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The New York Yankees are looking to make a return to the World Series in 2025. After last season’s heartbreaking ending in the Fall Classic, the roster is full steam ahead towards title number 28. However, injuries are once again becoming a problem for the Bronx Bombers. Following Saturday’s 9-3 win over the Houston Astros, […]

Last October, Freddie Freeman added to a résumé that was already due to be accepted for Hall of Fame enshrinement, blasting an iconic walk-off grand slam and hitting four home runs overall to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 2024 World Series title. And he did it all while fighting through a bad ankle […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is working on his game ahead of the 2025 season. Skenes is working on some new pitches, including a cutter and two-seam fastball. The Pirates hurler used some of that new repertoire in his Grapefruit League debut for the team against Baltimore. Skenes helped the Pirates post a 5-2 Spring […]

On Saturday, New York Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell had no idea he had made history when he walked off the mound. After striking out five of the six Tampa Bay Rays batters he faced, the 23-year-old right-hander was simply pleased with his performance. It wasn’t until he checked social media after the game that […]

After setting the all-time MLB record for losses in a season with 121 last year, the Chicago White Sox have done little to improve the historically terrible team. White Sox GM Chris Getz is certainly not applying much pressure, telling reporters he thinks Chicago will win more games in 2025 than the previous season – […]

The family of baseball legend Pete Rose is making one final push to clear his name from Major League Baseball’s ineligible list. Commissioner Rob Manfred is currently reviewing a petition filed on January 8 by Rose’s family, seeking his posthumous reinstatement. The move comes decades after Rose, MLB’s all-time hit leader, was banned from baseball […]

Even in his 20th MLB season, Justin Verlander remains committed to evolving as a pitcher. The San Francisco Giants’ veteran right-hander is experimenting with a new sweeping curveball, hoping to refine his arsenal and stay ahead of hitters. Verlander debuted the pitch during a three-inning simulated game against minor leaguers at Papago Park in Scottsdale, […]

The Texas Rangers called up their 24-year-old pitching prospect Jack Leiter for his MLB debut in April last season. Leiter then spent the year bouncing back and forth between the Rangers and their Triple-A affiliate, the Round Rock Express. Leiter failed to light it up in the majors in 2024. But he has another chance […]

In 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates unleashed starting pitcher Paul Skenes on an unsuspecting league. The 22-year-old hurler was dominating the majors less than one year after pitching in college. In a remarkable first season in the bigs, Skenes was named the NL starter for the All-Star Game, he finished third in Cy Young Award voting […]

Dylan Cease made his spring training debut for the San Diego Padres. And he has his goals after seeing where his form is at. Cease played in the Padres’ spring matchup against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. He pitched on the mound for 2.2 innings, striking out two batters as he conceded an earned run, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central in 2024 for the third time in the last four years. However, the team lost star left fielder Christian Yelich to a season-ending back injury in July. Ultimately, the Brewers fell to the New York Mets in the Wild Card round, dropping their sixth straight postseason series. Yelich […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom received a pivotal Spring Training update. However, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy sees the preseason as an opportunity for deGrom to get back into the swing of things. “There’s time,” Bochy said via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “He’ll get the innings he needs to be ready to pitch that first week.” […]

The controversy surrounding all-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose has continued after his death. Rose famously received a lifetime ban from baseball for betting on games. This endless ineligibility has, and will continue, to prevent Rose from being inducted in the MLB Hall of Fame. The former NL MVP most recently made his case for […]

2025 feels like a season of increased expectations for the Boston Red Sox. After making a number of moves to improve the team, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has also done a good job rebuilding the Red Sox farm system. A number of prospects rose throughout their ranks, most notably outfielder Roman Anthony. When asked […]

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is a foundational piece of the league. Executive director Tony Clark is one of the biggest faces of the players union. He’s tackled a barrage of topics during his time. Last season, Clark revealed action amid the MLB’s complaints about uniforms. Fast forward one year and his complaints […]

Dave Roberts is gaining more of a feel for the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers. The manager is blessed with a lineup that looks like an MLB All-Star roster. But he identified two areas of uncertainty in spring training. The uncertainty doesn’t surround the two notable injuries on the Dodgers. Including all-star catcher Will Smith. The two-time […]

Coming off an excellent yet ultimately unfulfilled 2024 season, the New York Yankees are looking to finish their story in 2025. The goal? To win the franchise’s 28th World Series title. Unfortunately, the Yankees’ quest just got a bit tougher. According to Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch on X (formerly Twitter), veteran designated hitter Giancarlo […]

After Tanner Houck gave an eye-opening take on his 2024 breakout season, the Boston Red Sox pitcher had a nice season. He went 9-10 with a 3.14 ERA in 30 games. He also led the league with one complete game shutout. The potential is there with his tall, athletic build. Not to mention, his 154 […]

Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. has found his name in trade rumors for numerous months. His time in the Windy City could be coming to an end, especially with the franchise expected to have another disappointing season. They may look to finally move the veteran. Garrett Crochet, Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson, and Jose […]

The New York Yankees will attempt to replicate last year’s success while finally securing that 28th World Series ring. The Bronx Bombers are back and it’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a New York Yankees over/under win total prediction and pick. The Yankees went 94-68 last season and reached the World Series […]

The start of the MLB season is just a few weeks away. Spring Training is in full swing and the Boston Red Sox are a team to pay attention to in 2025. With the acquisition of both Alex Bregman and Garrett Crochet, the Sox feel they can contend in the competitive AL East Division. It’s […]

Los Angeles Dodgers players Will Smith and Evan Phillips have both been dealing with injury concerns. On Saturday, the catcher and relief pitcher provided updates on their injury statuses. “I’m very optimistic about the direction I’m heading,” Phillips said, via David Vassegh of Dodger Talk. “I feel fully healthy, just not built up.” Phillips, a […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has continued to trend in a promising direction before the 2025 MLB season. The Rangers are hopeful that deGrom will be able to stay healthy and pitch at a high level in 2025. According to Rangers radio/TV broadcaster Jared Sandler, the former Cy Young winning hurler will throw a […]

There was much uncertainty if Pete Alonso would re-sign with the New York Mets. It also caught outfielder Brandon Nimmo’s attention as well. Throughout the offseason, Nimmo was making his input known to the front office, and Alonso himself. Luckily, the Mets and Alonso agreed on a two-year contract. Pairing the slugger with Juan Soto […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 in Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 spring training debut on Friday. Ohtani ultimately went 1-3 with a home run, one RBI and one run scored. Following the game, Ohtani addressed his first contest of the spring. “Regardless of the results, I think the biggest takeaway was being […]

Former Atlanta Braves star Jorge Soler is now a player for the Los Angeles Angels. Soler is tasked with helping the Angels become a power player in Major League Baseball, like city rival the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soler is opening up about taking his talents to L.A. Jorge Soler had a .493 SLG% and 134 […]

Juan Soto shocked the baseball world by leaving the New York Yankees and signing a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Mets fans erupted with excitement over the blockbuster deal, and his new teammate Pete Alonso is just as eager to welcome the Dominican slugger. In an interview with Foul Territory, […]

The Boston Red Sox continue to add veteran arms to their pitching depth, signing right-handed reliever Nick Burdi to a minor league contract. While Burdi won’t be joining major league camp as a non-roster invitee, he will report to minor league camp, where he hopes to prove he can stay healthy and contribute at some […]

On Friday, Shohei Ohtani wasted no time proving he’s still at the top of his game in his first spring training at-bat. Facing Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, Ohtani worked a full count before launching an opposite-field home run, a no-doubt shot that sent a clear message—his surgically repaired left shoulder isn’t slowing him down. “He […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans won’t have to wait much longer to see Roki Sasaki in action, as manager Dave Roberts announced that the highly anticipated Japanese pitching sensation will make his Cactus League debut on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Sasaki will follow fellow countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is scheduled to start […]

​The Los Angeles Angels have taken a significant step toward ending their decade-long postseason drought by signing veteran closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $10 million contract. Jansen, 37, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to a bullpen in need of stability. With 447 career saves, he stands fourth on MLB’s […]

On Friday, Jake Burger returned to the Texas Rangers’ spring training camp in Arizona with a heavy heart but a renewed sense of gratitude. After spending three days at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville for his 4-month-old daughter Penelope’s open-heart surgery, Burger wasted no time making an impact on the field. Just hours after arriving […]

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to ignite a new era of Halos baseball this year. They are relying heavily on a young core of players that includes Zach Neto, Logan O’Hoppe and Nolan Schanuel while also adding veterans like Yusei Kikuchi, Jorge Soler, Kenley Jansen and Kyle Hendricks. Manager Ron Washington wanted some “real […]

Those who thought Shohei Ohtani might need some time to shake off the rust after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery were treated to a nice surprise on Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar mashed a home run in his first spring training at-bat of the year, launching a 94 mph fastball from Los Angeles Angels pitcher […]

The Los Angeles Angels have suffered through several difficult years and many of their issues have been linked to injury problems suffered by superstar outfielder Mike Trout. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player has been limited in each of the last four years. He played 36 games in 2021, 119 in ’22, 82 in […]

Many believe the only thing that can stop the Los Angeles Dodgers this upcoming season are injury issues. They overcame those problems in their pitching staff and still won the 2024 World Series, but repeating as champions is arguably the most difficult thing a major sports franchise can accomplish. A healthy Will Smith is a […]

The Miami Marlins exceeded expectations in 2023, but 2024 didn’t go as planned in South Beach. The Marlins finished last season 62-100 and were out of playoff contention for most of the summer. A lot of those struggles can be attributed to pitching. Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara missed the entire season last year after undergoing […]

Bobby Miller’s swift return to the mound is a promising sign for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they continue spring training. The young pitcher took a frightening line drive to the head during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs. Thankfully, Miller was able to walk off the field on his own two feet. […]

Max Fried will make his highly anticipated Yankees debut on March 3, facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, per Bryan Koch. The left-hander, 31, is expected to take the mound for the first time as a member of the New York Yankees. Fried joined the Yankees this past offseason after signing a massive eight-year, $218 million contract. […]