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The New York Mets finally righted the ship with Saturday night’s 11-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. They set a franchise record for home runs with seven, also tying the major league baseball record in the process. Catcher Francisco Alvarez hit the final home run that tied the major league record. However, that wasn’t enough […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are rumored to have at least two players who don’t want to leave the team, ahead of this year’s MLB trade deadline. Pitchers Sonny Gray and Miles Mikolas are not interested in waiving their no-trade clauses, per USA Today. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that there are several teams who would […]

The Colorado Rockies are mired in a disaster of a season. Colorado is on pace to set a MLB record for the most losses in a campaign. While the team parted ways with their former manager Bud Black, it seems Black may not be done with the team. Black is a possible candidate to work […]

The San Francisco Giants are marching forward after making the biggest move of the Major League Baseball season so far, acquiring Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to bolster their lineup and add some pop to the order. Devers had gotten off to somewhat of a slow start at the plate, but he found […]

The New York Yankees have been struggling to find wins in recent days, for many reasons. One of the reasons is because the Yankees pitchers are banged up. Ryan Yarbrough is the latest hurler to head to the injured list, per the Associated Press. Yarbrough is headed to the 15-day IL with a strained right […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have patiently waited while pitcher Max Scherzer heals up. Scherzer is expected to return soon to the Blue Jays rotation. That return could be as soon as Tuesday June 24, per USA Today. Scherzer has battled with a thumb injury that he suffered way back in March. He has made just […]

With the San Diego Padres being led by Manny Machado, there is no doubt that he has already left an everlasting impact on the team and the people around him in the clubhouse. As Machado continues to impress with the Padres, manager Mike Shildt would express his true thoughts on the star and how the […]

The New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants both appear to be rolling toward the playoffs with plenty of baseball left to play this season, but there is always room for improvement and that is no different with these two. As the trade deadline continues to get closer and closer, both teams could be […]

The Boston Red Sox shocked the MLB world last week when they sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster trade that materialized from seemingly out of nowhere. While the front office did a good job of keeping their trade negotiations under wraps, it sounds like the Giants weren’t the only team […]

The New York Mets finally got back into the win column on Saturday, stopping a rough skid. The Mets crushed the Philadelphia Phillies, 11-4. Mets slugger Juan Soto blasted two home runs, and generally loved what he saw from his team. “What happened in the past is already in the past. We just come on […]

The Washington Nationals are headed for their sixth straight losing season, as the team hasn’t reached the playoffs since its title run in 2019. If there’s an upside to another lost season in Washington, it’s that the Nationals’ talented, young prospects are getting playing time. One of those players is making the most of his […]

The Cincinnati Reds aren’t wasting time. Just days before a marquee series against the New York Yankees, the Reds called up their top pitching prospect, 2024 second overall pick Chase Burns. The 22-year-old has dominated at every level this season, and now he’s getting his shot on one of baseball’s biggest stages. Burns has been […]

Nathaniel Lowe achieved a huge career milestone during Saturday’s matchup between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Lowe has impressed throughout his growth after seven seasons of playing in the major leagues. His time with the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers saw him secure Silver Slugger and the Gold Glove, then reaching the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages and catcher Will Smith continued to add to their All-Star cases with solo home runs in their 7-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday night. The defending champs are now sitting at 47-31 overall and in first place in the NL West by 3.5 games. While Shohei […]

The Washington Nationals could see a .500 record in sight at the end of May, a welcome sign that the young ballclub’s profusion of talent was finally trending toward competitive results. A nightmarish June has crushed that optimism, however, as the Nats dropped 11 consecutive games before toughing out a 4-3 extra-innings victory versus the […]

Despite capping off a wild four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-3 win Friday, the San Diego Padres left LA feeling bitter. Right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was plunked by the Dodgers for the third time this season. And although the two-time All-Star’s X-rays were negative, teammate Manny Machado warned the Dodgers […]

Heading into Saturday’s divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Mets had lost seven games in a row. This led to the Phillies finally seizing control of the NL East, and the Mets were once again behind their rivals. A win Saturday would put the Mets back on top of the division, as […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were 38-37 heading into Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies. The Diamondbacks were dealt a brutal blow when star pitcher Corbin Burnes’ injury ended his season. His absence, combined with the high level of talent in the National League West, have put Arizona near the bottom of their division. The Diamondbacks […]

MLB fan bases are closely monitoring the myriad of pitching injuries that have afflicted the Los Angeles Dodgers (47-30) this season, but the defending World Series Champions overcame a similar calamity last year. While a scarcity of arms is obviously concerning, believe it or not, the biggest priority of this team could actually be keeping […]

New York Mets superstar right fielder Juan Soto is having quite a night at the City of Brotherly Love Saturday night. Playing in the second game of New York’s series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Soto has put his team on his shoulders with a pair of big home runs. […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is one of the most exciting parts of the season. This year, however, the Boston Red Sox did not wait to kick things off, sending Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The 28-year-old slugger hit his first home run for Bob Melvin’s team on Saturday, helping his new […]

Despite falling behind the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs after an inconsistent start to the season, the Milwaukee Brewers continue their relentless pursuit of the postseason. The team is determined to reach the playoffs for the seventh time in the last eight seasons. And the Brewers’ dominant three-game winning streak gives fans reason to believe. After […]

The San Diego Padres are hoping to get more production from their outfielders as the season approaches the halfway point. They have seen leftfielder Jason Heyward struggle with his offensive production throughout the season, and he was designated for assignment prior to the Padres game Saturday against the American League’s Kansas City Royals. While Heyward […]

The Minnesota Twins are 37-39 after the Milwaukee Brewers shut them out 9-0 on Saturday. Minnesota is still reeling from the loss of ace pitcher Pablo Lopez’s shoulder injury. The Twins are still in the conversation to secure one of the three wild card spots in the American League, but have fallen far behind the […]

The Seattle Mariners lost to the Chicago Cubs 10-7 on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Dan Wilson’s team failed to complete their comeback, allowing the Cubs to even up the season series. On a day where the home plate umpire needed to be taken into the Mariners’ dugout because of the heat, Cal Raleigh struggled to […]

There is still a lot of head scratching going on in Boston following the trade of slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants. The Red Sox have been playing their best baseball of the season, but the idea of them mounting a run at the American League East title […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been plagued by injuries this season. The ailments have contributed to a nightmare campaign as Baltimore is 10 games below .500 and 11 games back in the AL East. And the news just keeps getting worse for the team. After All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman was scratched from the lineup Friday, the […]

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees entered Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles looking for revenge. The Orioles defeated them 5-3 at Yankee Stadium in the opening game of their weekend series. After an abysmal offensive stretch, New York is in desperate need of as much help as their pitchers can give them. Luckily […]

Saturday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners featured two hot offenses going at it. Pete Crow-Armstrong is a National League MVP candidate while Cal Raleigh has broken records for Seattle this season. However, the offenses were not the only factors contributing to the heat. The game was played in mid-90-degree heat, and […]

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King hasn’t stepped on the mound since late May, but he’s keeping a positive mindset as he works through recovery from a pinched nerve in his shoulder. This injury, which happened after an awkward night’s sleep before a scheduled game against Atlanta on May 24, has kept one of San […]

Kutter Crawford has not thrown a single pitch for the Boston Red Sox in 2025. Boston’s starting pitcher was progressing through his recovery, but delays have pushed his return date back. He, along with Tanner Houck and Jordan Hicks, are all on Alex Cora’s injured list with different injuries. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Crawford’s […]

Two weeks ago, the New York Yankees held a comfortable lead in the AL East. Now, on the heels of losing seven of their last eight games, they are trying to maintain their slim one game advantage in the division. The loss on Friday to the Baltimore Orioles, currently in last place in the division, […]

The Texas Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak Friday behind another strong outing from Jacob deGrom. The veteran ace delivered his fourth straight quality start, leading Texas to a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, it wasn’t all good news for the Rangers as first baseman Jake Burger exited the game early with an […]

Caroline Hjelle, the wife of San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle, made serious accusations against her husband via a TikTok post on Friday, which the team is now looking into, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. “When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers Day a week after this (video was taken) […]

Entering Friday’s series opener between the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants, all eyes were on Rafael Devers. After the slugger refused to play first base in Boston, the Red Sox traded him away. The newest Giants designated hitter faced a lot of pressure heading into the series opener and fell short. However, […]

The Chicago Cubs lead in the National League Central is one of the bigger gaps in the league. However, the Cubs have had to tread water without their best pitcher on the mound. Craig Counsell has been without Shota Imanaga since May 4. The 31-year-old suffered a hamstring strain against the Milwaukee Brewers and has […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Cincinnati Reds face a pivotal moment in shaping both their present playoff push and their long-term outlook. With a roster blending rising stars and seasoned veterans, the Reds must weigh whether to buy, sell, or strike a balance. To truly maximize their chances this year and beyond, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday night at Chavez Ravine, with veteran ace Clayton Kershaw picking up his third consecutive win and offering a key boost to the Dodgers rotation. The performance came with historical implications, as Kershaw moved to within eight of reaching 3,000 career strikeouts, a milestone […]

The Atlanta Braves have lost their ace for the time being. Reigning NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale appeared to suffer a rib cage injury during Wednesday’s stellar outing against the New York Mets, and as a result, the Braves have placed him on the 15-day IL backdated to June 19, the team announced Saturday. The […]