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The Miami Marlins are not the first thing that jumps to mind when you think of Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki. His incredible decade with the Seattle Mariners is what landed him in Cooperstown. But Ichiro was sure to mention the New York Yankees and the Marlins in his induction speech. The Hall of […]

The New York Yankees acquired infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals in a strategic move ahead of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. This is Rosario’s third consecutive deadline trade, following previous stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays, and now brings him back to the city where he started his […]

The Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout added another historic milestone to his Hall of Fame-caliber career on Sunday. Trout crushed a 443-foot two-run homer to center in the fifth, adding to the Angels’ 2-0 lead and securing his 1,000th and 1,001st RBI. The blast came in the fifth inning off a 96 MPH four-seam […]

Ichiro Suzuki was a brilliant player throughout his 19-year career in Major League Baseball. He became the first Japanese-born player to enter the Hall of Fame Sunday, and he flawlessly delivered his acceptance speech in English. He displayed his humility, warmth  and sense of humor throughout his talk. Ichiro had always used an interpreter throughout […]

The Atlanta Braves are well out of the playoff race and should be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. That did not stop them from picking up pitcher Erik Fedde from the St Louis Cardinals ahead of the deadline. The Red Birds designated Fedde for assignment amid a miserable season. But a corresponding move showed […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. A few big deals have already been made, though. Notably, Rafael Devers was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants well over a month before the deadline. The New York Yankees have been busy in the days leading […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers played a high-profile series over the weekend against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The return of former Red Sox superstar Mookie Betts to the ballpark where he established himself is always a big event on the baseball calendar. However, Betts did not play in the first game of the […]

NEW YORK – What could have been a disastrous afternoon in the Bronx flipped almost instantly as the New York Yankees snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. After falling behind 2-0 early, the Yankees battled back with a four-run bottom of the second inning against Phillies starter Zack […]

The Minnesota Twins received a sigh of relief on Sunday as MRI results for star center fielder Byron Buxton confirmed no major damage after he exited Saturday’s 9-3 loss to the Washington Nationals with discomfort in his left side. The MRI revealed cartilage irritation in his left ribs, and manager Rocco Baldelli classified Buxton as […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on Sunday, failing to sweep the AL Central leaders. Max Scherzer took the ball for the Blue Jays against his former team, the Tigers, and allowed just three runs in seven innings. The only blemish on his record was a Gleyber Torres three-run bomb. Despite […]

The Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to take the three-game series at Fenway Park. Despite a rocking weekend in Beantown and a 4-3 win to close it, fans were holding their breath after the game. Red Sox’s All-Star reliever Aroldis Chapman left the game with an apparent injury after facing […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame inductions are underway in Cooperstown, NY, with Ichiro Suzuki taking his spot in history. After a dominant 19 seasons in MLB, Ichiro was voted into the Hall on his first ballot. Ahead of his induction on Sunday, Ichiro spoke with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi about his previous visits to Cooperstown. […]

The MLB trade deadline is nearly here, and several teams are looking for players to bolster rosters. An anonymous MLB executive tells The Athletic that two teams who should be buying right now are the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants. “One rival executive proclaimed the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants should be […]

Shohei Ohtani realtered the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching lineup by returning to the mound. The versatile All-Star is throwing new heat in dominating fashion. To the point Dave Roberts now unveiled a new plan as Ohtani builds up pitching. Roberts already has one approach in mind involving Ohtani’s home run chase. But the two-time World […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have charged up the standings in recent weeks. They have won 22 of their last 30 games to tie the Chicago Cubs for the top record in the National League Central. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Brewers could deal Nestor Cortes Jr to improve their hitting. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale […]

The San Diego Padres entered Sunday’s action holding the final NL Wild Card spot. After a blistering start to the year, San Diego is in desperate need of offensive help at the trade deadline. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Padres could trade Dylan Cease at the MLB trade deadline, but only for a […]

The Houston Astros are firmly in the group of contenders in Major League Baseball, all of whom are looking to upgrade at the trade deadline by poaching some of the top available bat and arms in the league. Houston started the season on a tear and is still right at the top of the AL […]

The fantasy baseball regular season is winding down, making the waiver wire even more important. Plus, the MLB trade deadline will change the fantasy baseball landscape, with some contenders getting better. The playoffs are right around the corner, and you need the best possible team to make the dance. We’ve got you covered with the […]

Houston Astros GM Dana Brown looked back on his Kyle Tucker trade to the Chicago Cubs recently, flexing to the media that it was a win/win for both teams. The Astros received infielder Isaac Paredes, outfielder Cam Smith, and right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski in exchange for Tucker, who made his fourth consecutive All-Star appearance in […]

Nobody in baseball is as hot as the Toronto Blue Jays at the moment, who improved to 17-4 in the month of July with a very impressive victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. The Jays have now won three in a row against the AL Central leaders and will go for the four-game […]

There is often an intersection between defiance and confidence. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone might have found this overlap as it pertains to his belief in the team’s Postseason prospects. While the Yankees are presently 6.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East, Boone is not concerned about losing the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been up and down as of late, looking to win their road series vs the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. The Dodgers currently sit at 61-44, which is very good but perhaps slightly below the historic standards that were impressed upon them to open up this season. A large […]

The Kansas City Royals are scrapping and clawing for playoff position in the American League, but as a below .500 team they could very well end up being sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. There are a handful of Royals players, specifically pitchers, that other contenders around Major League Baseball will find valuable on the […]

The New York Yankees have been suffering through a brutal stretch that has seen them go 14-23 since June 13. But, it does not seem as though they will have to make a drastic choice about their captain’s future position in the field. All-Star Aaron Judge was recently diagnosed with a flexor strain in his […]

As there are rumors around Boston Red Sox star Jarren Duran, the latest reports reveal what the current plans and expectations are regarding the left fielder. While the San Diego Padres have been connected to the Red Sox player, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports provides more insight into the situation. Nightengale would report that […]

The New York Yankees have already had a busy weekend as it pertains to the upcoming MLB trade deadline, and one insider recently reported that the team’s most coveted prospect might not be untouchable. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, executives feel that general manager Brian Cashman may be willing to include outfielder Spencer Jones […]

The Atlanta Braves have been a disaster so far in the 2025 MLB season, currently sitting at 15 games below the .500 mark ahead of Sunday’s series finale vs the Texas Rangers. Regression around the roster, Brian Snitker retirement rumors, and other factors have all added to the turmoil surrounding the team so far this […]

As St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado is in rumors ahead of the trade deadline on the evening of July 31, there is no doubt that a bunch of teams could use his talents if he were to become available. With the baseball world wondering what the Cardinals’ plans are with Arenado, one team that […]

Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. has been the subject of trade speculation for a very long time. With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, it appears that at least one team is awfully close to making a deal for him. That team is the New York Mets, and the White Sox have a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with some injury problems. Manager Dave Roberts revealed promising young rookie Hyeseong Kim is out with a shoulder problem, per The Athletic. Kim is out for Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. “I think it’s been affecting his swing a little bit…I think that’s some of the reason […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking for relief pitching ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Chicago has their eyes on several bullpen targets, per The Athletic. Chicago is highly-interested in at least four relievers from three different teams. That includes Minnesota Twins players Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax. The Cubbies also like Tampa Bay […]

The Chicago Cubs are desperate to add starting pitching at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but one big question is if they’re willing to trade top prospect Owen Caissie. The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma say the Cubs “would consider moving their top prospect in the right deal,” but that trade wouldn’t be for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for some help ahead of the MLB trade deadline, like just about every other team. USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale is giving his two cents about what he sees as the biggest surprise for the team, ahead of the July 31 deadline. “The biggest surprise at the trade deadline […]

Looking to bolster their roster ahead of the July 31, 2025, MLB Trade Deadline, the New York Yankees have made another move. They’ve acquired infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-hander Clayton Beeter and 18-year-old outfielder Browm Martinez. It’s the second straight day the Yankees have added to their infield, following […]

The Atlanta Braves have had a nightmare season so far in 2025, and another injury was added onto the end of the list on Saturday night. Starting pitcher Grant Holmes started having some elbow soreness during his start against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning and left the game at the conclusion of the […]

The New York Yankees filled one of their trade needs in recent days, by dealing for former Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon. The Yankees had also long been involved with Arizona Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suarez. New information is coming to light as to why the Yankees went with McMahon over Suarez. “The Yankees had extensive […]

The New York Mets are looking to make moves at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. New York sits atop the National League East at this time. The Amazins are one of the best teams in baseball. And they look like a potential World Series contender as MLB enters its final few months. All this said, […]

The Savannah Bananas delivered an unforgettable show Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park, playing in front of a sold-out crowd that erupted in applause for Shane Victorino. As part of their Banana Ball World Tour, the team brought their signature blend of baseball and entertainment to Philadelphia, performing in front of more than 45,000 fans. […]

Garrett Crochet delivered his third straight quality start on Saturday, out-dueling future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw and picking up his 12th win of the season for the Boston Red Sox. But some fans may not realize the Los Angeles Dodgers lost the game 4-2. While Crochet won the battle of the lefty starters, he […]