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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta might not have taken the mound during the MLB All-Star Game, but he still delivered the night’s most emotional moment. As players participated in the annual Stand Up To Cancer tribute, Peralta chose to honor a name deeply beloved in Milwaukee—Bob Uecker. During the fifth-inning SU2C ceremony, players held placards […]

For the better part of two decades, when someone mentioned The Miz, it was referring to Mike Mizanin of Parma, Ohio, not the Milwaukee Brewers. From The Real World to the WWE, his namesake show on USA Network, and now the latest reboot of American Gladiators, Mizanin has done his best to make The Miz […]

New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon had already thrown 7.2 innings of scoreless baseball during last weekend’s series opener against the Chicago Cubs. With an 8-0 lead, two outs, and runners on the corners, manager Aaron Boone came out to talk to the 32-year-old who had already thrown 103 pitches. After a brief back-and-forth, Rodon […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a unique spot heading into the trade deadline. On one hand, their record shows that they are the best team in the National League, a squad with three former MVPs, five 2025 All-Stars, and enough depth to suffer through a seven-game losing streak in July and still roll […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw made the most of his likely final MLB All-Star Game appearance this year—retiring two elite hitters and delivering a mic’d-up moment that quickly stole the show. At 37, the future Hall of Famer was selected as a “Legend Pick” by commissioner Rob Manfred and took the mound in the […]

The MLB All-Star Game is one of the few genuine moments of satisfaction that Pittsburgh Pirates fans can experience this season. They get to witness their guy, the sensational Paul Skenes, captivate millions of people around the country. The right-handed starting pitcher took the mound wearing his franchise’s patented black, white and gold in a […]

New York Mets star Pete Alonso has the power to blow open any game with one swing, and he did just that in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta. With the National League leading 2-0 in the sixth inning thanks to a two-run double from Ketel Marte all the way back in […]

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson shared a deeply personal moment on Monday night when he and his father, Jack Wilson, were both mic’d up during the third inning of the MLB All‑Star Game. That instant captured more than just a conversation; it celebrated the first father‑son duo ever to start at shortstop in an ASG. Back […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw brought more than just elite pitching to the mound during the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. He delivered one of the funniest mic’d-up moments of the night. Selected as commissioner Rob Manfred’s “Legend Pick,” the future Hall of Famer entered in the second inning and gave fans a rare look […]

While the Boston Red Sox are on a tear, they are still chasing the Toronto Blue Jays. John Schneider’s belief in George Springer and the rest of his roster has born fruit after a slow start. Toronto leads the American League East heading into the All-Star break. However, the offensive struggles of Ernie Clement and […]

Tarik Skubal could realistically win his second straight American League Cy Young Award this season, potentially posting one of the best two-year runs in recent MLB history. One does not usually reach such a unique level of greatness without being a supreme competitor. The Detroit Tigers left-handed starting pitcher pushes himself on the mound and […]

Major League Baseball is notorious for some instances of batter charging the mound. After close pitches or controversial calls, umpires have had to come in and hand out ejections. However, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso pitched an interesting idea at the All-Star Game. He thinks MLB should implement rules like the NHL does […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh stepped onto the field at Truist Park on Tuesday night living out a dream years in the making. Just moments before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, the breakout slugger paused to reflect on his journey in a quick sideline interview that left a lasting impression on fans and viewers across […]

The Philadelphia Phillies stumbled into the All-Star break with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games and a series loss to the San Diego Padres to close the first half. Still, they’re 55-41 and a half-game up in the National League East with less than three weeks before the trade deadline. The team has […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates only have one representative at the MLB All-Star Game, but Paul Skenes made his mark. Starting for the National League for the second straight year, Skenes put together a 1-2-3 inning. MLB.com’s Sarah Langs says that Skenes made All-Star history with his two strikeout pitches in the inning. Paul Skenes strikes out […]

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is soon going to make a big decision. While his focus at the moment is on helping Philly win it all in the fall, it’s what comes after the 2025 MLB season that is also being talked about amid the MLB All-Star break. He made that clear with his […]

The MLB All-Star Game is, at its core, a celebration of baseball. The Chicago Cubs know that and they used the occasion to honor someone who loves the games as much as anyone on Earth, MLB’s Sarah Langs. “Thank you for making baseball the BEST, @SlangsOnSports,” the Cubs’ team account posted via X, alongside a […]

Julio Urias has not pitched in a Major League Baseball game since 2023. The former Los Angeles Dodgers starter was a key piece of the team that won a World Series under Dave Roberts in 2020. Urias was suspended for violating the league’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy. Now that his […]

The New York Yankees may not have had a player take the crown at this year’s Home Run Derby, but superstar Aaron Judge still managed to make headlines with his praise for a rising star. During Tuesday night’s media availability ahead of the All-Star Game, the New York slugger gave an unfiltered and respectful take […]

The New York Yankees are in second place in the American League East at the MLB All-Star Break. After a hot start, they hit the brakes in June and July, falling behind the Toronto Blue Jays. As Aaron Judge continues his otherworldly prime, the Yankees should be all in at the MLB trade deadline. Pitcher […]

The MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night will feature two of the brightest pitching stars in the game. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is making his first All-Star start, while Pirates’ star Paul Skenes makes his second in a row. The two took different paths to the majors, as Skenes was drafted first, and Skubal was […]

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball this season. The American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game is proof of their dominance. Tarik Skubal, Gleyber Torres, Javier Baez, and Riley Greene are all starters this year. However, the Tigers sent seven players to Atlanta, the most of […]

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton knows better than to take anything for granted in his MLB career. The former No. 2 overall draft pick has battled constant injury issues since making his big-league debut more than 10 years ago. He has played 100-plus games in a season just twice and reached the 140 mark […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is at the All-Star Game, and so is Matt Olson, the player who replaced him with the Atlanta Braves. It’s a lot to live up to for Olson. Freeman made five All-Star teams with the Braves, won an MVP award and was part of the team’s 2021 World […]

Major League Baseball is on a brief pause as the league descends on Atlanta for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. While fans are locked in on the Midsummer Classic just a day after Cal Raleigh took home the trophy in the Home Run Derby, everyone now has an opportunity to reflect on everything that […]

Shohei Ohtani has been slowly working his way back onto the mound, as it’s been well over a season since he played as a legitimate starting pitcher. As the 2025 season progresses, we should begin to see Ohtani pitching deeper and deeper into games. However, due to his ability as a two-way player, how good […]

The All-Star break is here as teams around the league take a short break before beginning the second half of the regular season. It’s a time when some teams tend to get hot and make a serious playoff push while others trail behind. On Tuesday, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker grabbed attention with his claim […]

The MLB All-Star Week is here, so the baseball season is around halfway over. Some of the biggest-name superstars are still performing at an elite level, which has confirmed many of the rankings of the best MLB players article that ClutchPoints put out before the season. However, tons of players have broken out and burst […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn’t be where they are without Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani. Freeman is gearing up for an emotional All-Star game in his hometown of Atlanta.   Meanwhile, Ohtani is discussing longevity as he transitions into a dual role in both hitting and pitching.  Together, their tandem is one of the fiercest in […]

The New York Yankees’ roster is far from perfect, even if the team sent three players to the MLB All-Star Game. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has hinted that the front office is targeting a third baseman at the trade deadline. However, Clarke Schmidt’s season-ending injury has made the starting rotation thin, especially without Gerrit […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and rumors are buzzing loudly with each passing day. It sounds like the Chicago Cubs might be a team to keep an eye on as there is speculation that the front office could trade one of its top prospects. Insider Jon Morosi shares more details on how […]

Experienced arms can make a key difference when attempting to make a postseason run, and free agent reliever David Robertson is attempting to convince a team that he can help their bullpen down the stretch. Will Sammon of the Athletic recently reported that Robertson, a former All-Star, has drawn interest from two clubs that are […]

Jacob Misiorowski has become one of the most thrilling young pitchers in Major League Baseball, and the Milwaukee Brewers are already thinking about securing his future with the team. Several sources suggest that the organization is expressing early interest in a possible contract extension for the 23-year-old, who just made his MLB debut and earned […]

MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark has never been one to shy away from sharing his opinions with the media, and he’s made it clear that he does not want a salary cap. Commissioner Rob Manfred is reportedly pushing for a salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement. The current deal expires in […]

The Minnesota Twins are holding firm with the MLB trade deadline nearing, especially when it comes to trade rumors surrounding Joe Ryan. Teams across the league are scrambling for pitching. However, despite widespread speculation, sources confirm the Twins have not entertained any trade discussions involving All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan. Sitting just below .500 at 47-49, […]

Rookies playing in the All-Star Game is now a part of the norm. This season, three will represent their teams in the All-Star game, and one of them will be the starting shortstop for the American League. The Athletics’ Jacob Wilson is an old-school player who also happens to be one of the top hitters […]

The city of Atlanta is currently gearing up to host the MLB All-Star game, which will take place on Tuesday night at Truist Park. One of the members of the NL All-Star team is Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who spent over a decade as a member of the Braves and will be […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have played the entire 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field, a minor-league ballpark. That’s because of storm damage that occurred at Tropicana Field. The Rays will continue to play at Steinbrenner if they make the postseason, per the Tampa Bay Times. MLB made that decision on Tuesday to prepare for a possible […]

The Chicago Cubs have been in control of the National League Central for the majority of the 2025 campaign, and one reason why has been because of the strong play from right fielder Kyle Tucker. The Cubs took a bit of a risk by trading for Tucker from the Houston Astros as he prepared to […]