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In 2027, for the fourth time in its illustrious history, Wrigley Field will host the MLB All-Star Game. The home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the world’s most famous stadiums, will once again be in the spotlight. MLB beat writer Bob Nightengale broke the news via X (formerly Twitter). Wrigley Field will host the […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is opening up about the wrist injury that has kept him out of the Phillies lineup. Harper says the inflammation has bothered him for so long, he just basically has to live with playing through pain. “I didn’t think I was going to take any other steps forward of feeling […]

The Texas Rangers experienced the full range of emotions in their epic, heartbreaking extra-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles Monday. Things looked bleak for Texas after Gunnar Henderson’s two-run homer gave Baltimore the lead in the 10th inning. A Colton Cowser solo shot put the Orioles up 6-3 as the Rangers came up in the […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has officially entered elite territory with his 33rd home run of the 2025 season. With this blast, he’s not only rewriting franchise history but also inserting himself into the greater narrative of MLB catcher records, slugging his way alongside legends of the game. His power surge comes at a pivotal […]

The Baltimore Orioles haven’t had much to celebrate this season, but Monday night in Arlington gave them a moment of swagger. Gunnar Henderson’s home run in the top of the 10th inning broke a 3-3 tie and came with an exclamation point — a bat flip that instantly went viral. The moment came during the […]

When the Seattle Mariners hit a milestone home run in 2025, thoughts immediately turn to Cal Raleigh. The Gold Glove catcher leads the majors with 32 homers this season. But in Monday’s matchup against the Kansas City Royals, Randy Arozarena grabbed the spotlight. The All-Star outfielder left the yard in the fourth inning, hitting his […]

The Boston Red Sox had themselves a night to remember, but no one shined brighter than outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who made franchise history with a rare blend of speed and power. In Boston’s 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park, Abreu became the first Red Sox player since 1939 to hit both an […]

Jackson Merrill had an incredible moment take place during Monday’s matchup between the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies. The highlight took place during the bottom of the third inning. Philadelphia was on offense as left fielder Max Kepler stepped up to plate. There were two Phillies players on base while the Padres needed one […]

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up the win over the San Diego Padres in Bryce Harper’s return from the injured list Monday. The Phillies got a dominant outing from starting pitcher Zack Wheeler as well as some impressive base running from center fielder Brandon Marsh. Marsh drove in a run with an RBI single off Padres […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. just made New York Yankees history. In his 100th game wearing the pinstripes, the explosive center fielder officially joined an exclusive club that includes just two other legendary names — Babe Ruth and Alex Rodriguez. New York Yankees Stats on X, formerly known as Twitter, posted this remarkable milestone highlighting Chisholm’s all-around […]

The Detroit Tigers have well over a century of history, and even if the championships have been few and far between, the franchise has had more than its share of Hall of Famers. Perhaps only the New York Yankees can boast quite as many big names in the early 20th century, as many of the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will get Bryce Harper back from a wrist injury that cost him most of June. The two-time MVP will return from the IL in time for the team’s series opener against the San Diego Padres Monday. But Phillies fans will have to wait a bit longer to see top pitching prospect Andrew […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper to a wrist injury in early June. The ailment sidelined the two-time MVP for 22 games, leaving Philadelphia without its most accomplished hitter. But the wait is over as Harper has been activated from the injured list and will rejoin the Phillies for their series opener […]

Since being drafted by the Phoenix Suns back in 2015, All-Star guard Devin Booker has never been shy about his ties to Detroit and his home state of Michigan. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Booker has even alluded to the fact that he thought about committing to Michigan State for basketball. He took his fandom one […]

Michael Harris II is just three years removed from winning the National League Rookie of the Year award with the Atlanta Braves, and just last year, he hit a respectable .264 with an OPS right around the league average. That’s why his woeful offensive numbers this year are so shocking — and why Braves hitting […]

Major League Baseball has one more full season before its collective bargaining agreement expires, but commissioner Rob Manfred is already laying the groundwork for what he’s looking for in the next round of negotiations. He says he wants to connect more with the players and that the Players Association no longer represents their will. “There […]

Despite picking up his second career AL MVP Award with a dominant 2024 season, Aaron Judge continues to find ways to improve. This year the New York Yankees captain is chasing the triple crown while leading the league in walks, with an MLB-high 18 intentional bases on balls. Judge’s prodigious power combined with his plate […]

The scuffling Atlanta Braves are 38-45 and eight games out of a National League Wild Card spot. While there’s still plenty of time left in the season, you have to squint really hard to see a world where Atlanta makes a deep October run. That doesn’t mean the Braves are guaranteed to sell at the […]

The New York Mets are 3-13 since June 10 and a rough stretch got even worse for them over the weekend when the Pittsburgh Pirates not only swept them but outscored New York 30-4 over three games. Mets fans are understandably frustrated, and team owner Steve Cohen tried to stay optimistic on Monday when he addressed […]

The Houston Astros have soared out to a 6.5-game lead in the American League West. Even with an improved offense in Seattle and dominant pitching from the Texas Rangers, Houston remains atop the division. A massive reason why is shortstop Jeremy Pena, who has broken out after two poor seasons. But on Monday, the Astros […]

22-year-old slugger James Wood has played in 163 career games and the Washington Nationals’ left fielder has already found himself on the same list as Barry Bonds. In the Nationals’ game on Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels intentionally walked Wood four times — a sign of respect no hitter has seen since Bonds in 2004. […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back as the 81-game mark comes and goes for every team. For the Detroit Tigers, they are soaring to a 100-win pace and a massive division lead. But the New York Mets continue to struggle and tumble down the MLB leaderboard. How does ClutchPoints’ list shake out as we […]

The New York Yankees beat the Athletics on Sunday to take the series at home. Although they are still in first place in the AL East, it has been a rough June for the Bombers and Aaron Judge. While the team has posted a 6-10 record since June 13, Judge has a .203 batting average […]

The Backyard Baseball 01 Release Date has been confirmed, bringing back the classic title to both PC and mobile devices this summer. Not long after releasing BYB 97 for consoles earlier this year, Mega Cat Studios once again returns to the scene to bring back a classic title. The remastered game features similar gameplay to […]

Despite dealing with a wave of injuries, the Houston Astros are proving themselves as one of MLB’s most formidable forces. Closing out June with a 19–7 record, the best in the Majors for the month, the Astros swept the Philadelphia Phillies and took two of three from the Chicago Cubs, improving their season mark to […]

In a season filled with standout performances from the Phillies’ rotation, Ranger Suárez continues to separate himself as one of the most dominant arms in baseball. The left-hander added another gem to his resume Sunday afternoon, delivering seven innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts in a 2-1 win over the Braves at Truist Park. […]

The Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter exited Sunday night’s 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins with right hamstring tightness, a re-aggravation of a long-standing issue that has troubled him since spring training. The 27-year-old suffered the injury after hitting an RBI triple in the fifth inning, grimacing while rounding second base and sliding into third. […]

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger explained a wholesome moment he had during the 12-5 rout over the Athletics. The Bronx Bombers are facing some pressure for their divisional lead in the AL East. New York is 48-35, with the Tampa Bay Rays only a game and a half out of first place. The Yankees […]

A near-flawless display on the mound by Tarik Skubal powered the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday night, as the ace carved up the lineup with a one-hit, 13-strikeout gem at Comerica Park, becoming the first pitcher in Tigers history to do so. Skubal struck out 13 batters over […]

The Colorado Rockies achieved an impressive feat they haven’t done in nearly 90 years during Sunday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Colorado ended the series against Milwaukee with a 4-3 win after 11 innings. However, they were unable to keep an opponent scoreless for the 202nd consecutive game. They made MLB history in the process, […]

The Detroit Tigers got a nice win against the Minnesota Twins, and it probably wouldn’t have happened unless Spencer Torkelson had a great double play during the game. Many people on social media had a lot of good things to say about Torkelson’s strong play. “Spencer Torkelson just made a spectacular play to turn a […]

Mike Yastrzemski has been a fan favorite, a grinder, and a glue guy in the Giants’ clubhouse since he arrived in San Francisco. But as the trade deadline creeps closer and the Giants position themselves as legitimate contenders, the front office has to ask a tough question: Is Yaz still the right fit for this […]

The Detroit Tigers have played sensational baseball as the Major League season moves into the second half. They are leading the American League Central by 11 games, and manager A.J. Hinch has a team that is ready for any challenge and enjoys playing under the bright lights of a game on national television. GET US […]

The Cincinnati Reds clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park, thanks to Will Benson’s walk-off single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning. The win secured a 2-1 series victory for Cincinnati and was their third walk-off of the season. […]

The New York Yankees faced an important game as they met the Athletics in the decisive matchup of their 3-game series at Yankee Stadium. It worked out well for manager Aaron Boone and his charges as New York gained a 12-5 victory. Aaron Judge hit two home runs for the Yankees, and they also got […]

Nolan Arenado continues to etch his name alongside baseball’s modern greats. On Sunday in Cleveland, the Cardinals third baseman recorded not one but two major career milestones in a dominant 7-0 win over the Guardians. Arenado, 33, notched his 1,900th career hit in the third inning before ripping his 400th career double in the sixth. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays took two of three games against the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Their Fenway series win moved them to 45-38 and three games out of the AL East lead. They survived a Vladimir Guerrero Jr injury scare and an embarrassing Saturday loss to take the set. Blue Jays manager John Schneider […]

Aaron Judge didn’t just wake up the Yankees’ bats on Sunday—he reminded everyone exactly why he’s the face of the franchise and a perennial MVP threat. In a 12-5 rout of the Athletics at Yankee Stadium, Judge launched two home runs, giving him 30 on the season before the All-Star break. It’s the fourth time […]

A promising season for Gabriel Arias took a brutal turn on Sunday afternoon. The Cleveland Guardians’ shortstop was carted off the field in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals after suffering a left ankle injury while attempting to make a difficult play. Arias appeared to catch his spike in the grass as he […]