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The New York Yankees currently sit in first place in the American League East. However, with teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays quickly climbing up the standings in the division, New York will likely pursue help via trades before the deadline in July. Which players should the Yankees try to […]

The Chicago White Sox were the worst team in baseball history in 2024. This season has not been much better for the team, but they are not going to break that record. With a 23-50 record, Chicago is nowhere near playoff contention. However, there is a chance for the White Sox to get better in […]

A Tampa Bay Rays sale could come to fruition soon. According to Scott Soshnick and Kurt Badenausen of Sportico, the Rays are close to being sold to a group led by Patrick Zalupski, who is a developer in Jacksonville, Florida. However, nothing is official as of this story’s writing. The Rays are reportedly being estimated […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are certainly feeling the wrath of the National League West, which happens to be the home of a new superstar. The San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to officially begin the MLB trade season. This trade was not the first trade, but the first one to […]

The Athletics started the season really well. They were above .500 for a little bit, but they have since come back to reality. In May, the Athletics finished just 7-21, and they have started June 7-9. May is what ruined the Athletics’ season, but they have the talent to get better. However, with their losing […]

The Boston Red Sox shockingly traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday — baseball’s equivalent of the Luke Doncic blockbuster in the NBA from February. This deal surprised the entire MLB world, and Red Sox fans are undoubtedly upset after the franchise parted ways with their best hitter. But the Giants are […]

Michael Toglia and the Colorado Rockies put on an electrifying show at Nationals Park on Tuesday night, overpowering the Washington Nationals with a 10-6 victory, thanks to a franchise record-tying seven home runs. Toglia was a standout performer, smashing two homers himself and helping the Rockies tie their single-game home run record for the third […]

The Miami Marlins are not a playoff a team. They do, however, have plenty of talent. Still, the Marlins sit 13 games under .500, and 15.0 games back in the National League East division. With that, the Wild Card race is extremely competitive, and Miami is 9.5 games back. Needless to say, when the MLB […]

The Boston Red Sox have won seven of their past eight games, but they currently find themselves getting attacked by their fanbase after they traded away superstar designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a stunning deal. The front office has taken a beating in the wake of this trade being announced, […]

Rafael Devers is officially a San Francisco Giant—and now, we know exactly where he’ll fit into the lineup. Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup, manager Bob Melvin told reporters that Devers will serve as the designated hitter and bat third. While the long-term plan involves more than just DH duties, this gives Devers a chance to settle […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone slapped his offense with a reality check after the 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The reigning pennant winners are in a slump, losing five straight games. New York’s lead in the AL East has shrunk to 2.5 with three teams over .500 hot on its heels. Aaron […]

The Baltimore Orioles are turning to left-hander Trevor Rogers for Wednesday night’s start against the Tampa Bay Rays, hoping the former All-Star can offer a spark to the Orioles pitching rotation. The move marks Rogers’ second MLB call-up of the season and his sixth overall appearance with the club. Rogers has spent most of 2025 […]

The New York Yankees are enduring their roughest stretch of the 2025 season, and the pressure is building fast. Despite sitting atop the division, a five-game losing streak has stirred concern throughout the Bronx. At the heart of it is Aaron Judge, whose slump has coincided with a sudden collapse from the Yankees offense. Judge […]

The Houston Astros made a quiet but calculated move during their series on the road against the Athletics in West Sacramento, acquiring power-hitting first baseman Wes Clarke from the Milwaukee Brewers. The trade adds minor league depth as Houston continues to navigate a competitive AL West playoff race that might come down to the last […]

The San Francisco Giants wasted no time making Rafael Devers feel right at home, and the former Boston Red Sox star rewarded them. In his debut with the Giants, Devers recorded his first hit and RBI for San Francisco, setting off the Oracle Park crowd and offering a glimpse of the power bat that could […]

The New York Yankees are down bad. After a strong start to the season, going 8-1 against the Texas Rangers, the Colorado Rockies, and the Los Angeles Angels, New York has fallen into their coldest stretch of the season, losing five-straight, including two to the Halos, to fall to 42-30. Now, on paper, that record […]

The Toronto Blue Jays ended their recent skid in thrilling fashion, and it was Addison Barger’s walk-off home run that slammed the door shut on the Arizona Diamondbacks in their clash tonight. After a stretch of inconsistent play and tough injury setbacks in the outfield, Toronto leaned on the top of its lineup—and it delivered. […]

After watching their pitcher, Lou Trivino, peg Fernando Tatís Jr. with an errant ball to the back, the Los Angeles Dodgers had to know that a receipt was coming their way from their I-5 rivals. What they certainly didn’t expect was for that receipt to come right at Shohei Ohtani’s thigh, which caused manager Dave […]

The Chicago Cubs were 44-28 before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs have held a sizable lead in the National League Central division for most of the season after a hot start to the season. With the trade deadline looming, Chicago is under pressure to make significant upgrades as they look to contend. […]

The Detroit Tigers brought the best record in baseball into a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. After dropping a set to the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, they were looking to get back on track against Pittsburgh. One of the stars of the Tigers’ excellent start this year has been Javier Baez, bouncing […]

After going hitless in his MLB debut in Monday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park, Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House finally got his first hit in the big leagues Tuesday night. With one out in the bottom of the sixth inning and Jake Bird on the mound for the Rockies, House […]

Juan Soto has transformed from a slow-starting slugger in April and May into a full-blown All-Star force in June. After battling inconsistency early in the season, he’s surged to a scorching .319 average and a 1.146 OPS this month, numbers firmly in MVP territory. Soto’s elite plate discipline has returned, evidenced by a .508 on-base […]

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31st, but the Boston Red Sox didn’t waste any time. They shocked the baseball world when they traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. The move throws Alex Cora’s roster into disarray, but outfielder Wilyer Abreu is one player who could benefit. He sent a clear […]

Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted a second-level home run to put his team up 2-0 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The four-time All-Star has had a relatively quiet season by his standards, but he’s still on pace to make the Midsummer Classic once again. The Blue Jays are right in the […]

The Detroit Tigers are still riding the momentum from last summer, carrying the American League’s best record. While they keep racking up wins atop the AL Central, their best players are racking up votes for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. That includes Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is a near-lock to make his second All-Star […]

Two years ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract. Then, $680 million was deferred for a decade, with Ohtani earning $68 million yearly for the next decade. The contract was record-breaking and unique because he is a “unicorn” with what he can do on a baseball field. […]

Things are finally looking up for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation. Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers debut on Monday, much to the joy of the fanbase. Tyler Glasnow faced live batters before Tuesday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts added to the good news, providing an update on Blake […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as on of Major League Baseball’s most popular players. The 23-year-old has become a fan favorite in Chicago and is in MVP consideration in the National League. Despite his electric start to the season, Crow-Armstrong’s desire to participant in the marquee event of All-Star Weekend caught fans off […]

Despite the controversy whirling around Rafael Devers following his Boston Red Sox exit, the San Francisco Giants know how important their newly acquired slugger is to their foremost goal of contending for a World Series championship. The organization is intent on getting on the same page with him right away, which is obviously something that […]

Rafael Devers didn’t leave because he asked for a trade or because the team wanted to cut costs. His departure stemmed from a growing lack of trust and an increasing rift within the Boston Red Sox leadership. Reports suggest that manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow have been at odds over the […]

Miami Marlins first baseman Eric Wagaman blasted a 2-run home run against Philadelphia Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo in his Miami return. Luzardo spent three years with the franchise before being traded to its NL East rival for a couple of prospects. The lefty is off to a 6-2 start with his new team with an ERA […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received some promising news Tuesday afternoon as Tyler Glasnow’s rehab continues to trend in the right direction. In what marks a pivotal step, the right-hander threw two innings in a simulated game outing, suggesting he’s closing in on a full recovery from shoulder inflammation. A clip shared by Dodgers Nation on […]

The Boston Red Sox are going to feel the sting of losing a superstar from the roster. They traded away Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants and have put themselves in an interesting position. Boston and Devers started to drift apart, and when Devers said that he didn’t want to play another position, the […]

The New York Yankees have hit a rut after getting swept by the Boston Red Sox. But it does not undo what was an excellent spring for the Bombers. It was announced Tuesday that Aaron Boone and Joe Torre would be coaches for the American League All-Star team. Who should join them from The Bronx? […]

While the Athletics have improved slightly from the last few seasons, they still have an uphill battle in front of them if they want to rise up the standings and compete for a playoff spot. However, there is never a bad time to beat one of your biggest rivals. The A’s did just that on […]

The Seattle Mariners are 36-35 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. The Mariners have been fighting with the Houston Astros for the top spot in the American League West all season. With the trade deadline looming, Seattle is one of many teams looking to be aggressive on the market. The Baltimore Orioles […]

The San Francisco Giants made the trade of the MLB season so far by bringing in Rafael Devers. After a fantastic run with the Boston Red Sox, the infielder and designated hitter wore out his welcome on Lansdowne Street. The Giants had Monday off, so fans have been patiently waiting since Sunday afternoon for Devers’ […]

When the Boston Red Sox sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a stunning blockbuster trade, the backlash wasn’t directed at the star slugger himself. Instead, the fury of Red Sox Nation boiled over at the team’s leadership—ownership, front office, and even the dugout. ESPN’s Buster Olney revealed just how bitter fans have […]

The New York Mets kick off their season series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Before then, though, Carlos Mendoza and the team made some roster changes. After Tylor Megill went on the 15-day injured list with an elbow sprain, Justin Garza will rejoin the team in the major leagues. Megill joins Kodai Senga […]