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John Mozeliak’s office at Busch Stadium looks like a museum of baseball history — binders, books, paintings, and mementos stacked neatly, reminders of nearly three decades with the St. Louis Cardinals. But soon, he’ll have to pack it all up. On Sept. 21, when the Cardinals hosted the Milwaukee Brewers in their home finale, Mozeliak […]

It’s difficult to imagine that things could go this badly for the Detroit Tigers. They were the dominant team in the American League through the early part of September, but manager A.J. Hinch’s team has lost its way and their position at the top of the American League Central is in extreme jeopardy. AJ Hinch […]

The New York Yankees closed out their final road game of the 2025 regular season with a 7-1 extra-inning victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Sunday, thanks to Ben Rice’s decisive grand slam in the 10th. Rice, who finished 4-for-5 with five RBIs, smoked the game’s biggest swing when he turned on […]

With their 79-77 record, the Arizona Diamondbacks are one game out of the third Wild Card spot in the National League. If Arizona is going to actually sneak into the postseason, outfielder Corbin Carroll will likely have plenty to do with it. On Sunday, the Diamondbacks came away with a 9-2 victory over the Philadelphia […]

The St Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Sunday, improving to 76-80 on the season. While the playoffs are a far cry, the Redbirds can cross the .500 threshold with a great final week. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak will retire at the end of the season, ending an 18-year run. […]

The New York Mets have been in a serious downward spiral throughout the second half of the season. And now, they may have played themselves out of the playoffs completely. On Sunday, the Mets lost 3-2 to the Washington Nationals, falling to 80-76 on the season. In turn, the Cincinnati Reds won 1-0 over the […]

The 2025 Fantasy Baseball season ends this week with the championship round. If you are losing after the first week of your two-week matchup, there are plenty of players available who can change the outcome of the season. After a full season of scouring the waiver wire for the best options, the final week is […]

With their 63-92 record, the Washington Nationals have been eliminated from postseason contention. But as they look to their future, shortstop CJ Abrams is expected to play a significant role in any form of success. What he won’t be doing though is playing in Sunday’s matchup against the New York Mets. Abrams jammed his shoulder […]

After clinching their spot in the postseason, the Chicago Cubs are now plotting their potentially deep playoff run. Still, the Cubs would need to put together a magical performance to match their World Series run from 2016. Chicago managed to break the curse and win their first championship since 1908 on the back on some […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are nearing the postseason, but they just got some injury news regarding one of their key players, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Rough news for the Milwaukee Brewers who place ace Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day IL with lat strain,” Nightengale wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The injury happened on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently counting down the days until the MLB postseason begins in less than two weeks. While they likely won’t have the number one overall seed in the NL, as they have become accustomed to in recent years, the Dodgers will likely win yet another NL West title and be a […]

As San Diego Padres star Xander Bogaerts has taken big steps in recovering from a fractured foot, the return date for the shortstop has been revealed. With the Padres player receiving encouraging updates, it seemed like fans would be getting closer to seeing Bogaerts out on the diamond. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, […]

San Francisco Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge, called up earlier this week, recorded his first Major League hit on Saturday night in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers that will be remembered for its historic significance. With the bases juiced in the first, 20-year-old Eldridge sent Glasnow’s 2-1 sinker sailing to the left-field wall, […]

The New York Yankees grabbed another big win in the AL East race, beating the Orioles 6-1 behind Giancarlo Stanton’s power. Stanton launched a three-run homer in the first inning to give the Yankees early control and to secure his 450th career home run. The Yankees-Orioles matchup carried extra weight as New York pushed closer […]

The Los Angeles Angels celebrated a historic milestone when Mike Trout launched his 400th career home run during their matchup against the Colorado Rockies. The blast added another chapter to the legendary career of Trout, but the real story came after the game. A fan who caught the ball returned it to Trout, and instead […]

The Milwaukee Brewers, currently leading the MLB with a 94–60 record, are charging through the final stretch of the 2025 season, balancing the grind of the games with the push toward playoff glory. The team clinched a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday in 10 innings at Busch Stadium, moving their magic […]

The New York Mets followed up a 12-6 win on Friday over the Washington Nationals with a 5-3 loss on Saturday, and the swing captured the frustration of their season. Manager Carlos Mendoza pointed to inconsistency as the reason New York remains stuck in neutral. With Nationals games offering chances to gain ground, the Mets […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have watched Mookie Betts endure an up-and-down 2025. But he sparked Catch of the Year conversations versus the San Francisco Giants Saturday. Betts sprinted from his short stop position toward the left foul ball line. The perennial All-Star briefly lost his footing while leaning on the wall. But he still executed […]

The Seattle Mariners took a 6-0 lead into the seventh inning against the Houston Astros Saturday. The Mariners’ offensive outburst was highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s 57th home run of the season, as he surpassed Ken Griffey Jr. for the franchise record. But Houston battled back in Game 2 of the pivotal three-game divisional clash. Jeremy […]

Shohei Ohtani delivered another historic moment for the Los Angeles Dodgers with a towering shot against the Giants. The two-way superstar blasted his 53rd home run of the season in the sixth inning off Joel Peguero. The crowd at Dodger Stadium erupted as the ball sailed deep into the seats, setting a new single-season home […]

George Springer did not hold back on the Toronto Blue Jays’ losing skid after their 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday evening. The Blue Jays’ losing streak extended to four after the defeat, starting from the 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 17. Toronto has lost the scoring margin […]

The Cleveland Guardians kept their magical run alive on Saturday, sweeping the Minnesota Twins in a twin bill and stretching their win streak to 10. Once left for dead, buried 15½ games back in July, Cleveland has stormed back to an 84-71 record, now breathing down the neck of the stumbling Detroit Tigers, just a […]

Mike Trout achieved a historic feat in the Los Angeles Angels’ matchup against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Going into the game, Trout was approaching the career milestone of 400 home runs. Only 58 players have accomplished the feat throughout MLB history, emphasizing the importance of him pulling off a homer at any point […]

The Chicago White Sox have long been out of the playoff picture. The team was officially eliminated from postseason contention on September 6. But Chicago has improved significantly in 2025. Last season the White Sox set a record for the earliest elimination from the playoffs in the division era, getting bounced on August 17. And […]

Less than 24 hours after setting a new career high with his 42nd homer in his debut season with the New York Mets, surpassing his previous mark of 41 set last year with the New York Yankees, star outfielder Juan Soto achieved a historic milestone. On Saturday night, he became just the second player in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to turn things around after losing three games in a row, but Shane Bieber didn’t do his team a favor on that end when he got rocked for home runs in the fourth inning of Saturday’s 2-1 loss at the hands of the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. […]

The Houston Astros are in a tight race in the American League East. Framber Valdez took the mound against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, giving up a record-breaking home run to Cal Raleigh. On a team accustomed to dominance each season, Astros manager Joe Espada has his work cut out for him. Houston’s general manager, […]

Cal Raleigh reached yet another remarkable milestone on Saturday as the Seattle Mariners faced the Houston Astros in a pivotal three-game series. Earlier this week, Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle’s single-season record for home runs by a switch-hitter. But Big Dumper wasn’t finished. One inning later, Raleigh launched his major-league leading 56th homer of the season, […]

With a spot in the 2025 MLB Playoffs officially clinched thanks to a win over the San Francisco Giants on Clayton Kershaw Day, the Los Angeles Dodgers have to begin formulating their plan for the future and how they will configure their lineup for the postseason. With more starting pitchers than they know what to […]

The Washington Nationals were eliminated from playoff contention a few weeks ago. At this point in the season, Nationals manager Mike Debartolo and the front office are preparing to make some tough choices in the offseason. However, Washington stole a game from the New York Mets on Saturday night. Rookie Daylen Lile made history against […]

The Houston Astros dropped their series opener against the Seattle Mariners 4-0. Amid the final stretch of the season, Astros manager Joe Espada is managing a handful of injuries throughout his roster. Despite that, the manager is optimistic about his team as it tries to put a bow on another great season. He offered positive […]

The New York Yankees dropped their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Friday night. Despite the loss, Yankees manager Aaron Boone is enjoying strong finishes from his star players. Giancarlo Stanton stole the show on Saturday night, opening up the scoring with a three-run home run in the first inning. Aaron Judge followed […]

The Seattle Mariners star Bryan Woo left Friday’s 4-0 win over the Houston Astros with tightness in his right pectoral muscle, but medical evaluations suggest the injury is not serious. An MRI taken Saturday morning revealed “minor inflammation,” according to manager Dan Wilson. The Mariners are treating Woo as day-to-day and will monitor how he […]

With Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith’s return uncertain ahead of the postseason, manager Dave Roberts selected Ben Rortvedt to be his primary catcher. Smith won’t be making a full recovery ahead of the Dodgers’ postseason run, forcing the team for an alternative starting catcher before the playoffs. Roberts announced his decision amidst his […]

Following the Toronto Blue Jays’ embarrassing 20-1 blowout loss to the Kansas City Royals Friday, the team made a change. Manager John Schneider moved José Berríos to the bullpen in an effort to bolster Toronto’s relief pitching. The Blue Jays are making a final push to secure their first division title in 10 years and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher Will Smith received an injury update as the defending World Series champions enter the postseason. Smith is recovering from a right-hand contusion that landed him on the Dodgers’ IL. His return has stalled throughout September, raising concerns about his availability ahead of the playoffs. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts delivered an […]

The Cleveland Guardians are on an amazing nine-game win streak, as the club is making a strong push for the playoffs. Simultaneously, the Detroit Tigers have been on the struggle bus in recent weeks, opening up a window for Cleveland to potentially surpass them in the AL Central. With just eight games remaining in the […]

Before their game against the Colorado Rockies, the Los Angeles Angels made a few roster moves as they’re dealing with an injury to one of their players, according to beat writer Jeff Fletcher. “The Angels have placed RHP Robert Stephenson on the IL with right elbow inflammation. Sam Bachman is here,” Fletcher wrote on X, […]

Pablo Lopez is done for the season. The Minnesota Twins starting pitcher is going on the injured list with a mild mid-forearm strain that he suffered in Friday’s 6-2 loss to the molten-hot Cleveland Guardians, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He allowed two runs on three hits and recorded two strikeouts and two walks […]