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After a slow start in 2025, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been targeted by contending teams as a potential trade partner. Eugenio Suarez in particular has drawn interest from teams looking to add a middle of the order bat at a corner infield position. And that interest likely grew after his monster game against the Colorado […]

Prior to Friday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox Rafael Devers told reporters he’s happy for the first time in a long time now that he’s a member of the San Francisco Giants. But the three-time All-Star may be a bit less content after losing to his former team 7-5. Just days after Devers […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are trying to get back into the postseason after the sour taste that the 2024 playoffs left in their mouth, and they are on the right track so far in 2025. Milwaukee can get it done with both its bats and its arms, and both were on display on Friday night. The […]

The Philadelphia Phillies opened a critical three-game series against the New York Mets Friday with first place in the NL East on the line. The teams were tied with identical 45-30 records at the start of the day. But the Phillies scored a big victory over New York, powered in part by Nick Castellanos, who’s […]

Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for many years when he is healthy, but injury problems have kept him off the mound for a large chunk of the past few seasons. whether it has been with the Rangers or the New York Mets, deGrom’s body has limited […]

Veteran pitcher Kyle Gibson is still searching for an MLB home in 2025. A market for the right-handed starter failed to materialize over the offseason and Gibson ended up signing with the Baltimore Orioles in late March. However, his stint with Baltimore was short lived and Gibson caught on with the Tampa Bay Rays in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are 40-34 after losing the opening game of their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox. John Schneider’s team are in the middle of the race to catch the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Blue Jays manager continues to wait for players to return from injury, but […]

Gunnar Henderson was in the race for the American League MVP award in 2024. However, the Baltimore Orioles shortstop is one of many players on Tony Mansolino’s roster who struggled out of the gate this season. Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday are one of the best young cores in Major League Baseball. Unfortunately, that […]

The San Francisco Giants stunned the baseball world by landing Rafael Devers in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, The disgruntled All-Star took issue with the Red Sox requesting he change positions, originally from third to DH and then from DH to first base. The growing animosity led to the blockbuster trade and Devers […]

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has impressed so far in his professional baseball career. Brewers manager Pat Murphy called the 23-year-old up to the majors on June 11. It has proven to be one of the best calls of the season so far, and Misiorowski continues to wow Milwaukee fans. The rookie Brewers starter […]

Things got chippy between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Both Shohei Ohtani and Fernando Tatis Jr. were hit by pitches that led to both teams getting in a little scuffle during the contest. On Friday, L.A. decided to option the pitcher who hit Tatis in the 5-3 loss. The […]

The New York Mets are in desperate need of help in their starting rotation. Kodai Senga’s hamstring injury was a tough blow to the Mets’ pitching staff earlier this month. However, New York’s manager will get veteran starter Frankie Montas back on the mound as soon as next week. Montas joined the Mets this offseason […]

The Los Angeles Angels were one of the worst teams in the MLB last season, but they are already playing much better this season than last year and currently have a 36-38 record. Manager Ron Washington has been a key reason in holding the Angels together this season and has been a steadying force since […]

The Baltimore Orioles played Friday’s game against the New York Yankees without their catcher. Rutschman was scratched from Tony Mansolino’s lineup with abdominal tightness. He is one of just three starters to miss the game, but he is day-to-day moving forward. Tyler O’Neill and Jorge Mateo, on the other hand, are rehabbing more serious injuries. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays received an important injury update on Friday. Infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who signed with the Rays this past offseason, has yet to play in a regular season game with Tampa Bay due to injury. He was previously set to begin a rehab assignment but it was delayed due to a hamstring issue. […]

On Thursday, Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana got into an altercation with a fan in the visitor’s bullpen during a game against the Detroit Tigers. A video displayed the pitcher taking a swing at a fan while words were exchanged. Santana received a four-game suspension as a result of his actions, something that was announced […]

Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field on Friday. It was the first time the retired slugger made an appearance at the stadium since 2004, his final season with the Chicago Cubs. The organization essentially exiled the former All-Star after allegations of PED use marred his accomplishments with the club. The icy relationship then lasted over […]

Following a tension-filled series, the Los Angeles Dodgers (46-30) and San Diego Padres (40-34) finally succumbed to their emotions on Thursday night. And now come the consequences. MLB is suspending managers Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt and Padres closer Robert Suarez, per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. All three men were ejected in the last game on […]

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan is no stranger to social media callouts. He is more active in going after different accounts on social media than the other ESPN insiders like Adam Schefter or Shams Charania. That is a good thing in one instance because it shows fans that Passan is human and not robotic, but […]

As Los Angeles reels with protests over ICE raids throughout the community, fans have been turning to the Dodgers to see what the organization will say about the situation. Originally, that statement was supposed to come on Thursday, but when ICE agents attempted to use Dodger Stadium’s parking lot as a staging ground, the team postponed […]

Adley Rutschman is a late scratch from the Baltimore Orioles’ lineup for their Friday contest against the New York Yankees. New reports reveal the exact reason why he’s receiving a second off-day in one week. The 27-year-old catcher has been ruled out, as he is dealing with left abdominal tightness, according to Roch Kubatko of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays (40-34) presently occupy the second American League Wild Card slot and are only three games behind the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East. Following a hugely disappointing 2024 campaign, many understandably counted them out. This franchise is defying expectations thus far, and is doing so at well […]

There have been numerous reports and rumors claiming that the relationship between the Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers went sour before the trade. The speculation about Devers not wanting to play first base became one of the biggest topics leading up to the deal. Now that the trade is complete, the new San Francisco […]

The Tampa Bay Rays entered their series against the Detroit Tigers at 41-34. Kevin Cash’s team has been a surprisingly competitive one this year, competing for a wild card playoff spot in the American League. Despite the drama surrounding Tampa Bay concerning the sale of the team, the Rays’ roster has been focused on winning […]

The San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox made waves recently when Boston decided to trade star slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants for a package that many felt was somewhat underwhelming. While the move didn’t completely come out of left field after Devers was eclipsed at third base by Alex Bregman and was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost rookie starting pitcher Roki Sasaki to a shoulder injury in mid May. Los Angeles signed the former NPB star when he was made available to MLB teams for the first time over the offseason. Unfortunately, Sasaki has joined a growing list of Dodgers pitchers sidelined by injury. On Friday, LA […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson and his team were dealt a tough blow in early June. Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was put on the injured list thanks to wrist inflammation. His exit came just three days after he rejoined Philadelphia’s roster after Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider hit him in the elbow with a […]

While Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker and his future are in doubt with the team he’s currently on, MLB insider Jon Heyman provides some insight into his early free agency report. With many teams besides the Cubs in the Tucker sweepstakes, there is one team that should be heavily considered, as they need to get […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are dealing with a concerning injury before their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. This bitter news comes with the franchise on a three-game winning streak, catapulting them into the thick of the playoff race. The Cardinals sit at 40-35 and are tied for second place in the NL Central […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been on an absolute tear this season, as he’s emerged as one of the best power hitters in baseball. On Friday, Raleigh made history after breaking a record heading into the All-Star break that’s over 50 years old. After launching his second dinger of the day, Raleigh recorded his […]

Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds is one of the best players in Major League Baseball history. However, he remains outside of the Baseball Hall of Fame despite his dominance. Bonds linked up with Rafael Devers to welcome him to San Francisco. The arrival of the Giants’ newest star has Bonds reflecting on what […]

The San Diego Padres (40-34) and Los Angeles Dodgers (46-30) got everyone’s blood pumping after a lively end to an antagonistic four-game series in Chavez Ravine. They also brought to light a longstanding debate that revolves around the “unspoken baseball code.” LA rookie Jack Little hit Fernando Tatis Jr. in the hand with a pitch […]

Sammy Sosa made his long-awaited return to Wrigley Field on Friday. The former fan favorite had been exiled by the Chicago Cubs after parting on bad terms with the team 21 years ago. Now the team’s all-time home run leader was welcomed back to his old stomping grounds. And he caught up with current fan […]

The Boston Red Sox have been hot in the news lately after trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. With many speculating on the direction the franchise is going, one insider explains what the organization must do after making the trade. During an appearance on the MLB Network, insider Jon Heyman claims that the […]

The Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world when they traded Rafael Devers. After a disagreement between their slugger and Alex Cora and general manager Craig Breslow, the Red Sox decided to send him to the San Francisco Giants. The All-Star’s refusal of Cora’s request for him to replace Triston Casas at first base for […]

John Smoltz is one of the best pitchers of all time. His longevity saw him play for three different teams in 21 years, but primarily for the Atlanta Braves from 1998-2008. Smoltz recently joined the Flippin’ Bats Podcast and talked about some of the best pitching performances that he has ever witnessed. The first game […]

In 2023, Spencer Strider was named an All-Star and finished in the top five in Cy Young voting. Unfortunately, elbow injuries robbed him of the majority of his 2024 season. Strider had a late start to 2025 as well thanks to his elbow and a hamstring strain. However, his last two starts have been good, […]

The New York Yankees are in the middle of the worst stretch of their season. Aaron Boone’s team is 4-6 in their last ten games and have squandered a big lead in the American League East. New York’s offense has been their biggest weakness, but their pitching has not kept them in games long enough […]

The Boston Red Sox are proving to be one of the busiest teams in the league with still over a month until the MLB trade deadline. The Red Sox recently traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a shocking move. On Friday, Boston agreed to another deal, this time with the Los Angeles […]