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The New York Yankees have lived near the top of the Major League Baseball world all season. However, Aaron Boone needs to figure out how to reignite New York’s offense as they endure their coldest stretches of the season. With the MLB trade deadline looming at the end of July, the Yankees’ plan appears clear. […]

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is in the middle of a career year. After an average rookie season in 2024, the 22-year-old has taken off this season. His 22 home runs lead the Nationals. He might not be a starter, but he is a lock as an All-Star reserve for the National League. Wood declared […]

The Colorado Rockies remain at the bottom of the Major League Baseball standings. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer has settled into his new position after Colorado made a change. However, the Rockies have a ways to go in their rebuild. Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is an important piece of Colorado’s future. Schaeffer confirmed that his recovery is […]

On Wednesday night, Clayton Kershaw achieved yet another milestone in his incredible career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but for many, it was the special moment he shared with his family after the fact garnered the most attention. The veteran left-hander became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3000 career strikeouts. As his […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are finally getting back one of their longtime veteran starting pitchers, Brandon Woodruff. Woodruff will officially have his season debut on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Woodruff could have debuted earlier this season, but he suffered a setback during a rehab stint. In the second inning, he was hit in the elbow […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are competing for a chance at a playoff spot. Currently, they are just three games behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central while holding onto a wildcard spot. Because of this, it might open the lines for the Brewers’ trade markets. Regardless, the Brewers’ trade prospects might not help them […]

The Washington Nationals contain one of the biggest rising stars in baseball. Oufielder James Wood, who was traded to the Nationals from the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto, is now the best hitter on the Nationals roster. On Thursday, Wood committed to joining the 2025 Home Run Derby in just under two weeks. Wood […]

The Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game are right around the corner. The Atlanta Braves will be hosting the event at Truist Park, the stadium’s first Mid-Summer Classic. MLB listened to the fans and brought team jerseys back to the game, but the derby will have unique jerseys. The Home Run Derby uniforms will […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been rolling so far in the 2025 MLB season, currently sitting at 55-32 after a recent home win over the Chicago White Sox. Making matters even more impressive for the Dodgers is the amount of injuries the team has been forced to work through, which has challenged manager Dave Roberts […]

As the Houston Astros are dealing with injuries to stars such as Yordan Alvarez, it doesn’t stop there, as it also includes outfielder Chas McCormick, though there is positive news on that front. While some speculate that the Astros outfielder in McCormick should be on the trade block, he looks to turn around his season, […]

The Texas Rangers are over halfway through another disappointing season. Since winning the 2023 World Series, they missed the 2024 playoffs and are under .500 in 2025. Part of the reason for the Rangers’ struggles this year has been Joc Pederson, who is dealing with a hand injury amid a poor year. Bruce Bochy has […]

There was no doubt a feeling of excitement when the San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers, previously with the Boston Red Sox, but it’s safe to say that the results so far have been a bit underwhelming. As the Giants’ star in Devers has been dealing with a groin injury as of late, he […]

It’s been a strong season thus far in 2025 for the Houston Astros, who currently sit at 52-34 ahead of Thursday’s road game vs the Colorado Rockies. The Astros have overcome a rough start to the season and now look poised to compete for yet another World Series championship to add to their trophy room. […]

The Texas Rangers have been on a serious decline since winning the 2023 World Series. This season has been one to forget already as the Rangers are 43-44 and 9.5 games back of the Houston Astros for first in the AL West Division. The Rangers are 2.5 games back of a Wild Card spot, behind […]

The New York Mets are competing for the National League East and are looking to make it to the World Series this season. While they are playing well, some injuries are taking their toll, and their lineup is still struggling. Because of this, New York might make a move, and the Mets’ trade market might […]

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is under investigation by MLB and has been placed on paid leave as the investigation is conducted. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Zack Meisel, the investigation centers on gambling. “Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on “non-disciplinary paid leave” through the end of the All-Star break as […]

When they aren’t playing against the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves have been a disaster so far in the 2025 season, currently sitting at 39-46 even after a recent win over the Los Angeles Angels. The Braves have dealt with injuries this year and have also seen major regression from several key players, resulting […]

When the 2025 season started, the San Diego Padres had high expectations. They began 7-0 and were one of the hottest teams in the sport. Since the start, the Padres have contained two catchers who are statistically some of the worst hitters this season. Elias Diaz and Martin Maldonaldo rotate starts but have had a […]

While the Kansas City Royals are looking at the trade market to see where the team can improve before the deadline later in the month, there is one player that they are reportedly interested in. As some Royals players could be on the trade block, the latest from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic states that […]

The Houston Astros are currently leading the American League West. They also have the second-best record in the AL. But while things are looking good right now, they will always want to tighten up their weaknesses, and the Astros’ trade market will be strong. Therefore, they might find some temptation to trade. If they want […]

The New York Mets made a major change to their lineup in their finale of a day-night doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, and it involved Francisco Lindor. After making over 190 consecutive starts at the top of the lineup, Lindor was moved to second in the batting order. All of this happened on the same […]

With San Francisco Giants star Justin Verlander coming off paternity leave just recently, the pitcher is ready to turn his season around and go back to his elite ways. As the Giants look to improve through the trade deadline, the team also looks for improvement from the players currently on the roster, including Verlander, as […]

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave due to an ongoing investigation by MLB. The Guardians released a statement once the news was announced. “The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave per an agreement with the Players Association due to an […]

Dodgers All-Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw cemented his legacy as one of the greatest pitchers of all time on Tuesday night, recording his 3000th career strikeout at the expense of the White Sox in front of a roaring crowd at Dodger Stadium. The milestone came in vintage fashion. With a signature slider low and away in […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw made history on Wednesday night as he joined the exclusive 3,000 strikeout club. Kershaw is the 20th player to pull off the feat, and he did it against the Chicago White Sox. Kershaw came into the game needing just three strikeouts to reach 3,000, so it seemed like it […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited Wednesday’s game after suffering an injury scare. The Dodgers earned a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox, but attention turned to Muncy’s injury status after the game. Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are “optimistic” following the initial tests, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Further updates should […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks could be big sellers at the MLB trade deadline. After adding Corbin Burnes in the offseason, they got off to a slow start and lost their ace to Tommy John surgery. The National League playoff picture is taking shape around them, and without a hot stretch, they will have to sell. Diamondbacks […]

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Atlanta’s home crowd welcomed back a player they hardly knew before he disappeared for half the season. Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar returned from his PED suspension and hit a home run in the big win. Profar spoke with reporters after […]

In front of a sellout crowd of 53,536 at Dodger Stadium, Clayton Kershaw made history once again Wednesday night, adding another milestone to his incredible career, becoming just the 20th pitcher in MLB history, and only the fourth left-hander, to record 3,000 career strikeouts. The milestone came on his 100th pitch of the game, a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on a Freddie Freeman walk-off on Wednesday night. It was a historic Wednesday at Chavez Ravine, which saw Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw reach 3,000 strikeouts. After the game, the future Hall of Famer gave a champagne toast to the teammates who helped him reach the […]

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh felt the spotlight of All-Star voting in a way he never expected. He admitted the process made him laugh and squirm at the same time, feeling blessed and excited, but also felt relieved that it finally ended. “Obviously, I’m very blessed and very excited,” Raleigh said. “I’m just glad (voting) […]

Even at this early juncture of the season, every game matters for every contending team in the NL West as the Los Angeles Dodgers threaten to run away with the division title yet again. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants knew the importance of their contest on Wednesday night, with the former looking to […]

The Houston Astros are once again in the lead in the AL West standings, as they have extended their reign of terror over their division rivals despite losing one of their franchise cornerstones, Alex Bregman, in free agency. And the Astros own a seven-game lead in the division already (following their 5-3 win over the […]

The New York Mets may be in the middle of a tough stretch at the moment, with Francisco Lindor not exactly playing at his usual superstar level during their rough 4-14 stretch that dates back to June 13. Nonetheless, Lindor, after starting off the 2025 season strong, still garnered the respect of fans after he […]

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers rather surprisingly found themselves in a close contest against the Chicago White Sox. Even though the Dodgers had the legendary Clayton Kershaw on the mound, they found themselves getting mostly quieted by Brandon Eisert and Sean Burke. In the end, however, the Dodgers still found a way to […]

The Chicago Cubs landed Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason. Tucker had spent the first seven years of his career in Houston, winning a World Series title with the team in 2022. Much was expected of the veteran right fielder in his debut season with the Cubs. And […]

There’s just no slowing down Randy Arozarena right now as the Mariners outfielder stayed scorching at the plate Wednesday night, delivering a solo homer in the sixth inning to tie the game and lead the Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals at T-Mobile Park. The 418-foot blast to dead center was […]

The Chicago Cubs have surged into the spotlight in 2025, and so has their dynamic center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who just earned his first career selection to the MLB All-Star Game. Known for his elite defense and speed, the 23-year-old five-tool player is delivering on the hype that surrounded his arrival in Chicago—and fans are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t bring their best stuff on what ended up being a historic night at Dodger Stadium, but they still found a way to win as they so often do. Even a 4-2 deficit in the ninth inning wasn’t enough to keep Dave Roberts and company out of the win column as […]