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The Detroit Tigers are holding on tightly to one of the three American League Wild Card spots. Entering Thursday, the Tigers are tied with the Kansas City Royals and both teams are two games ahead of the Minnesota Twins as the MLB regular season enters the final weekend. As such, Detroit Lions head coach Dan […]

Sometimes the team having the most fun triumphs over the more talented opponent in the MLB playoffs. The New York Mets, among the most electrifying clubs in baseball during the second half, are hoping to ride their good vibes into an unexpected playoff run. It would be a familiar tale for a National League team […]

It has been another frustrating season in Anaheim for the Los Angeles Angels. Mike Trout is dealing with an injury and the team has struggled overall. Angels manager Ron Washington recently made controversial comments about the team that drew the attention of the MLB world. “We’re going to get some baseball players who may not […]

As the Oakland Athletics prepare to leave their long-time home at the end of 2024, celebrities and sports figures with deep ties to the area have voiced their sorrow and frustration. The team’s departure marks the end of an era for the city of Oakland, which has seen its share of sports franchises relocate over […]

Bryce Harper has played in the outfield for most of his career. The Philadelphia Phillies star underwent Tommy John surgery following the 2022 season, though. He ultimately returned as a DH in 2023 and has since become the Phillies’ full-time first baseman, replacing Rhys Hoskins at the position. Harper’s position change meant that Hoskins’ time […]

As the MLB postseason approaches, the baseball world is buzzing with predictions and analyses. Fans know the postseason is a different beast where anything can happen. One of the most startling predictions comes from MLB insider Jeff Passan, who believes the San Diego Padres will sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division […]

The New York Yankees are in the process of clinching the AL East, which they should be able to do barring an epic collapse, so many fans are looking ahead to the postseason where the team is expected to be a contender. But some aren’t buying the Yankees hype, especially with the AL West champion […]

As the 2024 MLB regular season winds down, disappointment mounts in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse. The Twins were among the better teams in the league entering the All-Star break but struggled to find their footing in the second half. It looks like it will cost them a trip to the postseason and maybe even manager […]

As the Major League Baseball season nears its end in 2024, the Atlanta Braves are increasingly viewed as a potentially formidable contender, should they clinch a postseason berth. Despite currently sitting as a mid-tier team, the Braves have shown characteristics of a “sleeping giant” in the league, poised to make a significant impact in October. […]

The Oakland Athletics are wrapping up their 56-year run in the city this week. With their temporary move to Sacramento looming, franchise legends are coming back to the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum to say their goodbyes. Tony La Russa, Dennis Eckersley, and Rickey Henderson all spoke with The Athletic about their time in The Bay. “Coming to […]

Walker Buehler takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they face the San Diego Padres. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Dodgers prediction and pick. Padres-Dodgers Projected Starters  Joe Musgrove vs. Walker Buehler Joe Musgrove (6-5) with a 3.95 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP Last Start: Musgrove went six innings, […]

Shohei Ohtani’s first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers has been an incredible success. He will likely win his third career MVP award without pitching all season. Ohtani has hit home runs and racked up stolen bases at an incredible rate, creating the 50/50 club. According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, he is close to […]

One of the most incredible rookie seasons for a pitcher in Major League Baseball history is soon ending. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will make his final start of the 2024 season this weekend at Yankee Stadium, a chance to showcase his otherworldly talent one last time this year against one of the best teams […]

For the first two in two years, the New York Yankees are headed to the MLB postseason, and expectations vary for the league’s winngest franchise. While Yankees left fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is predicting a World Series title, which is plausible considering New York has the best record in the American League, some MLB executives […]

The Tampa Bay Rays hit the road to take on the Detroit Tigers Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Tigers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Tigers Projected Starters  Tyler Alexander vs. Reese Olson Tyler Alexander (6-5) with […]

The end of the regular season is right around the corner in the MLB, and there are several right playoff races that are coming down to the wire. Easily the most chaotic of the bunch if the National League wild card race, with the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets series likely set to determine […]

It has been a rough few years for Kris Bryant since he signed a long-term deal with the Colorado Rockies, specifically on the injury front related to his back, and he did not hold back when talking about how he is dealing with everything related to that. “I’m not doing too good,” Kris Bryant said, […]

Two playoff-bound AL East teams face as the Baltimore Orioles visit the New York Yankees. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Yankees prediction and pick. Orioles-Yankees Projected Starters  Corbin Burnes vs. Gerrit Cole Corbin Burnes (15-8) with a 2.95 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP Last Start: Burnes went seven innings giving […]

The playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers take the field as they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers-Pirates prediction and pick. Brewers-Pirates Projected Starters  Aaron Civale vs. Mitch Keller Aaron Civale (7-9) with a 4.53 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP Last Start: Civale went 4.1 innings, giving up three hits, […]

The Kansas City Royals are limping to the finish line but there are a few reasons to be encouraged with this team’s progress of late. Bobby Witt Jr. is leading a late postseason push with the help of some historically good pitching by the Royals. A 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals has Kansas City […]

Shohei Ohtani has shattered record after record and is now donning the Los Angeles Dodgers uniform. For six years, he poured everything into his time with the Angels, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible. Given the opportunity to excel as both a hitter and a pitcher, he immediately made an impact in his […]

The Oakland Athletics have played their final night home game at the Oakland Coliseum against the Texas Rangers, losing 5-1, one game away from the A’s wrapping up their time in the city. However, the fans’ frustrations at the team leaving Oakland boiled over as a fan stole a stadium seat, leading to a chase […]

Aaron Judge is enjoying a historic season, making his mark in the record books. On Wednesday, the New York Yankees slugger belted his 57th home run of the season against the Baltimore Orioles. Despite driving in three runs during a ninth-inning comeback effort, the Yankees fell short, losing the game 9-7. Aaron Judge’s historic night […]

Bobby Witt Jr. refused to share the spotlight. On the night when Seattle Mariners’ star center fielder Julio Rodriguez joined him as the only players to start their careers with three straight 20/20 seasons, Witt Jr. grabbed the headlines right back with a sensational catch to help the Kansas City Royals hold on to a […]

The Boston Red Sox have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. The Red Sox will miss out on the postseason for the fifth time in the last six years. Manager Alex Cora and company last reached the playoffs as a Wild Card in 2021. Boston made it to the ALCS that season, where they lost […]

Shortstop Bo Bichette was one of the biggest disappointments in all of baseball this season for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bichette, who had a career-worst season in almost every statistical category, has not played since breaking his finger on Sept. 17. Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, manager John Schneider provided an […]

The Boston Red Sox are officially out of the playoffs for the third straight season with their 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Alex Cora’s squad hasn’t been the same since getting ousted by the Houston Astros in the 2021 ALCS. Red Sox fans aren’t taking the news well, via social media. […]

The Seattle Mariners blew out the Houston Astros 8-1 on Wednesday. The Astros have already locked up the American League West and were playing without DH Yordan Alvarez, who was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season with a knee injury. The Mariners on the other hand, are clinging to hopes of securing […]

With the Minnesota Twins’ postseason hopes quickly dwindling, they just got some awful news about one of their best hitters. Outfielder Matt Wallner, who left Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Miami Marlins early, just received an official injury designation. Wallner, who experienced left oblique tightness while striking out as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning […]

The New York Mets got some unfortunate news on Wednesday when the final two games of their crucial series against the Atlanta Braves were postponed to a doubleheader on Monday. However, if the Mets had played, they would have gotten their best player back in the lineup after a lengthy injury spell. Before Wednesday’s rainout […]

The only thing the Chicago White Sox have left to play for this season is whether or not they will set the post-1900 record for most losses in a single season. But, that does not mean that they are not going to try their absolute best to potentially prevent one of their division rivals from […]

The Baltimore Orioles have clinched a playoff berth for the second time in the last eight years. The team will return to the postseason for the second straight year despite a host of injuries that devastated the pitching staff and impacted position players as well. Orioles starter Grayson Rodriquez couldn’t escape the rash of injuries. […]

In what might be his final regular season game in Houston as an Astro, Alex Bregman received a special tribute from the team and fans. During Wednesday’s game, Bregman was substituted for a defensive replacement in the fourth inning, giving the Houston Astros crowd at Minute Maid Park the opportunity to give him a standing […]

While the World Series is still weeks away, Jazz Chisholm Jr. can’t help but fantasize about it. The New York Yankees’ third baseman has had a ball on his new club, and he doesn’t expect the fun to end anytime soon. Chisholm made his postseason goals clear, via SNY. "I expect nothing else but a […]

The Chicago White Sox are nearing the end of a miserable 2024 season. As of this story’s writing, Chicago holds a lackluster 37-120 record. In all reality, the White Sox are having one of the worst seasons of all-time. White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has struggled in 2024, and he recently took partial blame […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have endured a forgettable 2024 season. They are currently hovering around the .500 mark. The Rays traded star pitcher Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the season, and they have been without ace Shane McClanahan for the entire year due to Tommy John surgery. However, the latest McClanahan update […]

The Cleveland Guardians received a significant boost ahead of the postseason with the return of All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan from the injured list. After being sidelined since Sept. 14 due to a back issue, Kwan was activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, just in time for the final stretch of the regular […]

The Houston Astros have clinched the American League West division for the fourth consecutive season and the seventh time in the last eight years. While Houston closes out the regular season and prepares for the playoffs, the team is dealing with a significant loss. Astros’ All-Star Yordan Alvarez suffered a right knee contusion sliding into […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2024 MLB playoffs, and it’s hard to feel optimistic about their chances. While the team has a strong history of regular season success, their lack of reliable pitching depth, coupled with key injuries, could be the reason they fall short in October once again. One of the […]