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Miguel Cabrera played in his final MLB game with the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians, and Cabrera opened up on how tough the emotional day was for him. “Every moment was hard for me,” Miguel Cabrera said, via Jason Beck of MLB.com. “I think it was the hardest game I ever played […]

A year after snapping a playoff drouth that ran for over two decades, the Seattle Mariners are back to an early offseason, as they whiffed on a chance to make it back to the MLB postseason for the second season in a row. The Mariners finished the 2023 MLB regular season with an 88-74 record, […]

On Sunday, Buck Showalter announced that he would not be returning as the manager of the New York Mets. Later in the day, Mets owner Steve Cohen confirmed that Showalter was being fired. Considering how the 2023 season went for the team, not exactly a huge surprise so far. However, many baseball fans took note […]

The job is far from done for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although they have long won the National League West division and clinched a secure spot in the 2023 MLB postseason in the process, the Dodgers still have plenty of work to do in order for them to make it back to the top of […]

Game 162 around MLB will clarify much about the playoffs, but a lot is already known about the MLB postseason. Playoff action starts on Oct. 3, as 12 teams will battle it out to bring home the Commissioner’s Trophy. The postseason format was first changed in 2020 because of the weird rules that came with […]

In early September, the Chicago Cubs were near-locks to be playing postseason baseball. On Saturday, they were officially locked out of the playoffs, and the team sounded off about the disappointing end to their season. “It stinks” is how catcher Yan Gomes summed up the team’s nightmare month and subsequent finish outside of playoff position, […]

On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals honored franchise icon Adam Wainwright as the right-hander prepares to retire. It was only right that a couple of other legendary Cards players showed up to say goodbye. Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina were both on the field to help honor Wainwright, per The Athletic’s Katie Woo. Wainwright was […]

Boston Red Sox legendary knuckleballer Tim Wakefield has passed away at the age of 57, according to the Boston Red Sox social media account. Our hearts are broken with the loss of Tim Wakefield. Wake embodied true goodness; a devoted husband, father, and teammate, beloved broadcaster, and the ultimate community leader. He gave so much […]

We have reached game 162 of 162 on the 2023 MLB season, and while we know which 12 teams will be in the upcoming playoffs, there’s still some seeding battles that need to be resolved. So with games set to begin shortly, let’s take a look at all the different playoff seeding scenarios that could […]

The Los Angeles Angels welcomed Shohei Ohtani back on Sunday. It wasn’t quite the way manager Phil Nevin would’ve preferred, but he and the team were still in high spirits. Ohtani took part in an on-field ceremony prior to the Halos’ game against the Oakland Athletics, courtesy of the Associated Press. He was awarded the […]

Buck Showalter announced that he is not coming back as the manager of the New York Mets in 2024 ahead of the team’s final game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The Mets are entering the offseason with new president David Stearns at the helm alongside general manager […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West and will finish the season as the No. 2 seed in the National League. The Dodgers will await the winner of the tilt between the third-seeded Milwaukee Brewers and the sixth seed, which will either be the Arizona Diamondbacks (the current No. 6 seed) or the Miami […]

The season is on the line as the Chicago Cubs will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the last regular-season game. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Cubs-Brewers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 10-6 on Saturday to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to secure 100 wins with a win over the San Francisco Giants heading into the 2023 MLB Playoffs. A win would add manager Dave Roberts’ Dodgers to a group including the Braves and Orioles among 100-win teams. The Dodgers made a key Lance Lynn roster move ahead of the […]

The 2023 Atlanta Braves are an incredible baseball team. Ronald Acuna Jr. has already set multiple records, most notably becoming the first 40-70 player ever. Spencer Strider broke a Braves record on Saturday, surpassing John Smoltz’s single-season franchise record with his 277th strikeout of the ’23 campaign. But Acuna Jr. wasn’t done breaking records of […]

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to have five days off soon as MLB’s second season gets under way. Orioles players and coaches are expecting a time of rest and preparation as the team gets ready to make a run at a World Series crown. ‘ Relief pitcher Felix Bautista got a Tommy John surgery update […]

It is fair to say that the 2023 MLB season is not among the most memorable ones for New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon. It did not get any better for Rodon when he got absolutely rocked by the Kansas City Royals in his final start of the campaign, which was somehow made worse by […]

Spencer Strider is now the Atlanta Braves’ single-season strikeout leader. The flame-throwing hurler surpassed Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz on Saturday, recording his 277th strikeout of the season against the Washington Nationals. Video via Talkin’ Baseball: Spencer Strider’s 277th strikeout of the season breaks John Smoltz’s franchise record for strikeouts in a season https://t.co/59WnY0UXJP — Talkin’ Baseball […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed SP Lance Lynn on the bereavement list and recalled RP Victor Gonzalez, the team announced. Lynn has been placed on the bereavement list due to a death in his family, Bob Nightengale of the Orange County Register reports. Lynn will have plenty of time to be away from the team […]

Baltimore Orioles fans have been on cloud nine since the team clinched the American League East title earlier this week, but their excitement will undoubtedly be dampened by this latest piece of devastating news. Felix Bautista will undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post. The All-Star reliever, and at one […]

The Atlanta Braves have done everything possible to set themselves up for a championship run. The Braves clinched a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the 2023 MLB playoffs. No matter how the final 2023 MLB playoff seeding shakes out, Atlanta should be favored at the start of every series. There are certain scenarios that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants was positive for two reasons. The Dodgers got the victory, and Miguel Rojas’ injury scare is less severe than originally thought. Rojas was hit by a pitch on Friday night, inducing a wrist injury that caused him to leave the game early. Fortunately, X-rays […]

The Colorado Rockies and OF/DH Charlie Blackmon agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract extension on Friday, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Murray also reports the deal includes a potential extra $2 million if Blackmon reaches a specific number of plate appearances. Rockies, Charlie Blackmon agree to contract extension Blackmon, 37, has been with the […]

The tension is palpable. You could feel the excitement in the air. The wait for October baseball is nearly over. But before we willingly dive head first into all of the MLB playoffs madness, there is still some business to take care of in the final days of the regular season. Aside from a razor-tight […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas is setting an example for the younger players on his team. The veteran has taken some of those young players like Bobby Miller and James Outman on his team shoe shopping. Rojas spoke on the importance of being there for the rookies and young teammates saying, “Being a veteran, I […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hosting the Houston Astros to close out the 2023 season. Despite the teams facing each other on Saturday, there are scenarios where both ball clubs could end up celebrating a postseason berth, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Champagne for everyone: It’s possible the Arizona #Dbacks and Houston #Astros could […]

It won’t be surprising if Shane Bieber has thrown his last pitch for the Cleveland Guardians. Shane Bieber has one year left on his contract after the 2023 season. The Guardians pitcher was in trade rumors before an IL stint that started in mid-July ended his chances of being dealt in the summer. There’s a […]

The San Francisco Giants fired manager Gabe Kapler on Friday in what was a fairly surprising move. Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi already addressed the move, but Kapler broke his silence on the Giants’ decision via an Instagram post on Saturday. “I miss the players, the coaches, all the clubhouse staff, everyone else […]

The Detroit Tigers are saying goodbye to Miguel Cabrera on October 1st when he plays in his final game before retiring. The 12x All-Star is retiring after a 20-year career, including spending the past 16 seasons with the Tigers. Prior to his retirement, Cabrera sent a message thanking Tigers fans. “I think to say thank […]

They started from the bottom, now they’re here! The Baltimore Orioles have had a stunning turnaround over the last few years. After being the laughingstock of the league, the team made a stunning turnaround in 2022, barely missing out on the playoffs. Now, the Orioles are not only the leaders in the AL East, but […]

The San Francisco Giants fired manager Gabe Kapler on Friday. San Francisco will now begin the process of looking for a new manager. Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi addressed the decision to fire Kapler, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. “I don’t have one negative thing to say about Gabe Kapler,” Zaidi said. […]

We’re set to bring you another prediction and pick for Friday’s slate of MLB action as we head over to the NL East for the final series for both teams in the 2023 season. The Philadelphia Phillies (89-70) will hit the road and visit the New York Mets (72-86) as both teams put a cap […]

The San Francisco Giants fired Gabe Kapler on Friday. Kapler spent four seasons with San Francisco, three of which were rather mediocre. The Giants enjoyed a special 2021 season but that has begun to look like an outlier. Still, the decision was fairly surprising. San Francisco is now in the process of looking for a […]

The New York Yankees’ 2023 season was absolutely abysmal and unfortunately, Carlos Rodon struggled immensely as well. After signing a massive deal with the organization last December, the lefty posted a putrid 6.85 ERA in 14 starts, missing a lot of the year due to injury as well. On Friday night, Rodon finished off the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been playing the best out of all of the professional teams in the city. Their baseball brothers in the Royals have struggled all season long, in large part due to their rebuild. However, one player on the Royals has been the bright spot in an otherwise dreary season. On Friday, […]

This has been an incredible season for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. After a lackluster 2022 season, the former Rookie of the Year bounced back in a big way this year. Acuna turned in an MVP-level season, showcasing a much-improved approach at the plate and his trademark speed. The result is a season quite […]

Money may not be the be-all and end-all of what constitutes a successful professional sports franchise, but it certainly helps grease the wheels when it comes to assembling a roster that could compete for a championship. Entering the 2023 season, three MLB teams, in particular, flexed their financial might, with the New York Mets, New […]

The next time that Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres will be facing the 2023 NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers will be in spring training of 2024, what with the Padres missing out on the postseason festivities thanks to an overwhelmingly disappointing season. But that doesn’t seem to have sapped Soto’s confidence one […]

Atlanta Braves star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. may be running away with the 2023 NL Most Valuable Player award… in a literal sense. Acuna, in recent days, became the founding father of the well and truly unique 40 home run, 70 stolen bases club. And he isn’t quite done yet making history for himself […]