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Prior to the start of this season Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto was confident the team would make a World Series run in 2024. But after the Mariners collapsed over the second half, Dipoto acknowledged the team’s offensive ineptitude in a disappointing season. In an attempt to shake things up, Seattle fired […]

The Houston Astros were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Thursday. Rhett Lowder pitched 6.1 innings of shutout baseball for Cincinnati while recording three strikeouts. Lowder addressed his performance against the current leaders of the American League West, via ESPN. “We knew they were an aggressive team,” the Reds rookie said. “I had to […]

The San Francisco Giants made a huge deal late Wednesday night by agreeing to a six-year, $151 million contract extension with third baseman Matt Chapman. The deal wipes out the final two years of Chapman’s current contract he signed with the Giants this past offseason and keeps him in San Francisco until 2030. While this […]

Luis Gil heads to the mound for the New York Yankees as they visit the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Cubs prediction and pick. Yankees-Cubs Projected Starters  Luis Gil vs. Jordan Wicks Luis Gil (12-6) with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP Last Start: Gil went three innings […]

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim is hoping to return from his shoulder injury soon. However, Kim admitted that his injury recovery is “taking a little longer” than expected, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list in late August. The Padres are hoping the 28-year-old can […]

It is safe to say that the Domingo German era in Pittsburgh has been a complete failure. After another difficult appearance on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, the last place Pittsburgh Pirates have made a significant move to one of their more disappointing offseason acquisitions. The Pirates have designated German for assignment according to Robert […]

As confirmed by Manager Rocco Baldelli, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler’s move to the injured list was an expected yet disappointing development for the team. The decision highlights the challenges faced by the Twins as they navigate mid-season injuries. Rocco Baldelli, known for his straightforward approach, summed up the situation succinctly during Thursday’s pregame interview, […]

Blake Snell signed a two-year, $62 million deal with the San Francisco Giants right before the 2024 season kicked off. After a slow start, Snell has regained his dominant form on the mound. It’s widely believed that the veteran lefty will opt out of his contract and test free agency for the second straight offseason. […]

With their NL East leading 83-56 record, the Philadelphia Phillies are well on their way to clinching a playoff spot. Before they embark on their postseason run, the Phillies wanted to get a closer look at one of their more intriguing prospects. Philadelphia is calling up right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson to start against the Marlins […]

An iconic baseball voice is coming back to the booth for one last playoff run. Longtime New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling will end his retirement this month and return to the airwaves as part of a deal for him to call every Yankees playoff game during the 2024 MLB postseason, per The Athletic. […]

It was reported late on Wednesday night that third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants were in agreement on a six-year, $151 million contract extension. Chapman had an opt out after the 2024 campaign but instead is ready to spend the next six seasons in San Francisco. And now Chapman is even playing […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper exited the team’s 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday after getting hit by a pitch. Harper provided an update on his status after the game, via MLB.com. “I feel good. I feel fine,” Harper said. Harper’s message, although brief, is encouraging. The outfielder-turned-first baseman has dealt with […]

Following a stint on the 15-day injured list due to a lower back strain, Luis Gil is returning to the New York Yankees. The Yanks reinstated the rookie pitcher Thursday, per a team announcement. He’s expected to start against the Chicago Cubs Friday. New York optioned reliever Scott Effross to Triple-A in a corresponding move. […]

On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves celebrated Ludacris with a night dedicated to honoring local music icons and the city’s influence on the industry, per Uproxx. The event at Truist Park featured a range of activities spotlighting Atlanta’s musical heritage and gave new and upcoming artists their moment in the spotlight. Ludacris Takes the Mound with […]

The Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres meet for the finale of a 3-game series at Petco Park Thursday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Padres prediction and pick. Tigers-Padres Projected Starters  Casey Mize vs. Martin Perez Casey Mize (2-6) with a 4.36 ERA, 62 K’s, 1.43 WHIP, in 84.2 […]

In the bottom of the 10th inning at Petco Park, San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. came through in the clutch, providing a thrilling moment as he hit his first career walk-off, an RBI single that clinched a 6-5 victory for the Padres over the Detroit Tigers. His hit in the 10th marked a […]

Not long ago the Philadelphia Phillies were perennial losers and owners of the longest playoff drought in the National League. Consecutive trips to the NLCS and a World Series appearance in 2022 changed the narrative surrounding the Phils and they’re now one of the top contenders for a championship in 2024. Philadelphia was on a […]

On Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs laid waste to the Pittsburgh Pirates, perhaps in retaliation over their heartbreaking 5-3 defeat on Monday and their hapless performance in a 5-0 loss on Tuesday. The Cubs got their offense going rather quickly en route to a 12-0 win over the Pirates. But it was the Cubs’ pitching […]

With the 2024 MLB offseason approaching, the Oakland Athletics, soon to be The Athletics, are in the middle of an ugly rebuild and have been at the bottom of the league since their last postseason appearance in 2019.  The club has its sights set on significantly bolstering its roster, particularly its pitching rotation, and adding […]

New York Yankees fans are fed up with Alex Verdugo. The outfielder is posting a rough season for New York after being traded there by the Boston Red Sox. That doesn’t appear to be changing down the homestretch. In the top of the fifth inning of the Yankees’ 10-6 loss to the Texas Rangers, Verdugo […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be making his return to the rotation on Tuesday at home against the Chicago Cubs, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been out since the middle of June due to a shoulder injury, and his return to the rotation is welcomed by the Dodgers. […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Braves prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rockies-Braves. The Atlanta Braves are getting tested and pushed in their battle for a playoff spot. Second-half surges by three other National League teams — the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, and New York Mets — […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Pirates prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals Pirates. The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates are non-factors in the National League as we head into the final three weeks of the regular season. These teams are building for the future and have some […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Marlins prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Phillies-Marlins. Phillies-Marlins Projected Starters  Ranger Suarez vs. Adam Oller Ranger Suarez (11-6) has a 3.02 ERA. The Phillies might not need to be alarmed about Suarez — that might be too severe a characterization, given that […]

The Seattle Mariners send Bryan Woo to the mound as they visit the Oakland Athletics. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Athletics prediction and pick. Mariners-Athletics Projected Starters  Bryan Woo vs. Joey Estes Bryan Woo (6-2) with a 2.30 ERA and a 0.81 WHIP Last Start: Woo went 6.1 innings giving […]

Matt Chapman has agreed to an extension contract with the San Francisco Giants, as reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. “BREAKING: Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a six-year, $151 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. It wipes out the final two years of his current deal and […]

A miracle may be the only shot the Boston Red Sox have left at making it to the postseason after going through a rough 3-7 stretch over their past 10 games. On Wednesday night, the Red Sox continued to lose ground in the AL Wild Card race, as they suffered an 8-3 defeat to the […]

The Houston Astros, as things stand (despite their 12-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night), are well on their way to another AL West division crown, which would be their fourth consecutive and their seventh over the past eight seasons. But all season long, the Astros’ starting rotation has had to deal with […]

The Chicago Cubs have played their way into the postseason picture as the team has heated up over the second half of the season. On Wednesday the Cubs spun a combined no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rookie sensation Shota Imanaga tossed seven scoreless frames before Chicago manager Craig Counsell made the difficult decision to pull […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has done nothing but enjoy life thus far in his stint in the Bronx after getting traded to the New York Yankees. Getting traded from the Miami Marlins to one of the best teams in the MLB will have that effect. But during their Wednesday night contest against the Texas Rangers, Chisholm […]

The Chicago Cubs made history in their 12-0 drubbing of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. On the back of seven innings from rookie ace Shota Imanaga, the Cubs bullpen was able to clinch the combined no-hitter, the 18th no-hitter in Cubs franchise history. Imanaga did the bulk of the work for the Cubs on the […]

The Baltimore Orioles appear set up as competitors in the American League East for years to come with a young core of super talented players. From that group, Gunnar Henderson has established himself as the face of the Orioles, as the star shortstop has been sensational in his first two full seasons with the team. […]

Disaster struck after what was supposed to be a celebration at the Washington Nationals game on Aug. 28. Midfielder Croix Bethune, a member of the gold medal-winning United States Women’s National team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Washington Spirit, will miss significant time after reportedly injuring herself while throwing out a celebratory first […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the Bay Area to take on the San Francisco Giants Thursday afternoon. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Giants prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Diamondbacks-Giants Projected Starters  Merrill Kelly vs. Blake Snell Merrill Kelly (4-0) with a […]

Hunter Brown and the Houston Astros continue interleague play as they face the Cincinnati Reds. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Reds prediction and pick. Astros-Reds Projected Starters  Hunter Brown vs. Rhett Lowder Hunter Brown (11-7) with a 3.55 ERA 1.29 WHIP Last Start: Brown went 6.2 innings in his last start, […]

Pablo Lopez heads to the mound for the Minnesota Twins as they face the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Rays prediction and pick. Twins-Rays Projected Starters  Pablo Lopez vs. Taj Bradley Pablo Lopez (13-8) with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP Last Start: Pablo Lopez went […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have consistently been one of the most formidable teams in Major League Baseball, and every season, they seem to come in as the favorites to win the World Series. The club has won the NL West Division 12 of the last 15 seasons, yet several factors suggest they may fall short […]

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has has continued to crush the ball. After hitting three home runs on Tuesday and setting a Phillies record for three-homer games in a single season, Schwarber etched his name in the history books again on Wednesday. Batting in his usual spot at the top of the Phillies order, […]

The Chicago Cubs are facing a significant challenge as left-handed pitcher Justin Steele has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The injury comes as a huge blow to the team and their rotation. The injury is due to left elbow tendinitis, according to Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. This situation […]