MLB Articles - Page 609

The Miami Marlins have not been the most prestigious MLB franchise over their 31-year lifespan. Though they do have two World Series trophies, winning has not been able to be sustained in South Florida. The Marlins have made the postseason only four times in their existence. Two of those were the World Series they won […]

The best team in the MLB this year has been the Atlanta Braves as they finished the regular season with 104 wins, and they are now on the ropes in their first series of the postseason. The Philadelphia Phillies won their Wild Card series against the Miami Marlins, and that series win earned them a […]

The red-hot Arizona Diamondbacks made MLB postseason history against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks became the first team ever to hit four home runs in an inning, per ESPN Stats & Info. The Diamondbacks are the 1st team in MLB postseason history with 4 HR in an inning. Prior […]

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS. After giving up a 4-0 lead in Game 2, the Phillies are motivated to execute games with dominance. That is precisely what Bryce Harper did in the latest matchup. Harper hit two home runs, but his most notable one came when the […]

Philadelphia Phillies fans sent a loud and clear message to Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider in Game 3 of the NLDS. A rowdy Phillies fan base chanted Strider’s name with the game well out of reach in the bottom of the eighth inning on Wednesday, per Talkin’ Baseball. Philly fans are chanting "WE WANT STRIDER" […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in big trouble in the NLDS as they have dropped the first two games of the series and are now facing elimination in Wednesday’s game three. The Dodgers are taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks, and while LA was favored when the series began, the Diamondbacks have dominated the series from […]

The Philadelphia Phillies now find themselves just two wins away from the National League Championship Series after a rollicking 10-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Superstar hitter Bryce Harper’s alleged stare down of Orlando Arcia has become fodder for the baseball rumor mill since it occurred and now Harper has finally addressed it. […]

The NLDS between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves has been filled with entertainment so far. It’s been a back and forth series through three games, and the Phillies took a big step toward advancing with a dominant 10-2 victory on Wednesday. Philadelphia now has a 2-1 series lead, and the NLDS is a […]

The Baltimore Orioles were one of MLB’s best stories this season. They made their first playoff appearance since the 2016 season when they lost in the wild card round. But they were also one of the best teams in MLB this year too. They won 101 games in 2023; only the Atlanta Braves won more. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kiké Hernandez announced that he will be in the lineup for the Dodgers third game in the National League Division Series (NLDS) versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hernandez was told by manager Dave Roberts on the flight over he would be playing center field for the game and batting seventh. Ahead of […]

The NLDS between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves has been a great one so far. The Braves finished the season with the most wins in the MLB as they racked up 104 victories in the regular season. They are the #1 seed in the National League, and after the Phillies defeated the Miami […]

Bryce Harper sent the whole MLB world into a frenzy after his incredible home run for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of their NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. With the game tied at 1-1, Harper stepped onto the plate clearly motivated to score. And he didn’t disappoint as he sent the ball far and […]

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria is back in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers after X-rays were negative on his hand, according to Bob Nightengale. Longoria left Game 2 on Monday in the ninth inning after getting hit by a pitch. The Diamondbacks got the final […]

The New York Mets struggled in 2023. There is no question about that. Shortstop Francisco Lindor was a bright spot, however. His work ethic was called into question during the year though. A recent report about Lindor will force his critics to reconsider their thoughts on the shortstop. Lindor reportedly played through an elbow injury […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking their NLDS Game 2 loss to the Atlanta Braves personally. Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos both pulled up to Citizens Bank Park before Game 3 rocking some Colorado football gear. Harper wore a Deion Sanders-themed t-shirt while Castellanos rocked a Colorado hoodie with “Prime” across the chest. They […]

MLB has approved Byron Buxton’s return to the Twins’ roster to replace the injured Alex Kirilloff for Game 4 against the Houston Astros tonight, according to Talkin’ Baseball. Byron Buxton has not played for the Twins since August 1, but he is an impact player when he is on the field. The Twins will look […]

The Baltimore Orioles were one of the best stories in all of baseball this season. They made their first playoff appearance since the 2016 season when they lost in the wild-card round. Baltimore showed signs of their potential when they won 83 games last season. That was a major step up from the previous four […]

Game 3 isn’t necessarily a must-win affair, but it is an extremely important contest for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. The NLDS is tied at one game apiece heading into Wednesday’s clash, so gaining a 2-1 advantage will be pivotal in the best-of-five series. The Braves are sending RHP Bryce Elder to the […]

The New York Yankees dealt with an underwhelming 2023 season. Change has already been a primary subject of discussion since the regular season came to an end. Hal Steinbrenner recently doubled down on the “changes” narrative, per ESPN. “We’re going to make some changes. Some may be more subtle than others,” Steinbrenner said Wednesday. “Possibly […]

After the Atlanta Braves completed a phenomenal comeback in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies to even the series, Game 3 became that much more important. With a banged-up rotation and limited options, the Braves are turning to Bryce Elder to start Game 3 in Philadelphia, the team announced Wednesday morning. Elder was […]

Welcome to the Yordan Alvarez show. The Houston Astros slugger is absolutely flourishing in the MLB Playoffs thus far and continues to hit at a historic rate, slashing .500 in three postseason games to go along with four home runs, two doubles, and six RBIs. After Alvarez went 3 for 5 with a pair of […]

There may be a possibility that the San Diego Padres, after a disappointing 2023 season marred by underperformance, decide to cut costs and recoup some sort of prospect capital in the process. One player the Padres could try and shop is Juan Soto; Soto may be the Padres’ best hitter, and it’s important to note […]

The Baltimore Orioles entered the postseason as arguably the most exciting team in MLB. However, their flame was quickly vanquished by the Texas Rangers in the ALDS. Still, Cedric Mullins and company aren’t discounting what the Orioles accomplished this season. Baltimore was swept 3-0 by the Rangers in the ALDS. Game 3 saw the Orioles […]

The Texas Rangers cruised into the ALCS thanks to a stellar outing from Nathan Eovaldi in Game 3 against the Baltimore Orioles. Eovaldi’s final line in the clincher for the Rangers was superb ( 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 7 K), and Texas’ bats gave Eovaldi more than enough run support, leading to a […]

The Texas Rangers are moving on to the ALCS and remain unbeaten in the MLB Playoffs, having swept both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles. Bruce Bochy’s squad rolled to a convincing 7-1 win on Tuesday night and went up 6-0 in the third inning. That resulted in the Rangers fans singing the […]

The Texas Rangers acquired Max Scherzer back in August with the intention of bolstering the starting rotation in the postseason, should they get there. However, Scherzer’s arrival in Texas didn’t exactly go according to plan. After making just his eighth start with the Rangers, Scherzer proceeded to strain his teres major muscle, knocking him out […]

The Texas Rangers spent the majority of the season leading the AL West, only slipping up in the final few months and conceding the division title to the Houston Astros as a result. This, however, meant that the Rangers, instead of receiving a bye into the ALDS, had to go through the gauntlet that was […]

The Texas Rangers faltered in the final month of the regular season, losing out on a top-two seed in the American League playoffs and settling for a wild card spot. After completing a sweep in both the wild card round and the ALDS, the Rangers don’t care anymore about losing out on a division title. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays started the 2023 MLB campaign 13-0, had the CY Young favorite for a good chunk of the season and received breakout performances from a handful of players. This had the makings of a truly special year. But in the end, as has happened in the recent past, they lacked the necessary […]

The Baltimore Orioles were able to build off a successful 2022 season with an even better campaign in 2023, winning 101 games and the stacked AL East in the process. However, the Orioles were unable to carry over that success into the postseason. They ended up running into the brick wall that was the Texas […]

The Houston Astros won the World Series in 2022 and they have their sights set on another championship in 2023. They ended up narrowly winning the AL West division, and that earned them a bye in the first round of the postseason and right into the ALDS. The Minnesota Twins took down the Toronto Blue […]

The 2023 MLB season was brimming with unmet expectations, so much that it was easy to overlook the Toronto Blue Jays’ own disappointing year. Though, another postseason debacle firmly took care of that. When it matters most, the team is failing to live up to its considerable talent. A World Series-caliber roster that focused on […]

The Baltimore Orioles had a historic regular season that saw the organization win 100 games just a couple of years after the team lost 100 games. The Orioles were also in the best division in baseball this season, the AL East, and they ended up taking home the division crown to earn the #1 seed […]

Despite getting swept in the 2023 ALDS, Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde kept things in proper perspective. Hyde told the media following the Orioles’ season-ending 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday they overachieved. The Orioles will use their recent success as motivation for next season, per The Baltimore Sun’s Jacob Calvin Meyer. “How […]

On Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles’ season ended with a 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. Although the Orioles won an impressive 101 games during the regular season compared to the Rangers’ 90, Baltimore looked completely listless against Texas during their ALDS series, as Baltimore lost three consecutive games en route to an embarrassing sweep. After […]

As we progress through the MLB Playoffs, Game 3 of the NLDS featuring the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies is now set, with the series heading to Philadelphia. After a wild Game 2, could we expect something similar in this pivotal series-leading Game 3? Braves salvage series with miracle rally in Game 2 It […]

The Houston Astros are one game away from moving to the ALCS as they face the Minnesota Twins. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an AL Division Series Game 4 Astros-Twins prediction, pick, and how to watch. After taking game one, the Astors were shut down in game two by Pablo […]

The Houston Astros cruised to a 9-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in Game 3 of the ALDS. They took a 2-1 series lead with the win as well. Houston is clearly starting to find their rhythm and that spells trouble for the rest of baseball. Yordan Alvarez was especially impressive, going 3-5 […]

After a potential breakthrough, the Miami Marlins would probably prefer to enjoy the offseason a bit and then focus on building off their momentous 2023 season. For Jazz Chisholm Jr., however, the main priority will be getting healthy for 2024. The former All-Star underwent successful surgery to remedy a lingering turf toe injury, almost a […]