a $340 million roster into […]

The Minnesota Twins are looking for a manager after a disappointing 2025 season. Minnesota is taking a look at New York Yankees hitting coach James Rowson, per the New York Post. Rowson is planning to interview with Minnesota for the job, after the Yankees allowed Minnesota to speak to him. Rowson previously worked with the […]

The Cleveland Guardians dealt with a lot of drama in the second half of the 2025 season. Cleveland made it into the Major League Baseball playoffs, even if the Detroit Tigers sent them home. However, the gambling investigation into Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz is the story of the season. Both relievers had their MLB […]

The New York Mets’ offseason started weeks before they wanted it to. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and his team fell just short of the postseason, entering an offseason full of questions. Juan Soto signed a massive contract with New York last year, but he and the team fell short of expectations. With the future of […]

Former San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said in a letter to the fanbase that he thought about retirement throughout the 2025 regular season before ultimately deciding to step aside on Monday. General manager AJ Preller, however, was unaware of Shildt’s thought process until the postseason. Preller held a virtual press conference on Tuesday where he […]

After two consecutive Wild Card berths, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt decided to retire a few days ago. At one point this past season, the Padres’ playoff hopes were dim. Yet, once again, San Diego’s president of baseball operations/ general manager A.J. Preller made multiple moves ahead of the trade deadline to bolster the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are three wins away from returning to the World Series, but their run through the postseason so far hasn’t come without its share of nail-biting moments, thanks to a rocky bullpen. The Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1, in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Monday, with the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enter a precarious spot as they prepare for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners. After losing the first two contests, including a lopsided 10–3 defeat on Monday, the Blue Jays knows it must adjust. Chris Bassitt, one of the Toronto’s most vocal leaders, hinted at major tweaks ahead […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers delivered one of the wildest sequences of the NLCS, a moment that left both dugouts stunned. In Game 1 of the Dodgers-Brewers showdown, Sal Frelick found himself at the center of an unprecedented double play, and still walked away frustrated. The Brewers’ double play, scored 8-6-2, was the […]

The Seattle Mariners have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS. A major reason has been Jorge Polanco, but one teammate had admitted, he used to “hate” that guy. “Throughout the years, I hated going to Minnesota just solely because of him. The guy single-handedly beat us so many […]

The route to a World Series title often requires some luck, and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2-1 Game 1 NLCS victory over the Milwaukee Brewers was accompanied by a play that could have swung momentum towards the opposition. With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the fourth inning, the Brewers turned […]

The MLB playoffs are where legends are made and nicknames are earned. Just ask Reggie Jackson (Mr. October) or Derek Jeter (Mr. November). Now, Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco needs himself a nickname. Polanco came up with another big hit in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, blasting a three-run home run […]

In a wild twist during the Milwaukee Brewers-Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS Game 1, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t hold back when discussing Teoscar Hernandez’s baserunning blunder. The Dodgers were pressing for a rally when chaos unfolded on what looked like a sure grand slam. Instead, the play turned into one of the strangest double plays […]

Brice Turang and the Milwaukee Brewers came agonizingly close in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Down 2–1 in the ninth inning, the stage was set for drama. With the bases loaded and two outs, Turang faced Dodgers closer Blake Treinen. On a 1–2 pitch, the ball ran inside, brushing near […]

Game 1 of the 2025 National League Championship Series will be remembered for Dodgers starter Blake Snell delivering one of the best performances from a pitcher in postseason history. That’s not hyperbole. The two-time Cy Young winner became the first pitcher to face the minimum number of batters through eight innings in a playoff game […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Blake Snell has turned the postseason into his personal stage. The Dodgers left-hander delivered another gem in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, leading his team to a close 2–1 win. Snell struck out 10 over eight strong innings, allowing only one hit. For the Dodgers, Snell’s dominance […]

The Minnesota Twins have endured a disappointing past two seasons. In 2025, their downturn from their playoff berth in 2023 continued, as they finished the campaign with a 70-92 record. Their winning percentage this past season (.432) is their worst since 2016, and the front office sensed that there was a need for a change […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have to be very concerned that they did not come away with at least one win at home in the first two games of the ALCS, as they now find themselves down 2-0 to the Seattle Mariners after being on the receiving end of a 10-3 demolition on Monday night. This […]

The Seattle Mariners, ever since they caught fire to start the month of September, have not looked back. And now, they’re only two wins away from clinching their first World Series berth in franchise history. On Monday night, the Mariners destroyed the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the ALCS, 10-3, to take a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took the NLCS opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Los Angeles held on for the 2-1 win on the strength of Blake Snell’s historic performance. The two-time Cy Young winner allowed just one hit and no walks while striking out 10 batters in eight scoreless innings. Will Smith caught Snell’s […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were one pitch away from tying Game 1 of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday night, but second baseman Brice Turang’s instinctive move to avoid a pitch instead became the game’s defining moment. With the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth, Turang leaned back from a Blake Treinen […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers leaned on experience and composure to take Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, thanks in large part to Freddie Freeman. The veteran first baseman delivered a game-changing solo home run in the sixth inning, breaking a tense scoreless tie and giving the Dodgers the momentum they needed in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a Game 1 win in the 2025 NLCS over the Milwaukee Brewers, but it was manager Dave Roberts’ decision that became the biggest talking point. Despite Blake Snell’s dominant eight-inning performance, Roberts made the surprising call to bring in rookie closer Roki Sasaki for the ninth inning. Snell was in […]