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The Minnesota Twins’ top prospect, Walker Jenkins, has officially moved one step away from the majors after being promoted to Triple-A St. Paul, according to Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune. The 20-year-old outfielder, selected No. 5 overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, will join the Saints for their upcoming series in Toledo, making […]

The Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, but the bigger storyline came from the early exit of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. Taillon was cruising through five innings, allowing just one run on three hits with three strikeouts. He had thrown only 62 pitches when manager Craig Counsell walked out […]

Make no mistake about it, the San Francisco Giants intend to win and win big. They have grand ambitions despite residing in the same division as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, but it’s safe to say that they have not met the lofty expectations they’ve set for themselves. But every now and […]

On Sunday night, the New York Yankees avoided what would have been an embarrassing four-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox, taking a 7-2 victory courtesy of a big night from second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm went 2-4 on the night — with two of those hits being home runs to […]

In late July, Aaron Judge had to make a trip to the 10-day injured list after straining his right elbow flexor. The New York Yankees struggled during that span, although they’ve picked up the pace with Judge back as of late, their recent skid against the Boston Red Sox notwithstanding. However, since his return to […]

The New York Yankees avoided a historically damaging sweep with a 7-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium. The victory snapped an eight-game losing streak to their rivals and prevented Boston from completing a four-game sweep in the Bronx for the first time since July 1939. The Yankees’ offense […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto received praise from Dave Roberts after the team’s series finale against the San Diego Padres. Yamamoto started on the mound as he lasted six innings. He did a great job at fending off the Padres’ advances, striking out six batters while conceding four hits and two runs. Roberts reflected […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers salvaged the final game of their three-game set against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, securing an 8-2 win behind home runs from Freddie Freeman, Dalton Rushing, and Shohei Ohtani. The victory not only pulled the Dodgers even with the Padres atop the NL West but also featured an unexpected confrontation […]

Ramon Laureano made a spectacular play against Teoscar Hernandez during Sunday’s matchup between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres already had bragging rights over the Dodgers, securing the series win after taking the first two games. A win on Sunday would have confirmed a sweep, further placing concern for Los Angeles […]

Willy Adames shared a defiant take following the San Francisco Giants’ 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday evening. The Giants were even at one game apiece in the series against the Brewers, needing to win the tiebreaker. They lost Game 1 on a walk-off before bouncing back with a 7-1 victory in Game […]

The New York Yankees captain, Aaron Judge, took another step toward returning to the outfield on Sunday, throwing from right field to bases for the first time since suffering a right flexor strain in late July. Judge, who described the session as “checking a box,” per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, continues to progress through his […]

Luis Robert and the Chicago White Sox have had a tough year in the 2025 season. Despite this, Robert has managed to find silver linings in their campaign. The White Sox dominated the Minnesota Twins 8-0 in the series finale on Sunday. They performed well on both sides of the ball, making the right plays […]

The Baltimore Orioles made surprising news this week by giving young catcher Samuel Basallo an eight-year extension. They called him up amid a lost season and gave him the deal after just three games of experience. It buys out two years of unrestricted free agency, which is vital for Baltimore’s front office as they look […]

The Houston Astros could soon welcome back one of their most important sluggers, as manager Joe Espada confirmed there is a “strong possibility” Yordan Alvarez rejoins the roster during the upcoming homestand against the Colorado Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reported. Since May 2, a fractured right hand has sidelined Alvarez, and he […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has had an outstanding season by any measure. That season got even more memorable on Sunday, when Raleigh blasted his 49th home run of the campaign. He is now the only catcher in Major League Baseball history to hit 49 homers in a single season, per the team’s social media. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to get Max Muncy back shortly, but he recently landed on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain. It was the same injury that kept him sidelined for three months last season, and it’s uncertain when he will return to the lineup this time around. Dave […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the midst of a historic summer. They are 42-14 since June 19, far and away the best record in baseball in that stretch. It has secured them the best record in the sport and an inside track at the top seed in the NL Playoffs. All of it comes in […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball this season. They entered Sunday’s action 11 games behind the New York Mets for the final playoff spot, looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Amazins. Injuries have been a big issue in Atlanta, leading to some […]

President Donald Trump is sharing his opinion on who should be next in line to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In a new post on Truth Social, President Trump reveals that he wants Roger Clemens to be next up to bat for an induction. “He should be in the Baseball Hall of […]

The Chicago Cubs have already started to prepare for a potential worst-case scenario. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Cubs have been guaranteed an All-Star Game at Wrigley Field in the event that their 2027 plans are ruined by a lockout. “While there already is rumblings of a potential work stoppage threatening the 2027 […]

The Cleveland Guardians have dealt with some major distractions away from the baseball diamond this year. Two Guardians players, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, are under a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball. Despite this turmoil, the Guardians are trying to push forward as best they can. “Our message to the guys was that we […]

The moment that Samuel Basallo was promoted to the Baltimore Orioles’ major league roster, fans already dreaded the worst for Adley Rutschman. Once considered one of the best catchers in the league, Rutchsman struggled with injuries recently. That, combined with a dip in his form, had fans worried that the star might be traded soon. […]

The Atlanta Braves were once considered one of baseball’s most consistent franchises. Former manager Bobby Cox demanded toughness from his players. Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz recently credited him for boasting this same attribute. The Braves celebrated the 30-year anniversary of their 1995 World Series victory, and Cox was in attendance despite his ongoing […]

Former Philadelphia Phillies star Lenny Dykstra had some interesting yet obvious advice for the Phillies’ coaching staff following their 5-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. Jhoan Duran, who joined the Phillies in late July, has quickly become a star for his electric right arm, previously setting a record after throwing a 103.3 mph fastball. Taking […]

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes put together an incredible start on Saturday, in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cortes threw six innings of one-hit ball, to help lift San Diego to a 5-1 victory. Following the win, the Padres now are in sole possession of first place in the National League […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assembled one of the best rosters in baseball, but their path towards a second straight World Series victory might require All-Star Shohei Ohtani to take on a unique role. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that the Dodgers are considering using Ohtani as a reliever once the Postseason arrives. Despite […]

First played back in August 2021, the Field of Dreams game is a recurring MLB regular season special played in Iowa. The games take place adjacent to the Field of Dreams site, which was popularized by the 1989 movie of the same name. In what will be the third Field of Dreams game to be […]

Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker went over a month without a home run before he finally ended his drought Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Tucker then hit two more bombs in Saturday’s 12-1 victory, giving the Cubs and their fans hope that his baffling slump is officially over. Tucker got the scoring started […]

Fans were upset when the Los Angeles Dodgers wasted Blake Snell’s strong start with a 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres in the series opener. But after a second straight offensive no-show in Saturday’s humbling 5-1 defeat, Dodgers fans were calling for Dave Roberts’ job. San Diego starter Nestor Cortes dominated the Dodgers, taking […]

Last October, Nestor Cortes endured one of the toughest moments of his career, surrendering the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history to Freddie Freeman. On Saturday night at Petco Park, he got a shot at redemption — and this time, the script flipped in his favor. Cortes dazzled in his fourth start for […]

Chris Sale looks ready to rejoin Atlanta’s rotation. The reigning National League Cy Young winner made his third rehab start on Saturday night for Triple-A Gwinnett, tossing 4 2/3 innings of one-run ball against the Memphis Redbirds. Sale struck out five and walked none while scattering four hits, throwing 77 pitches — 51 for strikes […]

There’s no two ways about it: the Los Angeles Dodgers have had almost nothing going their way in their first two games at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres. Keyword: Almost. That’s right, while the Dodgers are officially out of first place and have been thoroughly bested by the Padres in two straight contests, […]

The San Diego Padres reclaimed sole possession of first place in the National League West with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night at Petco Park. This is the latest in a season since 2010 that the Padres have held the division lead while chasing their first title since 2006, according […]

The Texas Rangers rode Jack Leiter’s best start of his young career and a barrage of home runs to crush the Cleveland Guardians 10-0 on Saturday night in Arlington. It was Texas’s second straight win in the three-game series. Leiter (8-7) turned in the best performance of his career. The 23-year-old struck out a career-high […]

The New York Mets are mired in a slump that’s knocked the team out of the division race. New York’s starting pitching has been a major concern during the club’s troubling August skid. The rotation has struggled, becoming increasingly unreliable as the season progresses. But the initial success of rookie starter Nolan McLean could spark […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have proved to be a feisty team that fights hard to win every game, even when their opponent mounts serious comebacks. That was the case Saturday against the Miami Marlins in South Florida. The Blue Jays brought leads into the bottom of the 9th, 10th and 11th innings, and the home […]

Though the Los Angeles Dodgers technically still consider the San Francisco Giants their top and only rival, apparently, no one told that to the San Diego Padres, who hate LA more than seemingly any other team in the majors. The “big brother” a few hours up I-5 who live a life of glitz and glamour, […]

The Miami Marlins narrowly lost an extra innings battle against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Bo Bichette hit a go-ahead RBI single off of Calvin Faucher in the 12th inning that secured a win for Toronto. However, Javier Sanoja is the player that walks away with his name in the record book. His clutch […]

Relief pitchers are about to receive long-awaited recognition from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). Beginning in the 2026 season, the BBWAA will present a Relief Pitcher of the Year Award in both the American League and National League, adding a fifth major honor to its annual ballot alongside the Most Valuable Player, Cy […]