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On Saturday evening, Michael Harris II and the Atlanta Braves dropped their second out of three games to the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies, making it even less likely that they will be able to mount a late season comeback to win the division. Despite this, Harris made one of the most impressive plays of […]

The New York Yankees currently lead the AL East by a game and a half over the Baltimore Orioles. As the team heads into their Sunday matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals at home, a slew of roster moves were executed in order to improve the major league roster. The biggest one? Activating first baseman […]

Philadelphia Phillies hurler Zach Wheeler is taking a minute to soak in a powerful accomplishment. Wheeler picked up his 100th career victory as a Major League Baseball pitcher on Saturday. Wheeler led the Phillies in a 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves. “It’s special,” Wheeler said after his victory, per ESPN. “It’s been a long […]

With the Texas Rangers making some pitching moves, one aspect of their team is Max Scherzer who had been scratched from a rehab start due to a nerve issue that has kept him out for more than a month. However, Scherzer does provide some encouraging news when speaking to the media Saturday in regards to […]

Chicago White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore knows his team’s play is unacceptable. Sizemore is frustrated by the team’s staggering 106 loss record heading into the month of September. That record includes a current 9-game losing streak. “A lot of things have been going against us,” Sizemore said, per ESPN. “We need that break just […]

Deja vu is hitting the Fenway Faithful hard. The Boston Red Sox (70-66) once again staggered in the month of August, losing ground in the American League Wild Card race after earning a 13-15 record. Although the schedule did stiffen, they also failed to capitalize on a five-game series versus the last-place Toronto Blue Jays. […]

The Minnesota Twins would make the playoffs if the season ended when the calendar turned to September. They’re currently 73-62, with a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Red Sox for the third and final AL Wild Card spot. Additionally, they’re only one game behind the Kansas City Royals for the second spot. However, there’s still […]

The Baltimore Orioles have been devastated by injuries this season, particularly to the pitching staff. The Orioles lost starters John Means, Tyler Wells and Kyle Bradish for the season due to Tommy John surgery. More recently Zack Eflin and Grayson Rodriquez hit the 15-day injured list with shoulder ailments. In Saturday’s game against the Colorado […]

The Atlanta Braves are entering the playoff chase with a heightened sense of confidence in their pitching rotation, a sentiment that surpasses even their 2021 World Series championship year. According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Braves believe their current rotation places them in a more advantageous position than in any previous three postseasons. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman missed the team’s three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles with a broken right middle finger. However, the eight-time All-Star made an explosive return from the injury in Friday’s series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a first inning home run. In Saturday’s game against the Diamondbacks Freeman would […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a positive news update from Tyler Glasnow, who now believes he can return from injury before the end of the season. On August 16 (retroactive to August 13), Glasnow was placed on the 15-day IL due to right elbow tendinitis. On August 21, it was revealed by manager Dave Roberts […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone remains confident in his team despite the rough showing in August. “It’s not been easy, but we’re in a great position,” Boone said, via MLB reporter Bryan Hoch. “We’re sitting atop the division, best record or right around there in the league. It’s definitely been a grind for us, […]

The Texas Rangers have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball a year after winning their first World Series title. Manager Bruce Bochy has seen many of his players fail to live up to expectations. That includes pitcher Dane Dunning, who had been quite effective for the Rangers last year. That has not […]

The Seattle Mariners have a problem. Despite sporting one of the best starting rotations in all of baseball, the Mariners have struggled offensively all season. The lack of production at the plate caused the team to lose its lead in the AL West and now Seattle is at risk of missing the playoffs altogether. The […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was out of the lineup once again during Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Bregman had previously attempted to play through his elbow injury but Astros manager Joe Espada said the issue is impacting the infielder’s swing, per Space City Home Network. “He’s sore,” Espada said before Saturday’s […]

The Kansas City Royals have had a busy weekend. The team claimed outfielders Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman off waivers on Saturday before landing veteran first baseman Yuli Gurriel in a deal with the Atlanta Braves. The Braves and Royals were able to make this deal long after the trade deadline because Gurriel hasn’t played […]

The New York Yankees are fine-tuning their roster with about four weeks remaining on their schedule. They sent emergency catcher and reserve first basemen Ben Rice and back-of-the-rotation RHP Will Warren down to the minors. It’s expected that Aaron Boone and the Yankees will call up Anthony Rizzo, who’s been rehabbing a return from the 60-day IL. These […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a 10-9 nail-biter over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night, but it came at a price. Club legend Clayton Kershaw injured his toe on the mound, and it doesn’t look good. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t give an encouraging prognosis, via The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “Clayton Kershaw is going on the […]

The New York Yankees want to keep a hold on their first-place American League East standing in September, and they will be tested against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The Yankees have dealt with their fair share of injury woes during the 2024 season, including an absence from first baseman Anthony Rizzo. However, New […]

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is the frontrunner to win AL Reliever of the Year this season. The three-time All-Star has been so dominant in 2024, he has entered the Cy Young Award conversation. No relief pitcher has won the Cy Young since Eric Gagne in 2003. And Clase’s incredible campaign reached new heights on […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are set to go head-to-head in a National League East clash on Saturday night. Phillies star infielder Alec Bohm will not play in the game, however, per Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation. Bohm is dealing with a hand injury and although he has not been placed on the injured […]

The Kansas City Royals claimed both former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham and former Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman off waivers on Saturday, per The Athletic’s Katie Woo. After the two signings, the Royals hope it will help their offense amidst the AL Central divisional race. “The Kansas City Royals have claimed Tommy Pham off […]

The Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef has been one of the most discussed topics in the entertainment world over the past few months. Los Angeles Dodgers stars Mookie Betts and Jack Flaherty shared their thoughts on the topic during a recent episode of On Base with Mookie Betts, via B/R Walk-Off. Dodgers stars support Kendrick Lamar Betts […]

The New York Yankees were expecting to have Ian Hamilton back in the bullpen sooner rather than later. Hamilton, who suffered a right lat strain in June and has missed about two months, is currently on a minor league rehab assignment. Hamilton was expected to make an appearance on Friday for Double-A Somerset and did […]

Ahead of the Washington Nationals facing the Chicago Cubs, fans will see a familiar name as they are expected to call up Darren Baker, son of former Nationals manager Dusty Baker, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post. He has been with the Triple-A affiliate team in Rochester where he has had an impressive […]

It is no secret that the Texas Rangers have been a disappointment this season. Their issues continued on Friday when they got blown out 9-2 by the fourth place Oakland Athletics. Friday’s starting pitcher for the Rangers, Jon Gray, spoke about his individual struggles this season with Kennedi Landry of MLB.com after he had another […]

The Miami Marlins continue their trip to the West Coast as they visit the San Francisco Giants. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Giants prediction and pick. Marlins-Giants Projected Starters  Edward Cabrera vs. Undecided Edward Cabrera (2-6) with a 5.60 ERA and a 1.47 EHIP Last Start: Cabrera went 5.1 innings […]

It is an NL Central battle as the Milwaukee Brewers face the Cincinnati Reds. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Brewers-Reds prediction and pick. Brewers-Reds Projected Starters  Frankie Montas vs. Fernando Cruz Frankie Montas (6-9) with a 4.64 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP Last Start: Montas went six innings, giving up […]

Jose Berrios heads to the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays as they face the Minnesota Twins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Twins prediction and pick. Blue Jays-Twins Projected Starters  Jose Berrios vs. Zebby Matthews Jose Berrios (13-9) with a 3.72 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP Last Start: Berrios went […]

The worst team in the majors plays host as the New York Mets visit the Chicago White Sox. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-White Sox prediction and pick. Mets-White Sox Projected Starters  Jose Quintana vs. Davis Martin Jose Quintana (6-9) with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP Last Start: […]

The Houston Astros kicked off the series against the Kansas City Royals with a 6-3 victory on Thursday night. It snapped a streak of six consecutive wins for the Royals. The Royals had climbed to a tie for first in the American League Central after three straight wins over the Cleveland Guardians, but two losses […]

The Cleveland Guardians had a scare during Friday’s 10-8 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates when All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor rolled his ankle running to first base on an eighth-inning RBI single and had to leave the game. Suddenly in the midst of a neck-and-neck AL Central race, the Guardians cannot afford to be without […]

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is still nursing an injury, after leaving a game early Friday. The Rays infielder is day-to-day with knee tendinitis, per MLB.com. He’s unlikely to play for the team Saturday afternoon. Diaz appeared hurt in a game against the San Diego Padres. The slugger homered in the second inning, but […]

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar has been stripped of his role in the bullpen. Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced the move on Friday, per MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf. “Derek Shelton says David Bednar will be removed from the closer’s role for the short term,” per Stumpf’s X, formerly Twitter. “Pirates will be doing closer by committee.” […]

The Baltimore Orioles had the best record in the AL last season, clinching the number one overall seed. The team lost to the eventual world champion Texas Rangers in the divisional round of the playoffs. This season, they are in a fight for their division with the New York Yankees. Their rivals from the Bronx […]

It has been an interesting season to say the least for St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker who has been sent down to the minors and up to the majors a couple of times this season. While some fans might feel disappointed in the number of times Walker has been sent down, Cardinals manager Oli […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-2 on Friday. However, the biggest news of the day may have just been the comments made by superstar first baseman Bryce Harper, who has been struggling since the All-Star break. Harper addressed the lingering elbow and wrist injuries that he has been dealing with all season […]

The race for the American League Rookie of the Year award is as close as can be. The two contenders are New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells and Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser. Right now, Cowser is the betting favorite, and with Yankees starter Luis Gil going down with an injury on August 21st, his […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman missed the last three games with a fractured finger, he returned to the lineup and had an explosive performance Friday in the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, 10-6. Ahead of the Dodgers facing the Diamondbacks in the second contest of the four-game series, Freeman spoke Friday about returning […]