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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jon Gray is dealing with an illness this season, that may end his campaign. One team insider thinks that Gray may also be done with baseball, following this ailment. “Thoracic outlet syndrome for Jon Gray, according to Bruce Bochy. With Gray in the last year of his deal, a baby on […]

The New York Yankees are getting some backup! In their previous game against the St. Louis Cardinals, outfielder Cody Bellinger and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt were out of the starting lineup. The Yankees managed to win the game 12-8, and now they are set to bring back two of their best hitters. On the announcement […]

The New York Yankees will be getting some pitching help sooner rather than later, and there are a few players who could be making their way back. Jonathan Loaisiga is one of those players who is set to start his rehab assignment at Triple-A, according to Gary Phillips of the NY Daily News. Loaisiga has […]

The New York Yankees’ 12-8 victory over the St.Louis Cardinals granted them a series win on Saturday, and slugger Ben Rice was the man of the hour. The 26-year-old reached base four times, and tied a career high with seven RBIs. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was impressed by the lefty’s results at the dish. “To […]

As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez continues to take steps towards a return, he has now received another huge update that makes his inevitable recovery almost to an end. With the Astros looking to take the AL West from the Seattle Mariners, getting back Alvarez will be crucial, but he first has to be on […]

One of the big stories of the last few weeks for the Boston Red Sox has been the injury status of rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer, who exited a late July game with a wrist injury. Mayer has been on the injured list since then, causing some fans to wonder whether his standout first season in […]

Seven-time All-Star Billy Wagner received the game’s highest honor when he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame late last month, but the Houston Astros’ choice to retire his No. 13 carries a similar weight in his mind. “Having your number put up in a rafter with the greats of the organization probably […]

With their season all but over now, the Baltimore Orioles are taking the rest of the season to evaluate some of their prospects from their minor league system. This morning, the team announced that catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo is being called up to make his MLB debut. Basallo, one of the more impressive prospects in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a lot of talent this season ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but no one perhaps as important as relief pitcher Jhoan Duran. Duran came over from the Minnesota Twins, who dumped a whole bunch of their players. Another team who desperately wanted Duran, though, was the Seattle Mariners. More information […]

The New York Mets have been spiraling over the past few weeks, but Saturday’s 3-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners offered at least one reason to be excited about the immediate future. Starting pitcher Nolan McLean tossed 5.1 scoreless innings and recorded eight strikeouts while only allowing two hits and four walks in his MLB […]

As the Kansas City Royals are coming off the trade deadline, the team has currently won four of its last five games, but Saturday’s victory against the Chicago White Sox featured a concerning moment. While the Royals wouldn’t necessarily deal with an injury, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino would have to leave the game due to […]

The San Francisco Giants are struggling to find wins in recent months, and their manager might be getting fired soon. A report from USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale states that Bob Melvin is on the hot seat. “Just six weeks after San Francisco Giants boss Buster Posey thought it was time to pick up manager […]

A young star can change the complexion of a team’s season. Even if they debut during a tense patch of play, their presence could inspire needed energy. With this in mind, it could be time for the Philadelphia Phillies to promote outfielder Justin Crawford to the big leagues. The Phillies hold a 70-53 record, and […]

With rumors surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, speculation has centered on how he has frustrated people within the clubhouse. As the situation relates to when the Diamondbacks star’s home was burglarized during the All-Star break, Marte’s request for many days off from the team led to feelings of angst within the team, and […]

Michael Conforto hasn’t had the season the Los Angeles Dodgers envisioned when they signed him to a one-year, $17 million deal this offseason. Entering Saturday, the veteran outfielder carried a .187/.299/.327 slash line with nine homers and 25 RBIs, producing an 81 wRC+ and -0.5 WAR. Simply put, it’s been tough sledding. Yet through the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers just keep winning — and so does Quinn Priester. After Saturday night’s 6-5, 11-inning victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the Brewers set a new single-season franchise record with their 14th straight win. For Priester, it also marked the 14th consecutive game Milwaukee has won when he’s been the starter, a streak he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reminded the San Diego Padres who still runs the NL West, clinching the season series with a 6-0 shutout win on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. The victory not only pushed L.A. back into first place with a 70-53 record but also dropped San Diego (69-54) into second. The Dodgers have […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers turned to Blake Snell in the second game of a pivotal series against the San Diego Padres. The two-time Cy Young winner followed Clayton Kershaw’s vintage performance in the series opener with a dominant outing. And Snell got some help from Will Smith early in the divisional grudge match. The Dodgers’ […]

Aaron Judge launched his 39th home run of the season Saturday night at Busch Stadium, but the blast came at a cost for St. Louis. Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II jammed his foot into the base of the wall while attempting to rob Judge’s third-inning shot, leaving the game later with a left ankle […]

Justin Verlander had an impressive performance as he gets closer to MLB history after the San Francisco Giants’ matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday night. Verlander started on the mound as he lasted seven innings, striking out eight batters while conceding two hits. Tampa Bay had trouble putting pressure on him as he […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have done it again. After mounting an improbable seven-run comeback in the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, the Brewers notched another thrilling win on Saturday. The 6-5 victory in extra innings extended Milwaukee’s winning streak to a franchise-record 14 straight games. The Reds had an opportunity to hand the Brewers their […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made history on Saturday night, extending their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games with a dramatic 6-5 extra-innings victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Led by manager Pat Murphy, Milwaukee has surged to a 78-44 record, the best in Major League Baseball, and now boasts the longest winning […]

If someone had Michael Jordan’s contact saved in their phone, they would likely show it off — and probably use it often. But that’s not the case for Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. During a team activity where players were asked who the most famous person in their contacts was, Guerrero had […]

If the Cincinnati Reds (64-60) fall short of a Wild Card berth by the end of the season, they may very will remember their brutal August series versus the Milwaukee Brewers as the defining point of their campaign. And it is not even done yet. Although it may seem impossible to beat the molten-hot Brew […]

After taking a loss in the series opener, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt was looking for a way to get back on track and put pressure on Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers. With starting pitcher Dylan Cease struggling mightily with his command, giving up five runs in two innings off just one […]

The Boston Red Sox secured their 68th win of the season against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The win helps them keep pace with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees in their division. 2025 has seen Alex Cora and Boston call up many of the team’s top prospects, including Roman Anthony. Players like […]

The New York Mets lost a high scoring affair to the Seattle Mariners in their series opener. In all regards, Saturday’s game could have followed a similar script. However, Nolan McLean out-performed Bryan Woo in a pitcher’s duel to earn a win in his Major League baseball debut. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza picked him as […]

The New York Mets spoiled a historic afternoon for Bryan Woo, defeating the Seattle Mariners 3-1 at Citi Field behind rookie Nolan McLean’s stellar debut. Although the game didn’t go Seattle’s way, Woo broke a record that had stood for nearly six decades. He became the first pitcher in MLB history to open a season […]

The Texas Rangers fell victim to a dominant offensive performance from the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The Blue Jays outfielders made Major League Baseball history against Bruce Bochy’s team. None of the Rangers pitchers had particularly good outings, but Jon Gray got the worst of it. After the blowout loss, the former starting pitcher […]

Kyle Stowers of the Miami Marlins has clearly been the best and most productive hitter on his team. He was the Marlins’ representative at the All-Star Game last month and he was a key participant in the home run swing-off that helped the National League secure the victory. Kyle Stowers will be placed on the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays put on a show against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. A few days after making a highlight reel catch against the Chicago Cubs, Davis Schneider helped orchestrate an offensive masterclass. However, Myles Straw’s first career multi-home run game stole the show in the 14-2 win. As if that wasn’t enough, Daulton […]

Myles Straw is making the most of his first year with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cleveland Guardians sent Straw to Toronto in a trade last offseason to give Blue Jays manager John Schneider more depth. While he isn’t as big a star as George Springer or Vladimir Guerrero Jr., he has enjoyed being in […]

The New York Mets faced a troubling reality after their 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. New York had dropped 14 of the last 16 games as a brutal slump derailed a promising season, knocking the team out of the division race. Francisco Lindor addressed the Mets’ struggles after New York lost its […]

The Chicago Cubs snapped a historic drought on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 behind a late rally and a strong outing from left-hander Shota Imanaga. The victory was the Cubs’ first comeback win since July 2, ending a 35-game streak without one, the longest such stretch in franchise history dating […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had bad news to share on Saturday, which concerns far more than their championship aspirations. Zack Wheeler has a blood clot near his right shoulder and is heading to the 15-day injured list, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It is currently unclear when he will rejoin the club. Wheeler has been one […]

The New York Yankees are trying to right the ship after going through a painful slump that saw them lose the lead in the American League East and fall into third place in the division. Manager Aaron Boone is in a fight for survival in the Wild Card race, as the Bronx Bombers are currently […]

The Texas Rangers left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 61-62. Unfortunately for Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, his team was on the wrong end of an offensive masterclass. Instead of getting back to .500, Texas falls even further behind in the American League West. With struggles from Robert Garcia leading the way, Josh […]

Amidst a disastrous 2025 MLB season, New York Yankees’ Aaron Boone has Yankees GM Brian Cashman’s support. The team executive doubled down on having the manager’s back, stating Boone holds his players accountable, despite what fans in New York think about a disappointing campaign that has their team trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by 6.5 […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for life without Max Muncy, again, following the third baseman being placed on IL once more, the team might actually be getting some infield reinforcements sooner than some may have expected. That’s right, while Muncy works to get back from a sore side, his teammate, Hyeseong Kim, was back […]