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Manager Oliver Marmol and the St. Louis Cardinals haven’t exactly had the 2024 MLB season that they’d been hoping for as the campaign enters its home stretch. Marmol’s squad currently sits at 62-64, good for second place in the NL Central but the Cardinals are still a full eleven games behind the first place Milwaukee […]

To say the 2024 Chicago Cubs season has been a disappointment is an understatement. Lofty expectations followed the Cubbies entering the year after they came away from the offseason with a rejuvenated Cody Bellinger and secured the services of Shota Imanaga, among other moves. Many had them picked as the favorites for the NL Central. […]

The 2024 campaign has been another rough one for the Los Angeles Angels, who just cannot figure out how to turn themselves into a playoff contender. And yet, even with their recent lack of success, it was still enough for their general manager Perry Minasian to stick around, as it was announced on Thursday afternoon […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly designating veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Heyward is a quality veteran who can still help a ball club. However, he has struggled from an offensive standpoint in 2024. The Dodgers shared a message for Heyward after announcing the news. “Thank you Jason for […]

As the 2024 MLB season nears an end, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is making headlines for his performance on the field and candid reflections on his MVP aspirations. The Mets’ shortstop, who has long been a beacon of leadership and skill, is now squarely in the conversation for the National League MVP award. […]

The Cincinnati Reds have picked up another first baseman after their trade for Ty France. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Dominic Smith will be signing in the Queen City pending a physical. “First baseman Dominic Smith is signing a major league deal with the Cincinnati Reds, sources tell ESPN,” Passan posted on social media. “Smith […]

The Boston Red Sox are fighting to stay in the hunt for an American League wild card spot, and while they are sitting 3.5 games behind the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins, who both have records of 71-56 heading into play on Thursday, they still have a shot to make a run over the […]

Former New York Yankees radio announcer John Sterling is on the verge of making a comeback. After 36 years behind the microphone, John Sterling retired from the Yankees radio booth in April but is considering returning for the postseason, according to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, who says a recent guest appearance during the Yankees’ game […]

Ever since Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals parted ways via a 2022 trade, things haven’t exactly gone according to plan for either party. Soto has suited up for both the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees in the two years since, and the Nationals have entered into a rebuild that has gone […]

The MLB season still has over a month left before the postseason begins. The Seattle Mariners are at .500 with a 64-64 record entering Thursday, just five games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West. However, the Mariners are expected to move on from Scott Servais, per Ken Rosenthal and Marc Craig of […]

The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly optioned starting pitcher Trevor Rogers, who they acquired from the Miami Marlins ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, to Triple-A, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports. Rogers had pitched to a lackluster 4.53 ERA across 21 starts with Miami. Baltimore acquired him in hopes that a fresh start […]

While several MLB analysts tabbed the Kansas City Royals to improve their stock this season, few predicted they would be as good as they are in 2024. The Royals’ busy offseason led many to believe they’d flirt with playoff contention in the American League. With 35 games remaining on its regular season schedule, Kansas City […]

The San Diego Padres (72-56) host the New York Mets (66-61) for Game 1 of a crucial 4-game series at Petco Park. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Padres prediction and pick. Mets-Padres Projected Starters  Luis Severino vs. Dylan Cease Luis Severino (8-6) with a 3.91 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 117 strikeouts, […]

It was an exciting time when Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander got his return date as he finally made it Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, though it ended in a loss, 4-1. He would speak after the game in his first start since June 9 where he was suffering from stiffness in his neck, […]

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is “real close to a return,” according to the club’s manager Aaron Boone. Chisholm, who was acquired by the Yankees from the Miami Marlins at the MLB trade deadline, played 14 games with his new team until sustaining an injury on Aug. 12 in a blowout loss […]

The Houston Astros have made seven straight American League Championship Series and are looking for an eighth. They are putting together another division-winning season after a rough start and are poised for a deep playoff run. The Cubs, on the other hand, are set to miss the playoffs again. The designated bullpen arm Hector Neris […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was in the midst of a special rookie season before a rotator cuff injury sidelined him. The 26-year-old has already reached the phase of his recovery where he faces live hitting. His progress is continuing nicely. Yamamoto posted a 2.92 ERA over the first 14 starts of his MLB […]

While New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is arguably playing on the level of Ted Williams and experiencing major success on the baseball diamond, there is some that have criticized him like Little League baseball coach Bob Laterza. As the Yankees face the Cleveland Guardians Thursday, they have fired back at the coach in what […]

The Cincinnati Reds have a superstar in Elly De La Cruz. He broke out last year after a mid-season call-up and his first full season has put him in exclusive territory. De la Cruz picked up his 60th stolen base and 22nd home run in Wednesday’s win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He spoke with […]

Nolan Arenado came through for the St. Louis Cardinals when they really needed it. The star third baseman blasted a walk-off grand slam to beat the Milwaukee Brewers. It won’t save what is becoming a lost season but is a step in the direction of a more respectable finish to the 2024 campaign. Arenado came […]

Joey Votto has officially retired from baseball. One of the absolute best hitters of his era, the former Cincinnati Reds superstar will be remembered fondly for his insane ability to get on base and his warm, vibrant personality. This past offseason, Votto tried to stick around in MLB with the Toronto Blue Jays, his hometown […]

The Tampa Bay Rays picked up a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, but it did not come without conflict, as Yandy Diaz and Jose Caballero were seen getting into an altercation during the game, and manager Kevin Cash calmed the concerns after the game. “Yeah, not too much about what it was […]

The Los Angeles Angels are north of the border to take on the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Angels-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Angels-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Griffin Canning vs. Bowden […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road to take on the Atlanta Braves in an NL East matchup. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Braves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Phillies-Braves Projected Starters  Cristopher Sanchez vs. Spencer Schwellenbach Cristopher Sanchez (9-8) with […]

The Houston Astros are on the road to take on the Baltimore Orioles Thursday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Orioles prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Astros-Orioles Projected Starters  Spencer Arrighetti vs. Corbin Burnes Spencer Arrighetti (5-11) with a 5.20 […]

Paul Skenes hits the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they face the Cincinnati Reds. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Pirates prediction and pick. Reds-Pirates Projected Starters  Nick Lodolo vs. Paul Skenes Nick Lodolo (9-5) with a 4.55 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP Last Start: Lodolo went just 2.1 innings […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Joey Votto has officially retired from Major League Baseball after 17 seasons. The longtime Cincinnati Reds infielder made the announcement on Wednesday through an Instagram video, stating, “That’s it. I’m done. I am officially retired from baseball.” Votto’s announcement marks the end of a remarkable career for one of the […]

Aaron Judge has been one half of arguably the best current one-two punch in the MLB. Judge and Juan Soto, all season long, have been carrying the New York Yankees offense on their backs. There is no better encapsulation of this than the way the duo demolished the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night en route […]

Veteran starting pitcher Johnny Cueto made his season debut for the Los Angeles Angels in Wednesday’s game. The 38-year-old righty had his contract selected by the Angeles and he kicked off his 17th season in the big leagues at a familiar stadium. Cueto’s first start of 2024 came against the Kansas City Royals. The veteran […]

The New York Mets desperately needed a victory on Wednesday in order to keep pace in the neck and neck National League Wild Card race. Newly acquired outfielder Jesse Winker was the hero, hitting a pinch-hit walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Mets the crucial 4-3 victory. After […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are clinging to a slim lead in the NL West as the red-hot San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have closed the gap. The Dodgers have been beset by an endless string of injuries to their starting pitchers. Most recently LA lost Tyler Glasnow to the 15-day injured list and the […]

New York Yankees superstar outfielder Juan Soto has been on an absolute tear lately. During Wednesday’s 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians, Soto continued his hot streak and made some history. In the first inning, Soto crushed a home run to center field off of Guardians starter Joey Cantillo. With that home run, Soto became […]

In the most unsurprising development of the 2024 MLB season, the Oakland Athletics will not sniff the playoffs. However, the team does have a few players who could help out contending squads. While the July 30 trade deadline has passed, there’s still time for the Athletics to cut pieces that they won’t need past this […]

The New York Yankees are neck and neck with the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East. As the team fights for division supremacy, Juan Soto has caught fire. Former MVP Aaron Judge even called Soto the greatest hitter in baseball. Soto has stayed hot and in the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland […]

Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday. The Reds, where Votto ended up spending the entirety of his 17-year Major League career, shared a heartfelt message in response to Votto’s retirement announcement. “We love you too, Joey❤️,” the Reds wrote on Twitter. We love you too, Joey ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ym28C10HXm — […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are no longer alone at the top of the NL West. Squads like the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are slowly creeping up to usurp Dave Roberts’ squad from the top spot. Even the San Francisco Giants still have a fighting chance in this division. The squad from the City […]

In the midst of attempting to return to the Major Leagues after signing with the Toronto Blue Jays this past offseason, Cincinnati Reds legend Joey Votto has officially announced his retirement. The 41-year-old Votto made the announcement via Instagram Wednesday evening in a video where he simply said, “That’s it, I’m done. I am officially […]

The Chicago White Sox are on pace to finish with the worst record in modern baseball history. In the midst of a catastrophic season, the White Sox fired manager Pedro Grifol and named former player Grady Sizemore interim manager of the dysfunctional team. While no manager could possibly turn things around for Chicago this season, […]

Houston Astros fans have been waiting to see the return of star Kyle Tucker as he has missed the majority of the summer with a shin contusion, caused by hitting a foul ball off the injured area in early June. While there has not been a set time table for his return, there was finally […]