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It’s here, Los Angeles Dodgers fans, it’s finally here: Shohei Ohtani is returning to the mound for the first time in blue and white. That’s right, while the Japanese-born slugger was still a dominant enough offensive player to earn NL MVP last year, his real value comes as a two-way player, with a unique ability […]

Giancarlo Stanton made his long-awaited season debut for the New York Yankees on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. The former MVP had been sidelined all year with injuries to both elbows. But Stanton worked his way back and enjoyed a memorable return to the Yankees’ lineup. The 15th-year veteran picked up his first base […]

Daylen Lile had a memorable moment during Monday’s game between the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies. Lile is progressing through his rookie season after the Nationals selected him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He played in the minor leagues until he finally made his major league debut on May 23 this […]

When a MLB Hall of Famer attempts to contact you, you respond, right? Most people wouldn’t dare fail to respond to a former MLB star such as David Ortiz. According to Ortiz, however, ex-Red Sox star Rafael Devers rarely responded to him. Ortiz made the admission after Devers was traded from the Red Sox to […]

There’s disillusionment with Boston Red Sox fans after the trade of Rafael Devers. And David Ortiz weighed in with an opinion. Also, Jarren Duran had an honest reaction to the surprising trade, according to a post on X by Ian Browne. “Personally I didn’t see it coming. It was a shock.” said Jarren Duran, who […]

The Boston Red Sox made the surprising decision to trade Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, and it shocked the MLB world. After a very promising offseason, the Red Sox were expected to be one of the best teams in baseball this year. However, that hasn’t panned out. Injuries have been […]

Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood broke the 50 RBI mark with a clutch 2-run blast against the Colorado Rockies. The Nationals were riding an eight-game losing streak heading into this clash and falling significantly behind in the playoff hunt. The franchise has been rebuilding since its World Series title in 2019, going through several […]

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the injured list after a “freak accident” in the team’s weight room. The sprain, located above his big toe, will sideline the right-hander for at least 15 days, retroactive to June 13th. The Athletic’s Chandler Rome shared new details about the freak accident in a […]

A day after the shocking Rafael Devers trade to the San Francisco Giants, the fallout continues around the Boston Red Sox. Boston legend David Ortiz has already weighed in, and now his longtime teammate Manny Ramirez has offered his own scathing analysis of his former team. “Devers was humiliated [by the Red Sox],” he said, […]

The Boston Red Sox’s decision to trade Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday shocked the MLB world. Monday provided Red Sox players with the opportunity to share their reactions to the deal with reporters. Ian Browne of MLB.com revealed what Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler said of the trade. “Garrett Crochet called […]

Shohei Ohtani is finally making his first pitching start for the Los Angeles Dodgers since signing with the organization in December 2023. It’s a big moment for him and the franchise, as Ohtani can once again be the best two-way player in the league. Leading up to Monday’s contest, reports revealed one big change Dave […]

Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story expressed surprise and concern following the unexpected trade of Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, underscoring the disconnect between the team’s recent momentum and the front office’s strategy. MLB.com’s Ian Browne took to X, formerly Twitter to share Story’s reaction, providing insight into the clubhouse’s response to the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Blake Snell since early April after he was originally placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. Since then, he was put on the 60-day IL in May after experiencing a setback during a bullpen session. Now, it sounds like Snell is finally making a move toward […]

Shohei Ohtani is finally making his long-awaited Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut, and he will make some history along the way. When Ohtani steps into the box in the bottom of the first inning against the San Diego Padres, he will become the first National League player since 1953 to start a game as a […]

When Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown first arrived in Beantown in 2016, Boston sports were in full bloom. The New England Patriots were still thriving under the dynastic duo of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Boston Red Sox were building towards their best season in franchise history, and the Boston Bruins were about to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers walked into Monday preparing for the return of Shohei Ohtani on the mound. His former interpreter, meanwhile, is walking into prison. Ippei Mizuhara is reporting to federal prison in Pennsylvania on the day Ohtani returns to pitching. ESPN reported Monday that Mizuhara was ordered to surrender to federal authorities by Monday. […]

The Detroit Tigers are short on pitchers right now as Reese Olson is currently out with a finger injury, and Jackson Jobe is done for the season as he will undergo Tommy John surgery. After the Jobe news, it became even more important for the Tigers to get Olson back as soon as possible. He […]

On a wild Sunday in Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers made waves by revealing Shohei Ohtani would make his return to the mound on Monday night. Ohtani will make his first start since August 23, 2023 as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. It’ll be the first time he takes the mound […]

Injury woes to the New York Yankees’ rotation and bullpen have been the story so far this season, even with the team leading the way in the AL East. On Monday, the organization took another blow to the bullpen, as one of its key relievers is now out for the season. Reports indicate that relief […]

The San Francisco Giants made the biggest trade of the MLB season so far when they dealt for Rafael Devers. The third baseman-turned-designated hitter had a shattered relationship with the Boston Red Sox after they forced him to change positions. The Giants might not be done wheeling and dealing yet, though. The future of Devers’ position […]

The Boston Red Sox shook the baseball world on Sunday when they traded franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, seemingly out of the blue. Davvid Ortiz, Hall of Famer, fan favorite, and three-time World Series champion with Boston, shed some light on the shocking move. “No one is indispensable on a team,” […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were already one of the hottest tickets in the sport with Shohei Ohtani slugging home runs, but those seats will be in even greater demand when the three-time MVP toes the rubber for the first time since 2023 on Monday night. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that ticket prices have skyrocketed […]

The San Francisco Giants shocked the baseball world on Sunday by acquiring Rafael Devers in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox. Dealing away young arms Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks, among others, the Giants sent a clear message to the league: the time to win is now. And if they’re serious about making […]

Fresh off a sweep at the hands of their hated rivals, the New York Yankees are getting one of their sluggers back on Monday night. Giancarlo Stanton, who missed the first two-plus months of the season with injuries to both elbows, will make his season debut at home against the Los Angeles Angels, SNY’s Andy […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been attempting to get the most out of their core for some time now, and one rival executive is expecting their front office to be particularly busy ahead of this summer’s trade deadline. A recent story from ESPN’s Buster Olney highlighted Phillies president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski as one of […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are back on top. That is spoiled because there is plenty more to break down. Rafael Devers is now a San Francisco Giant after a jaw-dropping trade on Sunday. An MVP candidate has changed leagues and coasts, which will undoubtedly change the MLB […]

The Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees over the weekend to get above .500. What happened in the hours after winning Sunday’s game is what this weekend will be remembered for. But when they did have Rafael Devers, Boston finally had some momentum. Before the trade went down, Red Sox manager Alex Cora […]

The Chicago Cubs are finally back in playoff contention. They have won just one postseason series since their 2016 World Series title and have not been spending in free agency. But last winter, they traded for Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros, signaling a desire to be competitive. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the […]

It was a brutal weekend for Aaron Judge and his New York Yankees, but one teammate is not concerned about the captain or the Bronx Bombers. “I don’t think much of it,” teammate Ben Rice said following New York’s 2-0 loss that cemented a Boston sweep on Sunday. “If I could have that guy hitting […]

The trade deadline in Major League Baseball is rapidly approaching, with just inside six weeks until the deadline hits. All over the league, teams that are in the playoff race are trying to improve their rosters for the final push. The Seattle Mariners are among that group, and the Baltimore Orioles are one team to […]

After the San Francisco Giants traded for Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox in what was a shocking trade on Sunday, one has to wonder if the team will be making another splash in the market. With Giants president Buster Posey looking to fortify his team even after Devers, ESPN’s Buster Olney could hint […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are not a bad team, per se. But they play in a brutally competitive National League West, where their 36-35 record, which is somehow just fourth-best in the division. Depending on how they play over the next weeks, they could end up being sellers at the trade deadline, and if that’s the […]

The Boston Red Sox just shocked the entire baseball world when they traded their best hitter, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. With Devers gone, the Red Sox are down two key hitters as Alex Bregman is still recovering from an injury. The team has plenty of time to make a run, […]

When reflecting on the earth-shattering Boston Red Sox-Rafael Devers split, both now and in the many years to come, people will pinpoint the Alex Bregman signing as the inciting incident to this chilling and surreal saga. The player himself has been a fantastic addition to the ballculb, but his arrival and subsequent move to third […]

With the shocking trade that the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, there is no doubt that the baseball world was left stunned by the deal. There were reportedly even baseball executives surprised by the Red Sox trade of Devers, but the latest from Ken Rosenthal looks at the thinking […]

The Boston Red Sox shocked the world on Sunday night when they decided to trade their superstar designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants less than a year-and-a-half into his 10-year, $313.5 million contract. While the deal has some immediate repercussions for both sides, Ken Rosenthal believes that Red Sox third baseman Alex […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will have a reunion of sorts with former Boston Red Sox teammate Rafael Devers. That’s following the shocking trade that sent Devers to the Dodgers’ National League West rivals San Francisco Giants, on Sunday. The trade went down amid the series finale at Dodger Stadium between the Dodgers and […]

The Boston Red Sox have done it again. Just when you think they have learned their lesson about destroying their relationship with their best players, they go back to the well and blow up their team once again. The latest move has seen them shockingly trade superstar designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco […]

In a move that shook Red Sox Nation on June 15, 2025, Boston traded three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. In return, Boston received pitchers Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks. They also acquired prospects Jose Bello and James Tibbs III. However, beyond the blockbuster deal, fans fixated on a quiet, emotional moment. Devers […]