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The San Diego Padres have been without starting pitcher Yu Darvish since May. Darvish, who first went to the injured list with a left groin strain, has been on the restricted list since July 6 due to a personal matter. While his status has remained uncertain and few details have emerged about the nature of […]

The Boston Red Sox lost to the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Thursday. Boston and Baltimore will play again on Friday, and the Red Sox are reportedly set to receive an important Triston Casas boost, per Chris Cotillo of masslive.com. “Sources: Barring something unforeseen before first pitch, Triston Casas is expected to be activated for the […]

The Houston Astros will try to pad their lead in the American League West by sweeping the Chicago White Sox in this series at Minute Maid Park. The White Sox could challenge the 2003 Detroit Tigers for the worst record of the 164-game schedule era, as they are 14 wins short of the Tigers with […]

Heading into the MLB trade deadline, Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet was arguably the most coveted target on the market. However, the White Sox decided to rebuff all trade offers and hold onto Crochet. It wasn’t without prodding however, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies were hot on Crochet’s tail. The only […]

This interleague matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers will happen for just the second time since 2019. It’s a sneaky-intriguing series, as the Guardians lead the American League Central by four games, and the Brewers lead the National League Central by nine. The Guardians and Brewers may not be two teams you imagine […]

The Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers began a four-game series on Thursday night. The Rangers continue to struggle this season, losing seven of their last ten and sitting ten games out of the playoffs. The Twins were making a run at first in the American League Central before a recent run of five wins over […]

After undergoing season-ending knee surgery, Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has found himself with much more time on his hands. Spending time with his son during the off period, Trout just helped unlock a new core memory. Father and son were opening a new box of Bowman Chrome baseball cards. Both were trying to […]

It is an NL East battle as Roddery Munoz and the Miami Marlins face the New York Mets. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Mets prediction and pick. Marlins-Mets Projected Starters  Roddery Munoz vs. Sean Manaea Roddery Munoz (2-6) with a 5.67 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. Last Start: In his […]

It is interleague baseball as the Arizona Diamondbacks face off with the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks-Rays prediction and pick. Diamondbacks-Rays Projected Starters  Ryne Nelson vs. Ryan Pepiot Ryne Nelson (8-6) with a 4.51 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. Last Start: In his last start, Nelson went […]

Phenom Paul Skenes takes the mound as the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Seattle Mariners. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Pirates prediction and pick. Mariners-Pirates Projected Starters  Logan Gilbert vs. Paul Skenes Logan Gilbert (7-8) with a 2.91 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP. Last Start: Gilbertprevioust seven innings in his previous start, […]

Gerrit Cole will be on the mound for the New York Yankees as they face the Detroit Tigers. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Tigers prediction and pick. Yankees-Tigers Projected Starters  Gerrit Cole vs. Undecided Gerrit Cole (3-2) with a 4.70 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. Last Start: Cole went 5.1 […]

While the St. Louis Cardinals continue floundering in the NL Central standings, why not distract yourself with a nice cold Budweiser? Check out Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar’s four-day pop-up partnership with Budweiser, called “The Noot baar,” at Helen Fitzgerald’s. Moreover, this partnership happens in conjunction with the MLB Player’s Weekend event. If you’re in the […]

2024 is shaping up to be another lost season for the Detroit Tigers. They are on track to miss the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, but it’s clear that the Tigers have a few foundational pieces whom they hope would eventually lead the team back to the postseason. One of those pieces that the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen off their torrid pace to start the 2024; since the calendar flipped over to July, they have lost more than they’ve won (16-21) even after their convincing 13-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. But it seems as though the Phillies are getting their groove back, and at just […]

The San Francisco Giants knew just how crucial their four-game set against the Atlanta Braves was going to be for their playoff hopes. The Braves are their direct competitor for a playoff spot after all. Alas, the Braves won the first three meetings thanks to dominant pitching in the first two games and some incredible […]

The New York Mets did not enjoyed their three-game home series against the Oakland Athletics. In the series opener on Tuesday, Oakland reliever Austin Adams mocked the Mets’ beloved “OMG” celebration, drawing the ire of closer Edwin Diaz. The final game was a “frustrating” loss, according to Mets starter Jose Quintana, via Dan Martin of […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently down two starting pitchers, with James Paxton and Cooper Criswell both currently on the injured list. This injury situation is forcing the Red Sox’s hands, as they are reportedly about to turn towards an old friend in Rich Hill for help. Hill, the 44-year-old veteran, is “trending” toward signing […]

Brett Phillips was a versatile position player for the Tampa Bay Rays just a few years ago. Now, Phillips is attempting to transition into pitching, recently signing a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees. Phillips addressed this new chapter of his career via a message on his Instagram. “Man, I feel so blessed. All […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Milwaukee earned a 6-4 victory at home against LA. Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, who was acquired from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the MLB trade deadline, surrendered three runs over five innings pitched while striking out seven and walking two. Although Flaherty’s final […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are not that short of pitching help. But, their depth is much-needed heading into the last 40 games of the season. They want their stars to get some rest because the expectation is always that their gunning for a World Series. So, it looks like Bobby Miller will […]

The New York Yankees have brought catcher Jose Trevino back from the 10-day Injured List after a short rehab assignment following a quad injury. The Yankees just concluded a three-game series in Chicago with the White Sox and will be in Detroit Friday to start a series with the Tigers. Trevino will be able to […]

The San Diego Padres are the best team in baseball with a scorching-hot 19-4 record since returning from the All-Star break. The offense has been on fire thanks in part to clutch hitting by NL Rookie of the Year hopeful Jackson Merrill. And the Padres’ pitching has been exceptional thanks to a quality rotation and […]

A great day for the Milwaukee Brewers has just turned painfully sour. Star outfielder Christian Yelich will miss the rest of the 2024 MLB season after deciding to undergo back surgery. He broke the news on his X account (formerly Twitter) on Thursday evening, approximately two hours after the Brew Crew earned an exhilarating 6-4 […]

Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs play host as they face the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Cubs prediction and pick. Blue Jays-Cubs Projected Starters  Yariel Rodriguez vs. Kyle Hendricks Yariel Rodriguez (1-5) with a 3.60 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Last Start: Rodriguez went 5.2 […]

The Chicago Cubs faithful are at the edge of their seats in these last 40 games or so of the season. While Craig Counsell and the rest of the crew are trying to make a run to notch a postseason spot, there are also other concerns that linger at the back of fans’ minds. One […]

The Cleveland Guardians have navigated a number of injuries to the pitching staff this season while holding onto first place in the AL Central. The Guardians got several starters back from the injured list in the last week. However, reliever Sam Hentges remains on the shelf and the outlook is concerning. Hentges was placed on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines with blockbuster moves at the trade deadline. The team upgraded its pitching with the additions of reliever Michael Kopech and starter Jack Flaherty. However, the Dodgers also acquired outfielder Kevin Kiermaier in a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. This under-the-radar move has bolstered the Dodgers’ defense while rejuvenating […]

Fourteen games back of a Wild Card spot with their 52-69 record, the Los Angeles Angels don’t have much hope of advancing to the playoffs. Still, the Angels are shaking up their roster in an effort to end the year as strong as possible. Los Angeles has designated outfielder Willie Calhoun for assignment, via Alden […]

The role of a starting pitcher in the MLB has undergone quite a few changes over the years. These guys used to be innings eaters who would go deep into games before turning things over to the bullpen. But nowadays, some starters aren’t even routinely making it five innings, which is the cutoff for qualifying […]

The Chicago Cubs are on the outside looking in on the National League playoffs. They made some minor moves at the trade deadline but Jameson Taillon was a significant name that was in the rumor mill from the Cubs. He spoke with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on the “The Show” podcast about his emotions […]

The New York Mets have dealt with quite a bit of adversity over the past year-and-a-half, and yet midway through August, they find themselves in the hunt for a National League Wild Card spot. While the players and coaching staff deserve credit, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns deserves his fair share of praise as […]

The MLB playoffs are a different animal that makes even the game’s best players look like a shell of themselves sometimes. October is when the stars shine the brightest and clutch performances turn into moments that become lasting images for franchises. A select set of ballplayers were born for the spotlight and the MLB postseason […]

Haliey Welch AKA the Hawk Tuah girl threw out the first pitch at the New York Mets game on Thursday. Video via SNY: Hailey Welch throws out the first pitch at today’s Mets game pic.twitter.com/1iu8MzIlbz — SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 15, 2024 Welch gained immense popularity from a viral video in 2024. She has since […]

Baseball has always had an on-again-off-again relationship with the Olympic Games. The 2024 Paris Olympics just wrapped up, and many fans were disappointed that they didn’t get to watch “America’s pastime” at the international level. Don’t worry, though; baseball will be back for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and it has the potential to […]

The Baltimore Orioles have established themselves as one of the best teams in the MLB over the past two seasons, and a big reason why is because of their ability to continually develop star hitters at the major league level. Guys like Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, Colton Cowser, and Jordan Westburg have emerged as stars […]

New York Mets announcer Ron Darling couldn’t stomach what he saw from Oakland Athletics pitcher Joey Estes in the two teams’ latest meeting, and he called out the opposing pitcher for his poor sportsmanship on live television. After Mets third baseman Mark Vientos’ line drive went past the Athletics’ third baseman Darell Hernaiz’s glove, Estes […]

The Los Angeles Angels suffered a 9-2 defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays which completes the sweep as the struggles continue for the team trying to cover some ground in the American League West. Angeles manager Ron Washington spoke after the game and talked about the loss to the Blue Jays and which aspects it […]

The Chicago White Sox are on pace for the second-worst season (in terms of winning percentage) in modern MLB history; following their 10-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, their record has fallen to an atrocious 29-93, putting them on pace for around 38 to 39 wins — surpassing the ignominious mark the […]

It was a matter of when, not if Aaron Judge would become the fastest player to hit 300 home runs, and he did it late in the New York Yankees’ 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in his 955th game and 3,431st at-bat with a three-run home run in the eighth inning, […]