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The New York Yankees got a big win against their AL East rivals the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Yankees right fielder Juan Soto sent the fans home happy with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning. The extra-innings victory brought demoted closer Clay Holmes his third win of the season. […]

The New York Yankees versus Boston Red Sox rivalry brings out the best in the stars and the worst in some fans. New York’s bullpen has been having a problem fanning batters lately, but everything turned around against their most hated foe. Yankees slugger Juan Soto’s walk-off hit was enough to send the crowd home […]

Coming off a rousing walk-off win on Wednesday night to end the series against the Kansas City Royals, the New York Yankees looked to keep their momentum going heading into a four-game home set against their archrival, the Boston Red Sox. As fate would have it, the Yankees end Thursday night the same way they […]

The Minnesota Twins are releasing 2024 draft pick Derek Bender after he allegedly told opposing hitters what pitch was coming during a minor league game, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan. It appears as if the honeymoon phase is over for the organization and player. Bender, who was selected in the sixth round […]

Masyn Winn and Brendan Donovan each hit home runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. “I was 100% sure he was coming sinker,” Winn said while addressing the media. Masyn Winn hitting his 13th homerun of the season Winn belted a hanging slider from Reds […]

The Texas Rangers have made a big roster move, calling up number two prospect Kumar Rocker. The pitcher is set to make his debut on Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners. In a corresponding move, pitcher Chase Anderson was designated for assignment, per MLB.com. Time for the Rock show. pic.twitter.com/Plqb8Btdrt — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) September […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto recently returned from injury for the team, and he figures to be a vital part of the postseason roster in a few weeks. Former MLB catcher Erik Kratz believes Yamamoto will show out on the big stage in the postseason for the Dodgers due to his breaking pitches, […]

The Cleveland Guardians placed starting pitcher Alex Cobb on the 15-day IL with a blister, per Tom Withers of the AP. Right-handed pitcher Alex Walters was promoted to the big league club in a corresponding move, per Withers as well. The Cobb move is retroactive to September 9, according to Al Pawlowski of Guardians Live. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have made postseason baseball a regular occurrence over the past few seasons. The Phils were a win away from capturing their second straight NL pennant last October and are eyeing a trip to the Fall Classic again in 2024. With less than three weeks until the MLB playoffs begin, the Phillies are […]

The Houston Astros will try to break a three-game slide Thursday. They’ll do so without Jose Altuve. Houston’s All-Star second baseman was held out of the lineup less than 24 hours after being removed from Wednesday’s game in the fifth inning due to right-side discomfort. Altuve was looked at by a trainer and Astros manager […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals think about the future of their pitching rotation, Tink Hence is at the front of their minds. However, the Cardinals organization is now holding their breath after Hence’s latest injury. After throwing 29 pitches, Hence was removed from his Double-A start due to an undisclosed injury, via Daniel Guerrero of […]

The Boston Red Sox have a difficult path to playing October baseball in 2024. There is a path though following a thrilling walk-off win Wednesday night at Fenway Park against the Baltimore Orioles. Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill launched a three-run homer in the 10th inning to snatch a victory away from the O’s. The […]

The Minnesota Twins are finally starting to get healthy at the right time and expect an All-Star back in the lineup this weekend. Center fielder Byron Buxton will return from the injured list Friday for Minnesota’s series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Twins manager Rocco Badelli announced Wednesday night. Utility player Austin Martin was optioned to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are on the West Coast to take on the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Brewers-Giants prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Brewers-Giants Projected Starters  Frankie Montas vs. Hayden Birdsong Frankie […]

The Texas Rangers hit the road to take on the Seattle Mariners Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rangers-Mariners prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rangers-Mariners Projected Starters  Kumar Rocker vs. Bryce Miller Kumar Rocker will be making his […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the Midwest to take on the Cleveland Guardians Thursday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Guardians prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Guardians Projected Starters  Ryan Pepiot vs. Gavin Williams Ryan Pepiot (8-6) with a 3.66 […]

The New York Yankees picked up a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals in extra innings on Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s walk-off infield single, and he opened up on his first-ever walk-off hit after the game. “Hit it where it’s pitched, find a hole,” Jazz Chisholm Jr. said, via MLB Network. “Just not try to […]

It is the latest installment of a historical rivalry as the Boston Red Sox face the New York Yankees. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Yankees prediction and pick. Red Sox-Yankees Projected Starters  Cooper Criswell vs. Nestor Cortest Cooper Criswell (6-4) with a 4.11 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP Last […]

Sonny Gray heads to the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals as they face the Cincinnati Reds. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Cardinals prediction and pick. Reds-Cardinals Projected Starters  Jakob Junis vs. Sonny Gray Jakob Junis (4-0) with a 2.82 ERA and a .92 WHIP Last Start: In his last […]

Even in a season where he doesn’t have his usual two-way excellence, Shohei Ohtani continues to reset the bar for himself. On Wednesday night against the Cubs, the Dodgers star hit home run No. 47 on the season, setting a new career high. 118.1 MPH off the bat. Shohei Ohtani crushed No. 47 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/MdMuJ03XSh […]

On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th tragedy in New York City, the Yankees provided their fans with an electric night in the Bronx. Third baseman Jazz Chisholm smacked a walk-off single in the tenth inning to give the club a 4-3 victory and a 2-1 series win over the Kansas City Royals. Chisholm […]

New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto has been one of the best players in baseball. Soto continued to dominate at the plate with what may have been his most impressive moment of the season on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. In a crucial matchup for both teams, Soto came up to the plate against […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been one of the absolute best pitchers in all of baseball since late July. History was made on Wednesday against the New York Mets after Francis lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning for the second time in three weeks. Francis lost his no-hitter on Wednesday after […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton suffered a calf ailment that forced him to leave his start against the Houston Astros in the first inning on August 11. Paxton sustained a partial tear of his right calf and the injury would cost him the rest of the 2024 season. Now, the veteran hurler is calling […]

The Chicago White Sox are approaching the infamous record set by the New York Mets in 1962 for most losses in a single season in Major League Baseball history, 120. After losing 6-4 to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, the White Sox picked up their 114th loss of the season and inched closer to historic […]

After dragging their feet over the second half of the season the New York Yankees finally called up top prospect Jasson Dominguez on Monday for the opener of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals. Dominguez batted sixth in the lineup and played center field in Monday’s 10-4 win over the Royals and hit […]

The New York Mets almost got no-hit by Toronto Blue Jays hurler Bowden Francis on Wednesday, but the ninth inning provided a twist. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor put his Superman cape on, triggering a rally for his club. Lindor smacked a leadoff homer to tie the game, via the MLB’s social media. Lind-sanity! Francisco Lindor […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2024 MLB season with extremely high expectations. LA currently holds a 4.5-game lead in the National League West as they prepare for the playoffs. Although the Dodgers have dominated the competition in the regular season over the years, LA has just one World Series victory since 1990. With Shohei […]

The Texas Rangers are still in the hunt for a Wild Card berth this season. Despite being hit hard by injuries to the starting rotation, manager Bruce Bochy initially indicated that top pitching prospect Kumar Rocker would not get called up by the team for the September stretch run. However, the Rangers skipper quickly changed […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays were recently involved in an incident that saw Nick Castellanos intentionally hit with a pitch. The pitcher, Edwin Uceta, has been suspended for three games and fined, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta receives a three-game suspension and fined for intentionally throwing […]

The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Luis Castillo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. Castillo has played an impactful role for Seattle throughout the 2024 campaign. So will he be able to return as soon as 15 days are up, or will Castillo require more time on the IL? […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made significant changes to their bullpen roster as they navigate through crucial late-season injuries and adjustments. The moves will impact the team as they head toward the postseason. Left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda, who emerged as one of the most effective relievers in the Dodgers’ bullpen this season, has been placed […]

Many doubted the Houston Astros following an abysmal start to the season. The Astros were in last place in mid-May and had a losing record entering the final week of June. As the regular season nears its conclusion, Houston is marching toward its seventh division title in the past eight years. Houston’s turnaround is nothing […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes has taken the baseball world by storm, in part due to his ‘splinker’ pitch, and he explained how he perfected that pitch during a recent appearance on MLB Network. “Yeah, so started throwing it when I got to LSU out of the transfer portal it was one of […]

The Minnesota Twins are in a spot that almost every other MLB team wants to be. With less than three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Twins own a three-game lead for the final Wild Card spot in the American League. Despite being dealt a tough injury hand, Minnesota is a contending team on […]

The Chicago Cubs earned a 6-3 victory over the NL West leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. But before the game was made final, closer Porter Hodge had to battle through a worrying health scare. With the Dodgers down to their last out, Hodge stepped off the mound. He was greeted by catcher Miguel Amaya, […]

The Seattle Mariners invite the San Diego Padres up to T-Mobile Park for Game 2 of a quick 2-game set. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Mariners prediction and pick. Padres-Mariners Projected Starters  Michael King vs. Bryan Woo Name (12-8) with a 3.10 ERA, 185 K’s, and 1.21 WHIP in 156.2 […]

Tempers flared between the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday night after Nick Castellanos was drilled by a 96 mph sinker from Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta amid a 9-4 Phillies win. Castellanos exchanged words with Uceta after taking the pitch to the left hip, leading to both benches and bullpens pouring onto the Citizens […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is finally back for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The rookie pitcher missed nearly three months of action due to a strained rotator cuff and is now back in action. He looked really good in his return game. In the Dodgers’ 6-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs, Yamamoto made his first start since June […]