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There are not a lot of Major League Baseball owners happier than Chris Ilitch heading into the weekend. The Detroit Tigers owner watched as his team advanced past the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Wild Card Series in a 6-3 road win in Game 3. However, he did not offer much thought on the […]

The New York Yankees have a pivotal Game 3 ahead of them against the Boston Red Sox here in just under 20 minutes. The Yankees won Game 2 to keep their season alive as the Red Sox took the opener. Ahead of the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone made a bold statement about Giancarlo Stanton […]

The Cleveland Guardians completed the biggest comeback in regular-season history, stunning the Detroit Tigers to win the American League Central Division and earn home-field advantage for the club’s hotly anticipated Wild Card Series face-off. Stephen Vogt should earn serious consideration for a second consecutive Manager of the Year crown after guiding this undermanned and adversity-stricken […]

Over the last few seasons, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been one of the hottest teams in the National League with a high-powering offense. They were the runner-ups in the World Series in 2023 but haven’t made the postseason since. In 2025, they fell short once again but made it very interesting in the end. The […]

It is do or die for the New York Yankees. On Wednesday, they evened the score with the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series to even the best-of-three at one. One win away from the ALDS and one loss away from the end of their season.  Meanwhile, Yankees manager Aaron Boone had […]

Ending the season on a four-game losing streak, it’s clear that the 2025 campaign was a disappointment for the St. Louis Cardinals. A 78-84 record won’t cut it under the Gateway Arch. For a team that’s one of the most successful franchises in MLB history, it’s clear that the Cardinals have a lot of work […]

The New York Yankees made headlines hours before their decisive Game 3 against the Boston Red Sox when manager Aaron Boone confirmed a surprise shift in the lineup. Instead of leaning on veteran Paul Goldschmidt, Boone handed the starting first base job to Ben Rice. The bold decision, announced Thursday afternoon, instantly sparked debate among […]

It’s been a busy few days for the Atlanta Braves in the aftermath of their 2025 season coming to an unceremonious end without a playoff appearance to show for it. On Wednesday, manager Brian Snitker announced that he would be stepping down from the role but would be accepting an advisory job with the team, […]

For the first time since 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays won the AL East. While they had the same record (94-68) as the New York Yankees, a tiebreaker between the two teams allowed the Blue Jays to win their first division crown in ten years. Now, as the AL’s top seed, Toronto is currently on […]

The San Diego Padres forced a Game 3 in their NLWCS matchup against the Chicago Cubs with a huge win Wednesday. The Padres gave the ball to Yu Darvish for the winner-take-all finale. But the 13th-year veteran ran into trouble early. After an uneventful first inning, the Cubs hit Darvish hard in the second frame. […]

The Detroit Tigers advanced to the American League Division Series with a series clinching 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. The Tigers regained their form in the Wild Card series after a brutal end-of-season slump that saw them lose their grip on the American League Central Division title. The score was tied at 1-1 in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies used a dominant season to earn a bye in the National League playoffs. However, their reward is an NLDS series against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Rob Thomson and Dave Roberts will match wits in a series that could easily decide who represents the NL in the World Series. Phillies shortstop […]

The Cleveland Guardians are looking to continue their Game 2 performance during Thursday’s Game 3 against the Detroit Tigers. While rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter did not start Game 2 for the Guardians, he still made an impact in the win. With both AL Central rivals knotted a one game apiece, Thursday’s Game 3 will decide […]

On Wednesday, MLB scout Dick Groch, the man who signed Derek Jeter to the New York Yankees, died at 84, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. In 1992, Groch brought Jeter along from Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At the time, Groch made the declaration that “this kid is going to Cooperstown”, per Bryan […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are preparing for a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday night. After a wild victory on Wednesday, the Bombers are rolling out another unique lineup for Game 3. Leading into the postseason, manager Aaron Boone said that Paul Goldschmidt would start against all lefty pitchers. But with young […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a dominant Wild Card series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers chased them in two games and advanced to the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. This will be the 2-3 matchup in the NLDS as the Milwaukee Brewers are awaiting the results of the finale […]

The Colorado Rockies went 43-119 this season, staying near the bottom of the standings the whole year. While German Marquez reached a career milestone, he and the team’s pitching staff struggled. The Rockies fired general manager Bill Schmidt to kick off their offseason, but more changes could be coming. Regardless of their future, the pressure […]

The Boston Red Sox are entering a must-win Wild Card Series Game 3 matchup against the New York Yankees. And on the mound, they’ll be turning to rookie Connelly Early. Early has only made four starts at the major league level. Still, Boston feels confident enough to give him the ball. However their gamble ends […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the NLDS with a Wild Card round win over the Cincinnati Reds, two games to none. The victory sets up a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies in the next round, with the winner moving on for the chance to play for a spot in the World Series. […]

The New York Mets finished their season tied with the Cincinnati Reds in the standings. However, a tiebreaker gave the Reds the final National League Wild Card berth, leaving the Mets on the outside looking in. After signing Juan Soto to a massive deal, New York had high expectations for the season. Instead, Starling Marte […]

After a strong 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres in Tuesday’s Game 1, the Chicago Cubs dropped Game 2 to those same Padres on Wednesday, 3-0. The Cubs’ bats went almost completely silent, only notching four hits and one walk in the shutout loss. Despite the lineup’s performance on Wednesday, Chicago manager Craig Counsell […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ playoff drought continues as they stumbled again, finishing 72-90 and last in the AL West. Once again, they will watch the MLB playoffs from home, wondering what went wrong. Many players factored into the Angels’ struggles. The Angels fired their manager, causing yet another change in the system. Even with everything […]

The Major League Baseball postseason kicked off on Tuesday afternoon. After two days of action, three of the four Wild Card Series went to Game 3, setting up an exciting slate of elimination games. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees serve as the nightcap, but the playoffs will see three crucial games played. […]

All hands on deck for the postseason. The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are set to meet at Wrigley Field for the finale of a three-game NL Wild Card series. The Padres forced a Game 3 on Wednesday after their 3-0 shutout win thanks to an all-around effort from the pitching staff. Manny Machado […]

Heading into the 2025 regular season, the New York Mets were labeled as a powerhouse in the National League. New York made a massive move in the offseason when Juan Soto signed a lucrative deal. However, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza could not help but watch as his team fell apart late. Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick […]

Winning this year’s World Series would be a perfect way to wrap up the last four years for Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos says Phillies fans gave them a lift following their scrimmage game on Thursday. Ahead of their Game 1 of their NLDS series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the right fielder […]

The New York Mets had one of the more disappointing seasons this year in the MLB, and it’s all because of how they finished. In July, they had over a 96% chance of making the playoffs, and at that time, they were tied for the most wins in the league with 62. From there, they […]

On Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies learned that they would be playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS after Los Angeles swept the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card round. It’s an unusually difficult opponent for the first official round of the playoffs, but the Phillies seem up to the challenge, thanks in no […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers know high-pressure moments well, and Andrew Friedman believes Roki Sasaki can handle them. In fact, Roki Sasaki’s story has quickly become one of the most intriguing in this MLB postseason for the Dodgers. After dazzling in his debut against the Reds, Sasaki showed why LA invested in his arm. The 23-year-old […]

Aaron Boone is not one of the most beloved people in New York. The Yankees manager has often been a polarizing figure during his nearly decade-long stint, but potentially no decision was more widely criticized than the one that involved pulling Gerrit Cole during Game 1 of the World Series last postseason. Boone made the […]

The San Francisco Giants made waves this week when they fired Bob Melvin after just two seasons, and the search for a new manager has already turned into one of baseball’s hottest storylines. What makes this job so appealing? For one, the Giants remain a franchise with resources, tradition, and a fan base that demands […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are now gearing up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. If they want to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber and his prodigious power will be necessary. Schwarber has been getting MVP hype after a regular season that saw him lead all of baseball with […]

The San Diego Padres forced a crucial winner-take-all finale on Wednesday when they defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0. A major reason for the win was due to a masterclass pitching performance from the entire staff, and a two-run home run by Manny Machado in the 5th inning to put the icing on the cake. For […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has turned into one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest weapons down the stretch. The right-hander has been on a tear, showing the form the Dodgers hoped for when he arrived from Japan. The Dodgers know they have found an ace right when the MLB postseason and the NLDS demand it. Over his […]

On Wednesday, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker announced his retirement following the team’s disastrous 2025 season, which culminated in them not making the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Still, Snitker’s announcement drew an outpouring of love from the baseball world for his commitment to the organization, and he will remain on board with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies with questions surrounding Tyler Glasnow. The right-hander was on the 26-man roster for the Dodgers in the Wild Card Series but never saw action in the sweep of the Reds. That absence sparked fan speculation, with one question asking if Glasnow should move to […]

As the Seattle Mariners are getting prepared for the ALDS, they’re getting help from wherever they can, even if it’s from a Hall of Famer. That’s what recently went down in their latest scrimmage, as Ichiro Suzuki played in right field for the Mariners. He was on the “home” team as he wore his retired […]

The San Diego Padres kept their playoff dream alive with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. In the process, relief pitcher Mason Miller set new postseason history. Miller struck out Cubs catcher Carson Kelly in the bottom of the seventh inning. The pitch that got the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned an 8-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, clinching a National League Wild Card Series victory as a result. Roki Sasaki entered the game in the 9th inning to shut the door. Although it technically was not a save opportunity — as the Dodgers held a four-run lead — […]