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One of the Philadelphia Phillies’ key trade deadline acquisitions is on the mend again. The Phillies announced outfielder Austin Hays was sent to the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a kidney infection. Outfielder Cal Stevenson was recalled from Triple-A to take Hays’ place on the active roster. This is the second time Hays has […]

The Cincinnati Reds are finishing off a disappointing 2024 season. Ace Hunter Greene is on the injured list with elbow soreness, putting a damper on the year. While they are close to elimination, the team still hopes they can get the pitcher back before the season ends, according to MLB.com. “Greene, who was placed on […]

The Houston Astros expect to receive a huge boost this weekend with the return of All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker. MLB.com reports the Astros hope Tucker, who’s been out since June 3 after fouling a ball off his right leg, will be available to start Friday as a designated hitter. Astros manager Joe Espada said Tucker […]

We’re back once again with our MLB betting predictions and picks as we’re set to bring you coverage of this upcoming series from the National League. The Cincinnati Reds (68-73) will take on the New York Mets (76-64) for the beginning of a three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a […]

The New York Yankees will visit the Cubs at Wrigley Field for the first time since 2017 this weekend. As they look to break their recent slump, Anthony Rizzo returns to his long-time home. The 10-year Cub has not played at the Friendly Confines since he was traded to the Bronx in 2021. Rizzo spoke […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros will face off to open their three-game series on Friday night. The Diamondbacks have won three of their last four games but only five of their past ten. The Diamondbacks remain in the thick of the playoff race with a 2.5-game lead in the wild-card race. They are now […]

The Cleveland Guardians will visit the Los Angeles Dodgers at a bad time, as the MLB leaders are on a hot streak. The Dodgers have won seven of their past ten games, including a successful four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks to pad their lead in the National League West. The Guardians are leading the […]

The Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals will face off for the first time since April last season. The Mariners are trying to save their season after a poor run after the trade deadline sent them spiraling down the standings. Seattle is five games back of the last spot in the American League wild card […]

The three-game series will begin on Friday night when the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals face off in the Apple TV matchup. The teams played ten games this season, with the Twins winning seven. The Twins are four games back in the American League Central but just 0.5 games up in the wild card […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are mired in a lost season. After making back-to-back playoff appearances it became clear early in 2024 that the Blue Jays would not reach the postseason for a third-straight year. As the team struggled, the front office considered moving core players Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette at the trade deadline. […]

As a disappointing 2024 season comes to an end for the Toronto Blue Jays, their offseason plan is beginning to come into focus. The most important decision for the Blue Jays: whether or not to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who will be a free agent after next season. Guerrero Jr. on his way to his […]

Prior to the start of this season Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto was confident the team would make a World Series run in 2024. But after the Mariners collapsed over the second half, Dipoto acknowledged the team’s offensive ineptitude in a disappointing season. In an attempt to shake things up, Seattle fired […]

The Houston Astros were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 on Thursday. Rhett Lowder pitched 6.1 innings of shutout baseball for Cincinnati while recording three strikeouts. Lowder addressed his performance against the current leaders of the American League West, via ESPN. “We knew they were an aggressive team,” the Reds rookie said. “I had to […]

The San Francisco Giants made a huge deal late Wednesday night by agreeing to a six-year, $151 million contract extension with third baseman Matt Chapman. The deal wipes out the final two years of Chapman’s current contract he signed with the Giants this past offseason and keeps him in San Francisco until 2030. While this […]

Luis Gil heads to the mound for the New York Yankees as they visit the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Cubs prediction and pick. Yankees-Cubs Projected Starters  Luis Gil vs. Jordan Wicks Luis Gil (12-6) with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP Last Start: Gil went three innings […]

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim is hoping to return from his shoulder injury soon. However, Kim admitted that his injury recovery is “taking a little longer” than expected, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list in late August. The Padres are hoping the 28-year-old can […]

It is safe to say that the Domingo German era in Pittsburgh has been a complete failure. After another difficult appearance on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, the last place Pittsburgh Pirates have made a significant move to one of their more disappointing offseason acquisitions. The Pirates have designated German for assignment according to Robert […]

As confirmed by Manager Rocco Baldelli, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler’s move to the injured list was an expected yet disappointing development for the team. The decision highlights the challenges faced by the Twins as they navigate mid-season injuries. Rocco Baldelli, known for his straightforward approach, summed up the situation succinctly during Thursday’s pregame interview, […]

Blake Snell signed a two-year, $62 million deal with the San Francisco Giants right before the 2024 season kicked off. After a slow start, Snell has regained his dominant form on the mound. It’s widely believed that the veteran lefty will opt out of his contract and test free agency for the second straight offseason. […]

With their NL East leading 83-56 record, the Philadelphia Phillies are well on their way to clinching a playoff spot. Before they embark on their postseason run, the Phillies wanted to get a closer look at one of their more intriguing prospects. Philadelphia is calling up right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson to start against the Marlins […]

An iconic baseball voice is coming back to the booth for one last playoff run. Longtime New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling will end his retirement this month and return to the airwaves as part of a deal for him to call every Yankees playoff game during the 2024 MLB postseason, per The Athletic. […]

It was reported late on Wednesday night that third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants were in agreement on a six-year, $151 million contract extension. Chapman had an opt out after the 2024 campaign but instead is ready to spend the next six seasons in San Francisco. And now Chapman is even playing […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper exited the team’s 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday after getting hit by a pitch. Harper provided an update on his status after the game, via MLB.com. “I feel good. I feel fine,” Harper said. Harper’s message, although brief, is encouraging. The outfielder-turned-first baseman has dealt with […]

Following a stint on the 15-day injured list due to a lower back strain, Luis Gil is returning to the New York Yankees. The Yanks reinstated the rookie pitcher Thursday, per a team announcement. He’s expected to start against the Chicago Cubs Friday. New York optioned reliever Scott Effross to Triple-A in a corresponding move. […]

On Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves celebrated Ludacris with a night dedicated to honoring local music icons and the city’s influence on the industry, per Uproxx. The event at Truist Park featured a range of activities spotlighting Atlanta’s musical heritage and gave new and upcoming artists their moment in the spotlight. Ludacris Takes the Mound with […]

The Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres meet for the finale of a 3-game series at Petco Park Thursday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Tigers-Padres prediction and pick. Tigers-Padres Projected Starters  Casey Mize vs. Martin Perez Casey Mize (2-6) with a 4.36 ERA, 62 K’s, 1.43 WHIP, in 84.2 […]

In the bottom of the 10th inning at Petco Park, San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. came through in the clutch, providing a thrilling moment as he hit his first career walk-off, an RBI single that clinched a 6-5 victory for the Padres over the Detroit Tigers. His hit in the 10th marked a […]

Not long ago the Philadelphia Phillies were perennial losers and owners of the longest playoff drought in the National League. Consecutive trips to the NLCS and a World Series appearance in 2022 changed the narrative surrounding the Phils and they’re now one of the top contenders for a championship in 2024. Philadelphia was on a […]

On Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs laid waste to the Pittsburgh Pirates, perhaps in retaliation over their heartbreaking 5-3 defeat on Monday and their hapless performance in a 5-0 loss on Tuesday. The Cubs got their offense going rather quickly en route to a 12-0 win over the Pirates. But it was the Cubs’ pitching […]

With the 2024 MLB offseason approaching, the Oakland Athletics, soon to be The Athletics, are in the middle of an ugly rebuild and have been at the bottom of the league since their last postseason appearance in 2019.  The club has its sights set on significantly bolstering its roster, particularly its pitching rotation, and adding […]

New York Yankees fans are fed up with Alex Verdugo. The outfielder is posting a rough season for New York after being traded there by the Boston Red Sox. That doesn’t appear to be changing down the homestretch. In the top of the fifth inning of the Yankees’ 10-6 loss to the Texas Rangers, Verdugo […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be making his return to the rotation on Tuesday at home against the Chicago Cubs, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been out since the middle of June due to a shoulder injury, and his return to the rotation is welcomed by the Dodgers. […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Braves prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rockies-Braves. The Atlanta Braves are getting tested and pushed in their battle for a playoff spot. Second-half surges by three other National League teams — the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, and New York Mets — […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Pirates prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals Pirates. The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates are non-factors in the National League as we head into the final three weeks of the regular season. These teams are building for the future and have some […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Marlins prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Phillies-Marlins. Phillies-Marlins Projected Starters  Ranger Suarez vs. Adam Oller Ranger Suarez (11-6) has a 3.02 ERA. The Phillies might not need to be alarmed about Suarez — that might be too severe a characterization, given that […]

The Seattle Mariners send Bryan Woo to the mound as they visit the Oakland Athletics. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Athletics prediction and pick. Mariners-Athletics Projected Starters  Bryan Woo vs. Joey Estes Bryan Woo (6-2) with a 2.30 ERA and a 0.81 WHIP Last Start: Woo went 6.1 innings giving […]

Matt Chapman has agreed to an extension contract with the San Francisco Giants, as reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. “BREAKING: Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a six-year, $151 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. It wipes out the final two years of his current deal and […]

A miracle may be the only shot the Boston Red Sox have left at making it to the postseason after going through a rough 3-7 stretch over their past 10 games. On Wednesday night, the Red Sox continued to lose ground in the AL Wild Card race, as they suffered an 8-3 defeat to the […]

The Houston Astros, as things stand (despite their 12-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night), are well on their way to another AL West division crown, which would be their fourth consecutive and their seventh over the past eight seasons. But all season long, the Astros’ starting rotation has had to deal with […]