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The New York Yankees are in an absolute tailspin. They were swept by the Toronto Blue Jays in a four-game series for the first time in franchise history. That knocked them out of first place in the AL East as the second Subway Series of the year kicks off in Queens. It only got worse […]

During Thursday’s closely contested 3-2 loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins provided a moment of comic relief in an otherwise frustrating evening for the team. In the top of the seventh inning, with the score tied 1-1 and a runner on first, Hoskins turned on a […]

The New York Mets came into the season with incredibly high expectations. Juan Soto signed the largest contract in North American sports history, coming to a team that just made the NLCS. They started out hot, 45-24 record through June 12. But since they are 4-14 and have blown the NL East lead. The Mets […]

When the bats do not have a worthwhile response to superb pitching, it is time to get creative. The Cleveland Guardians (40-45) tried to do just that on Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs (52-35), utilizing their patented brand of small ball, known as Guards Ball. Unfortunately for them, Reese McGuire and company were ready […]

The Chicago Cubs have dominated the NL Central this season as All-Stars Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong lead the way. Yet while Chicago’s acquisition of Tucker has been the subject of much fanfare, an under-the-radar addition by the team has paid dividends. The Cubs landed Drew Pomeranz in a trade with the Seattle Mariners earlier […]

The Kansas City Royals needed a spark — and got one from their shortstop in the most electrifying way possible. In the seventh inning of Thursday night’s Royals vs. Seattle Mariners matchup, Bobby Witt Jr. delivered a game-altering moment that had fans and teammates buzzing. With two runners on and one out, Witt lined a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a much-needed spark Thursday night when Mookie Betts launched a towering shot to left field, offering a glimpse of hope amid his ongoing offensive struggles. The Dodgers shortstop delivered a much-needed boost in the seventh inning of the final game against the Chicago White Sox, marking a potentially pivotal moment […]

The Chicago White Sox have seen enough of Freddie Freeman in their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The former MVP capped off a ninth-inning comeback Wednesday with a walk-off base hit that gave LA the 5-4 victory. On Thursday, Freeman continued his assault on Chicago with another big performance at the plate. Freeman […]

Fresh off another dominant stretch and looking every bit like a contender, the Los Angeles Dodgers are surging toward the All-Star break, and Thursday night brought another reason to celebrate. In their matchup against the Chicago White Sox, veteran slugger Teoscar Hernandez notched his 1000th career hit—an impressive milestone that further solidifies his legacy in […]

Even with several key players sidelined due to injuries, the New York Yankees couldn’t keep up with the Toronto Blue Jays, who soared to the top of the American League East, thanks mainly to one of George Springer’s most impressive performances in recent memory. The Blue Jays concluded their four-game series with a victory against […]

George Springer had a marvelous night during Thursday’s matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. Going into the contest, the Blue Jays rolled with a four-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Yankees lost three straight games as they needed a win to get themselves back on track. With Thursday’s contest […]

The Milwaukee Brewers were at the center of yet another controversial finish Thursday night as their 3–2 loss to the New York Mets ended in frustration—particularly for manager Pat Murphy. After Christian Yelich’s stolen base attempt was overturned in the ninth inning, Murphy was caught on camera unleashing a colorful outburst in response to the […]

Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood is in the midst of a breakout season. Despite flying under some fans’ radar on a Nationals squad that’s 13 games under .500, opposing teams are already pitching around Wood. On Thursday, the Detroit Tigers challenged him and Wood made them pay with a big day at the plate. […]

The New York Mets are back in the win column, but Juan Soto’s fiery exchange with the umpire during Thursday’s win over the Milwaukee Brewers is what has everyone talking. In the Mets vs. Brewers series finale Thursday night at Citi Field, Soto took exception to a controversial check swing strike call from the third […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 and have been just as impressive in 2025. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming at the end of the month, all eyes are on the Dodgers. However, the team was not projected to be very active before Max Muncy found himself on Los […]

The Chicago White Sox have officially promoted top shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery to the major leagues ahead of their July 4th series against the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old is set to make his MLB debut against right-hander Antonio Senzatela, and despite recent struggles at Triple-A, Montgomery’s strong June performance and overall potential have earned him […]

The San Francisco Giants may be getting a much-needed boost soon, as third baseman Matt Chapman appears close to returning from a right-hand sprain. Chapman, sidelined since June 8th, took batting practice ahead of the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks and looked strong in his swings—a promising sign for a club chasing playoff position. […]

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez is one of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball. Cleveland’s leader made his sixth All-Star team earlier this week.  However, his recent stretch is one of the worst slumps of his career. It all started when Ramirez was hit by a pitch by Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin […]

When the Chicago Cubs added Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason, the team wasn’t quite sure what it had in Pete Crow-Armstrong. The highly-regarded prospect had an uneven debut with Chicago in 2024. But Crow-Armstrong fulfilled his promise with a breakout season this year and Tucker has continued to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a key injury in their Wednesday night victory over the Chicago White Sox. They lost 3rd baseman Max Muncy to a severe bone bruise on his knee after a collision with Michael A. Taylor on stolen base attempt. A further examination of the injury revealed that Muncy did not suffer […]

The New York Yankees entered Thursday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays on a mission. Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s team needed to win the game in order to prevent a sweep and snap a three-game losing streak. New York’s leaders are not concerned about the rough stretch, though. Unfortunately, Thursday’s game was turned on its […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had to slightly temper their joy on an otherwise celebratory Wednesday night, which included Clayton Kershaw’s 3,000th career strikeout and a thrilling walk-off win versus the Chicago White Sox, as two-time All-Star Max Muncy suffered a knee injury and exited the game. LA placed him on the injured list on Thursday, […]

The Boston Red Sox are facing a critical moment in their 2025 season, and team president and CEO Sam Kennedy has made it clear that internal changes are needed. With Boston sitting at 43-45 through 88 games, Kennedy addressed what he called a “systemic” issue plaguing the organization — defensive fundamentals — during an appearance […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida has yet to play a game in the 2025 regular season. The third-year pro suffered a shoulder injury during one of Boston’s spring training games. The former NPB star has been working towards his return all season. The Red Sox continue to navigate an up-and-down season without him, but […]

The president of the United States invites the World Series champions to the White House every year. However, President Donald Trump welcomed a team to the White House that did not make the playoffs and is looking to get back on track this season in the Boston Red Sox. Before their series against the Washington […]

The New York Mets have signed veteran right-handed reliever Zach Pop to a major league contract, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. The move comes at a critical time for the Mets’ bullpen, which has been filled with injuries, including the recent placement of Dedniel Nunez on the injured list with an elbow […]

The Los Angeles Angels received a mix of optimism and caution this week as standout rookie Christian Moore provided fans with a promising update on his recovery. The 22-year-old second baseman suffered a sprained left thumb during Wednesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the second contest of a three-game series. He has since been […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have prioritized their starting pitching rotation over the last few years, and that proactive approach continues to pay off during the regular season. There are some uncertainties, but Zack Wheeler is once again in Cy Young contention. Cristopher Sanchez deserves to be an All-Star in his own right. And Ranger Suarez was […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ starting rotation has been a major strength for the team this season. Ranger Suarez is on a remarkable run, piling up quality starts. Christopher Sanchez has put together an All-Star-caliber first half. And newcomer Jesus Luzardo is rounding into form after a rocky start. But Zack Wheeler remains the Phillies’ ace and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines Thursday as they claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the New York Yankees, adding infield depth amid a critical stretch of the season. This move came hours after third baseman Max Muncy got injured against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night, leaving a gap in Los Angeles’ infield […]

The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby is less than two weeks away, as the All-Star Game will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer. The Home Run Derby is always a spectacle to watch. Seeing hundreds of home runs hit in a short span is what baseball fanatics love to see, and 2025 should provide […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Pete Crow-Armstrong is “grateful” after being selected by the fans as an MLB All-Star. To reciprocate the appreciation, he ventured into territory athlete don’t typically venture into these days. On Thursday, Armstrong huddled with Cubs fans on Waveland Avenue before their game against the Cleveland Guardians, per Jomboy Media. He hung out […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a strange and disappointing first half of the season. After acquiring starting pitchers Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler in the offseason also with star 3rd baseman Alex Bregman before the start of spring training, it appeared the Red Sox might be in a position to challenged the New York […]

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw cemented his place in history with his 3,000th strikeout. A moment that will live on not only in his memory, but that of baseball fans everywhere. On Thursday, a memento of his achievement will be auctioned off by Topps. The game-worn MLB logoman from Kershaw’s jersey is […]

The New York Yankees have struggled after a hot start to the 2025 season. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming, all eyes are on Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. He is under pressure ahead of the second half of the season. Aaron Boone and the New York front office are targeting third basemen, […]

The Atlanta Braves have stumbled to a 39-46 record this season despite the returns of Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider. The Braves’ bullpen has struggled over the first half as Atlanta is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. However, the team could soon bolster the bullpen with the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the middle of their best stretch of the season. The Blue Jays took down the New York Yankees on Canada Day to bring themselves one game away from completing a sweep. John Schneider’s team fought its way into a tie for first in the American League East without their […]

The New York Mets and their fans will certainly appreciate this update after what has been a brutal start to the summer. Mets’ ace Kodai Senga is slated to begin a rehab start this weekend, either Saturday or Sunday. Senga injured his hamstring when he attempted to cover first base a few weeks back. Since […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have quietly entered the conversation in the American League East. Despite going 5-5 across the last ten games, Kevin Cash’s team is one win away from the top of the division. Tampa Bay’s ownership has even talked to Major League Baseball about changing their playoff venue. They have a chance to […]