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The Atlanta Braves are in their most important stretch of the season as they sit a game back of the New York Mets for the last wild-card spot. The Kansas City Royals thought they’d be in a similar position. However, a collapse by the Minnesota Twins has them one game from a playoff spot after […]

Ranger Suarez heads to the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as they face the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Nationals prediction and pick. Phillies-Nationals Projected Starters  Ranger Suarez vs. Trevor Williams Ranger Suarez (12-7) with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP Last Start: Suarez went five innings, giving […]

Following a meeting with St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, where both player and coach expressed their frustrations over a disappointing season, Lars Nootbaar responded immediately by hitting a home run and a double in his first two at-bats on Thursday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies. After struggling early in the season due to rib […]

Because of their dangerously thin starting pitching rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers (95-64) will be relying heavily on their superstar triumvirate at the top of the lineup. That’s the plan, anyway. Fans are cursing the baseball gods after seeing Freddie Freeman sprain his ankle while trying to avoid a tag in Thursday’s 7-2 division-clinching victory […]

For most of their Thursday night contest against the San Diego Padres, it didn’t seem as though the Los Angeles Dodgers were going to clinch the NL West title, setting themselves up for a nervy finish to the 2024 regular season. But the Dodgers came alive in the seventh inning, with Shohei Ohtani hitting a […]

There is plenty of cause for celebration among New York Yankees players after they dispatched of the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night, 10-1, to clinch the AL East division title. It has been a season-long war between these two teams, and in the end, it was the Yankees that came out on top — vindicating […]

The New York Yankees have other more pressing matters to deal with at present. They may have clinched the AL East division title, but they know that the job is far from finished. It has been 15 years since the Yankees last won a World Series title, and they are looking to reclaim their place […]

On Thursday night, the New York Yankees, after a season-long battle against the Baltimore Orioles for the AL East crown, have finally clinched the division title. And what better way to do so than to claim a victory against the Orioles, themselves, with the Yankees taking an emphatic 10-1 win over their division rival. There […]

The New York Yankees have won the American League East title after a 10-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. This win gave the Yankees (93-66) a first-round bye in the playoffs, beginning their postseason journey on October 5 against the winner of the wild-card round. Likewise, they will five days off after their […]

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso will be one of the top available free agents this offseason. With the regular season coming to a close, it looks like Alonso’s market is beginning to take shape. While the Mets have been expected to try and re-sign their star first baseman, one of their NL East rivals […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has now hit a home run in five consecutive games following his blast on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Judge is finding his rhythm at the perfect time with the postseason set to begin soon. 58 HOME RUNS FOR AARON JUDGE 🔥 Make that 5 straight games with a […]

The Oakland Athletics said goodbye to the city of Oakland and the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday. Former Athletics pitcher and current broadcaster Dallas Braden made sure to take home an extra-special memento from the Coliseum after the 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Braden had one of the most memorable moments ever at the Oakland […]

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was removed from the team’s game on Thursday night against the New York Yankees after only five innings of work. He allowed only one run during that span while striking out nine hitters. Burnes’ sudden exit led some to speculate that he had suffered an injury, but that is […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most talked-about teams this MLB season, both for their resilience and their setbacks. Despite battling a laundry list of injuries to key players that would have derailed most other teams, the Braves, at 86-71, have managed to stay in the postseason picture with only a handful of […]

Patrick Corbin, who will be a free agent this offseason, may have just made his final appearance as a member of the Washington Nationals on Thursday. While Corbin was a key part of the 2019 Nationals team that won the World Series, he failed to live up to his six-year, $140 million contract, leaving behind […]

The Oakland Athletics are no more. One of baseball’s classic franchises officially bid the city and Coliseum farewell following Thursday’s 3-2 win versus the Texas Rangers. The perpetual anger and anguish that fans have been feeling since John Fisher opted to leave Oakland behind was temporarily displaced, or at least overshadowed, by the desire to […]

The Oakland Athletics played their final home game at the Oakland Coliseum managed a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. The game was played before a packed house of A’s fans, many of whom had signs and placards urging owner John Fisher to sell the team. The team is planning to move permanently to Las […]

Will Clayton Kershaw be able to return for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs? The situation is currently not looking too optimistic. “Dave Roberts said Clayton Kershaw will likely not be a ‘viable’ option to pitch for at least a couple more weeks,” Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times wrote on X, formerly […]

As the Baltimore Orioles gear up for the 2024 MLB playoffs, concerns linger about the team’s relative lack of veteran leadership and postseason experience. These factors could hamper their quest for a deep playoff run. Despite clinching a postseason berth with a 5-3 win over the Yankees and securing a position as a strong contender, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made multiple roster moves ahead of Thursday night’s game against the San Diego Padres. LA placed reliever Brusdar Graterol on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, a move that could impact the team’s playoff bullpen. The team also announced that catcher Austin Barnes was activated, right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius was […]

The history-making baseball that came off the bat of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will be auctioned off starting on Friday, despite the legal efforts taken by an 18-year-old. The soon-to-be three-time MVP became the founder of the 50-50 club when he blasted a home run in the Miami Marlins’ LoanDepot Park last week, […]

An era came to an end on Thursday afternoon in the Bay Area as the Oakland Athletics played their final home game at the Oakland Coliseum. Thankfully, the fans were treated to a win with the A’s beating the Texas Rangers 3-2. Chaos quickly followed with supporters running onto the field and throwing items on […]

As the Oakland Athletics bid farewell to their long-standing home at the Oakland Coliseum, 2002 Cy Young Award winner Barry Zito offered a poignant tribute by singing the National Anthem ahead of the team’s final home game . This heartfelt gesture underscored the profound loss felt by fans, players, and alumni alike as the franchise […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is on administrative leave as he faces charges in the Dominican Republic. The 23-year-old is accused of sexually abusing a minor, among other serious accusations. ESPN’s Juan Arturo Recio reported on Thursday that Franco will stand trial after the evidence was deemed sufficient. “Judge Pascual Valenzuela determined that both […]

The Atlanta Braves are hoping to clinch a postseason spot. There is no question that Atlanta has not played up to their expectations, though. Part of that is due to Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury absence, as he was ruled out for the season in May with a torn ACL. Acuna provided an update on his […]

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani created the 50-50 club last week. He stroked his 50th home run after stealing his 50th base, becoming the first player to reach both plateaus in the same season. The home run ball went to a fan who refused to give it back to the Dodgers. Now, he […]

As the Chicago White Sox’s season draws to a much-anticipated end, all-star pitcher Garrett Crochet shared his frustration regarding some fans who appear to be rooting for the team to set the dismal record of 121 losses in a season. This sentiment comes after the White Sox narrowly avoided this unwanted milestone during recent games. […]

As the Oakland Athletics bid farewell to Oakland Coliseum in their final game there on Thursday, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay revealed that former MLB manager Terry Francona reached out. The A’s will play their final game at the stadium they called home for over 50 years. Ahead of their three-game series finale against the Texas […]

The Oakland Athletics are preparing to bid farewell to their long-time home, a move that stirs a deep sense of loss among fans and prominent figures alike. As the franchise gears up for its final game at the Oakland Coliseum, sentiments of nostalgia and disappointment echo through the Bay Area. Notably, actor Tom Hanks, who […]

The Detroit Tigers are holding on tightly to one of the three American League Wild Card spots. Entering Thursday, the Tigers are tied with the Kansas City Royals and both teams are two games ahead of the Minnesota Twins as the MLB regular season enters the final weekend. As such, Detroit Lions head coach Dan […]

Sometimes the team having the most fun triumphs over the more talented opponent in the MLB playoffs. The New York Mets, among the most electrifying clubs in baseball during the second half, are hoping to ride their good vibes into an unexpected playoff run. It would be a familiar tale for a National League team […]

It has been another frustrating season in Anaheim for the Los Angeles Angels. Mike Trout is dealing with an injury and the team has struggled overall. Angels manager Ron Washington recently made controversial comments about the team that drew the attention of the MLB world. “We’re going to get some baseball players who may not […]

As the Oakland Athletics prepare to leave their long-time home at the end of 2024, celebrities and sports figures with deep ties to the area have voiced their sorrow and frustration. The team’s departure marks the end of an era for the city of Oakland, which has seen its share of sports franchises relocate over […]

Bryce Harper has played in the outfield for most of his career. The Philadelphia Phillies star underwent Tommy John surgery following the 2022 season, though. He ultimately returned as a DH in 2023 and has since become the Phillies’ full-time first baseman, replacing Rhys Hoskins at the position. Harper’s position change meant that Hoskins’ time […]

As the MLB postseason approaches, the baseball world is buzzing with predictions and analyses. Fans know the postseason is a different beast where anything can happen. One of the most startling predictions comes from MLB insider Jeff Passan, who believes the San Diego Padres will sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division […]

The New York Yankees are in the process of clinching the AL East, which they should be able to do barring an epic collapse, so many fans are looking ahead to the postseason where the team is expected to be a contender. But some aren’t buying the Yankees hype, especially with the AL West champion […]

As the 2024 MLB regular season winds down, disappointment mounts in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse. The Twins were among the better teams in the league entering the All-Star break but struggled to find their footing in the second half. It looks like it will cost them a trip to the postseason and maybe even manager […]

As the Major League Baseball season nears its end in 2024, the Atlanta Braves are increasingly viewed as a potentially formidable contender, should they clinch a postseason berth. Despite currently sitting as a mid-tier team, the Braves have shown characteristics of a “sleeping giant” in the league, poised to make a significant impact in October. […]

The Oakland Athletics are wrapping up their 56-year run in the city this week. With their temporary move to Sacramento looming, franchise legends are coming back to the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum to say their goodbyes. Tony La Russa, Dennis Eckersley, and Rickey Henderson all spoke with The Athletic about their time in The Bay. “Coming to […]