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Dave Parker had swagger the very first time he stepped on the baseball field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. As a rookie in 1973, he made the Pirates the season after the team lost all-time great Roberto Clemente when his plane crashed during a humanitarian mission. We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Hall […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost in extra innings to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. However, that was not Arizona manager Torey Lovullo’s main takeaway from the game. The Diamondbacks’ leader has supported his players all season, but today was serious. Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara hit James McCann in the second inning and Lourdes Gurriel was […]

Saturday was a sad day in Major League Baseball. Former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Dave Parker passed away just one month before his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Parker was one of the best players in MLB throughout the 1980s. Former New York Mets legend Keith Hernandez was one of many to express […]

A strong all-around effort powered the San Diego Padres to a 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon at Great American Ball Park, with Gavin Sheets leading the charge. Sheets went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a three-run homer, and a critical defensive highlight, helping San Diego even the series. With the Padres trailing […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt entered Saturday’s game versus the Boston Red Sox with a 3.61 ERA this season, and a 2.31 ERA in eight starts against the American League East foe. When he exited the mound, both of those numbers had ballooned. The lineup did not do him any favors, either, as […]

The New York Yankees lost 7-0 at home to the Athletics on Saturday. Aaron Boone’s team was shut out by J.P. Sears and Co. in another poor offensive showing for the Yankees. While starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt was the one that took the loss, Allan Winans suffered the consequences. He pitched the last two innings […]

The Miami Marlins entered Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks as one of baseball’s hottest teams. The Marlins had won a season-high five straight games and six of the last seven contests. Miami felt confident in its chances of making it six in a row with ace Sandy Alcantara taking the mound for the team […]

The Chicago Cubs are the surprise of the 2025 Major League Baseball season so far. Craig Counsell’s team sits atop the National League Central, even if their lead is not as big as it used to be. The Cubs have two MVP candidates in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker who have led one of the […]

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias got 100% real on the upcoming trade deadline. The franchise has had a trying 2025 season, and currently sits at 35-46 in the American League East. Baltimore is 11.5 games out of first place in the division and seven games out of the last wild card spot. 2025 certainly […]

The Baltimore Orioles busted out of slump in a big way in their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles’ offense scored 22 runs in Friday’s game, the team’s most prolific output in 25 years. Unfortunately, the good vibes created by the dominant 22-8 win were dampened as the Orioles endured yet another […]

Unicorn. Shotime. Nito-Ryu. No matter what you call him, Shohei Ohtani is one of the most uniquely gifted athletes in MLB, nay, the world, with a collection of tools the likes of which few could even imagine. As a hitter, Ohtani is among the best bombers in the business, with 29 home runs and counting […]

July of 2025 month was going to be a great one for Dave Parker and his family. The former MVP is part of the 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame class alongside CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki. The Pittsburgh Pirates legend is already a part of the team’s hall of fame, but he passed away […]

The Cleveland Guardians got embarrassed for the second straight game Friday as the team has now suffered back-to-back shutout losses. While the offense was inept during its scoreless streak, it should be noted that Jose Ramírez was injured in the Blue Jays matchup Thursday and held out of the lineup for the series opener against […]

The San Diego Padres have not been the same without Michael King. The Padres’ ace pitcher suffered a shoulder injury against the Seattle Mariners on May 18 and has not pitched since. Dylan Cease has done his best to step up for San Diego manager Mike Shildt, but having King and Yu Darvish on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain atop the MLB standings, but getting a fully healthy Tyler Glasnow back will be essential for their postseason push. Following his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City, manager Dave Roberts offered a key injury update that suggests that Glasnow may still be a few outings away from returning to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is currently dealing with a shoulder injury. The Dodgers’ pitching rotation is hoping that Sasaki can return sooner rather than later. Although the latest update from manager Dave Roberts offers some encouragement, the pitcher’s injury timeline still remains uncertain, via Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “Roki […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan was effective in his his 2025 start in the major leagues. The 25-year-old threw four innings of one-run ball against the San Diego Padres in a Dodgers win. However, with Tyler Glasnow’s return on the horizon after his rehab start and Shohei Ohtani’s recovery from Tommy John surgery, […]

Nolan Arenado trade rumors dominated the St. Louis Cardinals’ offseason following a 2024 campaign that saw the team struggle. After Arenado wasn’t traded during the offseason, the expectation was that he would end up getting moved before the trade deadline in July, as the Cardinals were expected to endure another challenging campaign. As of this […]

The Baltimore Orioles are still in last place in the American League East. After finishing last season as one of the best teams in Major League Baseball, Baltimore had high expectations in 2025. Unfortunately, Gunnar Henderson and Co. have not lived up to them. However, Orioles interim manager, Tony Mansolino, says that none of his […]

Byron Buxton has stamped his name into the MLB record books with a milestone no player before him has achieved. The Minnesota Twins outfielder became the first in league history to steal 100 or more bases while maintaining a career success rate of 90%. The feat is a testament not just to Buxton’s elite speed, […]

The San Francisco Giants have burst out of the gate in 2025 with a strong start, but in a loaded NL West, standing pat won’t be enough to secure a World Series berth. With a roster that features stars like Logan Webb, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, the Giants have the foundation of a contender. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are getting a major boost to their roster as Jordan Walker officially begins a Triple-A rehab assignment, signaling his imminent return from an appendicitis scare that had sidelined him earlier this week. The news was first reported by STLToday’s Daniel Guerrero, who shared the following update on his X (formerly Twitter) […]

Rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson has become one of the most compelling storylines of the Athletics season, delivering standout performances that have him firmly in the mix for the All-Star Game. As he continues his electric MLB rookie season in West Sacramento, the Oakland infielder recently shared personal reflections on his journey and the impact of […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a significant set of roster moves Saturday morning, headlined by the demotion of Dylan Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk. In the same announcement, the team promoted Emmanuel Rivera from the minors and designated pitcher Kyle Tyler for assignment as they continue to fine-tune the roster ahead of the trade deadline. Rich Dubroff […]

The Detroit Tigers are making adjustments to their roster before their second series game against the Minnesota Twins. OF Matt Vierling is back in action after being out with a torn rotator cuff, and INF Trey Sweeney is being optioned for the minors.   On Saturday, the Tigers made it official that Vierling will be off […]

The Atlanta Braves are nearing the halfway point of the 2025 MLB season, and their offensive struggles have become impossible to ignore. Coming off a crushing 13-0 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta’s lineup woes are not only stalling momentum — they may be putting postseason hopes in jeopardy. In the midst of the downturn, […]

The Atlanta Braves suffered a brutal blow on multiple fronts Friday night, as a disastrous outing from Bryce Elder compounded the team’s ongoing rotation concerns in the wake of the Chris Sale injury. In a 13-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Elder allowed nine earned runs in just two innings in a performance that underscored […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow is in the midst of his rehab season after sustaining a shoulder injury on April 28. He is rehabbing with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets of the Pacific Coast League.  On Friday, Glasnow was on the mound when he experienced an unexpected mishap with catcher Chuckie Robinson, per Dodgers […]

New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams has gotten battered at points this season. Williams though is working his way back into a reliable hurler for the club. The reliever is pointing to a specific change he has made, to help him. The Yankees pitcher says he started calling his own pitches on PitchCom. “I […]

The St. Louis Cardinals got a much-needed boost from starting pitcher Sonny Gray Friday night, as the veteran right-hander delivered a dazzling complete game shutout against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Gray’s masterclass on the mound was not only dominant, but historic—qualifying as a rare Maddux (a shutout completed with under 100 pitches). From […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is cooking. On Friday, Muncy hit his 4th home run in four days as the Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-4.  But even in triumph, Muncy openly complimented the Royals’ efforts in keeping it a close game despite a 38-44 record, per SportsNet LA.  “I don’t care what […]

Miles Mastrobuoni came through on both sides of the ball Friday night, making a sliding catch to keep the game alive and later driving in the winning run in the 12th inning as the Seattle Mariners earned their 42nd win of the season against the Texas Rangers. The first game of this three-game set between […]

The Miami Marlins extended their season-best winning streak to five games with a 9-8 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chase Field, ending a six-game losing streak against the Diamondbacks that dates back to last season. Powered by home runs from Kyle Stowers, Heriberto Hernandez, and Otto Lopez, Miami improved to 10-4 […]

The Washington Nationals exploded for a season-high 15 runs in a chaotic victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night, but it wasn’t just the scoreline that stood out. In one of the most remarkable statistical feats of the 2025 MLB season, every single batter in the Nationals lineup recorded at least one RBI. […]

Despite entering June as one of baseball’s top teams, the New York Yankees have stumbled through the month, as they have posted a 12-12 record to this point. The team now holds a slim 1.5-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays a top the American League East. Following Friday night’s 3-0 win over the Athletics, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled after a mid-month surge allowed the team to reclaim control of the NL East. As Bryce Harper remains sidelined with a wrist injury, the Phillies’ offense has been inconsistent. But Philadelphia bottomed out during its three-game losing streak, scoring just one run in the last three games. Then, suddenly, the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up their fifth straight win in a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals Friday. However, the Royals didn’t go quietly, loading the bases in the bottom of the ninth inning against closer Tanner Scott. But a slick defensive play by Freddie Freeman sealed the win and got Scott out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers relied on their trio of MVP winners to edge out the Kansas City Royals Friday. Reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani led off the game with a home run – his league-high 29th bomb of the season. Ohtani later tied the game with a fifth inning RBI triple before scoring the go-ahead […]

The New York Yankees are riding high after beating the Athletics in the first game of their weekend series on Friday night, grinding through a tough night offensively to get a 3-0 victory. Instead, it was the pitching that carried the Yankees in this game as New York got a combined shutout from five pitchers. […]