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The St. Louis Cardinals are finishing up another subpar season, where they have failed to live up to their expectations. The Cardinals contain a talented roster with proven veteran hitters and pitchers; however, they cannot put any of it together to form a winning ball club. The Cardinals’ last playoff series win came in 2019 […]

After he missed the last three games, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto has landed on the 10-day injured list, the team announced on Tuesday. Neto first sustained his injury on August 20 when he took a pitch off the left hand, then aggravated it on a swing last week. The Angels held him out […]

The Detroit Tigers have been anxiously awaiting the return of outfielder Matt Vierling, from injury. It appears they may have to wait longer than expected. “Matt Vierling (left oblique strain) has been shut down from his rehab assignment. He is undergoing further medical evaluation,” Detroit Free Press writer Evan Petzold wrote Tuesday on X, formerly […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is still on track to make his next start, scheduled for Thursday afternoon at home against the Cleveland Guardians. Skubal exited his last start against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning after throwing his 45th pitch of the night and immediately grabbing at his left rib area. The reigning […]

The Boston Red Sox enter a series against the Athletics on Tuesday hoping to get back on track. Red Sox manager Alex Cora watched another dominant performance from Aroldis Chapman secure a win on Monday, but Boston is under pressure with the playoffs looming. However, its manager might have Wilyer Abreu back in the lineup […]

The Kansas City Royals are one of many teams fighting for a spot in the American League playoffs. They kick off a crucial series against the Seattle Mariners, another postseason contender, on Tuesday night. After rumors flew that Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, and Michael Wacha could return this week, fans are hopeful. They will get […]

There was a time when Bryce Harper was arguably over-hyped. Once on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a teenager, Harper would later be selected first overall in the 2010 MLB Draft. Although he started his big league career strong (Harper earned an All-Star selection and won the National League Rookie of the Year in […]

The New York Yankees have been up and down of late in the 2025 MLB season, currently sitting with a solid record of 83-67 ahead of Tuesday evening’s game against the Minnesota Twins. While they have hit some brutal rough patches this year, the Yankees remain one of the more talented rosters in the entire […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in Major League Baseball entering play on Tuesday, and looking at their lineup, it should be no surprise. In fact, third baseman Caleb Durbin is one RBI away from making some truly bonkers MLB history for his team. Durbin would become the sixth Brewers player this season to […]

The MLB season is currently nearing its conclusion, with the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and other teams among the favorites expected to compete for World Series glory over the next month and a half. It’s been an interesting year for the MLB, a league that has seen some new blood insert itself into the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays received a crucial boost ahead of October baseball as star shortstop Bo Bichette’s left knee sprain was confirmed to be a short-term injury. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, a second opinion confirmed that Bichette’s injury is short-term and should improve with rest and rehabilitation. The update comes at a critical […]

The New York Mets have managed to remain in the postseason picture despite a recent stretch of poor play. Rookie starting pitchers Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, and Brandon Sproat have been asked to step up and help an ailing New York rotation. Each youngster has risen to the occasion in their own way. When speaking […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are celebrating in style after beating the Dodgers and clinching the NL East with more than two weeks to spare. For much of the summer, the division crown looked far from certain. On June 12, Philadelphia trailed the Mets by 5.5 games and faced questions about whether their roster could sustain a […]

The Atlanta Braves will play a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Before the doubleheader, Atlanta announced multiple roster moves on X, formerly Twitter. “The #Braves today selected LHP José Suarez to the major league roster and recalled RHP Nathan Wiles to Atlanta after optioning RHPs Connor Seabold and Alexis Díaz to Triple-A Gwinnett […]

On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the NL East in a comeback victory over the L.A. Dodgers. As they look to the playoffs, they have all the necessities needed to go far. They got a solid core at the plate with Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm. While they can certainly swing […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are heading toward the end of another difficult season. At 73-78, the ball club is currently in fourth place in the National League Central. While Nolan Arenado trade rumors have swirled over the past year, another All-Star could be a “prime trade candidate” during the upcoming offseason, according to Ken Rosenthal […]

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League East for the second straight year with Monday’s 6-5 10-inning victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. All-Star Bryce Harper was happy with the accomplishment but made sure to keep the ultimate prize in mind. Harper’s outlook included an understanding of the Phillies’ past misses as well as a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki has been battling injuries for most of his rookie season. The hurler is currently working his way through a rehab assignment. Dodgers fans are hoping that Sasaki can be in the rotation when the postseason starts. The chances of that happening though don’t appear to be high. “Sasaki, 23, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have endured a disappointing 2025 season, with ace Corbin Burnes going down with a season-ending injury and the team having to resort to being sellers prior to the trade deadline. But somehow, someway, the Diamondbacks find themselves looming in the Wild Card race, as they are now just behind the New York […]

There may not be a worse time in the season for a team in the playoff hunt to lose a key contributor like the Houston Astros did on Monday when Yordan Alvarez, who’s done nothing but rake since coming off the injured list, exited their 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers early with an ankle […]

With only 12 games left in the season, the Toronto Blue Jays’ lead in the AL East is now back up to five games following their 2-1 win on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The Blue Jays will take every win they can get especially as each one gets them closer […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got one step closer to fulfilling their World Series mission. After trailing 3-1 in the seventh inning Monday, the Phillies came back to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in extra innings. With the win, Philadelphia clinched the NL East. The Phillies improved to 90-61 after punching their ticket to the postseason. […]

Kyle Schwarber is the gift that keeps on giving for the Philadelphia Phillies as they managed to clinch the NL East with a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in extra innings. The Phillies slugger did go deep in the first inning, going yard off of an 86-mph slider from Dodgers opener […]

Aaron Judge earned AL Player of the Week honors for a remarkably dominant stretch from September 8-14. The reigning AL MVP led the New York Yankees’ offense with five home runs and a 1.760 OPS in that span. But on Monday, Judge and the rest of the Yankees’ bats were silenced by the Minnesota Twins. […]

Zac Gallen achieved an impressive pitching feat during the series opener between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants on Monday night. Going into the matchup, Gallen was approaching the career milestone of 1,000 strikeouts with the Diamondbacks. The best pitchers have the honor of reaching that special mark, showing how long they have been […]

The Cincinnati Reds are in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, and all eyes are on how their young stars respond to pressure. One of the most talked-about moves came from Terry Francona, who recently shifted Elly De La Cruz down to the seventh spot in the Reds lineup—a major change for one […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ postseason push remains uncertain, but Zac Gallen just secured a place in franchise history. On Monday night, during Game 1 of a critical three-game series vs. the San Francisco Giants, the 30-year-old right-hander recorded his 1,000th career strikeout — becoming just the third pitcher in Diamondbacks history to reach that milestone. In […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, the team only goes as far as Shohei Ohtani. One of the absolute best offensive players in the game, who can hit for power, hit for average, get on base often, and even make opposing teams pay as a certified steal specialist, Ohtani has consistently […]

On Sunday, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Trey Yesavage generated laughs when he was called up. The following day, he was laughing all the way to the bank.  On Monday, Yesavage put on a solid showing in his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. In the 4th inning, Yesevage struck […]

The Houston Astros are in the middle of an intense race in the American League West standings, so one of the last things they want to hear is a key player getting hurt. But that’s exactly what happened during Monday night’s series opener against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park in Houston, with star left […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a timely boost in their tight AL East race on Monday night, as top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage recorded his first career strikeout at the major league level against the Tampa Bay Rays. The moment brought both energy and symbolism to a team chasing its first division title since 2015 […]

With the National League Central division crown out of reach and a comfortable lead for the top Wild Card spot, there isn’t much left for the Chicago Cubs to play for in the regular season’s final two weeks. Provided their performance doesn’t suffer significantly down the stretch, Chicago can mostly look to secure some individual […]

The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list before Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, though his role will look different than originally planned. Acquired from the Washington Nationals at the July 30 trade deadline to bolster the rotation, Soroka will now be used out of the bullpen. The 28-year-old made […]

The New York Yankees superstar, Aaron Judge, has once again emblazoned his legendary status in baseball, receiving the American League Player of the Week distinction for September 8–14. The Yankees slugger dominated across six games, hitting .450 with a .560 on-base percentage and a 1.200 slugging mark. Judge launched five home runs, drove in five […]

On August 9, Mookie Betts made it official: His 2025 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers has been a disappointment. “This season’s over. My season’s kind of over. We’re going to have to chalk that up for not a great season,” Betts said via The Athletic. “But I can go out and help the boys […]

As the postseason draws near for the Philadelphia Phillies, fans will hope to see the team contend for the World Series and win their first since 2008. With the team trying to improve as they have throughout the season, a trade was made by the Phillies in late July for Harrison Bader from the Minnesota […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a critical stretch without their All-Star catcher. Will Smith landed on the 10-day Injured List due to a bone bruise on his right hand, and the timing leaves the club searching for immediate answers. According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Dodgers will lean on Ben Rortvedt and Dalton […]

NEW YORK — CC Sabathia and his wife Amber recently hosted the LegaCCy Gala at the American Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The event celebrated CC’s iconic baseball career, which included 11 seasons with the New York Yankees, and his first-ballot Baseball Hall of Fame induction earlier this summer […]

The New York Mets are fighting for their Postseason lives, and starting pitcher Nolan McLean has helped keep them in the bout with a fiery rookie campaign. With his latest start against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, McLean pushed his ERA down to 1.19 on the year. According to SNY, it is the lowest mark […]