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The Arizona Diamondbacks were founded in 1998 and almost immediately became a playoff team. Those early years cemented a fan base that was left disappointed for over a decade when they did not win a playoff series. But their recent trip to the World Series has reignited their competitive window. Who are the greatest Diamondbacks […]

The Boston Red Sox made multiple roster moves ahead of their game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. One of the most notable moves saw the Red Sox promote former New York Yankees reliever Nick Burdi to the big league club, Chris Cotillo of masslive.com reports. “Red Sox called up Nick Burdi for the […]

Atlanta Braves’ rookie catcher Drake Baldwin is taking the league by storm. More importantly, he is bringing value to a team that cherishes him. Before the season began, starting catcher Sean Murphy was placed on the Injured List, freeing up the opportunity for the rookie catcher to get the call to the big leagues. While […]

Juan Soto spent just one year in New York Yankees pinstripes, but what a year it was. The star outfielder helped the franchise reach the World Series for the first time since 2009, reinvigorating a fan base that had become extremely impatient with management. He formed an elite duo with premier hitter Aaron Judge and […]

The Baltimore Orioles were a team expected to be a contender for the 2025 campaign. As the mid-way point of May is upon us, those expectations do not seem to be the case. Star catcher Adley Rutschman is also off to a rough start. The Orioles are at the bottom of the division and have […]

The Texas Rangers grabbed a 1-0 victory on Thursday night against the Houston Astros after Jacob deGrom tossed a gem. The ace went eight innings, allowing just five hits and no runs while striking out seven. In fact, it was deGrom’s longest start since inking a $185 million deal with the Rangers in 2022. When […]

The New York Yankees are set to take on the New York Mets on Friday, in what is a highly anticipated matchup due to Juan Soto. Soto left the Yankees for the Mets in the offseason after agreeing to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. Before the start of the contest, one former MLB player […]

The Chicago White Sox are in last place in the American League Central with a 14-30 record heading into Friday’s action. After a 121-loss season last year, things have not been going great on the Southside. But a recent decision in Vatican City may have changed the fate of the team. White Sox GM Chris […]

After taking two of three games versus the Washington Nationals in Truist Park this week, the Atlanta Braves (22-22) are back to .500. They made several minor transactions, trusted existing core members Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley to anchor the lineup through collectively lean times and gave big opportunities to young players like AJ Smith-Shawver […]

It was an exciting performance for Texas Rangers star Jacob deGrom against the Houston Astros as the team took home the win, 1-0, in what was a pitching masterclass. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy spoke after the win over the Astros about deGrom’s outing, which harkened back to his elite days with the New York Mets. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Los Angeles Angels for three games at Chavez Ravine this weekend. A part of the league’s Rivalry Weekend, the Freeway Series will likely continue to be a one-sided affair. On Saturday, the Dodgers will put Clayton Kershaw back on the mound after a lengthy rehab for a shoulder injury. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Dalton Rushing is in awe of slugger Shohei Ohtani. Rushing said to team reporter Matthew Moreno that he believes Ohtani is the best player he has ever seen. “It’s special to be on a team with him, and see the things that he does on the baseball field every night,” Rushing […]

The Houston Astros lost to the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Thursday night in a pitcher’s duel. Hunter Brown and Jacob deGrom locked horns and both pitched gems in Arlington. But deGrom’s Rangers came out on top after his eight shutout innings, and Shawn Armstrong came on for the save. Brown spoke after the game with […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wants the franchise to keep up in honoring its star slugger. Roberts is asking for more bobblehead nights paying homage to Shohei Ohtani, per ESPN. “We need some more,” Roberts said. “I think that four or five a year isn’t enough, because when he has a bobblehead night, he […]

The New York Mets face the New York Yankees for three games in The Bronx starting on Friday. Every Subway Series has a certain level of animosity, but this one will be different. Juan Soto had a career year with the Yankees last year and then signed a historic contract with the Mets this offseason. […]

When Shohei Ohtani hit free agency in 2023, it was one of the biggest offseason stories in baseball history. From tracking the wrong plane to a historic contract, everyone had their eyes on Ohtani as he went to the Dodgers. But before he landed in Hollywood, teams were trying to trade for him from the […]

The New York Yankees are defying expectations in 2025. Despite a long list of injuries and underperformances, they’ve surged to the top of the AL East Standings, holding the biggest lead over a second-place team in any division ─ four games ahead of the Red Sox, who sit at 22-23. When the season began, the […]

Veteran infielder Brandon Drury’s brief stint with the Chicago White Sox has officially come to an end. According to the MiLB.com transaction log, the White Sox have released Drury from his minor league contract, marking the second time this year the team has cut ties with the 32-year-old. Drury had been on the injured list […]

Jacob deGrom spent the first nine seasons of his career with the New York Mets where he earned a reputation as one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. But after signing a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers, the veteran ace has earned the dreaded injury prone reputation. After undergoing Tommy John […]

The New York Yankees have another rising star in the making, and fans are already buzzing. George Lombard Jr., the Yankees top prospect, officially made his Double-A debut with the Somerset Patriots– and his performance is giving the organization plenty of reason to be excited. The shortstop, only 19-years-old, earned the promotion after dominating High-A […]

On a night when fans flooded Dodger Stadium early for a coveted bobblehead, Shohei Ohtani made sure to give them even more reason to cheer. In the top of the fifth inning Thursday, Ohtani launched a towering three-run home run to deep right-center field, extending the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lead over the Oakland/Sacramento Athletics to […]

Bruce Bochy continues to etch his name deeper into baseball history. With the Texas Rangers’ 1-0 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night, Bochy secured the 2,195th regular-season victory of his managerial career, passing Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson for sixth on Major League Baseball’s all-time wins list. The 70-year-old Bochy, now in his […]

If you thought Los Angeles traffic was already unbearable, just wait until there’s an Ohtani bobblehead on the line. The Dodgers are giving away their highly anticipated Shohei Ohtani “50-50” bobblehead on Thursday night — a collectible honoring Ohtani’s historic 2024 campaign when he became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home […]

The Los Angeles Angels got off to a hot start in 2025. They were winning games and Mike Trout was healthy through the first part of the season. Unfortunately, the former MVP did not make it through April before a knee injury placed him on the Angels’ injured list. The team fell down the standings […]

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred turned heads earlier this week when he reinstated Pete Rose from the permanently ineligible list. The Cincinnati Reds legend was put on the list because of a gambling investigation proved that he was betting on his team. Texas Rangers hitting coach Bret Boone cited that when talking about Rose’s […]

Devin Booker is known for draining jumpers on the hardwood — but his swing in the batter’s box is grabbing just as much attention. The Phoenix Suns star posted a clip on Instagram of himself launching a monster home run during a casual batting practice session. Dressed in oversized shorts, a white tee, and a […]

If the Texas Rangers are going to make a legitimate run at playing postseason baseball in 2025, manager Bruce Bochy knows that his pitching staff must come through. Bochy has demonstrated on multiple occasions that he clearly has expertise in that area. He led the Rangers to the only World Series title in franchise history […]

The supremely talented Los Angeles Dodgers boast the second-best record in baseball at 28-15 entering play on Thursday. And LA holds a half-game division lead over the second-place San Diego Padres in the NL West. However, injuries have plagued Los Angeles early on in 2025 as numerous Dodgers starting pitchers have been sidelined by ailments. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have turned to multiple arms on the hill in their first 43 games. None are Blake Snell or Clayton Kershaw for the month of May, though, as both rehab their injuries. Yet Los Angeles has a potential fifth pitching option emerging. Manager Dave Roberts revealed who’s the leading candidate to become […]

Since their inception in 1993, the Miami Marlins have experienced a rollercoaster history filled with dramatic highs and frustrating lows. Despite only two World Series titles and frequent roster overhauls, the franchise has produced a remarkable collection of talented players who have left indelible marks both statistically and culturally. From sluggers who lit up the […]

The Houston Astros have been the powerhouse in the American League West since the 2015 season. That was the first year that the Astros made the American League playoffs, and they have been in the postseason in each of the last eight seasons. The idea that the Astros would win the American League West this […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the middle of another up-and-down season after finishing just under .500 a year ago. The team is surrounded by talented teams in the American League East, but find themselves near the bottom of the division. Kevin Cash has tried a lot of different things to try and find some […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider pitched just five innings in his 2025 debut before a hamstring strain sent him back to the injured list. After beating the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Thursday, Braves manager Brian Snitker announced that the former All-Star will be back early next week. Reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris […]

The Houston Astros have made an early move in the MLB trade season, sending veteran right-hander Miguel Castro to the Chicago White Sox. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) from Robert Murray of FanSided, the deal was finalized earlier this week, signalizing the start of a possible roster shakeup as the Astros evaluate […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season. Outside of All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes, Don Kelly’s team struggled out of the gates and have not fixed things yet. ESPN’s Jeff Passan gave his opinion on what the Pirates could do with Skenes if they don’t start winning. […]

The Atlanta Braves started the season losing seven straight games but have responded in a big way to get their record back up to .500. A major reason is because of two up-and-coming rookies who are playing lights out right now. AJ Smith-Shawver and Drake Baldwin are both playing great baseball. Smith-Shawver is in a […]

The Miami Marlins have become one of MLB’s most unpredictable teams at the trade deadline, often acting early and decisively to reshape their roster. After last season’s flurry of moves-including the headline-grabbing Luis Arraez deal, the Marlins are expected to be active again as July approaches. With the team being somewhat competitive in the early […]

A scary moment happened during the early afternoon ballgame at Camden Yards between the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins. As Cedric Mullins launched a ball high in the outfield, centerfielder Byron Buxton was hustling in and ran into shortstop Carlos Correa. Both players were down on the grass for a little bit and had […]

The National League Central is once again shaping up to be a battleground, and the Chicago Cubs have made it clear in 2025 that they’re not content to play second fiddle. Fresh off a transformative offseason that brought in superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Cubs have surged into contention, but one glaring question remains: Can […]