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The New York Yankees won their third game in a row with a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is in the middle of dealing with Anthony Volpe’s shoulder, but his team is picking up the slack. Aaron Judge has been on a tear at the plate as he eyes […]

When New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto signed the richest contract in MLB history last December, he did so knowing that expectations and pressure could reach overwhelming levels. If one were to listen to the narrative surrounding the National League MVP conversation, they would think that it is a two-man race between Shohei Ohtani […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made franchise history on Saturday, recording their 45th comeback victory of the 2025 season in a 5-4 walk-off win over the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. The milestone surpasses the 1993 Blue Jays, who held the previous record with 44 comeback wins in a season, a year that ended with a […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited the game with a wrist injury against the San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers made their final injury report, including All-Star catcher Will Smith, ahead of the second game of their three-game series. Friday’s 5-1 Giants loss snapped a four-game win streak for the defending World Series […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to hold off the San Diego Padres in the National League West. They take a 2.5-game lead over their Western Division rivals going into their Saturday night game against the San Francisco Giants. One of the strengths of the Dodgers has been their consistency behind the plate with Will […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs not only lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 at Wrigley Field but also lost promising outfield prospect Owen Caissie, who exited the game with a concussion after a collision with the outfield wall. The incident occurred in the third inning when Caissie made a catch before colliding with […]

The San Francisco Giants will play the Los Angeles Dodgers once again on Saturday after earning a 5-1 victory on Friday. Patrick Bailey delivered a walk-off grand slam to send the Oracle Park fans home happy on Friday night. The Giants are looking for another big win against their National League West rival on Saturday, […]

The Houston Astros are feeling the pressure of a tight division race. The Seattle Mariners moved into a tie for first place in the AL West with a September surge. And the Mariners kept the heat on Houston, winning their seventh-straight game Friday. The Astros held onto a share of the division lead with an […]

With the Chicago Cubs honoring Anthony Rizzo for his retirement in Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, it was no doubt an eventful game for the 36-year-old. Besides Rizzo almost catching a home run ball at the Cubs game, he would also start a cup snake in the stands with other fans. Rewinding […]

The Boston Red Sox have their sights set on the American League postseason. Alex Cora sent an important message to his roster amid a big divisional series. Boston’s manager has a roster capable of making a deep playoff run. However, the team’s performance could impact Alex Bregman’s potential free agency. With Marcelo Mayer looming, the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing some good baseball this season, and with the postseason nearing, they are hoping to get some key players back soon. Two of those players are Trea Turner and Alec Bohm, and they were given injury updates, according to Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. “Bohm is feeling much better and […]

The Kansas City Royals are one of many teams chasing the final American League Wild Card spot. However, Royals manager Matt Quatraro could get a big boost to his pitching staff soon. Cole Ragans has been in and out of the lineup all season long, but his return is on the horizon. Michael Wacha and […]

The Detroit Tigers dropped the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday, and it appeared the 8-2 loss would be costly to the team. Two Tigers exited the game with injuries as Tarik Skubal left with tightness in the fourth inning and Javier Baez fouled a ball off his face in his first at-bat. […]

The New York Yankees have had an up and down season in 2025. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is dealing with Anthony Volpe’s shoulder as his team fights for a playoff spots. However, one of the organization’s best moments this season was when CC Sabathia entered the Baseball Hall of Fame. Even New York ace pitcher […]

With the New York Mets on a seven-game losing streak heading into Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers, there is no denying the slump the team has been going through, despite them vying for a playoff spot. While fans wonder what the future of the Mets will look like, former stars for the team give […]

The Baltimore Orioles are going to finish the 2025 season far worse than anyone thought they would. Tyler O’Neill’s disappointing season played a role in that, but Baltimore’s focus shifted to the future. Tony Mansolino and the organization decided to give prospects like Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo a chance. The results have been encouraging […]

While the Chicago Cubs were in the middle of the game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Anthony Rizzo almost caught a ball right in the bleachers. It was Mo Ball’s first home run that ended up almost landing in Rizzo’s hand, but he still seemed to be excited that it came his way. Anthony Rizzo […]

The Chicago Cubs played the second game of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. However, the celebration of Anthony Rizzo’s Major League Baseball career overshadowed it. The former Cub helped the team win a World Series title and was beloved. He went back to Chicago to retire, enjoying the moment with […]

The Chicago Cubs paid tribute to one of their greatest icons on Saturday as Anthony Rizzo officially retired, closing a memorable career with a powerful moment at Wrigley Field. The celebration of Rizzo’s retirement combined the history of the 2016 World Series champion, the energy of Cubs fans ovation, and the nostalgia of a franchise […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of many teams getting ready for the Major League Baseball playoffs. Despite a poor game against the New York Yankees, Boston could snag one of the American League Wild Card spots. However, Red Sox manager Alex Cora will have to get there without Liam Hendricks. The veteran reliever remains […]

The Detroit Tigers lost their ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal, after he left the game against the Miami Marlins following a pitch he threw in the fourth inning. Skubal grabbed at his left oblique and rib cage area before he called for the trainer and left the game. Manager A.J. Hinch […]

As the Boston Red Sox continue their grind toward the MLB postseason, manager Alex Cora issued a firm reminder to his players to stay grounded. Cora’s playoff message came just hours before Game 2 of a pivotal three game series against the New York Yankees, following a 4-1 loss in the opener. Boston has hit […]

As the Boston Red Sox continue to fight for a postseason berth in the tight 2025 MLB playoff race, their bullpen just took another blow. Following a 4-1 series-opening loss Friday to the New York Yankees, manager Alex Cora delivered a discouraging update on reliever Liam Hendriks. The veteran right-hander, who was signed to bolster […]

The Texas Rangers have surged back into the 2025 playoff race, fueled not by power at the plate, but by a dominant starting rotation. Since August 19, the Rangers pitching staff has powered a 15-4 stretch, positioning the team firmly in the AL Wild Card hunt. Texas has found consistency on the mound, with improved […]

New York Mets legend Mike Piazza is still much a part of the team. Even though he retired from the league in 2007 after playing 16 seasons. Nobody would know that his best years were behind him based on him taking batting practice before the Mets’ Saturday game against the Texas Rangers, per Yahoo Sports. […]

While fans wonder what the future holds for New York Yankees star Anthony Volpe, there’s no denying that he has had a frustrating season thus far. As the Yankees’ shortstop is nursing a shoulder injury, former player John Smoltz gives his outlook on Volpe’s season-long slump. Smoltz would appear on the “Flippin’ Bats Podcast,” where […]

The Boston Red Sox technically improved their bullpen depth on Saturday, but it won’t help them if they reach the 2025 postseason. According to Chris Cotillo of masslive.com, the Red Sox signed veteran relief pitcher John Brebbia to a minor league contract. However, since Brebbia signed in September, he won’t be eligible for the postseason […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has had quite a week and a half. Last Saturday, Yamamoto was denied a no-hitter with one out against the Baltimore Orioles. In the process, he etched his name into the history books. Yamamoto became the first Dodgers pitcher to fall short of a no-hitter with one out since […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen once again faltered in a crucial spot on Friday, costing the team momentum in the series opener. After the 5-1 loss to the Giants, Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott faced the media and made a heartbreaking admission about his struggles. “It’s terrible. I’m having the worst year of my life. I […]

On Friday, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels courtesy of a big homer by catcher Mitch Garver. He broke a 1-1 tie in the 7th inning with a home run. As a result, the Mariners are locked in a tie with the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West at 80-68. […]

As Houston Astros young outfielder Zach Cole hit his first home run during the beatdown against the Atlanta Braves, 11-2, there’s no denying that a star is in the making for the ball club. The home run from the Astros prospect came on the first pitch of his first at-bat, marking an explosive start to […]

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey had a special night on Friday in the team’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants won the game 5-1 in 10 innings after Bailey hit a walk-off grand slam. That moonshot was the first time in decades that a Giants catcher accomplished a feat like that. “The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been relying on Mookie Betts for outstanding defense at shortstop lately. In the Giants matchup, Betts once again seemed to float effortlessly to shortstop on tough grounders. That “Air” Mookie Betts nickname fits perfectly. Moreover, his glovework against the Giants continues to turn heads, even in defeat for the Dodgers. […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom made his return to Citi Field on Friday night. deGrom pitched well as the Rangers defeated the New York Mets 8-3. The veteran hurler allowed three earned runs across seven innings of work. deGrom — who pitched for the Mets from 2016-2022 — reacted to returning to his former […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a rough season, by any stretch of the imagination. The losses are piling up for Pittsburgh, as the club is now on a seven-game skid. Manager Don Kelly is being honest about the team’s recent pains. “Going through a six-game losing streak, being down by three going into the ninth […]

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was previously going to attempt to play through his current meniscus tear. However, the Cardinals reportedly made the decision to shut Winn down on Friday, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. “Masyn Winn’s season is over, Oli Marmol announces. Winn was hoping to play in front of home […]

The Athletics have found an unexpected spark late in their tough 2025 campaign through the standout performance of rookie outfielder Carlos Cortes. In Friday night’s 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the 28-year-old launched two solo home runs, doubling his career total in a single game. In a year where victories have been rare, Cortes’ […]

The AL Wild Card race is heating up, and the Cleveland Guardians are refusing to back down as they finally ended a historic drought behind a brilliant performance from Tanner Bibee. In the 4-0 win against the White Sox, Bibee delivered the Guardians’ first shutout in over six years. His effort snapped a streak of […]

In a disappointing 5-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Oracle Park, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani managed to carve out history. Ohtani became the first Dodger in 25 years to reach 100 walks in a single season after being issued a free pass by Giants right-hander […]