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The Boston Red Sox have won six of their last eight matchups after busting out of a six-game losing streak at the end of June. The team now gets to sink its teeth into a historically bad Colorado Rockies team as Boston attempts to get back into the playoff picture. And the Red Sox will […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have a commanding seven-game lead in the National League West, but the defending World Series champions have had a rough go of it the last few days. It didn’t get any better on Monday after Yoshinobu Yamamoto recorded just two outs in the Dodgers’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Yamamoto […]

The Houston Astros may have dominated the Los Angeles Dodgers on the field this weekend, but their biggest impact on July 4th came off the diamond. Amid the catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding in Texas, one man credits the team — and his faith — with saving his life. In a gripping story from Kerrville, Texas, […]

Sometimes it’s fun to look back and see what could have been. That was something ESPN recently did in a column featuring current and former executives sharing inside stories about what it’s like working in the front office. One portion of the column revealed that former Boston Red Sox executive Jed Hoyer revealed the team […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted top prospect JJ Wetherholt to Triple-A Memphis, the team announced on Monday. A middle infielder, the 22-year-old Wetherholt is the No. 1 prospect in St. Louis’ system and the No. 19 in baseball, per MLB.com. Wetherholt was the Cardinals’ top pick in the 2024 MLB Draft (No. 7 overall) […]

After sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road in a dominant display, the Houston Astros followed it up with an even stronger statement off the field—announcing a $1 million donation to support victims of the catastrophic floods in Central Texas. The contribution, organized through the Astros Foundation, will go toward immediate relief efforts and […]

With the St. Louis Cardinals in the mix of the NL Central, the organization decided to call up its top-ranked prospect to Triple-A. This decision led to making franchise history, as the team hopes he continues to improve as he develops at the Triple-A level. Reports indicate that the Cardinals promoted shortstop/second baseman JJ Wetherholt […]

The week between the MLB All-Star Game roster announcement and the game itself is for two things and two things only: pressuring power hitters into participating in the Home Run Derby and debating All-Star snubs. Well, Cal Raleigh is in the Derby so that part is taken care of. As for the snubs, there are […]

The Atlanta Braves may be battling through a difficult season, but there’s still plenty to celebrate in Atlanta, especially for Matt Olson. The hometown first baseman is set to make his third MLB All-Star Game appearance, but this one hits a little differently. Not only will the game be played at Truist Park, home of […]

The MLB world is in mourning after learning of the death of former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, who passed away on July 4 at the age of 44. Jenks, a two-time All-Star, rose to prominence with his clutch performance during the 2005 World Series. On Sunday, the White Sox’s North Side neighbors paid […]

The Minnesota Twins will have a major presence at this year’s 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, and it couldn’t be a more personal moment for one of their stars. Outfielder Byron Buxton has officially been named a participant in the derby, set to take place at Truist Park in Atlanta — just a few hours […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently lead the National League with 56 wins and they’re once again the favorites to emerge with the pennant and a run at back-to-back World Series titles. Generational talent Shohei Ohtani is at the forefront of their success and with his return to the mound, the sky could be the limit […]

Just about everyone who has ever aspired to play Major League Baseball has played a game of Home Run Derby in their backyard. Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh is no different. A week before Raleigh participates in the real thing in Atlanta, video has surfaced of a young Raleigh fantasizing about winning it. Daniel Kramer, […]

Update: The Dodgers have officially called up James Outman in a flurry of moves that saw Kike Hernandez placed on IL and Justin Wrobleski optioned. The Dodgers recalled OF James Outman, selected the contract of RHP Julian Fernández, optioned LHP Justin Wrobleski and placed IF/OF Kiké Hernández on the injured list with left elbow inflammation. […]

The New York Yankees find themselves in a familiar place as July heats up and the 2025 trade deadline approaches. They’re still clear playoff contenders, sitting three games out of the American League East lead and, for now, in control of a Wild Card spot. But it’s the fourth year in a row that the […]

The Washington Nationals have named bench coach Miguel Cairo interim manager, one day after the team fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo. This is Cairo’s second season on staff in Washington, coming to DC from New York, where he was the Mets’ Minor League infield coordinator. Before that, he spent two seasons […]

The Detroit Tigers are one of the best teams in baseball this year, and they are sending a good amount of talent to the MLB All-Star Game. Position players were announced last week, and the Tigers learned that Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres were all going to be starters, and then as we […]

The Milwaukee Brewers took two games from the Miami Marlins over Independence Day weekend to move to 50-40. With the National League Wild Card and Central Division open, Milwaukee is a legit contender. But that does not mean that they will be buyers at the deadline. The Brewers’ big trade at the MLB Trade Deadline […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Miami Marlins find themselves in a familiar position—firmly entrenched as sellers. Despite a brief surge in early July, Miami’s season has been defined by inconsistency, injuries, and a lack of depth, leaving them well out of the National League playoff race. The front office, led by Peter […]

The Washington Nationals have not had the season that they certainly envisioned so far this season, and they made a drastic move to try to change their fortunes on Sunday evening. The Nats shockingly fired both manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo in the midst of a poor season, leaving them in limbo […]

The phrase “Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Felix Hernandez” just sounds weird — but it could have been a reality. Before San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian moved out west, he was a scout with Milwaukee, and as he tells it, there was a time where the club really thought it was about to land King […]

The Kansas City Royals are five games under .500 heading into Monday. Despite their record, the Royals are still just 5.5 games back from a Wild Card spot in the American League. However, there is not a lot to be excited about in Kansas City. With that in mind, and the MLB trade deadline approaching, […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Break is just around the corner, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Another edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here, and the New York Yankees are about to tumble. After losing the division lead and dropping the Subway Series, the Bombers are headed down. But who is […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Chicago White Sox find themselves in a familiar position, firmly entrenched as sellers. With a record that has left them buried at the bottom of the American League standings, the White Sox have little hope of salvaging their season. Instead, the focus has shifted to the future, […]

New York Yankees spark plug Jazz Chisholm Jr. was named an All-Star on Sunday, and he is already prepared to make a fashion statement at the red carpet event before the festivities begin on the diamond. “Red carpet, that’s my thing,” Chisholm told ESPN. “I do have a fit in mind.” Chisholm has been somewhat […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw earned a spot in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on Sunday as a special selection. He joins the National League roster in what might mark the final Midsummer Classic of his legendary career. After starting the season on the injured list, Kershaw quietly put together a strong stretch. Kershaw […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks could be massive sellers at the MLB trade deadline. They have multiple players on expiring contracts as their playoff odds decline by the day. One trade candidate is Zac Gallen, the starting pitcher who helped them reach the 2023 World Series. But Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen told a trade deadline story that […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball so far in 2025, and they have the record to show for it. As it stands, the Cubs sit at 54-36 and have the second-best record in the National League, behind only the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Chicago knows that it […]

The Washington Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday. They were swept by the Boston Red Sox over the weekend, marking the end of an era in D.C. Washington has the number one pick in the MLB Draft, which is on July 14, and should be sellers at the July […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the MLB All-Star Game for the first time since 2015. The snub ended his impressive streak of eight straight selections. The surprising omission adds another twist to an already unpredictable season. Since 2016, Betts had been a fixture in the Midsummer Classic. But after a […]

The New York Mets signed right fielder Juan Soto to the largest contract in MLB history this past offseason, but a pedestrian start has ultimately kept him off the All-Star team for the first time in four years. Soto was honest when asked about the snub and did not run from the reality that his […]

Struggling in New York is an extremely brutal situation to suffer through, particularly during the Subway Series. Imagine then how difficult it is to be the father of a player who is getting eviscerated for said struggles. New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is in the midst of a dreadful stretch, scuffling at the plate, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not doing very well in the 2025 MLB regular season, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have must-watch talents. For one, they have one of the best hurlers in the game today in the form of Paul Skenes, who has as many seasons in the big leagues as MLB All-Star nods. […]

The San Diego Padres have been able to hang around in the National League playoff race this season despite playing the entirety of it without one of their best arms on the mound, but they are now getting him back. Yu Darvish is nearing a return after missing the first few months of the season […]

If New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso is to win a third Home Run Derby title, it won’t happen in 2025. Unless there is a change of heart, it doesn’t appear that Alonso will be joining the highly anticipated event during the 2025 MLB All-Star at Truist Park in Atlanta, telling reporters on […]

As MLB’s 2025 trade deadline approaches, the Baltimore Orioles find themselves at a crossroads few expected just months ago. After back-to-back playoff appearances, the O’s were projected to be contenders in the American League East. Instead, a combination of injuries, underperformance, and a grueling schedule has left them buried in the standings, well out of […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline looms, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a familiar, if unenviable, position: sellers in a bustling market. Despite a spirited run in late June and early July, the Pirates remain mired at the bottom of the National League Central, their postseason hopes all but extinguished. With the July 31 […]

The Chicago Cubs exacted revenge on the St. Louis Cardinals after scoring an easy 11-0 win at Wrigley Field on Sunday, highlighted by a milestone home run from Seiya Suzuki. The Cubs lost to the Cardinals on Sunday and got their four-game winning streak snapped. But they bounced back in a big way, with Suzuki […]

Amid sweeping front office changes, the Washington Nationals have signed 38-year-old right-handed reliever Luis Garcia to a contract, pending a physical, according to The Washington Post’s Andrew Golden. Garcia was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers just days earlier following a disappointing first half of the 2024 season. Garcia posted a 5.27 ERA over 27 […]