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With a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, the Detroit Tigers improved to 8-0 in games that were started by Jackson Jobe. He ended up lasting six innings, and he gave up six hits and two runs while striking out five and walking two. Jobe ended up getting the win, and he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been dealing with a few injuries this season, and one of them has been to left-hander Blake Snell, who was recently placed on the 60-day injured list. Snell just began a throwing program and played catch from 60 feet, and it sounds like he’s trending in the right direction. Snell […]

No, Juan Soto is not traveling to New York Mets road games on a private jet. As rumors swirl that the Mets’ $765 million offseason acquisition travels separately from the team, ESPN’s Jeff Passan shut it all down with one post via X. “To clear up what others have asserted: Juan Soto does not fly […]

The New York Yankees’ Tyler Matzek era was short and not so sweet. New York promoted the former Atlanta Braves postseason hero to the bullpen at the end of April with the hope that he could recapture his pre-Tommy John surgery form from 2021. However, after just seven appearances, the Yankees opted to designate Matzek […]

Juan Soto went 1-10 over the weekend as his New York Mets lost two out of three games to their cross-town rivals and Soto’s former team, the New York Yankees. But the two losses and a few rough games from Soto may be the least of the Mets’ concerns. Bob Klapisch of NJ.com reported on […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made a stunning move on Monday. After a great performance on the mound from rookie Mick Abel in his debut, the Phillies optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. As the corresponding move, the Phillies brought up right-hander Max Lazar. This is a move many did not see coming after Abel shut out […]

The Cincinnati Reds were forced to place right-handed pitcher Hunter Greene on the injured list after he sustained a groin injury in early May. Since then, the club has been without one of its top pitchers. However, on Monday, manager Terry Francona shared an inspiring update on Greene’s status. During a guest appearance on MLB […]

The Minnesota Twins saw their 13-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. After the 5-2 loss, manager Rocco Baldelli was able to reflect on his team’s run. “An amazing run over the last two weeks,” he said, per Matthew Leach of MLB.com. “I had to tell […]

A former Gold Glove winner for the St. Louis Cardinals has decided to call it a career. During an appearance at his Alma Mater, the University of Hawaii, Kolten Wong told Spectrum News he is retiring from Major League Baseball: “Pretty much right now, I’m done,” Wong said. “I’ve kind of come to the conclusion […]

The New York Mets and the New York Yankees went at it in the first edition of the Subway Series over the weekend, but the 2025 edition of the classic rivalry has a little bit of extra heat to it. Of course, former Yankees star Juan Soto left the pinstripes this offseason to sign a […]

The Automated Ball-Strike System, which could come to Major League Baseball as soon as next season, is still imperfect, as Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes has learned. “There is a margin for error that I think fans don’t realize, that a lot of players didn’t realize,” Burnes told The Athletic. Burnes says there may be […]

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly released former All-Star Garrett Cooper, per Steve Adams of MLBTRumors.com. Cooper, who can play first base and in the outfield, could draw interest from around the league. The 34-year-old began his big league career in 2017 with the New York Yankees. He ended up with the Miami Marlins in 2018, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series aspirations suffered a seismic blow on May 18, 2025, when MLB suspended left-handed reliever José Alvarado for 80 games following a positive test for exogenous testosterone. Alvarado, the team’s most dominant bullpen arm (2.70 ERA, 0.8 WAR in 2025), will also be ineligible for the postseason, leaving a gaping hole […]

Hayden Wesneski, the pitcher that the Houston Astros acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the Kyle Tucker trade, will miss the rest of the 2025 season and undergo Tommy John surgery. Wesneski has been on the injured list since May 9 with right elbow discomfort. Doctors diagnosed him with a torn UCL last week. “I […]

After a month-long absence, Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider is officially back. The ball club officially reinstated Strider from the Injured List on Monday, paving the way for him to take the hill on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Strider was placed on the IL just days after his first outing of the 2025 season […]

Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates could be without a key arm for the remainder of the 2025 season. Right-hander Jared Jones, who suffered an elbow strain in March, has been dealt a setback in his recovery and will need to be re-examined, per the Post-Gazette. Other reports indicate that he could undergo Tommy John […]

Although the Chicago Cubs (28-19) lost Justin Steele for the year due to Tommy John surgery and placed Shot Imanaga and Ian Happ on the injured list in May, morale is still exceptionally high on the North Side. This ballclub is conquering all the adversity the baseball gods have cursed it with through the early […]

After New York Mets star Juan Soto made his return to face the New York Yankees this past Subway Series, it was a time for reflection, and the fans showed their emotions at his departure. As Soto spoke about leaving the Yankees in the offseason, star Aaron Judge would speak about the conversation he had […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings continue to change as every week passes. This weekend was Rivalry Weekend across Major League Baseball, pitting some classic rivals against one another. Some questionable rivals squared off as well, sorry Brewers and Twins fans. But the Subway Series capped it off with an epic conclusion between the Yankees and […]

Juan Soto spent one season with the New York Yankees before landing a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets in free agency this past offseason. It would be difficult for anyone to blame Soto for pursuing that kind of security and money, but Yankees fans still booed the star outfielder in his […]

Juan Soto was supposed to be the center of attention on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, not just for his high-profile return to Yankee Stadium, but also for his planned in-game interview. But just under an hour before the first pitch of the series finale between the Mets and Yankees, the script changed. According to ESPN […]

The Matt Shaw watch in Chicago appears to be nearing its conclusion. After slugging four home runs in three games and making visible improvements to his swing mechanics, the Cubs’ top infield prospect is on the verge of rejoining the big-league roster. Shaw was pulled from Triple-A Iowa’s lineup on Sunday, and Cubs manager Craig […]

All good things must come to an end — and on Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee, the Minnesota Twins watched two of their most impressive streaks unravel in a 5-2 loss to the Brewers. The Twins entered the series finale riding high on a 13-game winning streak, their longest since 1991 and tied for the fourth […]

On a day when the Philadelphia Phillies needed a spark, 23-year-old right-hander Mick Abel delivered one of the most electrifying debuts in recent memory — and possibly in franchise history. Facing off against Pirates ace Paul Skenes in front of a sold-out Citizens Bank Park crowd of 44,356, Abel pitched with poise, purpose, and power. […]

Pete Alonso didn’t sugarcoat it. After a brutal throwing error opened the floodgates in the eighth inning of the Mets’ 8-2 loss to the Yankees, the All-Star first baseman took full responsibility. “I messed it up,” Alonso said. “I just made an awful throw. That whole inning, this game, it’s on me. After that throw, […]

“Break out the brooms!!!” That was the four-word mic drop the Los Angeles Angels posted on social media after delivering an unexpected but resounding message to the baseball world: don’t count us out just yet. BREAK OUT THE BROOMS!!! pic.twitter.com/itPRgbPTOF — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 18, 2025 The last-place Angels stunned the Dodgers with […]

Max Fried grew up in an area where the Freeway Series was popular. The Santa Monica native now witnessed his first Subway Series with the New York Yankees on Sunday. The 31-year-old took to the hill inside Yankee Stadium for the third game against the Mets. The sounds of roaring Yankees and Mets fans reverberated […]

Cody Bellinger sparked baseball fireworks in the Subway Series. Facing a 97 mph pitch, the left-handed batter blasted the baseball over to right field. He got Yankees fans on their feet in watching the Grand Slam unfold versus the Mets. Bellinger sent the ball flying during the bottom of the eighth inning. New York’s lead […]

When Chris Taylor committed to play baseball at the University of Virginia, he probably did not know what to expect for his long-term future in the sport. Sure, the Cavaliers featured enough baseball prowess and Taylor’s ceiling suggested he could catch the attention of MLB teams. However, Taylor likely did not imagine that someday he […]

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel had an impressive Major League Baseball debut for his club Sunday. Abel dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out nine batters while allowing no walks or runs in six innings of shutout baseball. Abel is the third pitcher in the modern era to do that in a debut, per The Athletic. […]

The Cleveland Guardians were swept by the Cincinnati Reds this weekend to fall to 25-21 on the season. Overall, it’s been a solid start for the defending AL Central champs, but they could use a boost. Guardians pitching coach Carl Willis spoke to MLB.com on Sunday about Shane Bieber’s pending return from injury. How close […]

As the Los Angeles Angels faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers, there was an interesting situation involving relief pitcher Kenley Jansen facing off against his former team. While the Angels pitcher in Jansen has been mentioned in trade rumors, he closed the game against the Dodgers, resulting in an 11-9 win, as Jansen speaks […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Minnesota Twins on Saturday to drop another series. It was their third consecutive series loss and second consecutive shutout loss, a 7-0 defeat. Brewers manager Pat Murphy was asked about their issues after the game and seemingly took aim at the front office in his response. Brewers Manager Pat […]

The Baltimore Orioles are cutting ties with embattled pitcher Kyle Gibson, per USA Today. Gibson has struggled so far this season with a 16.78 ERA, and an 0-3 record. The pitcher had signed a one-year deal with Baltimore before the 2025 campaign. Gibson’s contract was for $5.25 million. It hasn’t worked out well for him […]

New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz made a bold statement after fanning New York Yankees star Aaron Judge on Saturday. Diaz posted that key strikeout to end the game against the Bronx Bombers. The Mets won, 3-2. “I was just trying to go after him. I know he’s a great hitter, but I’ve got really […]

Detroit Tigers slugger Javier Baez is getting the stamp of approval from one of his teammates. Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty says that Baez deserves consideration for this year’s Comeback Player of the Year honor. “It just goes to show, you can’t write guys off,” Tigers pitcher Flaherty said, per USA Today. “You can’t give up […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start as they try to defend their World Series crown, and they made another move that shows their embarrassment of riches on Sunday. With infielder Tommy Edman returning from injury, the Dodgers have DFA’d longtime utility man Chris Taylor according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. […]

As the New York Yankees deal with injuries to their pitching, one question that still hasn’t been solved is the recovery of star Marcus Stroman, who’s been on the injured list with a left knee issue. While the Yankees are dealing with other injuries besides pitching, such as to Giancarlo Stanton, Stroman’s situation is interesting, […]

The Atlanta Braves have been playing improved baseball as of late, currently sitting at the .500 mark despite a crushing loss to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday evening. The Braves seem to have put a brutal 0-7 start to the season behind them and are now looking to make up ground in the crowded […]