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New York Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus does not believe the MVP race in the American League is close. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh — who recently surpassed Mickey Mantle for most home runs by switch-hitter in a single season — is enjoying a tremendous year. His 56 home runs and 118 RBI lead the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into the MLB postseason with a key decision already made. Specifically, Phillies manager Rob Thomson confirmed that top pitching prospect Andrew Painter will not take the mound in October. Consequently, Thomson’s announcement makes it clear that Painter’s 2025 season has officially come to an end. Since the team clinched the […]

While the San Francisco Giants tried to spoil Clayton Kershaw’s final start in the regular season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team would end up losing 6-3 to their long-time rivals. With the Giants technically still in the race for an NL Wild Card spot, the loss to their rival, the Dodgers, is a […]

The Cleveland Guardians suddenly find themselves in serious postseason contention following a lackluster beginning to the 2025 season. However, Cleveland is losing an outfielder to the injured list, as Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports that Nolan Jones is being placed on the injured list with an oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Guardians […]

The Texas Rangers are locked in a battle for the last AL Wild Card spot, and the devastating news of Scott Littlefield’s death at 59 has shaken the entire organization. Rangers president Chris Young honored his memory Saturday morning, as the veteran evaluator and Player Personnel Special Assistant was found dead in a hotel while […]

At this point, the San Diego Padres are poised to find themselves in October for the second year in a row. Their playoff appearance in 2024 led manager Mike Shildt to sign a two-year contract extension until the 2027 season. Clearly, he is doing something right. But when asked about his time as a player, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a late-season pitching adjustment that could shape the outcome of their 2025 campaign. Following a blowout loss to the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, manager John Schneider announced that Jose Berrios will move to the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season. The decision reflects both urgency […]

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos mentioned his father to exemplify the kind of communicating he grew accustomed to during his upbringing. Much like Castellanos’ take on the Phillies Karen incident, he’s used to talks that are blunt and direct. However, Castellanos says the communicating between him and the Phillies has been the opposite of […]

The Kansas City Royals etched their name into MLB history with a performance that will not soon be forgotten. In their latest matchup, the Royals-Blue Jays showdown turned into a showcase of offensive firepower, breaking a record that had belonged to the White Sox for nearly 70 years. Kansas City became the first team in […]

With New York Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. joining the 30-30 club after Friday’s 4-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles, there’s no denying that fans are witnessing his impressive talent in real-time. As some say that the Yankees player deserves “superstar respect,” as said by Ben Verlander, the reason for the uptick in productivity was […]

The New York Mets are facing a dire problem with their pitching crew. Injuries have decimated their rotation, leaving a ton of questions about their depth heading into the postseason. Now, the Mets are about to lose two more arms for the rest of the year… and potentially even longer. Tylor Megill and Reed Garrett […]

On Friday, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitched his final regular season at Dodger Stadium. As the icing on the cake, the Dodgers clinched a playoff spot in their quest to repeat as World Series champions. Afterward, Kershaw received nothing but adulation from the fans. Additionally, he got major props from at least one […]

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a major setback in their AL East chase after Max Scherzer’s outing against the Royals unraveled almost immediately. In a game loaded with pressure, the veteran right-hander failed to escape the first inning. The Royals hammered him for seven runs before Toronto even had a chance to settle in. The […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the MLB Playoffs with a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants, there is no denying that the team is on a quest to win a second straight World Series title. With the Dodgers’ win coming on Clayton Kershaw’s last home start, with the star pitcher retiring at the […]

In his final regular-season start with the Dodgers at home, Clayton Kershaw didn’t disappoint. On Friday, he pitched 4.1 innings and struck out 6 in a 6-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. In the process, the Dodgers clinched a playoff spot for the 13th consecutive season and a shot at repeating as World Series […]

Seattle Mariners rising star and pitcher Bryan Woo is scheduled to undergo an MRI after exiting early from Friday’s 4-0 win over the Houston Astros due to pectoral tightness. The injury comes at a critical time in the AL West playoff race, as Seattle looks to hold onto a razor-thin lead in the division. The […]

The New York Mets scored six runs in the fourth inning, during which Juan Soto set a new career high as he hit his 42nd home run of 2025, helping New York defeat the Washington Nationals 12-6 at Citi Field on Friday. The homer came off Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin and gave the Mets a […]

The crowd waited in anticipation as Clayton Kershaw delivered a 2-2 pitch to Rafael Devers in the top of the fifth inning Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star was making the last home start of his remarkable career after announcing his retirement. And his final regular season pitch at Dodger Stadium was a called strike […]

Friday night was an emotional one for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as legendary southpaw and future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw was making his final career start in the regular season, against division rival San Francisco Giants, no less, after he announced earlier this week that he would be retiring at season’s end. Kershaw has […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were overwhelmed 20-1 by the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, leaving a record-setting scar in franchise history. The 19-run margin ties the largest loss ever by a division leader in a September or later regular-season game, joining the 2005 Padres’ 20-1 loss to the Rockies, according to […]

Seemingly nothing went right for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. The current AL East leader got destroyed by a Kansas City Royals team that looks likely to miss out on the postseason, and it wasn’t just some regular old destruction — it was a butt-whooping. The Blue Jays lost by 19 runs, 20-1, […]

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced he would retire after the 2025 season. The 18th-year veteran took the mound Friday, facing the San Francisco Giants in his last-ever regular season home start. Kershaw spent his entire remarkable career with the Dodgers. His Hall of Fame resume includes an NL MVP Award, the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will have to wait a year for another chance to make the postseason. On Friday night, the Rays were officially eliminated from playoff contention, as pointed out by Talkin’ Baseball on X, following their 11-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox. This defeat pushed their record on the year to 75-79, […]

When Clayton Kershaw announced that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ September 19 showdown against the San Francisco Giants would be his final home start before an offseason retirement, it instantly made the contest a must-watch for fans of baseball, Los Angeles sports, or sports history in general. Taking the mound to incredible fanfare from a sold-out […]

Years of mismanagement and front office incompetence has led to the shocking downfall of the Colorado Rockies. They’ve never been the team with the biggest payroll, but they were at least competitive in the mid-2010s. But now, they’ve fallen so far off a cliff that one year after the Chicago White Sox set records for […]

As LA legend Clayton Kershaw took the mound for his final regular season home game at Dodger Stadium, one of his oldest childhood friends had to grab a ticket to see him play at Chavez Ravine one last time: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. A pair of childhood friends who were actually teammates at […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw took the mound for his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday, facing the San Francisco Giants in a game with significant playoff implications for both teams. Kershaw, who announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, entered the field to a standing […]

The Seattle Mariners have an injury status to keep track of when it comes to Bryan Woo following their matchup against the Houston Astros on Friday night. Woo started on the mound as he showcased excellent form and composure. In his five innings of service, he struck out seven batters while conceding just one hit. […]

George Springer got to celebrate his birthday with a highlight during Friday night’s matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals. Toronto was coming off a back-and-forth series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Of the four games they had with one another, the Blue Jays took two contests but lost the scoring battle […]

The Philadelphia Phillies received a boost Friday as they reinstated third baseman Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list ahead of their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bohm, 29, had been out of action since September 8 with left shoulder inflammation caused by a cyst that required draining and treatment. In his place, the […]

With the season coming to a close, New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is brimming with confidence. The Yankees are making a late-season push to notch up their place in October and possibly try to redeem themselves from a World Series defeat a year ago.  In the meantime, Chisholm etched his place in […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates may not have reached the postseason since 2015, but the rise of Paul Skenes has provided a rare bright spot for the franchise. Selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, the 23-year-old right-hander has quickly developed into one of baseball’s most premier pitchers. Paul Skenes broke new ground before Pittsburgh squared […]

Elly De La Cruz ended a drought during Friday’s matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. Cincinnati began its second of a four-game set against Chicago this week. They took home the first game by a slim score of 1-0, getting the lone run from Will Benson with an RBI double. As for Cruz, […]

It’s been quite the week for Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez. Last Saturday, Perez achieved two significant milestones in one homer against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was his 300th career home run and 1,000th career RBI.  On Friday, Perez achieved quite a feat of a different sort. Against the Toronto Blue Jays, Perez not […]

The Athletics kicked off a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a heartwarming moment. Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz are two of the favorites for the American League Rookie of the Year award. The former got to share an amazing memory with his father, Jack Wilson, before the game. The father and son took […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of an eventful end to the 2025 season. Dave Roberts started Clayton Kershaw for the final time at home on Friday night. While the future Hall-of-Famer’s career will end, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes has some choices to make. Luckily for them, Miguel Rojas wants to stay […]

The Texas Rangers enter the final stretch of the 2025 season clinging to slim postseason hopes, with Marcus Semien’s return emerging as a major storyline as Texas sits at 79-74 and holds just a 4.3% playoff chance, according to FanGraphs. The veteran infielder, sidelined with a left foot injury, took live batting practice ahead of […]

The New York Yankees won their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles 7-0. Yankees manager Aaron Boone had to lead his team through a rough travel schedule, but he got them off to a good start. Early in Friday night’s game, though, Baltimore jumped out to an early lead. However, New York outfielder Aaron Judge […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the opening game of their series against the San Francisco Giants 2-1. Dave Roberts’ team celebrates Clayton Kershaw’s final regular season start of his career on Friday night. Unfortunately, the bullpen behind him took another rough hit. After coming back from the injured list with Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott, […]