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The Arizona Diamondbacks, who are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball, made a surprising roster move on Wednesday to option the struggling Alek Thomas to Triple-A Reno. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks called up infielder Blaze Alexander. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo spoke about the decision to send Thomas down to the […]

The Texas Rangers are falling out of the postseason conversation fast and could use a Cy Young winning pitcher to boost the team. Jacob deGrom is not quite ready to return just yet, but Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he is getting closer to beginning a rehab assignment, via Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move ahead of Walker Buehler’s start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that LA optioned pitcher Landon Knack to Triple-A. With Buehler returning, the Dodgers needed to make room on the roster for the veteran starting pitcher. Buehler has been close […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran will return to the team Wednesday after serving a two-game suspension for using an anti-gay slur in response to a heckling fan. The incident occurred during a game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on Sunday. While Duran will be back in the Red Sox’s lineup he realizes […]

The New York Yankees had reason to be afraid after Jazz Chisholm went down with an elbow injury against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. However, the former Miami Marlin may be back before Yankee fans know it. New York announced that Chisholm’s ailment isn’t major, via the team’s social media. “Prior to tonight’s game, […]

The preliminary trial of the charges against Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco has been delayed. Franco has been charged with sexual abuse, exploitation of a minor, and human trafficking. The 23-year-old’s trial, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, will now happen on September 26, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The delay was requested […]

The New York Mets have turned their season around after a slow start. The Mets upgraded at the trade deadline and are well positioned for a playoff push. Along the way, the team has fully embraced their “OMG” celebration. Based on a song by infielder/recording artist Jose Iglesias, “OMG” has become the Mets’ unofficial anthem. […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is likely headed to the injured list with a left UCL injury. Chisholm exited Monday’s game with the concern. Jon Heyman of The New York Post provided a “hopeful” update Wednesday, however, via B/R Walk-Off. “Obviously he’s (Chisholm) got the UCL situation, it does appear that they (Yankees) are hopeful based on […]

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will miss significant time due to suffering a left-elbow injury against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. The Yankees will turn to their farm system for relief, calling up infielder Oswald Peraza, according to New York Daily Sports News’ Gary Philips. “With Jazz Chisholm Jr. expected to […]

With their 63-55 record, the Boston Red Sox are only one game out of a Wild Card spot. If the Red Sox want to earn their spot in the postseason, having Tyler O’Neill’s bat back in the lineup would certainly provide a boost. O’Neill spent four days in the hospital with a leg infection. He […]

Manager Brian Snitker and the Atlanta Braves are currently looking to push their way back into the postseason picture after two straight wins vs the San Francisco Giants on the road. The Braves recently endured an ugly seven-game losing streak that allowed the New York Mets to pass them, but there is now a bit […]

Every baseball fan loves a great award race. If you’re looking for that in 2024, the chase for NL and AL MVP doesn’t look like they’re going to produce much drama. Two superstar sluggers have soared to the top of their respective leagues and need a collapse of epic proportions to miss out on MLB’s […]

Despite the continued injury absence of Christian Yelich, the Milwaukee Brewers have been humming along nicely in the 2024 MLB season, currently sitting with 67 wins despite a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. Yelich has been sidelined since mid July, but the Brewers are still in first place in the NL Central […]

The Los Angeles Angels are finishing up another season with Mike Trout on the sideline. The aging superstar wasn’t going to have a chance at competing for the playoffs but he does miss out on a huge chunk of another season. Trout had successful surgery on his left knee to address a torn meniscus, aiming […]

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been a walking band-aid since coming into the big leagues in 2015 and on Monday night, his injury problems continued. Following a strikeout in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals, Buxton left the game with right hip discomfort. On Wednesday, Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli gave a murky […]

The Chicago White Sox have been abysmal in 2o24 and are on the brink of playoff elimination. Even Luis Robert Jr. is struggling to say something positive about the White Sox. At 29-92, Chicago has far and away the worst record in all of baseball. They sit a ridiculous 42.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians […]

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani just strengthened his case for Most Valuable Player. After crushing his 37th home run of the season, Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani’s latest tater against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday featured the umpire’s point of view of the highlight, provided by Bleacher Report. This angle of Shohei Ohtani’s HR to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may have taken a comfortable 6-1 win on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels, but this victory did not come without its fair share of controversy. During the top of the seventh inning, George Springer got himself ejected from the ballgame after heatedly protesting the officials’ decision not to overturn […]

With their 61-58 record, the New York Mets are two games back of the final Wild Card spot. As the Mets try to sneak into the playoffs, New York’s pitching staff may soon receive some massive reinforcements. Christian Scott began a throwing program, making 35 throws at 75 feet on Tuesday. That came after Scott […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander is getting closer to returning from injury. He will reportedly make his second rehab start on Tuesday, per ESPN and The Associated Press. The 41-year-old has been limited to only 10 starts in 2024 as he deals with neck stiffness. He has pitched to a 3.95 ERA during that […]

The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night. Juan Soto hit three home runs to lead the offense. Soto also drove in all four runs for New York. Aaron Judge was especially impressed by his teammate’s performance, even referring to Soto as “the greatest hitter in the game,” via ESPN […]

Before suffering a a back injury, Ranger Suarez performed like the best pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies’ rotation. With the Phillies in the midst of a slump, Suarez is nearing his much anticipated return. The left-hander threw a two inning simulated game on Tuesday, via MLB.com. Manager Rob Thompson said that Suarez simply, “looked good,” […]

The Oakland Athletics and New York Mets began their series on Tuesday night. The Athletics hope this series goes better than past meetings against the Mets, as New York has won four in a row and eight of the last ten. The season hasn’t gone as poorly as the Athletics and their fans expected, as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have owned the Milwaukee Brewers, winning five of six matchups last season and three of four this year. The Dodgers had a comfortable lead in the National League West for most of the season. However, a surge from the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres has them sitting 3.5 games back […]

New York Mets slugger J.D. Martinez is day-to-day after taking a pitch to the elbow and exiting New York’s 9-4 defeat to the Oakland Athletics early. The injury he sustained, thankfully, doesn’t seem to be super bad. The Mets are not far removed from the playoff picture but let a chance to pick up a […]

The New York Yankees visited the Windy City with one goal: sweeping the Chicago White Sox and moving on to play the Detroit Tigers. However, the White Sox ruined the party by defeating them 12-2 in the opening game. It was Chicago’s first win over the Yankees, as New York beat them by a combined […]

The Houston Astros will send Ronely Blanco to the mound as they face the Tampa Bay Rays.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Astros-Rays prediction and pick. Astros-Rays Projected Starters  Ronel Blanco vs. Zack Littell Ronel Blanco (9-6) with a 3.02 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP Last Start: Blanco went four […]

Alex Cobb makes his second start of the year for the Cleveland Guardians as they face the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Guardians prediction and pick. Cubs-Guardians Projected Starters  James Tallion vs. Alex Cobb James Tallion (3-3) with a 3.50 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP Last Start: Tallion […]

It is the Battle of the Beltways as the Washington Nationals visit the Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Orioles prediction and pick. Nationals-Orioles Projected Starters  DJ Herz vs. Dean Kremer DJ Herz (2-4) with a 4.41 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP Last Start: Last time out, Herz had […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates head to the West Coast as they face the San Diego Padres. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Padres prediction and pick. Pirates-Padres Projected Starters  Mitch Keller vs. Martin Perez Mitch Keller (10-6) with a 3.56 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP Last Start: In his last start, Keller went […]

The Seattle Mariners are on the road to take on the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Mariners-Tigers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Mariners-Tigers Projected Starters   Bryan Woo vs. Beau Briske Bryan Woo (5-1) with a 2.27 ERA, […]

Jordan Montgomery takes the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they face the Colorado Rockies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Rockies-Diamondbacks Projected Starters  Tanner Gordon vs. Jordan Montgomery Tanner Gordon (0-3) with a 6.15 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP Last Start: Gordon went five innings in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the road to take on the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Reds prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Cardinals-Reds Projected Starters  Kyle Gibson vs. Carson Spiers Kyle Gibson (7-4) with a 3.99 […]

Cole Ragans and the Kansas City Royals hit the road facing the Minnesota Twins. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Twins prediction and pick. Royals-Twins Projected Starters  Cole Ragans vs. Louie Varland Cole Ragans (9-7) with a 3.27 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP Last Start:  Ragans went 6.1 innings in his last […]

The Miami Marlins are on the road to take on the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Marlins-Phillies Projected Starters  Edward Cabrera vs. Tyler Phillips Edward Cabrera (2-3) with a 5.20 ERA, […]

The Texas Rangers are on the road to take on the Boston Red Sox Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rangers-Red Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rangers-Red Sox Projected Starters  Undecided vs. Tanner Houck Rangers are undecided […]

The Minnesota Twins’ 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday left a bittersweet taste in the team’s mouth, thanks to Byron Buxton’s injury scare in the fifth inning. After experiencing hip discomfort, Buxton left the field where the medical staff assessed his condition. The team sat him out of the lineup on Tuesday’s […]

The never-ending injury woes of the Los Angeles Dodgers continue as they placed pitcher River Ryan on the injured list with a UCL strain. The star prospect had started Saturday’s victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 but left the game in the middle of the fifth inning due to right forearm tightness. After testing and […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Giants prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves-Giants. The San Francisco Giants have arrived at a defining point in their 2024 season. The Giants entered this showdown series just 1.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves for the third and final National League wild […]