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Adolis Garcia is off to a slower start compared to the rest of his career. However, the former All-Star outfielder came through when it mattered the most against the Chicago White Sox. The 32-year-old hit an RBI single against Tyler Alexander to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 win. Manager Bruce Bochy, who is in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Emmet Sheehan since May 2024. Sheehan underwent Tommy John surgery, forcing him out of action for a lengthy time. Are the defending World Series champs set to welcome him back versus the San Francisco Giants? Manager Dave Roberts hinted at what the plan is for the right-hander, via […]

The New York Yankees suffered a devastating one-two punch this spring when Gerrit Cole was lost for the season due to Tommy John surgery and Luis Gil was shut down with a high-grade lat strain. The injuries decimated New York’s rotation as Gil was placed on the 60-day IL and has yet to pitch this […]

Royce Lewis emerged during the 2023 MLB playoffs, helping the Minnesota Twins end a mind-boggling postseason losing streak and advance to the American League Division Series. They ultimately fell short against the Houston Astros, but that October display was supposed to be a forerunner to a successful MLB career. Alas, the former No. 1 overall […]

New York Yankees pitcher Jake Cousins is dealing with an elbow injury. Although it isn’t guaranteed as of this story’s writing, Tommy John surgery is increasingly becoming a likely option, something Aaron Boone recently told reporters. “Jake Cousins is still waiting on opinions, but Aaron Boone said it is trending toward Tommy John surgery,” Bryan […]

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton exited Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Buxton, who remained in the game after getting hit by a pitch, later exited with a left elbow contusion, Helfand reports. Buxton features elite potential. He has displayed signs of stardom throughout his career. […]

What is wrong with the Washington Nationals? Is it their lack of hitting, both for power and for average? Or maybe their shaky pitching, which was once a strength of the team? Well, while that conversation can be discussed in a number of ways, in the opinion of manager Davey Martinez, the one area of […]

The Washington Nationals are in the midst of another lost season. After getting dominated by the New York Mets in a three-game series sweep, Washington is now on the verge of being swept by the Miami Marlins. With the season spiraling, the Nationals called on a very good boy to help turn things around. Bruce […]

As the 2025 MLB season inches closer and closer to the All-Star break, one of the biggest questions surrounding the league has been the liveliness of the balls being used by every team from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the New York Yankees. On paper, the idea is rather sound: After watching MLB hitters flirt with […]

The New York Yankees are 42-26 ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox. After making the World Series last season, Aaron Boone’s team is in the middle of another great season. Things are about to get even better in New York, though. Boone confirmed that the team expects Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton […]

Los Angeles Angels designated Mike Trout missed a month with a left knee bruise earlier this season. Since his return to Ron Washington’s lineup, though, the 33-year-old has been as dominant as ever. While Trout said that he is not ready to get back into the outfield, his power at the plate has been more […]

Rafael Devers served as the Boston Red Sox’s third baseman for the majority of his healthy seven seasons. However, Boston brought in Alex Bregman this offseason, bumping Devers off of his normal spot in the hot corner. Alex Cora and the organization told their star slugger that he would be the team’s designated hitter at […]

The Baltimore Orioles put together a season-high six-game win streak earlier this month. However, the team has gone just 3-4 since, as the streak failed to turn a disappointing season around. And Baltimore will be shorthanded for its game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday. Colton Cowser will miss his second straight game after crashing […]

The Texas Rangers have won five of their last six games. However, that streak could come to an end on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. Tyler Mahle could miss his scheduled start thanks to shoulder soreness he experienced against the Minnesota Twins. Bruce Bochy is already without Nathan Eovaldi thanks to injury. Losing Mahle […]

The Texas Rangers are hopeful that center fielder Evan will avoid a long-term injury absence based on a recent update. The 2023 World Series champions have gone through an uneven season to this point. The team currently sits at 34-36 overall and is 5.5 games behind the first-place Houston Astros in the AL West. The […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made several key roster moves ahead of their weekend series, with the return of outfielder Jordan Walker serving as the headline. Walker was activated from the injured list and immediately inserted into the starting lineup for Saturday’s game, giving the Cardinals a needed spark in their outfield rotation. To create room […]

The Baltimore Orioles started their weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels strong. The Orioles shut out the Angels on Friday, winning the game 2-0. The wins help Baltimore stave off the trade rumors that circle the team as the deadline looms. Unfortunately, Baltimore will be without Colton Cowser and Ryan O’Hearn in Saturday’s game. […]

When the New York Mets signed Frankie Montas this offseason, fans were excited. Carlos Mendoza’s starting rotation was their biggest issue when New York was eliminated in the National League Championship Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers. David Stearns addressed the problem in the offseason, adding Montas and Clay Holmes. With Kodai Senga out with […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in baseball right now. They are winning games without two of their top veteran players. Both Max Scherzer and Anthony Santander have yet to really walk through the door as Blue Jays. They are new in Toronto and will be valuable pieces to a team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a quiet but meaningful move to bolster their pitching depth, reclaiming left-handed pitcher Garrett McDaniels after a recent Los Angeles Angels roster move. The 25-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week and returned to the Dodger Blue under MLB Rule 5 Draft rules — a process that requires a […]

The Houston Astros made multiple roster moves ahead of Saturday’s Game 2 in their weekend series against the Minnesota Twins, responding to a new wave of injury concerns. Outfielder Jacob Melton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain, while third baseman Isaac Paredes remains day-to-day after an MRI revealed […]

Sitting a game below .500 at 35-36, the Boston Red Sox have made a notable mid-season move, trading right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. This shift reflects a strategic realignment by Boston, which designated Van Belle for assignment on June 11th. The 28-year-old, who was recently dominating […]

The Chicago White Sox are trying to reinvent themselves by adding new veterans to the squad. In a random MLB trade on Friday, the White Sox acquired Aaron Civale from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Andrew Vaughn. Vaughn was once a highly talented prospect, and while he still possesses power with home run ability, […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga took a massive step in the right direction towards his return. The ace has been dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him out since May 4. In that time, the Cubs have held the fort down and currently sit at 42-28 overall and 4.5 games up on the […]

The Baltimore Orioles are set to play the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon. According to Roch Kubatko of masnsports.com, the Orioles will receive a boost for the game as Gary Sanchez returns from injury. “Gary Sánchez reinstated from IL. Maverick Handley optioned,” Kubatko wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Sanchez has been dealing with a […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has had a frustrating season. Scherzer has battled an injured thumb and missed a lot of time for Toronto. The pitcher is currently doing a rehab stint in Buffalo, where he worked more than four innings in a start on Friday. Scherzer threw 56 total pitches in his […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has been out hurt with a groin problem, for the second time this season. It now appears the Reds may not get him back anytime soon. Team manager Terry Francona said Greene needs more time to heal than originally expected. “It’s going to take a little longer this time,” Francona […]

The Washington Nationals placed reliever Andrew Chafin on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a hamstring injury, the team announced. In a corresponding move, Washington recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos from Triple-A. Chafin, a 34-year-old left-handed veteran pitcher, signed with the Nationals in early May. He’s pitched well for the most part through 16 […]

Amid a tightly contested NL East playoff race, the Philadelphia Phillies delivered a resounding statement Friday night. Entering the night 5.5 games behind the first-place New York Mets, the Phillies tightened the gap with a commanding 8-0 shutout of the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Ranger Suárez set the tone with seven scoreless […]

For a team that enters today just one game below .500 and has taken three of four against its biggest rival, this surge of young talent is exactly the boost the Boston Red Sox needed. The Red Sox are in the midst of a youth movement, and few rookies are generating more buzz than Roman […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is expected to throw a lot of innings this season for the team. He did just that on Friday, helping lift the Red Sox to a big 2-1 win over the New York Yankees. Crochet tipped his cap to a teammate though after the victory. Crochet said that team slugger […]

In an emotional salute to the Motor City, Detroit Tigers legend Willie Horton delivered a powerful, nostalgia-filled tribute that resonates far beyond baseball. Through a heartfelt letter unveiled on the organization’s official X account (formerly known as Twitter), Horton passionately reflects on iconic moments that defined both his storied career and Detroit’s rich history, emphasizing […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted that playing the Padres is “fun” as the division rivals bring out the best in each other. LA won its series against San Diego 2-1 and began a three-game stand against another NL West foe, the San Francisco Giants, on Friday. No word yet on how Roberts feels […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were hoping to bounce back this season after a disappointing 2024 campaign. Arizona failed to make the playoffs last season after reaching the World Series in 2023. This year the team has struggled to find its footing in the highly competitive NL West. And even though there’s plenty of season left, the […]

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert has not pitched since April 25. An elbow injury sidelined a key piece of Dan Wilson’s rotation for a month and a half. After completing his final rehab start in Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Gilbert confirmed that his next start will be in the major leagues. He is a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been without starting pitcher Max Scherzer since March 29. The former Cy Young Award winner has thrown just three innings so far in 2025. The 40-year-old has been on John Schneider’s injured list with a thumb injury. He and Yimi Garcia are the key pieces out for a Blue Jays […]

The San Francisco Giants (40-29) have enjoyed a stirring first 69 games to their 2025 MLB campaign, and they have done so by understanding their identity. Top-notch pitching and timely hitting put this team in position to grab first place in the National League West, which it can do by overpowering the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

The 2025 MLB season has seen some instances where teams allow a position player to pitch in the game. It seems to have been happening more frequently this year, and former pitcher John Smoltz is tired of it. Smoltz, who played in the majors for 21 seasons, called out MLB teams for playing so many […]

Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman is currently dealing with a quad injury. The Red Sox infielder is hoping to return sooner rather than later. On Friday, Bregman provided an encouraging update, however, he declined to provide an official injury timeline, via Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. “Alex Bregman says his injury is healing […]