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The Tampa Bay Rays will have to wait a year for another chance to make the postseason. On Friday night, the Rays were officially eliminated from playoff contention, as pointed out by Talkin’ Baseball on X, following their 11-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox. This defeat pushed their record on the year to 75-79, […]

When Clayton Kershaw announced that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ September 19 showdown against the San Francisco Giants would be his final home start before an offseason retirement, it instantly made the contest a must-watch for fans of baseball, Los Angeles sports, or sports history in general. Taking the mound to incredible fanfare from a sold-out […]

Years of mismanagement and front office incompetence has led to the shocking downfall of the Colorado Rockies. They’ve never been the team with the biggest payroll, but they were at least competitive in the mid-2010s. But now, they’ve fallen so far off a cliff that one year after the Chicago White Sox set records for […]

As LA legend Clayton Kershaw took the mound for his final regular season home game at Dodger Stadium, one of his oldest childhood friends had to grab a ticket to see him play at Chavez Ravine one last time: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. A pair of childhood friends who were actually teammates at […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw took the mound for his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday, facing the San Francisco Giants in a game with significant playoff implications for both teams. Kershaw, who announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, entered the field to a standing […]

The Seattle Mariners have an injury status to keep track of when it comes to Bryan Woo following their matchup against the Houston Astros on Friday night. Woo started on the mound as he showcased excellent form and composure. In his five innings of service, he struck out seven batters while conceding just one hit. […]

George Springer got to celebrate his birthday with a highlight during Friday night’s matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals. Toronto was coming off a back-and-forth series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Of the four games they had with one another, the Blue Jays took two contests but lost the scoring battle […]

The Philadelphia Phillies received a boost Friday as they reinstated third baseman Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list ahead of their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bohm, 29, had been out of action since September 8 with left shoulder inflammation caused by a cyst that required draining and treatment. In his place, the […]

With the season coming to a close, New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is brimming with confidence. The Yankees are making a late-season push to notch up their place in October and possibly try to redeem themselves from a World Series defeat a year ago.  In the meantime, Chisholm etched his place in […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates may not have reached the postseason since 2015, but the rise of Paul Skenes has provided a rare bright spot for the franchise. Selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, the 23-year-old right-hander has quickly developed into one of baseball’s most premier pitchers. Paul Skenes broke new ground before Pittsburgh squared […]

Elly De La Cruz ended a drought during Friday’s matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. Cincinnati began its second of a four-game set against Chicago this week. They took home the first game by a slim score of 1-0, getting the lone run from Will Benson with an RBI double. As for Cruz, […]

It’s been quite the week for Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez. Last Saturday, Perez achieved two significant milestones in one homer against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was his 300th career home run and 1,000th career RBI.  On Friday, Perez achieved quite a feat of a different sort. Against the Toronto Blue Jays, Perez not […]

The Athletics kicked off a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a heartwarming moment. Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz are two of the favorites for the American League Rookie of the Year award. The former got to share an amazing memory with his father, Jack Wilson, before the game. The father and son took […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of an eventful end to the 2025 season. Dave Roberts started Clayton Kershaw for the final time at home on Friday night. While the future Hall-of-Famer’s career will end, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes has some choices to make. Luckily for them, Miguel Rojas wants to stay […]

The Texas Rangers enter the final stretch of the 2025 season clinging to slim postseason hopes, with Marcus Semien’s return emerging as a major storyline as Texas sits at 79-74 and holds just a 4.3% playoff chance, according to FanGraphs. The veteran infielder, sidelined with a left foot injury, took live batting practice ahead of […]

The New York Yankees won their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles 7-0. Yankees manager Aaron Boone had to lead his team through a rough travel schedule, but he got them off to a good start. Early in Friday night’s game, though, Baltimore jumped out to an early lead. However, New York outfielder Aaron Judge […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the opening game of their series against the San Francisco Giants 2-1. Dave Roberts’ team celebrates Clayton Kershaw’s final regular season start of his career on Friday night. Unfortunately, the bullpen behind him took another rough hit. After coming back from the injured list with Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott, […]

The Detroit Tigers found themselves down 6-0 early in the contest against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. With the team struggling recently and the MLB Playoffs right around the corner, it appears some fans are hitting the panic button. Numerous fans jumped on social media, pointing out that the Tigers could be on the verge […]

The Texas Rangers have activated right-hander Tyler Mahle from the 60-day injured list to start Friday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins in Arlington. Mahle, sidelined since June 15 with a rotator cuff strain, returns after more than three months away from a big-league mound. Mahle made three rehab appearances at Triple-A Round Rock earlier […]

The Boston Red Sox are hoping to survive the final nine games of the season and earn a spot in the American League playoffs. They have endured a difficult slump without the production of star rookie Roman Anthony (oblique) and they have lost eight of their last 12 games. The Red Sox are starting their […]

A Harrison Bader home run in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins on September 5 took on a life of its own. Bader turned a Lake Bachar slider into a souvenir, hammering the ball deep into the left field stands. The solo shot gave Philadelphia a 5-1 lead and introduced the world […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are within reach of the postseason. No matter how much of a difficult road may lie ahead, they can still clinch. On Friday, the Blue Jays can lock up their spot with a win over the Kansas City Royals on the road, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Furthermore, Toronto will be […]

The Houston Astros initially placed Isaac Paredes on the IL back in mid-July after he suffered a severe right hamstring strain. However, with the playoffs around the corner, it sounds like Paredes is finally set to return. Reports indicate that the Astros plan to activate the 26-year-old infielder from the IL on Friday before the […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has gone somewhat under the radar this season, with teammates Pete Alonso and Juan Soto receiving the majority of media attention due to their unique contract situations and impressive statistics. Even so, Lindor has achieved a rare shortstop feat in 2025 that should not go unnoticed. “Francisco Lindor is […]

The signs were there. Sean Manaea was a prime regression candidate, Kodai Senga faced serious durability concerns in 2024 (10 1/3 innings pitched in regular season and playoffs), Clay Holmes was unlikely to ever be a workhorse after spending the last several years of his career as a reliever and Frankie Montas has not been […]

It’s the end of an era in La La Land. Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar announced on Thursday that the  2025-26 NHL season will be the last of his career, and Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw revealed that 2025 would be his final campaign on the same day. To celebrate Kopitar and […]

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh have each enjoyed fruitful seasons and could both compete in the Postseason. However, their race for this season’s American League MVP has been what has especially captured the attention of fans and pundits down the stretch. Mark Feinsand and MLB.com recently polled […]

The Chicago Cubs have officially clinched a playoff spot. On Wednesday, the Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-4, to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2020. After the game, the Cubs celebrated with champagne, and manager Craig Counsell enjoyed every second for his team. “It’s a grind of a season. You celebrate […]

As the Detroit Tigers were swept by the Cleveland Guardians, it sets up not just a slump for the team, but also an interesting race for the AL Central. With the Tigers in a tight divisional race, as there are nine games left in the season, the first step back to success is acceptance, as […]

It’s been a history-making season for Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood. In June, Wood became the first player since Barry Bonds to be intentionally walked four times in a game. Earlier this month, he joined an elite group of players 22 years or under to hit over 20 home runs, over 70 walks, and over […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are chasing history in a way no one expected. Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber have placed themselves on the verge of creating a unique MLB tag-team Triple Crown. Turner currently leads the National League in batting average, while Schwarber sits atop the home run and RBI charts. As a result, the Phillies […]

The New York Mets have remained in the National League Wild Card picture thanks in large part to the showings that their young arms have turned in. This has not been lost on outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who praised starting pitcher Jonah Tong after the team’s 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Nimmo […]

Juan Soto has given the New York Mets everything they hoped for and more in his debut season in Queens. The star outfielder etched his name into the record books. He joined Jeff Bagwell and Barry Bonds as the only players in MLB history to record 40 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and 100 RBIs. […]

The New York Yankees have enjoyed a successful stretch of play over the past few weeks, and starting pitcher Max Fried has been vital to the effort. Following Fried’s latest showing in Thursday’s 7-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles, he sported a shirt that fans will surely appreciate. Fried was pictured wearing a shirt that […]

The Detroit Tigers entered Thursday’s matchup with hopes of maintaining their lead in the AL Central. However, one swing from Jhonkensey Noel quickly shifted the outcome. In the fourth inning, the Guardians slugger turned on a pitch from Tarik Skubal and launched it deep into the seats. The homer came just one second after a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has had its shaky moments as of late. But the talent they have in the bullpen is undeniable, with one of their biggest weapons being Michael Kopech, the hard-throwing reliever that they acquired from the Chicago White Sox during the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Kopech looked like a new man […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned the baseball world with a bizarre pitching line against the Giants. Despite walking 10 batters, Los Angeles allowed just one hit and only one run. The Dodgers-Giants matchup turned into history when the team joined a list of rare performances that stretches back more than a century. For the Dodgers, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are riding an incredible wave thanks to Quinn Priester. The numbers now place him in historic company. Priester has delivered stability every time he takes the mound, and the results speak for themselves. The Brewers have now won in each of his last 16 starts. That streak is the longest by any […]

Roki Sasaki has had to deal with a plethora of injury problems in his first season in MLB following an offseason bidding war that saw the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 23-year-old pitcher’s services. Sasaki has not pitched in the big leagues since the ninth of May due to a shoulder injury; in his last […]