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The Pittsburgh Pirates are under the spotlight at this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. Rumors have swirled around Pirates ace Paul Skenes for months, but the first player moved was Ke’Bryan Hayes. Pittsburgh sent him to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Taylor Rodgers and Sammy Stafura. It might not be the last deal […]

A tough 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves got a bit tougher with the injury to star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. The All-Star right fielder already missed quite a bit of time this season due to injury, and didn’t make his season debut until late May. Once again, he’ll miss time, as his leg continues […]

The Houston Astros are one of many contenders active at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Astros desperately need more help in their infield and have many targets in mind. One of them is Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa. Correa won a World Series with Houston before leaving for the Twins in free agency […]

The Cincinnati Reds managed to address their third base problem on Wednesday after making a deal before the MLB trade deadline. Cincy focused on improving the defense with this move, after reports indicate the front office traded for Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds will have the 28-year-0ld third baseman locked up for […]

In this Backyard Baseball 01 Review, we take a look at Playground Production and Mega Cat Studios’ revival of another classic Backyard Sports games. Growing up, Backyard Baseball 2001 was my favorite in the entire series. It offers the ability to play as real MLB athletes, use real MLB teams, and brings tons of gameplay […]

The Minnesota Twins are one of many teams buzzing in the rumor mill with the MLB trade deadline right around the corner. There has been some speculation that the club could deal closer Jhoan Duran, and it sounds like that decision could be made on Wednesday. Reports indicate that trade talks regarding Duran’s availability are […]

The Cleveland Guardians are running out of time. They have just 24 hours to decide if they want to become sellers and deal off a few of their players. Outfielder Steven Kwan has seen his name surface among trade rumors for the last few weeks. With the deadline looming, the stove is getting hotter. According […]

The Houston Astros hold a firm grasp on first place in the AL West. Although the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are a respective four and five games behind them, the division once again feels like it is Houston’s to win. Yet, with the MLB trade deadline a little over 24 hours away, there are […]

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto might not be out for an extended period of time, but the team will have to survive at least one day without the four-time All-Star. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Soto will be out of the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Soto suffered a […]

The MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 31. Rumors are running rampant around the league as teams are seemingly in negotiations to either buy or sell. One team to keep an eye on is the Cleveland Guardians, as it sounds like both Steven Kwan and Shane Bieber are on […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been the surprise team of MLB this season. With a 63-46 record, the Blue Jays have the second most wins in baseball, so they are in a prime position to contend for the World Series. The Blue Jays haven’t made the Fall Classic since they won back-to-back titles in 1992 […]

Even though 2025 has not gone the way that the Atlanta Braves have hoped, the mindset has not changed. The odds of the Braves making the playoffs at this juncture are pretty slim. However, that doesn’t mean that GM Alex Anthopoulos still doesn’t have a contending mindset. Now, with the MLB trade deadline looming, it […]

The Los Angeles Angels are going for it. On Wednesday, the Angels acquired two relievers from the Washington Nationals to boost their bullpen while they make a push to the postseason. Jeff Passan and Ken Rosenthal broke the news. The two players aren’t big names this season, but they are veterans who have been on […]

As the trade deadline draws near, the Milwaukee Brewers continue to explore additions that could boost their postseason push — and the latest name on their radar is Orioles first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. O’Hearn, a first-time All-Star in 2025, is one of the top lefty bats available on the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are scorching hot late into this season. They’ve climbed to first place in the NL Central behind a well-rounded roster that keeps exceeding expectations across the MLB. Helping fuel that surge is Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn. His grand slam at American Family Field sent the crowd into a frenzy and stamped […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are going to have a tough set of games ahead as they try to continue without star outfielder Jackson Chouiro for the time being. On Tuesday night, Chourio left the game against the Chicago Cubs with a right hamstring injury. It’s too early to know if the rising star will need an […]

As the rumors swirl around Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday evening, there is no doubt that many are considering the star to be the most coveted slugger on the market. Though Suarez suffered a hand injury, it hasn’t hurt his stock as the latest report suggests the […]

The Houston Astros received two important injury updates Wednesday. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Astros are looking for starting pitcher Christian Javier to throw around 55-60 pitches at Triple-A on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Jeremy Pena could return to the big league ball club soon. “The Astros hope to get 55-60 pitches out of […]

The Athletics’ 2025 season hasn’t gone to plan. While the team spends the next three seasons in Sacramento before their move to Las Vegas, the main focus will continue to be on building a competitive team. 2024 first-round pick Nick Kurtz has continued to prove that he will be a pillar for the future. Last […]

The Chicago Cubs are not placing outfielder Ian Happ on the injured list, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports. It seemed as if an IL stint would potentially be necessary after Happ fouled a ball off his shin Tuesday, but X-rays came back negative. The Cubs still made two roster moves Wednesday morning, however, promoting prospect […]

The San Francisco Giants made the biggest trade of the year, long before trade season picked up, when they dealt for Rafael Devers. Unfortunately, Devers and his new team have struggled since the move. The struggles could force the Giants into another big trade before the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Even though Devers can play […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a valuable chip in Ryan Helsley. The elite closer is drawing serious interest from multiple contenders. A two-time All-Star and the 2024 Reliever of the Year, Helsley has become one of the most coveted bullpen arms on the market. His value gives the […]

The Chicago White Sox are trading away players as the MLB trade deadline approaches Thursday. In anticipation of yet another trade, the club is scratching veteran pitcher Adrian Houser from a scheduled start Wednesday. “He hasn’t been traded yet but they’re holding him out in anticipation of a deal by 6 pm et tomorrow (Thursday),” […]

With rumors around the Cincinnati Reds ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday evening, there is one player who could make for an exciting addition at third base in Eugenio Suarez. While the Reds are reportedly interested in a reunion with Suarez, there will be fierce competition around the league, leading to the team likely […]

The Minnesota Twins will play the Boston Red Sox at 1:10 PM EST on Wednesday. Carlos Correa was removed from Tuesday’s game due to an illness, however, and he is not in Wednesday’s starting lineup, the Twins announced. It is also worth mentioning that Correa has been linked to a Houston Astros reunion in recent […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, ESPN’s Buster Olney highlighted a potential Philadelphia Phillies move as the most impactful of the season’s second half. But he’s not eyeing a big bat or a frontline starter, it’s a bullpen arm. When asked which deal could shape the rest of the 2025 campaign, Buster Olney pointed to […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to Luis Robert Jr., so many were expecting that if they made a trade at the deadline, it would be for him. Instead, they went and got someone else from the Chicago White Sox, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater […]

The San Diego Padres are considering some trades ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Two Padres players getting a lot of trade speculation are pitchers Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez. San Diego has some specific needs they want to get in return for either pitcher. “Heard tonight if the Padres trade a prominent pitcher — […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to be active ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, one name that has been connected to the team is Cleveland Guardians star Steven Kwan. As the rumors will continue around the Dodgers and Kwan, the latest idea from an MLB insider suggests what the team could include to sweeten a […]

With the New York Mets heavily connected to Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr., it would be prudent for the team to have fallback plans in case they are unable to land him. As the rumors around the Mets and Robert Jr. continue ahead of Thursday’s deadline, the latest report details a couple of […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez has battled an injury in recent days. Suarez is expected to return to Arizona’s lineup on Wednesday, in what may be his final game with that franchise. “All Star 3B Eugenio Suarez is back in the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup in what should be his final game before he’s traded. […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez is one of the hottest trade candidates in Major League Baseball right now. While countless teams have talked to Arizona about a possible trade, the Seattle Mariners appear to be the favorite if Suarez leaves the desert. Seattle is trying to find some pieces to help the club win […]

MLB The Show 25 has added the Bristol Motor Speedway Stadium into the game to celebrate the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic. For those who don’t know, the MLB Speedway Classic is an upcoming MLB game that will actually be played inside a NASCAR Track. It also marks the first regular season game to be played […]

With the fear that Isaac Paredes will miss the remainder of the season, the Houston Astros are thinking about trading for Carlos Correa at the deadline, according to Bob Nightengale. Correa is a homegrown product and led the Astros to four division titles, three pennants, and a World Series title. “Correa, 30, still has $103.5 […]

The New York Mets have wrestled back the NL East lead from the Philadelphia Phillies, going 7-4 since the All-Star break, but the Phillies are right on their tail. The Mets only have a half-game advantage over their fiercest division rival, and they are coming off two straight defeats to the San Diego Padres — […]

The Los Angeles Angels (53-55) are hovering near the danger zone with the MLB trade deadline around the corner. If they are going to avoid dealing away players like Taylor Ward, Tyler Anderson and Kenley Jansen, then they have to overpower one of the teams ahead of them in the American League Wild Card standings. […]

The Athletics may be deep in a rebuild, but their young cornerstone continues to deliver headline moments. On Tuesday night, rookie phenom Nick Kurtz flashed his defensive brilliance to seal a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners, making a game-ending diving grab that left fans and teammates stunned. With two outs in the top of […]

The New York Mets, despite plenty of ups and downs, have been one of the best teams in all of Major League Baseball so far this season, but they know they will need to stay healthy in order to stay at the top of the NL East and make a push for a World Series. […]

The 2025 season has had plenty of ups and downs for the New York Yankees, and there are still two months of regular season baseball left for them to play. On Tuesday, the Yankees showed all of their strengths and weaknesses in a 7-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Their offense continues to be […]