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Marcus Stroman showed a lot of heart during his shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays. The starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs became the first pitcher since Alec Mills in 2020 to achieve the feat. Emotions ran through Stroman’s veins as he had a few choice words for the MLB’s top-ranked team in the season […]

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was removed from the team’s game on Sunday versus the San Diego Padres for precautionary reasons after suffering a neck injury. On Monday, Rizzo received mixed updates on the injury prior to New York’s game against the Seattle Mariners, per Bryan Hoch. “Anthony Rizzo is out of the […]

There used to be a time when Alex Rodriguez was the most hated man in baseball. These days, it doesn’t seem that the former New York Yankees superstar slugger is being despised as much as before. However, there will always be people who will never change the way they see him, just like his former […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been without Anthony Rendon after the third baseman suffered yet another injury. However, Rendon’s road back to the Angels is looking much clearer following his latest injury update. Rendon fielded ground balls on Monday, via Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. There is still no timetable for his return […]

When Max Muncy left the Los Angeles Dodgers game on Sunday, fans held their breath as they feared a potential long-term injury. However, Muncy’s latest injury update should have the Dodgers and their fans in high spirits. Muncy said that his hamstring feels good and he is confident that he was just dealing with cramps, […]

Carlos Rodon has yet to throw a pitch for the New York Yankees in 2023 due to injury, but the $162 million man is inching closer to making his New York debut. Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke to the media before the opening game of the team’s three-game series against the Seattle Mariners, saying that […]

The San Diego Padres are reportedly signing catcher Gary Sanchez to a major league deal, according to MLB Insider Hector Gomez. Gary Sanchez just had a brief stint with the New York Mets, playing in three games, hitting .167, according to Fangraphs. The Padres currently have catchers Austin Nola and Brett Sullivan on the roster. […]

The San Diego Padres ahead of the 2023 season were a lot of people’s favorites to make the World Series. But currently, they’re only half a game ahead of the last place Colorado Rockies in the NL West. Having the third highest payroll and owning a small majority of the top 15 players in the entire […]

By the looks of it, Los Angeles Dodgers key reliever Daniel Hudson is progressing nicely in his recovery from ACL injury. While there is still no definite timetable for Hudson’s return after multiple setbacks in his recovery, it appears he’s now trending in the right direction. According to the latest updates, Hudson has joined the […]

The Detroit Tigers are in contention for a playoff spot in 2023, and even though that is partially due to a very weak American League Central, it has been a step forward for the Tigers in 2023. Detroit sits at 25-27, coming off of a disappointing 66-96 season in 2022, the Tigers hope some of […]

Jeff McNeil has been forced out of the New York Mets lineup recently due to a nagging groin injury. However, the Mets upcoming schedule has given McNeil the time he needs to heal up. McNeil is expecting to be in the lineup for the Mets series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, via Tim […]

The Atlanta Braves are emerging from their roughest period of the 2023 season so far. The challenges they’ve faced extend beyond tough competition, as they’ve also had to cope with the absence of key players from their starting rotation. Early this May, Max Fried and Kyle Wright, two crucial starters, were placed on the injured […]

Chicago Cubs SP Marcus Stroman is no stranger to displaying emotion while on the mound. He was back at it again on Monday and for great reason, as he spun a complete game shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field. With the spectacular effort, Stroman became the first Cubs pitcher since 2020 (Alec […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ 2023 season is like a race against a clock, or rather a ticking time bomb. Fans know they are in danger of losing one of the most unique and marketable athletes baseball has seen in a long time. A postseason berth could decrease the chances of watching Shohei Ohtani leave for […]

Former Boston Red Sox star outfielder Johnny Damon, who was on the team during their historic 3-0 comeback versus the New York Yankees in 2004, is pulling for the Boston Celtics to complete a historic comeback of their own in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Miami Heat. #Celticsin7 #BleedGreen #dirtywater pic.twitter.com/mgI1T0mW7t […]

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins left Monday’s 5-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians early with a right adductor groin strain, according to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Hyde said Mullins is being tested after the game. “It’s the last thing you want to see,” Hyde said. Mullins pulled up grabbing the top of his right leg […]

Los Angeles Angels centerfielder Mike Trout posted a Twitter message to honor Memorial Day. “Grateful for the brave men and women who sacrificed for our nation,” Trout said. “Today and everyday we remember them… #MemorialDay Trout and the Angels will face the Chicago White Sox on Memorial Day Monday at 5:10 p.m. PT. The game […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have designated first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit for assignment, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Luke Voit was picked up by the Brewers ahead of the start of the season, after spending the 2022 season with the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals. He was with the New […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals look to turn their season around, outfielder Lars Nootbaar is a major part of their offensive plans. However, those plans have come to a halt for the Cardinals after Nootbaar’s worrisome injury against the Kansas City Royals. Nootbaar was forced to leave St. Louis’ Monday contest against the Royals after […]

Houston Astros SP Lance McCullers Jr has suffered yet another setback in his injury recovery. It was previously reported that McCullers Jr could return from his injury in early July, but the latest update will put that timetable into question. McCullers Jr is reportedly no longer throwing off a mound and Dusty Baker said the […]

The Chicago Cubs are a very weird team to evaluate this season. Yes, their record is poor at just 22-30, the fourth worst in baseball, but that doesn’t tell the full story. They are above average in most hitting stats, and even most of their pitching stats are just slightly below average or not terrible. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Michael Grove could reportedly return from injury soon, per Clint Pasillas of Inside the Dodgers on si.com. Grove is fresh off his second rehab start which makes a return within the next week possible. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently commented on Grove’s potential return to the rotation, per Pasillas as well. “With […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German is set to return to the team’s starting rotation after a 10-game suspension for using a foreign substance in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and he detailed how he will adjust his use of rosin in his return. “You have to do something different because what […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of a strong 2023 season. Superstars like Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw are performing at high levels for Los Angeles. Mookie Betts hasn’t played up to his typical MVP-caliber standards, but Los Angeles certainly remains confident in Betts. Injuries, however, have negatively impacted the Dodgers’ pitching rotation. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates (26-26) visit the San Francisco Giants (27-26) for a Memorial Day matchup! First pitch commences at 5:05 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Giants prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Pirates-Giants MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Pirates-Giants Odds Pittsburgh Pirates: +1.5 (-170) San […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten back on track a bit after a disastrous start to the season. However, they have been without Tyler O’Neill for almost the entire month of May. As it turns out, there is no timetable for when he will return, either, per John Denton of MLB.com. ‘Asked for an update […]

Roughly a third of a way through the MLB season, the St. Louis Cardinals are in an interesting position. They had one of their worst starts in franchise history, going 10-24 through 34 games. It seemed as if the first season after Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina retired was going to be a rough one. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed RP Pete Fairbanks on the injured list, per Marc Topkin. Topkin reports that Fairbanks is dealing with left hip inflammation and Trevor Kelley was recalled following Fairbanks’ 15-day IL placement. Fairbanks was preparing to enter Sunday’s game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to suffering the injury in the […]

The Minnesota Twins (27-26) visit the Houston Astros (31-21) for a Memorial Day matchup! First pitch commences at 4:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Astros prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Twins-Astros MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Twins-Astros Odds Minnesota Twins: +1.5 (-192) Houston Astros: […]

Ina time where athletes are constantly tip-toeing around drama and conflict, fans will appreciate the candor from Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt, who minced no words when discussing the Aaron Judge side-eye situation from May 16. The reigning American League MVP and New York Yankees superstar glanced toward first base before blasting a home […]

It is interleague action on Memorial Day as the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs face off. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Cubs prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Rays are the best team in baseball and will be looking to become the first team to have 40 wins this year. […]

The Cincinnati Reds may be approaching a crossroads with their best player and unquestionable leader, Jonathan India. With top prospect Elly De La Cruz nearing his first call-up to the big leagues, the Reds may see it in their best interest to move on from India. India understands that the Reds have hard decisions to […]

Joe Kelly is the clown prince of the bullpen. Throughout his peripatetic career, Kelly has wormed his way into the hearts of baseball fans everywhere by being a shameless, hilarious troll—and also by making hilarious faces at Carlos Correa and the rest of the Houston Astros. Besides his antics, Kelly has also been a fine […]

Veteran catcher Gary Sanchez has bounced around quite a bit in 2023. He signed a deal with the San Francisco Giants before being released and then inked a contract with the New York Mets. However, Sanchez played just three games before being released again. He went just 1-6 with an RBI in his brief stint. […]

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is expected to make his return to the team on Monday following a lengthy battle with cancer. The All-Star closer, who defeated non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is motivated for his return to the big league mound. Hendriks recently revealed his mindset ahead of his return, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “I want […]

The Colorado Rockies (24-30) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (30-23) for a Memorial Day matchup! First pitch commences at 4:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Diamondbacks prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Rockies-Diamondbacks MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Rockies-Diamondbacks Odds Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (-113) Arizona Diamondbacks: […]

It is interleague action on Memorial Day as the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals face off. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Cardinals prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Edward Olivares hit a home run that damaged the scoreboard as MJ Melendez add a solo shot as well resulting in a […]

We have a full slate of baseball today this Monday 5/29/23 Memorial Day starting this afternoon at 1:05 P.M ET. We take a look at the top home run prop bets that will be having you cash out on this Monday afternoon. This will continue our MLB home run prop odds series this Monday, May […]

The Oakland Athletics are off to a brutal 10-45 start as they are on the verge of making unfortunate MLB history. They are also officially moving to Las Vegas in the future, and things just aren’t going well for this ball club. Now, the A’s are releasing former All-Star Jesus Aguilar, per Daniel Alvarez-Montes of […]