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The Los Angeles Angels have been without Mike Trout since late April after placing him on the injured list with a knee injury. He’s finally due to return, and couldn’t help but share his excitement to get back on the field on Friday. Before officially returning to action for the Angels, the 33-year-old outfielder posted […]

The Kansas City Royals are set to meet the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Before the series starts, the Royals are making two notable moves that will affect the pitching staff. On Friday, the Royals reinstated starter Seth Lugo from the IL. The corresponding move was to add reliever Lucas Erceg to the 15-day IL […]

In a season where Aaron Judge is putting together another MVP-caliber season, players across Aaron Boone’s roster are contributing. When the New York Yankees signed veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year, $12.5 million contract this winter, the expectation was that he would fill a hole at first base while New York waited for […]

Bryce Harper was forced to leave Tuesday’s 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves early after taking a pitch to the elbow by starting pitcher Spencer Strider. Since then, the Philadelphia Phillies star hasn’t played, as he’s still working his way back from the injury. On Friday, he shared some comments about his elbow. The 32-year-old […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have won three of their last four games, including a 12-0 blowout against the Athletics. Toronto got bad news concerning the big name free agent they brought in this offseason. Anthony Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal with the Blue Jays this winter, giving John Schneider another big bat to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added a potential reliever to help their injury-riddled bullpen. The ball club has signed former New York Mets right-hander Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league deal and he’ll be assigned to triple-A Reno, via Alex Weiner: “The Diamondbacks signed free agent reliever Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league contract, per transactions […]

A momentous, World Series-winning 2023 season granted the Texas Rangers a reprieve for an unsatisfactory, injury-marred 2024 campaign. But that card is quickly approaching its expiration date. Many, including this writer, picked the Bruce Bochy-managed ballclub to win the American League West and contend for another title this year, but a bad case of deja […]

The Kansas City Royals are in fourth place in the American League Central division with a 30-27 record, but they could receive a crucial pitching boost soon. On Friday, the team announced that starting pitcher Cole Ragans — who finished fourth in 2024 American League Cy Young voting and was selected to the All-Star team […]

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly placing veteran reliever Liam Hendriks on the injured list, Chris Cotillo of masslive.com reports. “Liam Hendriks is headed to the IL, I’m told. Not sure what the issue is. Nick Burdi takes his place,” Cotillo wrote on X, formerly Twitter. As Cotillo reported, Hendriks’ injury has yet to be […]

The San Diego Padres are coming off a series win over the Miami Marlins. Now, the Friars host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series at Petco Park. On Friday, after a much-needed off day, San Diego is reportedly calling up pitching prospect Bradgley Rodriguez. Rodriguez is the Padres’ No. 14 prospect who has excelled […]

With the New York Yankees looking to defend their AL champion status, there is no doubt the team will be led by the production of superstar Aaron Judge. With the Yankees slugger amidst a hot start to the season, there is one aspect that he hopes to see better fortune in, as was stressed by […]

The Seattle Mariners are off to a solid start to the season once again. Last year, Seattle opened up a ten-game AL West lead and collapsed down the stretch to miss the playoffs. This year, their offense is off to a hot start. Who do they need to add to make a playoff appearance? The […]

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. revealed earlier in May that he had been receiving death threats from fans after a poor performance. He claimed that individuals sent death threats aimed at his children. In a recent interview, he shared the heartbreaking conversation he had with his daughter about the situation. While discussing the subject […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have been rolling as of late, and Thursday’s 13-3 victory over the Houston Astros was a testament to that. It was their eighth win in the last nine games, and infielder Junior Caminero stole the show. The youngster had a career day, going 3 for 6 with six RBIs, including his […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly optioned outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A, per Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. “OF Jake Mangum (left groin strain) reinstated from 10-day IL and OF Chandler Simpson optioned to Triple-A Durham,” Topkin wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Simpson may be the fastest player in the sport. He has […]

After a 9-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies to finish their series, the Atlanta Braves will now move on to the Boston Red Sox. Unfortunately, they dealt with some injuries over the week and had to make some roster moves as they continue their season, according to The Athletic’s David O’Brien. “Braves moved AJ Smith-Shawver […]

The Miami Marlins are reportedly designating infielders Ronny Simon and Matt Mervis for assignment, Craig Mish of SportsGrid reports. “My understanding is the Marlins have several roster moves ahead of this weekend’s home series against the Giants. Those will include both Infielders Matt Mervis and Ronny Simon being designated for assignment,” Mish wrote on X, […]

The Atlanta Braves are having an up-and-down season, and everyone is waiting for them to take off like they expected when the year started. As of now, they’re floating around .500, and the hope for fans is that they can catch fire sooner rather than later. As they navigate the season, they have some questions […]

The New York Yankees are flying into June in first place in the American League East. They have a World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers coming up and a big piece coming off the injured list. Jazz Chisholm Jr is rehabbing his oblique injury, mostly playing third base in the minors. Meanwhile, DJ […]

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers consider trading rookie catcher/outfielder Dalton Rushing? According to Ken Rosenthal, the chances of LA moving the 24-year-old are slim, something he wrote in a recent article for The Athletic. “It’s easy to interpret the Dodgers’ recent promotion of rookie Dalton Rushing as the possible prelude to a trade,” Rosenthal wrote. […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in the basement of the American League East as May wraps up. After consecutive playoff appearances, their chances are slim and getting slimmer by the day. That means the Orioles could be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline, with pending free agent Ryan O’Hearn lurking as a potential target. The Athletic’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2025 season with high expectations after several years of postseason contention and a roster loaded with star power. Yet, as the first months of the campaign have unfolded, a handful of key players have failed to meet their lofty standards, contributing to a sense of frustration among fans and raising […]

The Milwaukee Brewers just swept the Boston Red Sox and have won four straight games. Finally over .500, it looks like Milwaukee is back on track after a dreadful start to the season. Just as they take a step forward, their cavalcade of pitching injuries is coming to an end. With all their injured pitchers […]

The Chicago Cubs have emerged as one of the National League’s most formidable teams in 2025, boasting a dynamic offense and a stronghold on the NL Central. Yet, beneath the surface of their impressive record, several key players have failed to meet expectations, raising concerns about the team’s ability to sustain its success into October. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 season with championship expectations, having assembled one of the most expensive and star-studded rosters in baseball. Yet, as the calendar turns to June, not every big name has delivered as hoped. While the Dodgers still sit atop the National League West, several key players have failed to meet […]

As the San Diego Padres approach the midpoint of the 2025 MLB season, expectations remain sky-high for a club built on star power and big contracts. Yet, despite flashes of brilliance from key contributors, several high-profile players have failed to live up to their billing, drawing the ire of fans and analysts alike. Here’s a […]

The Seattle Mariners entered Thursday night’s matchup against the Washington Nationals clinging to a half-game lead over the Houston Astros in the AL West. The Mariners’ offense looks improved this season, thanks in large part to a sensational start from catcher Cal Raleigh. But Seattle got a scare against the Nationals involving All-Star center fielder […]

The Philadelphia Phillies wasted no time addressing their pitching depth following a sobering 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Braves, announcing the acquisition of left-handed reliever Josh Walker from the Toronto Blue Jays. The news broke on the team’s official X account (formerly Twitter), underscoring Philadelphia’s urgency to stabilize a bullpen that’s become […]

The Boston Red Sox spent most of 2025 in second place in the American League East behind the New York Yankees. However, Alex Bregman’s injury has sent Boston into a spiral. After losing five straight games, Alex Cora’s team finds itself in fourth place, ahead of only the Baltimore Orioles. For a team that made […]

New York Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. is nearing his return after suffering a right oblique strain on April 29 in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles. An MRI the next day revealed “three high-grade tears,” placing him on the 10-day injured list. Manager Aaron Boone later said Chisholm would likely miss 4–6 weeks of […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has spent the last two seasons as his team’s ace. The Braves were without Spencer Strider last season and Sale filled in perfectly. He dominated on his way to the first Cy Young Award of his career. Sale clashed with Zack Wheeler in Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, adding […]

The Los Angeles Angels got off to a hot start to the season. The addition of Jorge Soler to Ron Washington’s lineup gave Angels fans hope in March. However, injuries across the roster have them back near the bottom of the American League West. However, Mike Trout will soon retake the field after suffering a […]

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has worked hard to grow the game of baseball since he became commissioner. Some of Manfred’s decisions have seen him receive backlash from fans. On Thursday, he and MLB took another step to expand the baseball world. MLB announced their partnership with Athletes Unlimited, a professional softball league. AUSL’s […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a boost on the injury front today, with encouraging updates on Bo Bichette, Spencer Turnbull, and reliever Erik Swanson. The news comes as the club navigates the critical stretch it needs to capitalize on to stay competitive. According to SportsNet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, manager John Schneider shared a series of updates […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. Despite dealing with injuries to his pitching staff throughout the season, Dave Roberts has his team near the top of the standings. However, the team is still waiting to be at full strength in 2025, making a move to add a […]

The Houston Astros received positive news on the injury front, as both Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker are trending in the right direction. The Alvarez injury update and encouraging signs from Walker come at a crucial time in the season, with Houston aiming to climb back to the top of the AL West standings. During […]

The Chicago White Sox just cannot catch a break. Over the last few seasons, they have underperformed with a roster not worth showing up to the ball park to watch. Matters get worse on Thursday. After recently acquiring reliever Miguel Castro from the Houston Astros, the team has announced that the right-hander will miss the […]

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list following an elbow strain suffered during Thursday’s doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. The roster move comes at a challenging time for the Braves, who have been grappling with pitching injuries throughout the season. To fill the opening on the active roster, the […]

The Boston Red Sox had high hopes at the start of the season. After signing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman along with pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, the Red Sox thought they had upgraded their roster significantly. The fact that they had three highly respected prospects in Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony […]