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With the second half of the MLB season approaching, the St. Louis Cardinals sparked excitement by selecting University of Tennessee strikeout leader Liam Doyle with the No. 5 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The selection injected optimism into a team hungry for a reset. The move not only fuels hope for the future of […]

Cal Raleigh fulfilled a lifelong dream by winning the 2025 Home Run Derby. It was the latest accomplishment in a star-making season for the Seattle Mariners catcher, affectionately known as Big Dumper. Raleigh led the majors in home runs over the first half, made his first All-Star Game and won the Derby so far this […]

Leave it to Jeff Passan to unintentionally go viral during the most uneventful day on the MLB calendar. On Wednesday — the day after the All-Star Game and before the second half of the season kicks off — baseball was taking a breather. But not Passan’s phone. “Has anyone ever started a Twitter Spaces in […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes took the mound for the National League to open the 2025 MLB All-Star Game—and absolutely delivered. At just 23 years old, the former LSU standout pitched a perfect first inning, striking out Gleyber Torres and Riley Greene while retiring Aaron Judge to cap it off. But while Skenes’ on-field performance […]

The Houston Astros entered the All-Star break eight games over .500. Jeremy Pena, Hunter Brown, and Josh Hader went to the All-Star Game, representing one of the better teams in Major League Baseball. However, Joe Espada’s team still has holes it needs to address before the MLB Trade Deadline. Jose Altuve is still in left […]

The New York Mets found themselves in an unexpected spotlight at the 2025 ESPY Awards Wednesday night, thanks to comedian Shane Gillis and a controversial joke involving Juan Soto, President Donald Trump, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver. What was intended as edgy humor quickly turned into one of the most talked-about moments of the night. […]

Anyone who says musicals and sports don’t mix hasn’t seen the New York Yankees join forces with Broadway for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Hamilton’s 10th anniversary. When the Yankees host the Washington Nationals on August 25 at Yankee Stadium, the night will pay tribute to the Tony Award-winning musical with memorable performances, commemorative giveaways, and […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the New York Yankees are actively searching for upgrades at third base, a weakness in an otherwise competitive roster. Among the top candidates reportedly on the Yankees’ radar is Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, who is now widely expected to be moved before the July 31 […]

Despite a turbulent first half marked by injuries and roster changes, the Houston Astros enter the All-Star break atop the AL West with a 56-40 record and a five-game lead over the second-place Seattle Mariners. Speaking to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, manager Joe Espada struck a confident tone about the club’s current outlook. “[We’re in] a […]

The Detroit Tigers are having an excellent season, currently possessing the best record in the American League. It has gone so well that Detroit has posted record numbers they have not seen in years. Now, they hope to sustain the momentum they have built over the first half of the season. But there is a […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a fantastic season. Despite leading the National League Central with a 57-39 record, it’s possible the Cubs trade for a player that helps them address a major weakness. There is a fatal flaw that could be the end of them if Chicago does not address it at the MLB trade […]

Ryne Sandberg, the Chicago Cubs legend, shared an emotional update on Wednesday, saying he is still fighting against the cancer but enjoying every minute he has with his family and loved ones. In a heartfelt letter addressed to his fans and extended baseball family, the 65-year-old described the past few months as “challenging,” but reaffirmed […]

Eugenio Suarez’s strong first half in 2025 earned the free-agent-to-be his second-career All-Star nod. The hot start has also made Suarez the subject of trade rumors as the deadline approaches and the Arizona Diamondbacks contemplate becoming sellers. Fellow Diamondbacks All-Star Corbin Carroll doesn’t want to see Suarez shipped off. He praised Arizona’s third baseman while […]

No team in Major League Baseball is as hot as the Boston Red Sox. The team used two wins from Garrett Crochet to fuel a 10-game winning streak. Before the second half of the season begins, Walker Buehler and Co. sit three games behind the lead in the American League East. Without Hunter Dobbins, though, […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline looms over every team in the league. July 31 represents the deadline for many teams to set themselves up for the rest of the season and beyond. For the Baltimore Orioles, that means making some tough decisions. Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson believes his team can turn things around, but […]

Kyle Tucker was one of two Chicago Cubs who started Tuesday’s All-Star Game. He and Pete Crow-Armstrong represented the Cubs after leading them to a dominant first half of the season. Thanks to their success, the pressure is on manager Craig Counsell to keep winning games when the season resumes. For general manager Carter Hawkins, […]

The 2025 All-Star Game is now in the rear-view mirror. The game ended a way it had never ended before, which included a mini home run derby swing off that saw Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber hit three homers to give the National League the edge. There were some MLB players who were snubbed from […]

Milwaukee Brewers rookie flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski savored every moment of his first MLB All-Star Game. For him, it wasn’t just about making history, it was about meeting one of his childhood idols. The 22-year-old right-hander, who lit up radar guns this season with his triple-digit heat, couldn’t contain his excitement after crossing paths with Dodgers […]

Paul Skenes showed up and showed out at the MLB All-Star Game, both as a dominant pitcher and as Olivia “Livvy” Dunne’s MVP boyfriend, per USAToday. Before lighting up the mound, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace made headlines with a red carpet moment that had cameras flashing for reasons beyond baseball. Gentleman Paul Skenes on the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw has enjoyed a storied career that has seen him win three Cy Young Awards, and an MVP. Despite these accomplishments, one of baseball’s elder statesmen knows that the 37-year-old will receive an even greater honor once his career concludes. Hall of Fame starting pitcher Pedro Martinez stopped Kershaw after […]

During the Home Run Derby, Athletics DH Brent Rooker was eliminated, much to the chagrin of the fans who looked on. Not only that, but he missed the mark by 0.08 feet. However, he redeemed himself with a home run in the top of the 7th inning. Thus, engineering an AL comeback after being down […]

The Seattle Mariners are still very much in the playoff race, and they are playing some great baseball. They are 5.0 games out of first place in the American League West, but they hold a 1.5 game lead on the final Wild Card spot. Because of this, Seattle has some decisions to make regarding the […]

The best thing about MLB All-Star Weekend was the actual game, where things got crazy at the end. For the first time ever, the game was decided by a swing-off after it was tied at the end of regulation. Many people are used to extra innings when the game is tied, but the MLB came […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a front-row seat to one of the viral moments of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The moment, however, came at his own expense. In what could be his final Midsummer Classic, Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw delivered a vintage performance. First, he struck out Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Then, he […]

The MLB All-Star game went out of its way to celebrate the life and legacy of Hank Aaron. The game was held at Truist Park in Atlanta. The celebration came in the 6th inning with a hologram of Aaron hitting his historic 715th home run on April 8, 1974. That day he eclipsed Babe Ruth […]

You probably don’t land social media star Olivia “Livvy” Dunne without being a gentleman, and Pittsburgh Pirates standout Paul Skenes showed how it’s done on the MLB All-Star Game red carpet. A moment went viral on the All-Star Game red carpet when Skenes dropped to a knee to tie Dunne’s heels. Dunne reposted a video […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw wasn’t expecting to be in the MLB All-Star Game. The legendary ace is 4–1 with a 3.38 ERA in 10 starts this season. Kershaw didn’t make the 2025 MLB All-Star Game by vote or stats, but as a “legend pick.” It’s a special selection by the commissioner’s office, meant […]

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw was a highlight reel at the All-Star game on Tuesday. He may not have put on an All-Star-like performance, but he wasn’t hard to miss. Kershaw traded playful barbs with Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz while mic’d up during the game. Speaking of the Hall of Fame, […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber showed exactly why he belonged in the MLB All-Star Game. Schwarber didn’t just win the 2025 All-Star Game MVP. In addition, the All-Star designated hitter delivered one of the night’s most unforgettable moments. In a twist that had fans and players buzzing, the midsummer classic skipped extra innings. It ended […]

The MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta was, in part, a celebration of the heroes of the past. Among those celebrated was Atlanta Braves legend and one-time home run king Hank Aaron. During the 6th inning, the lights at Truist Park went out, and the fans watched footage in hologram form of Aaron’s signature achievement: the […]

The MLB fans were in for a treat during the All-Star Game, where they had to go into a home run derby style after the game was tied 6-6 at the end of regulation. In the end, the National League won, and it came off All-Star MVP Kyle Schwarber hitting homers on all three of […]

MLB fans who watched the All-Star Game were in for a treat, as they got two days of a Home Run Derby. For the first time in history, there was a derby swing-off after the American and National teams were tied at 6-6 at the end of regulation. Funny enough, the idea had already been […]

Baseball fans packed Atlanta’s Truist Park expecting fireworks at this year’s MLB All-Star Game. They got more than they bargained for when Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber etched his name into the record books in the most unconventional way. He became the first non-pitcher in Major League history to earn the All-Star Game MVP award […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is doing things nobody has ever seen before, but while fans enjoy his greatness, it is important to remember how uncommonly excellent Clayton Kershaw has been for most of his 18-year MLB career. The Los Angeles Dodgers legend has compiled numbers that are not supposed to be achievable in the […]

Former MLB manager Joe Torre had a homecoming of sorts in Atlanta Tuesday night during the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, as he was an honorary coach under Aaron Boone’s staff for the American League side at Truist Park. Torre, who managed the New York Yankees and steered the club to four World Series championships, also […]

The New York Yankees made headlines during the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, though not for reasons their fans had hoped. After the exhibition ended in a 6-6 tie at Truist Park, a Home Run Derby-style swing-off was used for the first time to decide the winner. While the National League came out on top, much […]

The MLB All-Star Game is all fun and games for the most part, but things got serious for the Arizona Diamondbacks and star third baseman Eugenio Suarez for a moment late in the game. Suarez was hit by a pitch right on the hand in the bottom of the eighth inning for the National League […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone once again finds himself under the microscope, but this time it is coming because of a decision he made during the MLB All-Star Game. The American League skipper, after seeing his squad erase a 6-0 deficit and force the first-ever swing-off, assembled a puzzling lineup for what was essentially […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had one of the biggest names on the 2025 MLB All-Star roster, but when the exhibition game ended in a 6-6 tie and went to a Home Run Derby-style swing-off, Shohei Ohtani was nowhere to be found. The game featured a new twist with MLB introducing a three-player, three-swing-per-hitter tiebreaker format […]