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Jazz Chisholm Jr. is ready to light up the 2025 Home Run Derby stage — and not just with his usual flashy fashion. On Thursday night, the New York Yankees announced that their star second baseman will compete in this year’s Derby, set for Monday, July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Chisholm becomes the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals may have seen the last of Ivan Herrera behind the plate — at least for the foreseeable future. The 25-year-old catcher was assigned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday for a rehab stint as he recovers from a strained left hamstring. Herrera will serve as the Redbirds’ designated hitter through the All-Star […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most historic franchises in Major League Baseball. They have been competing in the National League since 1887, and they actually played five seasons in the American Association before that. While the modern-day version of the team has struggled badly in the National League Central and has only been […]

The drama surrounding the New York Yankees never stops. After moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. over to third base, the Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment in a shocking move. Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas will both spend time at third base moving forward, but New York is looking for an upgrade. One perfect fit is […]

Clarke Schmidt was attempting to pull the New York Yankees out of a skid and avoid the series sweet against the Toronto Blue Jays when he left his July 3 start early. Schmidt landed on the injured list after the outing and the Yankees expected a prolonged stay. On Thursday, New York confirmed the sixth-year […]

Throughout the history of Major League Baseball, there have been many great quotes. Whether it is players hyping themselves up or coaches calling them out, the league has produced many great moments. One of the best came from Lee Elia, who spent more than 50 years in and around the league with the Philadelphia Phillies, […]

The Atlanta Braves are close to full strength heading into the All-Star break. Chris Sale’s injury is one of the three that Braves manager Brian Snitker has in his starting rotation. Amid their struggles, Atlanta manager Brian Snitker and general manager Alex Anthopoulos do not want to let go of Sale, Ronald Acuna Jr., or […]

When the Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 season, the spotlight was on Kyle Tucker. Chicago traded for the Houston Astros All-Star during the offseason, and he has delivered. However, his teammate, Pete Crow-Armstrong, has emerged as the premier offensive player on the roster. Cubs manager Craig Counsell has been impressed all season, and saw his […]

The New York Mets lost the first game of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles 3-1. Despite seven shutout innings from Drew Peterson, New York could not hold on to their lead and win the game. After squeaking out an extra-innings win on Tuesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has some offensive issues to work on, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost their last six games heading into their final series before the All-Star break. Pittsburgh has fired their manager and done everything they can do to save their season. However, the deficit they need to overcome to make it to the postseason is very large. Because of that, Bryan Reynolds, Ke’Bryan […]

The Boston Red Sox were expected to be one of the best teams in baseball this season, but they haven’t met expectations yet. From injuries to mind-boggling trades, this is not the season that Red Sox fans have hoped for. However, it is far from over, and the Red Sox are in a fine spot […]

The Houston Astros have spent much of 2025 defying expectations. Despite losing Alex Bregman to free agency, trading Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, and enduring a lengthy absence from Yordan Alvarez, the Astros have surged to a 55-38 record and first place in the AL West. Their success has come despite a rotation headlined by […]

The Home Run Derby participants are taking shape, and there was another player who recently accepted the invitation. “Brent Rooker announced on Instagram he’ll participate in the T-Mobile HRDerby! The Athletics slugger is on pace for his third straight 30+ HR season,” MLB wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Rooker is having another strong season, as […]

The Detroit Tigers have emerged as one of the American League’s most surprising contenders in 2025, powered by a deep lineup and a pitching staff that’s exceeded expectations. Yet, as the postseason race intensifies, one glaring weakness remains: third base. Despite a strong start to the year, Detroit’s hot corner has been a revolving door, […]

While people are wondering what the Houston Astros will do at the trade deadline coming at the end of the month, ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan had an idea for a deal with a caveat. As the Astros are going through injuries to Yordan Alvarez and other players, Passan addresses the major concern that the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be going for it at the MLB trade deadline for a long time. With Shohei Ohtani’s historic contract freeing up their books, they have room to add players before July 31. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are floundering near the bottom of the American League. ESPN’s Jeff Passan sees those two […]

It’s been a solid season so far in 2025 for the Philadelphia Phillies, who currently sit at 54-39 after Wednesday evening’s 13-0 road trouncing of the San Francisco Giants. The Phillies are hoping that this is the year they will finally break through and win their first World Series with the modern iteration of the […]

It’s been a rough season so far in 2025 for the Atlanta Braves, who are currently well outside of the playoff picture as the All-Star break approaches. The Braves stumbled out of the gates to an 0-7 record and are somehow in an even worse position than that now ahead of Thursday’s game against the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are rolling through the regular season again. They are trading first place in the NL East back and forth with the New York Mets as the All-Star Game approaches. But the postseason has been difficult for this Philly core, with an NLDS loss to the Amazins ending last year’s 95-win campaign. ESPN’s […]

As there is speculation around potential trades that the New York Mets could do before the deadline, one name that has been mentioned as being a fit is Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen. While there will be an immense amount of rumors around the Mets before the trade deadline, Jeff Passan of ESPN sees Gallen […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a deal to trade right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a 2025 Competitive Balance draft selection, No. 37 overall. For the Rays, Baker will be solid bullpen help, and he adds a power arm that the team needed. For the Orioles, it looks like they’re […]

The Detroit Tigers were going for the sweep on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, but they unfortunately weren’t able to get the win. However, there was a pretty cool moment during the game as Zach McKinstry learned that he is going to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. It looked like there were only […]

The Home Run Derby has people excited, and it has also unleashed the competitive spirit in some of the players who are participating. One of those players is Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero, who was chosen as a replacement for the All-Star Game earlier this week as a substitute for Alex Bregman. Before the […]

Fresh off a thrilling 7–6 win over the Orioles, the New York Mets are recalling infielder Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old gets another shot to contribute at the big-league level. The move, set for the Mets’ Thursday doubleheader against the Orioles, aims to inject speed and energy into the lineup. Acuña has found […]

The New York Mets have made it clear: center field is a glaring need if they hope to keep pace in the National League East. After losing Jose Siri to a season-ending injury and enduring inconsistent production from Tyrone Taylor, the Mets have been scouring the market for a dynamic outfielder who can anchor the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles are starting business early before the MLB trade deadline. Despite high expectations, Baltimore is expected to sell at the July 31 deadline. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has soared into Wild Card contention after a sluggish April. The Rays picked up reliever Bryan Baker in the pre-deadline trade. “Trade: The […]

The Boston Red Sox have already made a massive trade this season. They dealt the face of their franchise, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants after a contentious season. But the MLB trade deadline is not here yet, and the Red Sox could make more deals. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the connection between Jarren […]

The New York Yankees have been looking to find a way to improve their team this season, and the trade deadline may be where they can get a player they need. As of now, they need the most help at third base and pitching, and there are some names who have been on the trade […]

The Chicago Cubs are still ahead in the National League Central, even with a recent Milwaukee Brewers charge. Despite their division lead, Chicago is expected to be active in the trade market. They made the deal for Kyle Tucker this offseason, making this an all-in year for Craig Counsell’s club. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the […]

The Athletics have one starter representing the team at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. But now, his availability for that game might be in danger. Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson missed Wednesday’s game with a hand injury and may miss Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Manager Mark Kotsay spoke with Mark Anderson of The Associated Press about […]

During the Minnesota Twins’ game against the Chicago Cubs, Byron Buxton exited the contest after suffering a left-hand contusion, as he was hit by a pitch from Cade Horton. Buxton was on the field at the bottom of the first inning when he was hit, and the play was ruled a foul ball. The Twins […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline looming, the Seattle Mariners find themselves as buyers looking to make a playoff push. Their rotation, while solid, lacks the kind of ace who can anchor a playoff push. Enter Zac Gallen, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ right-hander whose name is swirling in trade rumors as the D-backs weigh their future […]

The New York Yankees are finally back in the win column. They have taken the first two games of their series against the Seattle Mariners to get on the right track. But that does not mean they are not looking for improvements. After designating DJ LeMahieu for assignment, Yankees GM Brian Cashman spoke about his […]

Yankee Stadium became pivotal in Cam Schlittler’s journey as the 24-year-old pitcher made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees, putting on a show against the Seattle Mariners. With over two dozen family members and friends cheering him on from the stands, Schlittler excelled in his first big league game, securing his first […]

The New York Yankees have won three straight games, stopping their horrendous summer slide with a series win against the Seattle Mariners. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jazz Chisholm Jr have all hit homers in the series, helping New York win some games. However, there are still some poor performances that hover over the team. […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in a position they haven’t enjoyed in over a decade: poised as legitimate contenders, hungry to build on last year’s playoff return, and ready to make a run at the American League pennant. With the AL Central still up for grabs, but just […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks got back to their winning ways on Wednesday night, bouncing back from a 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday by defeating Manny Machado and company via an 8-2 score. But before the contest’s end, the D’backs had an injury scare concerning star third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who was hit […]

Tyler Glasnow made his return to the rotation Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers attempted to snap their recent skid. However, Los Angeles lost its sixth straight game, falling to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2. Still, manager Dave Roberts was happy with his All-Star pitcher’s performance. “Tyler pitched well… His pitch count got up there, so […]

The Boston Red Sox have quietly become one of the hottest teams in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak and going 8-2 over their last 10 matchups. As Boston pushes to climb the AL East, manager Alex Cora has offered a clear explanation for the team’s resurgence — and it’s not just about talent, but […]