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As the trade deadline approaches, teams with needs will be pursuing deals that address key issues. Since so many teams remain in contention under the modern playoff format that will allow six teams to make the playoffs from each league, it’s not always easy to find a trade partner that is willing to depart with […]

Jeremy Peña was putting together the best season of his career when he landed on the injured list with a rib fracture. Peña was hit by a pitch and forced to exit the Houston Astros’ win over the Chicago Cubs on June 27. The Gold Glove-winning shortstop landed on the 10-day IL three days later. […]

The New York Mets enter their final series before the All-Star break on a mission. If they sweep the Kansas City Royals, they could finish atop the National League East. However, pressure is on Mets general manager David Stearns to make upgrades. He has young players like Luisangel Acuna to move, and their target list […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ starting pitcher, Drew Rasmussen, has been named to the 2025 American League All-Star team, replacing Los Angeles Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi. The announcement came on Friday, July 11, recognizing Rasmussen’s strong return to form following a challenging injury history and a remarkable season. Rasmussen, 29, has overcome three major elbow surgeries, including […]

Brandon Lowe was one of three Tampa Bay Rays infielders to make the 2025 MLB All-Star Game after Junior Caminero was added as a replacement for banged up Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman. However, Lowe will not take part in the Midsummer Classic after being sidelined with an injury. The Rays have placed Lowe […]

Garrett Crochet was named to the All-Star team for the Boston Red Sox, but it was recently announced that he backed out of the game. Many were wondering why Crochet may have decided not to be a part of the game, and he recently shared why he won’t be participating, according to Chris Cotillo of […]

Just days away from the MLB All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox have stunningly and unconventionally become one of the most fascinating teams in the American League. Following a series victory versus the Cincinnati Reds, sweeps of the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies and a big win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night, […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is on Tuesday. As the final weekend approaches before the break, players are being selected to join and replace others in the Midsummer Classic. On Friday, Kansas City Royals rising star third baseman Maikel Garcia is replacing Tampa Bay Rays’ Brandon Lowe. Lowe was added to the IL on Friday. […]

The New York Mets have one more series before the All-Star break. Unfortunately, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will have to navigate it without his top two designated hitters. After Starling Marte hit the injured list with a knee bruise, New York called on Jesse Winker. He lasted all of two games before joining Marte, leaving […]

Ahead of the HBCU Swingman Classic, Ken Griffey Jr. made a bold call for more recognition of HBCU athletes. In a phone interview with USA Today, the baseball legend cited that call in why they created the Swingman Classic. “If you look at what’s going on in baseball, (there are) a lot of kids of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have built a reputation for bold, win-now moves under Dave Dombrowski, and with the club sitting atop the National League East at 54-39, the pressure to address their most glaring weakness, the bullpen, has never been higher. The memory of last year’s postseason collapse, when Phillies relievers surrendered 17 runs in just […]

The Atlanta Braves have one more series to enter the All-Star break with positive momentum. General manager Alex Anthopoulos has told the league that the Braves are not willing to move on from their stars. However, he gave manager Brian Snitker a new piece to play with in his bullpen, claiming Joey Wentz off waivers […]

When fellow players controversially voted Julio Rodriguez into the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, fans once again condemned the fairness of the selection system. Well, they will get their wish, after all. The Seattle Mariners center fielder will not be competing in the Midsummer Classic, per the team. “He will take the break to recuperate, rest […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one more series before the All-Star break. Before playing the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles claimed a pitcher off the waiver wire. Dave Roberts gets another arm in his bullpen amid rumors that the Dodgers could add a new closer. Ironically, the move is a reunion for Los Angeles, which […]

The San Francisco Giants are in the thick of the National League playoff hunt, sitting at 51-43 and holding the third Wild Card spot in a tightly contested NL West. With their offense bolstered by the headline-grabbing acquisition of Rafael Devers, the Giants’ glaring weakness remains their starting rotation. Inconsistent performances from veterans like Justin […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is this Tuesday. Many of the players who initially were selected to represent the National or American League are being replaced due to injury or the decision not to participate. That is the case once again in this situation. Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez is replacing Texas Rangers starting […]

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize has made it onto the roster of the American League team for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He is replacing the injured Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox. This is a momentous event because Mize will be the sixth Tiger to appear in Atlanta, which represents an essential […]

The Boston Red Sox had the honor of having multiple All-Stars on their team, and one of them happened to be Garrett Crochet. Unfortunately, it looks like he will not be going to the game, according to the Boston Strong social media page. “Garrett Crochet will skip the All-Star Game, Casey Mize will replace him,” […]

As Texas Rangers star Jacob deGrom continues to have strong outings, it has led to a fifth All-Star nod, but the question about his status playing in the actual game has been revealed. While fans were hoping to see the Rangers star in deGrom pitch another gem, it won’t happen at the All-Star game as […]

The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a bold move to inject power and veteran presence into their lineup, targeting Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. With Suarez in a contract year and the Diamondbacks boasting top prospect Jordan Lawlar in Triple-A, the stars may be aligning for a midseason blockbuster that could reshape both clubs’ trajectories. […]

The Chicago Cubs are back. With the All-Star break around the corner, this franchise has proven itself to be a legitimate contender once again. It took longer than the North Side had hoped, but authentic enthusiasm is flowing through Wrigley Field. The Cubbies (55-38) are only a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first […]

The New York Yankees have survived without ace Gerrit Cole, and one of the rotation’s most impressive contributors will get his day in the sun at the 2025 MidSummer Classic. As per multiple sources, Yankees starter Carlos Rodon has been named an American League All-Star. He will replace fellow Yankees southpaw Max Fried, who will […]

Although the New York Mets added another All-Star due to injury, outfielder Brandon Nimmo didn’t hold back. He delivered a sharp critique of the MLB All-Star Game selection process, calling it “broken” and unfair to players who genuinely earn the honor through performance. Before the Mets’ game in Baltimore, Brandon Nimmo took direct aim at […]

The Kansas City Royals have caught a rhythm over the past few games, and it looks like there is life surrounding the team. After their latest win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they’ve won seven of their last 10 games and are sitting in second place in the AL Central. This has led teams to wonder […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks are in an immense amount of rumors before the trade deadline, the team has been connected to the Milwaukee Brewers in the latest reporting from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Diamondbacks pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrikk Kelly have been in speeculation, but it’s also third baseman Eugenio Suarez that has been […]

Many assumed that the Boston Red Sox were waiving the white flag when they traded franchise staple Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, but they are now firmly planted in the Postseason hunt. The Red Sox 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday saw them battle back from a 3-1 deficit and […]

As the MLB trade deadline looms, few names generate as much intrigue as Boston’s Jarren Duran. After a breakout 2024 campaign that saw him post a 6.7 WAR, seventh-best in the majors, Duran established himself as one of baseball’s most dynamic outfielders. While some of that production was buoyed by favorable luck, Duran’s 2025 has […]

Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson left his mark in various locales. He pitched for the Montreal Expos, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. In Seattle, he helped put the team on the map. With Arizona, he won a memorable World Series in 2001. But could he have […]

The New York Mets dropped the first game of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Still, there was a silver lining: another Mets player is heading to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Mets left-hander David Peterson will step in for Robbie Ray, who is unavailable due to a scheduled start on Sunday. David Peterson earns […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in first place in the National League East as the All-Star Break approaches. They have missed Bryce Harper for extended periods, seen JT Realmuto’s offense decline, and need a closer. But their starting pitching has lifted them to a playoff opportunity in a crowded National League. Zack Wheeler has been sensational […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Milwaukee Brewers find themselves in a familiar yet enviable position: playoff contention, but with a glaring need for more power in their lineup. The Brewers, sitting at 53-40 and holding the second wild card in the National League, have defied their modest home run total, just 88, ranking […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find ways to merge themselves with the legacy of Kobe Bryant. When they won the 2024 World Series, their 8th in franchise history, they put two and two together. Los Angeles will continue to honor the late Lakers legend by unveiling a Kobe Bryant bobblehead, per L.A. sportswriter Matthew Moreno. They […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still sputtering in the National League Wild Card race. They are five games out of the final spot with a 46-48 record. Rumors are swirling about Arizona’s trade deadline plans, especially in their pitching rotation. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Diamondbacks pitchers Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen ahead […]

The Cincinnati Reds are playing some good baseball right now, but there is still more to be desired. The Reds are 48-46 on the year, and they sit just 3.0 games back of a Wild Card spot in the National League. With the playoffs in reach, and the MLB trade deadline approaching, Cincinnati has to […]

The Boston Red Sox have won seven consecutive games to take over an American League playoff spot. After trading Rafael Devers, things looked bleak in June. But their hot streak has instilled hope in Beantown ahead of the trade deadline. Some rumors were suggesting that the Red Sox could trade Alex Bregman after the Devers […]

The New York Yankees have been attempting to turn their 2025 around following a six-game skid. They’ve now won four in a row, and their choice to release longtime infielder DJ LeMahieu might make them a fit for one of the game’s most dangerous hitters. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They have won seven consecutive games and nine of their last ten, moving to 50-45. They have done that without one of their important veteran bats for over a month. Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman is set to return from injury soon, […]

The New York Yankees were getting no-hit through seven innings on Thursday night. Despite a series win, it was looking like a sad end to their series against the Seattle Mariners. Then, Jazz Chisholm Jr broke up Bryan Woo’s no-hitter, and Giancarlo Stanton hit a homer to make it 5-3. They tied the game in […]

The Seattle Mariners were on their way to beating the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Bryan Woo had a no-hitter going through seven innings and a five-run cushion. But the Bombers staged a comeback, winning 6-5 in extra innings. Mariners closer Andres Munoz blew the save in the ninth, and catcher Cal Raleigh thinks […]