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Angels All-Star Mike Trout continues to defy expectations. Just days after returning from a left knee injury that sidelined him for nearly a month, Trout delivered a statement performance. He blasted a three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning. He also made Los Angeles Angels history by recording his 1,675th […]

The Detroit Tigers have the best record in baseball, but still, something has been missing this season. That something is Parker Meadows. Meadows went down with an injury during spring training as he had a nerve issue in his arm, but he was finally activated off the IL on Monday. The Tigers are taking on […]

The Detroit Tigers are leading the rest of the field in the American League Central division so far in the 2025 MLB regular season, and plays like the one made by outfielder Riley Greene on Monday versus the Chicago White Sox help explain why. With the Tigers already leading, 5-0, in the bottom of the […]

The Atlanta Braves made a bold coaching change this week, turning to a familiar name in hopes of reversing a frustrating stretch. Fredi González returns to Atlanta as the team’s new third base coach, replacing Matt Tuiasosopo after a run of base running misfires and offensive inconsistency. González hasn’t worn a Braves uniform since 2016, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ added yet another injury to their growing list when it was revealed that star shortstop Mookie Betts fractured a toe on his left foot. Betts missed the Dodgers’ three-game World Series rematch against the New York Yankees and he’s out of the lineup again on Monday. But manager Dave Roberts offered […]

The Los Angeles Angels are scuffling at six games below .500, but it took all of one half inning in Boston on Monday night for them to make a statement. Mike Trout, Zach Neto and Jo Adell all homered in the top half of the first for the Angels against the Red Sox, marking the […]

The friendly confines are friendly again. The Chicago Cubs, disappointing players notwithstanding, are surging to one of their best starts.  As of Monday, the Cubs currently have the best record in the National League, per Bleacher Nation. They are 37-22 and leading the National League Central by four games over the St. Louis Cardinals.  In […]

The Detroit Tigers received some big injury news on Monday as centerfielder Parker Meadows was activated off the IL. He went down with a nerve injury in his arm back in February during spring training, so Meadows has not made his 2025 debut with Detroit yet. Meadows just finished up a rehab assignment, and he […]

Fresh off taking two out of three from the New York Yankees in a 2024 World Series rematch, the Los Angeles Dodgers have bolstered their pitching staff, acquiring Will Klein from the Seattle Mariners. The Dodgers sent minor league pitcher Joe Jacques to Seattle in return. Klein, a 25-year-old right-handed relief pitcher, broke into the […]

The Minnesota Twins’ history in the City of Lakes dates back to 1961 when they relocated from Washington, DC. Since then, the franchise has won two World Series crowns and three American League pennants as Hall of Famers, AL MVPs and franchise icons have passed through along the way. The 10 players listed below represent […]

The Detroit Tigers earned another impressive series win over the weekend as they took two out of three on the road against the Kansas City Royals. Sunday’s game was for all the marbles after the Royals evened up the series with a 1-0 win on Saturday, and Detroit picked a 1-0 win of its own […]

The Detroit Tigers currently have the best record in baseball, and they are now getting one of their best players back from injury. Centerfielder Parker Meadows hasn’t played yet this season as he was dealing with a nerve issue in his arm that started in spring training, but he has now been activated off the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a huge series win over the New York Yankees, including a massive 18-run outburst in Game 2. To make matters even better, starting pitcher Blake Snell is teasing a return to the rotation. Snell has not shied away from talking to the media and establishing himself as a […]

The Seattle Mariners, on Monday, announced that they will finally retire the legendary No. 51 for Randy Johnson in 2026. Johnson is considered one of the top pitchers of all time. “The Big Unit” was a hard-throwing left-hander who was so tall that is certainly intimidated opposing hitters. According to Baseball Reference, Johnson surpasses 100 […]

The Colorado Rockies are on a generational run of being absolutely horrible. Not only are they in last place with a 9-50 record, but the team is also the first in MLB history to reach 50 losses before winning 10 games. This team is so bad that insider Jeff Passan called out the organization for […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly “skipping” Zack Wheeler’s spot in the starting rotation since his wife is “due any day,” Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. “Phillies are adjusting their rotation at Toronto this week; they’re skipping Zack Wheeler for now because his wife is due any day,” Gelb wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Gelb […]

The Kansas City Royals are calling up Jac Caglianone, and no matter how highly ranked the prospect may be, nothing beats watching his reaction to learning he’s headed to the big leagues. Caglianone, who played just 12 games for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, got the news from Omaha manager Mike Jirschele, who started off […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a series loss in a World Series rematch to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Hollywood this past weekend. The Dodgers took the first two games, and the Yankees, on Sunday Night Baseball, avoided the sweep with a big win. Yankees’ star Aaron Judge had an exclusive with USA […]

Aaron Judge is playing at an MVP level once again in 2025. The 33-year-old slugger leads the league in multiple offensive categories such as batting average (.391), OBP (.485), slugging (.764), OPS (1.248) and many more. It seems as if almost every game Judge is breaking a new record. Judge, however, recently downplayed his elite […]

An already beleaguered Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff is in serious danger of hitting rock bottom. Corbin Burnes suffered an elbow injury during Sunday’s 3-1 win versus the Washington Nationals, immediately calling for the trainer after allowing a base-hit to CJ Abrams in the top of the fifth inning. He raised anxiety levels even further with […]

The New York Yankees are one of the hottest teams in baseball, with much of the attention on superstar slugger Aaron Judge. His prowess at the plate has been a monumental boost to the team’s offense over the years, and there’s no other team he’d rather play for. He made that clear while making a […]

As captain of the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge knows he can barely go a day during the baseball season without the media hounding him. Not only does the pressure not wear on him, he embraces it. So much so that he does what he can to tell players on other teams about his experience […]

The truly great teams win the games they are supposed to, and that is exactly what the Chicago Cubs (37-22) have been doing this season. They have not lost a series since May 11, gliding through a sea of sub-par .500 ballclubs on their way to the co-best record in the National League. Naturally, the […]

The San Diego Padres were the hottest team in baseball in April. The month of May didn’t treat them quite as well, and the team can’t afford to slip anymore in a division that boasts the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Padres have some of the biggest superstars in baseball. […]

June is officially here, and there is plenty to discuss in the sports world. From a Stanley Cup Final rematch to a unique NBA Finals, it is the best time of year for sports fans. Meanwhile, the 2025 baseball season continues, and we have the updated MLB Power Rankings ready after another wild weekend. How […]

The San Diego Padres have done well to stay neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the National League West to start the 2025 campaign, but if they intend on making a championship run this season, they are going to need some reinforcements. According to a recent report, the team is showing interest in trading […]

The New York Yankees lost a series to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. The two losses stopped their eight-series winning streak and raised some serious questions about their squad. As they were finally putting together their lone win, they were dealt a significant injury. The Yankees are concerned about the thumb injury Jasson […]

The Milwaukee Brewers endured an uneven start to the 2025 campaign, but that is fully in the rearview mirror now. The Brewers have been rolling as of late, and they are fresh off sweeping one of the top teams in the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies, over the weekend. In the wake of Milwaukee’s huge […]

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz stepped onto Wrigley Field on Sunday with a heavy heart. Just a day after losing his older sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sánchez, Elly made the brave decision to play. As a result, he transformed his grief into a stirring performance that touched fans and teammates across the […]

Yankees All-Star infielder DJ LeMahieu shined in New York’s 7–3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his first four-hit game since June 26, 2021. His big night helped the Yankees avoid a sweep in this much-anticipated World Series rematch. LeMahieu opened strong in the second inning with a leadoff single and moved to second […]

Jac Caglianone is getting his MLB call-up, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is all in. The Kansas City Royals announced Sunday that their top prospect, a consensus top-10 talent, will make his big league debut after a strong run in the minors. Mahomes, a Royals minority owner since 2020, showed his excitement on […]

The New York Yankees managed to salvage at least one game during the much-anticipated World Series rematch between them and the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning the third and final game of the series, 7-3, to avoid being swept. This victory comes on the heels of a horrific 18-2 defeat on Saturday, and this at least […]

In the rubber match of the series between the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves on Sunday, Garrett Crochet put up a clinic, allowing just one earned run in seven innings of work in a 3-1 win for the Red Sox that improves them to 29-32 on the year. Crochet has proven to be worth […]

Blanked by the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, 1-0, the Kansas City Royals lost the series against the current AL Central leader. With this latest defeat, the Royals now trail the Tigers by eight games in what continues to be a jumbled pack in the middle of the division. For the Royals, the main thing they’ve […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two of three wins in the World Series rematch. But rolled without Mookie Betts against the New York Yankees throughout the weekend. Will L.A. welcome back its superstar soon? Manager Dave Roberts helped drop an update on Betts’ health, via Dodgers reporter Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. “He […]

Houston Astros star prospect Jacob Melton showcased his elite speed and athleticism in a memorable MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park.  On Sunday, Melton grounded a ball to second baseman Brandon Lowe and sprinted at 30.5 feet per second. As a result, he beat the throw to first base and recorded […]

Gavin Sheets gave the San Diego Padres fans a major scare on Sunday after crashing into the left-field wall during the fourth inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. While tracking a deep shot from Adam Frazier, Sheets slammed into the padded fence at full speed. He dropped to the ground and stayed down […]

Evan Longoria is going to retire from baseball, and he will say his goodbye in the uniform of the Tampa Bay Rays. Longoria has had a 16-year career in the Major Leagues, and the first 10 of those seasons were with the Rays. He became the first recognizable star the franchise had, and he played […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were shut out by the Houston Astros on Sunday, losing 1-0 to lose the series. When Josh Hader came on for the save, Tampa’s chances of staging a road comeback were pretty slim. Taylor Walls came up second in the inning for the Rays and was ejected after the first pitch. […]