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The Arizona Diamondbacks have had some ups and downs this season, and are hovering around the .500 mark. Overall, they have not been able to keep up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, trailing them by five games for first place in the National League West. Three players stand out due to their struggles, and Diamondbacks […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 31, and rumors are already swirling that the St. Louis Cardinals could make some moves before then. With the team playing well to begin the season, insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic seems to believe the front office could be busy at the midseason mark. During a guest […]

The Washington Nationals are nine games behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. Things aren’t looking all that great for the franchise, and many believe they could be sellers by the trade deadline. At least one player on the team is rumored to be garnering interest in the trade market. The Nationals’ closer, […]

As the Los Angeles Angels are on a seven-game winning streak after the 10-5 victory over the Athletics, there’s no doubt the team is at its best player in the young season. The winning ways for the Angels are even coming with Mike Trout still injured and working his way back, but shortstop Zach Neto […]

The Atlanta Braves have been waiting for their star player to return to the mound, and they’ll have to wait no longer. Ronald Acuna Jr. has been activated off the injured list, and he will play in the Braves’ series opener against the San Diego Padres on May 23. Manager Brian Snitker spoke about Acuna’s […]

The Texas Rangers are struggling to stay above .500, teetering between wins and losses, which has defined their season. While the season still has legs, they must figure it out fast. These three players have Rangers fans fed up, and either wanting them to get better or not be on the roster entirely. The Rangers […]

There’s no doubt that the biggest conversation around the Pittsburgh Pirates has been the trade speculation of Paul Skenes, one that comes after another frustrating season for the team. While the Pirates shut down any rumors involving a Skenes trade, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic takes a look at the variables surrounding one if it […]

The Colorado Rockies continue to make history. With yesterday’s 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, which completed the series sweep, the Rockies are 8-42 to start the season. That 50-game start is officially the worst in MLB’s modern era, which dates back to 1901. According to ESPN, the Rockies’ 50-game record is the worst of […]

The Detroit Tigers are off to a sensational start as they are currently sitting at 33-18, which is good for the best record in baseball. The Tigers were one of the hottest teams to end the 2024 season as they miraculously made a late playoff push and ended up getting a Wild Card spot. The […]

The St Louis Cardinals have won 13 of their last 17 games to launch into National League Central contention. After a quiet offseason, there was a lot of rebuilding talk about the Red Birds. Part of the reason was that the Cardinals allowed Paul Goldschmidt to walk to the New York Yankees in free agency. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are meandering around mediocrity this season, currently sitting 25-26. Ultimately, there has been a lot of inconsistency, and it has not helped them get an edge. Three players have struggled mightily, and Brewers fans are already fed up with it as the 2025 season continues. The Brewers won the National League Central […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a solid start to the 2025 MLB season. They sit in first place in the NL Central, are getting a great year from offseason acquisition Kyle Tucker, and the fans are happy at the Friendly Confines. Well, those fans are going to be even happier on Friday. Bruce Levine of […]

The Chicago Cubs are having an incredible season and are leading the National League Central division. Yet, lingering issues could plague the team, especially at playoff teams. Here are three players that Cubs fans are already fed up with, and want to see improve their play or leave town entirely. The Cubs are emerging as […]

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians got together for the first time this season on Thursday night, and it was an ugly one for the Tigers. Detroit is off to a fantastic start as it currently has the best record in baseball, but the Guardians were the better team in Game 1 of this four-game […]

The Baltimore Orioles are having a miserable 2025 MLB season. They enter Memorial Day Weekend at 16-32, last place in the American League East. That has Orioles fans and pundits looking ahead to the MLB trade deadline, as this season slips away. Could they deal Felix Bautista or Tomoyuki Sugano? Ken Rosenthal could see one […]

Taylor Ward is locked in, and the Los Angeles Angels are riding his hot bat all the way up the standings. Ward tied a career high with five RBIs on Thursday, blasting a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning to power the Angels past the Oakland Athletics with a 10–5 win. It was Ward’s […]

Despite multiple injuries impacting the starting rotation this season, the Seattle Mariners have managed to stay atop the AL West. And one of Seattle’s brightest young starters was finally ready to rejoin the team as George Kirby made his long-awaited injury return. Unfortunately, Kirby’s 2025 debut didn’t go quite how he envisioned. The 27-year-old righty […]

In a bizarre and unexpected turn of events during Thursday’s matchup between the Mariners and Astros in Houston, Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo was forced to leave the dugout in the eighth inning after taking a foul ball directly off his lower leg. The incident brought an unsettling pause to the Mariners’ 9-2 loss, as Woo […]

The Boston Red Sox are taking a flier on a towering, unpolished left-hander from the independent leagues. On Wednesday, the club officially purchased the contract of 6-foot-7 pitcher PJ Labriola from the New York Boulders of the Frontier League, per the team’s MLB.com transactions log. Labriola, 24, is the latest long-shot prospect hoping to transform […]

The New York Yankees have 72 hours to make a decision on utility player Cooper Hummel after the 30-year-old triggered a release clause in his minor-league contract this week. According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Yankees must choose by Saturday to either add Hummel to the major-league roster, trade him, or […]

The Cleveland Guardians are 27-22 after their 7-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. The four game set is crucial for Stephen Vogt’s team as they try to fight their way back to the top of the American League Central division. It has become a four-team race, with the Chicago White Sox left at […]

The Boston Red Sox appeared to have a solid roster as the season got underway. They made a huge free-agent signing shortly before the start of spring training when they signed All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman away from the Houston Astros. They also signed a star pitcher in Garrett Crochet and a solid veteran in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up a series sweep over the Colorado Rockies with a 2-0 win on Thursday. Philadelphia has enjoyed stellar play from their starting rotation and got another unexpected boost on Thursday. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler didn’t pitch during the series but came in for the save when outfielder Johan Rojas was stopped […]

The Atlanta Braves (24-24) overcame their early season mudslide and have shifted back into neutral mode. Now comes the hard part. Considering the depth in the National League, a genuine breakthrough is needed if this ballclub wants to contend for a playoff berth in 2025. There is plenty of time left in the season, and […]

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is making headlines across baseball, and for good reason. The rising star just etched his name into MLB history with a stretch of performances never before seen — and he’s only 22. Dominguez’s recent surge has been nothing short of sensational, showcasing his switch-hitting power while delivering clutch knocks […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been without Brandon Woodruff and Nestor Cortes for most of the season. Woodruff is closer than ever to re-joining Pat Murphy’s rotation with the completion of another rehab start on Wednesday. He underwent shoulder surgery in 2023 and hasn’t pitched since then. Aaron Ashby also had an encouraging outing as Brewers […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have never been a franchise short on passion, and their fan base is famously demanding. In 2025, with World Series aspirations and a roster built to win now, patience is in especially short supply. While the Phillies have enjoyed some bright spots, a handful of players have already tested the limits of […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations after a blockbuster winter and a promising start in April. But as the calendar turns toward summer, frustration is mounting in Queens. The team has slipped below .500, and fans are growing impatient with several high-profile names who, for various reasons, have not lived […]

The Houston Astros’ season continues to unravel, as yet another key pitcher lands on the injured list. Right-hander Ronel Blanco, a vital piece of the team’s pitching staff, has been placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation—further compounding an already dire rotation crisis. With a 25–24 record, the club trails the AL West-leading Seattle […]

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager initially injured his hamstring on April 22, necessitating a 10-day IL stint. However, the Rangers were thrilled when Seager missed a minimal amount of time and was reinstated from the injured list. Unfortunately, just a week later, he strained his hamstring again and was placed right back on the 10-day […]

Paul Skenes is a generational talent who, if he continues to produce on the mound, is guaranteed to make a substantial amount of money when he enters free agency. The Pittsburgh Pirates handed out their first $100-plus million contract when they signed outfielder Bryan Reynolds to an eight-year extension in April of 2023. They own […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations, but a sluggish start and inconsistent performances have tested the patience of their passionate fanbase. While injuries and roster shuffling have played a part, three players in particular, Sean Murphy, Bryce Elder, and Jarred Kelenic, have found themselves at the center of fan frustration. Here’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally got some encouraging news regarding Tyler Glasnow’s injury status, offering hope for their depleted rotation. After weeks of uncertainty since his placement on the injured list with shoulder inflammation on April 27, Glasnow is now set to throw a bullpen session on Friday, per FantasyAlarm.com. In a brief update, FantasyAlarm […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season has unraveled at a stunning pace, and the culprit is clear: a pitching staff that’s imploded after an offseason of questionable decisions and missed opportunities. Once viewed as a rising power with enviable young position talent, Baltimore now sits near the bottom of the AL East, its playoff hopes fading […]

The Houston Astros continue to miss their All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle in his right hand in early May. Initial comments made by the team expressed confidence that the seventh-year veteran would only miss the minimum number of games with the ailment. But nearly […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are second in the American League East after Thursday’s win over the San Diego Padres. However, the Blue Jays are one game over .500 just before the season hits the two month mark. Manager John Schneider is applying last year’s lessons to 2025, but it hasn’t worked so far. While some […]

While the conversation around the Boston Red Sox is an immense amount of trade rumors, there is a more crucial conversation to be had regarding fan interaction with the players, as highlighted by pitcher Liam Hendriks. With Hendriks acting as a huge boost for the Red Sox bullpen, he took to social media to talk […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a significant hole in their lineup at the first base position since the start of the season. That hole was exacerbated when starting first baseman Triston Casas went down with a ruptured left patellar tendon in early May, ending his season. In an effort to fill that hole, the […]

The New York Mets made headlines last winter when they signed Juan Soto. The 26-year-old superstar didn’t leave New York, but he changed teams to the tune of a 15-year, $765 million contract from the Mets. Unfortunately for him, a contract that large comes with big expectations. So far, Soto’s numbers do not match up […]