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A Harrison Bader home run in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins on September 5 took on a life of its own. Bader turned a Lake Bachar slider into a souvenir, hammering the ball deep into the left field stands. The solo shot gave Philadelphia a 5-1 lead and introduced the world […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are within reach of the postseason. No matter how much of a difficult road may lie ahead, they can still clinch. On Friday, the Blue Jays can lock up their spot with a win over the Kansas City Royals on the road, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Furthermore, Toronto will be […]

The Houston Astros initially placed Isaac Paredes on the IL back in mid-July after he suffered a severe right hamstring strain. However, with the playoffs around the corner, it sounds like Paredes is finally set to return. Reports indicate that the Astros plan to activate the 26-year-old infielder from the IL on Friday before the […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has gone somewhat under the radar this season, with teammates Pete Alonso and Juan Soto receiving the majority of media attention due to their unique contract situations and impressive statistics. Even so, Lindor has achieved a rare shortstop feat in 2025 that should not go unnoticed. “Francisco Lindor is […]

The signs were there. Sean Manaea was a prime regression candidate, Kodai Senga faced serious durability concerns in 2024 (10 1/3 innings pitched in regular season and playoffs), Clay Holmes was unlikely to ever be a workhorse after spending the last several years of his career as a reliever and Frankie Montas has not been […]

It’s the end of an era in La La Land. Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar announced on Thursday that the  2025-26 NHL season will be the last of his career, and Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw revealed that 2025 would be his final campaign on the same day. To celebrate Kopitar and […]

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh have each enjoyed fruitful seasons and could both compete in the Postseason. However, their race for this season’s American League MVP has been what has especially captured the attention of fans and pundits down the stretch. Mark Feinsand and MLB.com recently polled […]

The Chicago Cubs have officially clinched a playoff spot. On Wednesday, the Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-4, to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2020. After the game, the Cubs celebrated with champagne, and manager Craig Counsell enjoyed every second for his team. “It’s a grind of a season. You celebrate […]

As the Detroit Tigers were swept by the Cleveland Guardians, it sets up not just a slump for the team, but also an interesting race for the AL Central. With the Tigers in a tight divisional race, as there are nine games left in the season, the first step back to success is acceptance, as […]

It’s been a history-making season for Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood. In June, Wood became the first player since Barry Bonds to be intentionally walked four times in a game. Earlier this month, he joined an elite group of players 22 years or under to hit over 20 home runs, over 70 walks, and over […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are chasing history in a way no one expected. Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber have placed themselves on the verge of creating a unique MLB tag-team Triple Crown. Turner currently leads the National League in batting average, while Schwarber sits atop the home run and RBI charts. As a result, the Phillies […]

The New York Mets have remained in the National League Wild Card picture thanks in large part to the showings that their young arms have turned in. This has not been lost on outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who praised starting pitcher Jonah Tong after the team’s 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Nimmo […]

Juan Soto has given the New York Mets everything they hoped for and more in his debut season in Queens. The star outfielder etched his name into the record books. He joined Jeff Bagwell and Barry Bonds as the only players in MLB history to record 40 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and 100 RBIs. […]

The New York Yankees have enjoyed a successful stretch of play over the past few weeks, and starting pitcher Max Fried has been vital to the effort. Following Fried’s latest showing in Thursday’s 7-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles, he sported a shirt that fans will surely appreciate. Fried was pictured wearing a shirt that […]

The Detroit Tigers entered Thursday’s matchup with hopes of maintaining their lead in the AL Central. However, one swing from Jhonkensey Noel quickly shifted the outcome. In the fourth inning, the Guardians slugger turned on a pitch from Tarik Skubal and launched it deep into the seats. The homer came just one second after a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has had its shaky moments as of late. But the talent they have in the bullpen is undeniable, with one of their biggest weapons being Michael Kopech, the hard-throwing reliever that they acquired from the Chicago White Sox during the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Kopech looked like a new man […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers stunned the baseball world with a bizarre pitching line against the Giants. Despite walking 10 batters, Los Angeles allowed just one hit and only one run. The Dodgers-Giants matchup turned into history when the team joined a list of rare performances that stretches back more than a century. For the Dodgers, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are riding an incredible wave thanks to Quinn Priester. The numbers now place him in historic company. Priester has delivered stability every time he takes the mound, and the results speak for themselves. The Brewers have now won in each of his last 16 starts. That streak is the longest by any […]

Roki Sasaki has had to deal with a plethora of injury problems in his first season in MLB following an offseason bidding war that saw the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 23-year-old pitcher’s services. Sasaki has not pitched in the big leagues since the ninth of May due to a shoulder injury; in his last […]

The Los Angeles Angels and Yusei Kikuchi faced the Brewers in a tense finale, but the mound told the bigger story. Kikuchi voiced frustration after the manager pulled him in the sixth, questioning the staff’s trust. His exit stood out in a season where the Angels sit last in the AL West, making the game […]

The Texas Rangers got a much-needed development Thursday night as right-hander Kumar Rocker returned to the Triple-A Round Rock Express after a six-week absence. It marked his first outing since August 7, as the highly regarded prospect continues working back from mechanical adjustments that sidelined him during a crucial point in the season. Rocker’s return […]

It was on Wednesday when the Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the 2025 MLB postseason, snapping a four-year postseason drought. Thus, they can now look forward to managing their players’ health with the goal of entering the playoffs with all hands on deck. While the NL Central crown isn’t mathematically out of reach, it […]

The Baltimore Orioles know their offense did not live up to expectations in the AL East race this 2025, and manager Tony Mansolino was candid about the issues that hurt their season. He believes the struggles were not just about swing-and-miss. For him, the bigger problem was the underperformance of several key players. The turnaround […]

The Cincinnati Reds are attempting to reach the playoffs for the first time in five years. Despite entering Thursday at 76-76 on the season, Cincinnati is still in the hunt. And Hunter Greene is embracing the Wild Card push. The Reds’ ace dominated in the series opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Greene threw […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will bid farewell to Clayton Kershaw, who announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, concluding an 18-year career spent entirely with the franchise. Selected seventh overall in the 2006 MLB Draft, Kershaw made his major league debut on May 25, 2008, and has never worn […]

With the 2025 regular season coming to a close, the New York Yankees remain in striking distance of the AL East crown, with the Toronto Blue Jays still up by three games with just nine games remaining. But a performance such as the one starting pitcher Max Fried put up on Thursday goes a long […]

The New York Mets received an untimely blow to their postseason hopes as Kodai Senga delivered a discouraging performance in his second rehab start. As New York fights to keep its grip on a Wild Card spot, Senga’s return to the Mets pitching rotation remains uncertain. Senga took the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday […]

The New York Yankees made a notable move in their farm system as Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, their top pitching prospect, earned a promotion to the Triple-A RailRiders. The move was first reported by Ryan Garcia of Empire Sports Media. The Yankees often turn to their farm system whenever needed, and Rodriguez-Cruz continues to prove why he […]

The New York Yankees are finally showing the form many expected when the season began, and veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt believes the turnaround is no accident. Goldschmidt said the team found success by sticking together during the toughest stretch of the year. With the Yankees now gaining ground in the AL East, the focus […]

The Milwaukee Brewers capped off a dominant home sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-2 win on Thursday, and veteran slugger Christian Yelich reached a personal and professional landmark in the process. The veteran outfielder drove in his 100th run of the 2025 season, further fueling the Brewers playoff push as the club […]

Clayton Kershaw has already cemented his place as one of the greatest pitchers in Los Angeles Dodgers history. A wild stat shows just how unique his career has been. Among more than 1,000 pitchers in MLB history to make at least 150 career starts, only Kershaw has been more likely to throw a scoreless start […]

Trevor Story made his thoughts on the Boston Red Sox’s playoff pursuit after a 5-3 loss to the Athletics on Thursday evening very clear. Boston has exceeded expectations throughout the 2025 season, putting themselves in the playoff picture in the second half of the year. However, the loss to the Athletics presents a temporary setback […]

The Seattle Mariners continued their September surge with a 2-0 road victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium, moving into a tie with the Houston Astros atop the American League West. Their next three-game series against Houston, beginning Friday night at T-Mobile Park, will be crucial. Seattle has gone 20-3 over […]

Tarik Skubal did not hold back on the Detroit Tigers’ playoff race after losing in a three-game sweep to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night. Skubal had a solid night with his start on the mound as he lasted six innings. He struck out nine batters while conceding seven hits and one run. However, his […]

Clayton Kershaw has been the face of the Los Angeles Dodgers for more than a decade, dominating the NL West and etching his name into MLB history. Now, as he announced his retirement, the future Hall of Famer has revealed what excites him most about life after baseball. For the Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw has always […]

Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox are fighting for a spot in the American League playoffs. At the start of September, they appeared to have a good chance of coming away with the top Wild Card spot and the possibility of running down the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. With a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were met with an emotional turning point Thursday as longtime ace Clayton Kershaw officially announced his retirement. The news came ahead of a critical home series against the San Francisco Giants, shaking both the locker room and the fan base. The announcement was followed by a press conference where the southpaw […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were stunned Thursday morning when longtime ace Clayton Kershaw informed teammates of his retirement through a group message. The announcement came just hours before the start of the team’s four-game series with the San Francisco Giants. It sparked a wave of emotional reactions throughout the Dodgers clubhouse, with Max Muncy among […]

The Texas Rangers are one of five teams in contention for the three American League Wild Card spots. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has found some new energy while helping his team get back into the hunt. While injuries took some wind out of Texas’ sails, Jacob deGrom leads a talented starting rotation. If Adolis Garcia […]