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After numerous top prospects got the call up to the big leagues, Gabriel Moreno is hoping the Toronto Blue Jays give him the nod again. MLB.com’s seventh-best prospect and Toronto’s best overall prospect has played with the Blue Jays but was not extremely productive. After being sent back to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, he continued […]

The Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox will conclude their four-game series in Chicago on Thursday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes an Astros-White Sox prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Houston Astros are looking to salvage a split in this series after […]

An iconic experience at any Milwaukee Brewers game at American Family Field is the team’s slide, where the mascot, named Bernie, embarks on a wild ride anytime a ball leaves the park for the home team. Fans over the age of eight can even get in on the experience at the cost of $150 per […]

The Chicago Cubs have their sights set on Trea Turner. The Los Angeles Dodgers star shortstop is set to enter free agency next season. Before the season even starts, though, Turner has already laid out his needs for any team that wants to acquire his services. That will, of course, include Jed Hoyer’s team. Trea […]

The Atlanta Braves are surging and now sit just 4.5 games back of the New York Mets in the National League East. They’ll also get a huge boost on Thursday for a matchup with their divisional rivals. Max Fried is returning to the rotation after a seven-day absence due to a concussion. He’ll take the […]

For at least one night, Josh Donaldson will not have to buy his own drink in the Big Apple after he crushed a walk-off grand slam in extra innings to give the New York Yankees a skid-snapping 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at home Wednesday. That might just go down as Donaldson’s signature […]

The Houston Astros are bac in the win column, as they prevented a three-game skid at the hands of the Chicago White with a 3-2 victory in the on the road Wednesday. That victory likely would not have also been possible without another sterling performance on the mound by Framber Valdez, who just couldn’t stop […]

The New York Yankees history is steeped in legend and winning. Many of the greatest players to ever play baseball have worn the Yankees pinstripes. On Wednesday night, Josh Donaldson did something that has happened just twice in the illustrious franchise history. Donaldson came to the plate with New York trailing 7-4 in the bottom […]

The New York Yankees got arguably the biggest win of the season Wednesday night. Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson hit a walk off grand slam, trailing by three runs in the bottom of the 10th inning. The opposite field blast sent Yankees announcer Michael Kay screaming with excitement. JOSH DONALDSON GRAND SLAM 🔥 @BRWalkoff YANKEES […]

A former New York Yankees relief pitcher has decided to take that proverbial ride off into the sunset. Dellin Betances has officially retired from baseball, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Betances previously tried to make a return to baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He signed a minor league contract with them back in […]

On Wednesday, the New York Mets announced that they had called up their top prospect, third baseman Brett Baty. He was listed eighth in the Mets starting lineup in a crucial game against the division rival Atlanta Braves. Baty did not disappoint, making a huge impact early in the game. With the Mets already having […]

The New York Yankees finally made the decision to dip into their farm system in order to get the team back on track. The Yankees made a trio of important roster moves on Wednesday, promoting Ron Marinaccio, Estevan Florial, and Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A to the MLB team. In a corresponding move, Tim Locastro and […]

The New York Mets announcer team consisting of Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling are considered one of the, if not the, best set of announcers in baseball. They generally are extremely informative, knowledgeable and passionate. But every so often, things can go off the rails. On Monday, the Mets and the World Series […]

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up a much-needed win against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Starting pitcher Ross Stripling was fantastic in the outing, tossing six perfect innings before finally surrendering a hit. After the pristine outing from Stripling, Blue Jays manager John Schneider hilariously compared his performance to that of the late painting sensation […]

On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox battled in inter-league play. During the game, Red Sox broadcaster and pitching legend Dennis Eckersley had some harsh words when describing the Pirates lineup. Pittsburgh center fielder Bryan Reynolds wasn’t having it though. Bryan Reynolds on the Dennis Eckersley stuff: “I couldn’t give any less […]

The New York Mets can breath a sigh of relief. Mets manager Buck Showalter addressed the injury status of starting pitcher Taijuan Walker prior to Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. According to Mets beat writer Tim Healey, Showalter is not overly concerned with Walker’s injury. Taijuan Walker’s Sunday start is in jeopardy, Buck Showalter […]

The Washington Nationals have banned two fans from the ballpark for five years after being involved in a verbal altercation with Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras Tuesday night, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Two fans have been banned from Nationals Park for five years because of this incident last night involving Willson […]

Ozzie Albies suffered an injury earlier this year which put the remainder of his 2022 season in doubt. However, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker shared a hopeful update on the second baseman, per Braves beat writer Justin Toscano. “Brian Snitker said Ozzie Albies is going to go on the next road trip with the Braves to […]

The New York Yankees have a handful of key players sidelined by injury. The team made a handful of important roster moves on Wednesday, dipping into the farm system to bring up some talented youngsters including Estevan Florial and Oswaldo Cabrera. As the organization’s prospects are finally starting to get their chance at the big-league […]

The New York Yankees made a slew of roster moves on Wednesday in order to light a spark under the struggling team. Closing pitcher Clay Holmes was placed on the 15-day IL with a back injury, while fan-favorite Ron Marinaccio is set to return from Triple-A. Amid the bullpen shakeup, Aaron Boone revealed the Yankees’ […]

The Atlanta Braves have displayed no hesitancy when it comes to extending their players. Atlanta has already locked up stars such as Matt Olson and Austin Riley over the past few months. They most recently extended budding star Michael Harris to an 8-year, $72 million dollar contract. And the Braves may not be done yet, as […]

The baseball world was sending its prayers to Easton Oliverson and his family after the Little Leaguer suffered severe injuries after falling from a bunk bed. Oliverson was with his teammates in Williamsport, Pa. when he fell from the top bunk of a bunk bed, resulting in a fractured skull that required emergency surgery. Los […]

Joey Votto is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his rotator cuff on Friday, per Reds beat writer Bobby Nightengale. The Cincinnati Reds are already out of contention, but Votto is a fan-favorite who will be missed for the remainder of the 2022 season. Votto is a career-long Reds’ star who’s made 6 All-Star teams during […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a heated battle in the National League Central. They are currently two games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers a top the division, and who ends up winning that division will be mightily important. That’s because the team that ends up losing may end up missing out […]

The Los Angeles Angels don’t have too much to be excited about these days, but fans will have a major reason to tune into the games this weekend. Superstar outfielder Mike Trout told reporters on Wednesday that he’s made significant progress in his recovery from his back injury and could be back on the field […]

The Minnesota Twins have fallen behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central race. To make matters worse, starting pitcher Tyler Mahle might be sidelined as they look to reclaim the division lead. Mahle left the Twins’ game against the Kansas City Royals with a trainer after he struggled to get his velocity up. Tyler […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are MLB’s best team and are well on their way towards clinching the NL West. However, it was recently announced that ace Walker Buehler will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. The injury may not seem overly concerning given the Dodgers’ massive lead in the division. But LA […]

The New York Mets appear to have put all the pieces together during the 2022 season. Barring a complete collapse over the final few weeks of the season, the Mets will roll into the 2022 MLB playoffs as one of the top teams in the league. Right now, the Mets are in a battle with […]

The Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox will continue their four-game series in the windy city on Wednesday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes an Astros-White Sox prediction and pick we have laid out below. Houston is 75-43, the best record in the American League, […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the New York Yankees looked like the clear World Series favorites. New York held baseball’s best record at 64-28 and were 4.5 games clear of Houston for the AL’s first seed. The season was shaping up to be one of the best in recent Yankees history. Since the All-Star break, […]

The New York Yankees are in desperate need of a wake-up call. Having once looked like World Series favorites, the Yankees have been a shell of themselves in the second half of the season. After another painful loss against the Rays on Tuesday night, the organization is finally of the mindset that it was time […]

The New York Yankees are set to host the Tampa Bay Rays today in the final matchup of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Rays-Yankees prediction and pick we have laid out below. A return to the Bronx […]

The Houston Astros are trying to run away with the top seed in the American League. As the New York Yankees crumble in the AL East, the Astros have only gotten stronger, and could turn the race into a laugher with some more strong play over the next few weeks of the season. Houston is […]

The Seattle Mariners have emerged as the top team in the American League wild card race. They are currently holding onto the top wild card in the AL, but that doesn’t mean they have already won the spot. While they have a nice little 1.5 game cushion, there are still seven teams firmly in the […]

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will play their third of a four-game series Wednesday night in Atlanta. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Mets-Braves prediction and pick we have laid out below. The New York Mets are one of the most exciting teams […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to stay afloat in the NL East and in order to do so, they’ll need to put together a strong showing in their upcoming series against the New York Mets. The Mets are traveling to Citizens Bank Park this weekend, and ahead of the important stretch, the Phillies have made […]

The Oakland Athletics are releasing 2-time MLB All-Star Elvis Andrus, per MLB Trade Rumors. The move isn’t all that surprising, as he recently vented his frustration with the organization. Andrus, a 33-year old infielder, struggled mightily during the 2022 campaign. He slashed just .237/.301/.673 with Oakland through 106 games. At 33-years old, he is seemingly […]

The Texas Rangers appear to be cleaning house. Just days after cutting ties with manager Chris Woodward, they’ve now also fired team president Jon Daniels. Via Ken Rosenthal: BREAKING: Jon Daniels out as Rangers president of baseball operations, sources tell me and @ThreeTwoEephus. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 17, 2022 The Rangers also released a […]

The San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins will finish their three-game series in Miami on Wednesday. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Padres-Marlins prediction and pick we have laid out below. San Diego has been the center of the baseball news cycle for the better […]