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For the ninth time in the 2023 MLB regular season, the San Diego Padres failed to record a win in a game that needed extra innings to finish. That’s after Manny Machado and company suffered a 7-6 loss on Sunday to the Philadelphia Phillies, leaving them with another defeat to rue. “We kept fighting,” Manny […]

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie hurler Bobby Miller went head to head against a future Hall of Famer in New York Mets ace Max Scherzer on Sunday. Miller could only wish that he pitched longer during that duel versus Scherzer, as he was taken out of the contest in the fifth inning after an apparent issue […]

The New York Yankees had a rollercoaster ride Sunday in their series finale matchup against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. It ended with the Yankees suffering an 8-7 loss but not before they experienced some wild highs and lows late in the contest. Via ESPN Stats & Info: Yankees today: ⚾️Led 3-1 […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be putting a couple of their top prospects to work in the big leagues, with the club promoting catcher Endy Rodriguez and infielder Liover Peguero from Triple-A, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Rodriguez is ranked as the No. 3 prospect of the Pirates over at MLB.com. He is […]

The Kansas City Royals finally scored their first win after the MLB All-Star break, but they might have a concerning injury to deal with after veteran catcher Salvador Perez exited Sunday’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays with a left hamstring issue, according to the team’s official Twitter account. Salvador Perez left the game […]

Shane Bieber is one of the top pitchers in the American League. However, instead of dominating for the Cleveland Guardians this season, he has been battling arm difficulties this season and he has not been at his best. Shane Bieber got “really encouraging” news today after meeting with Dr. Meister. He’ll go two weeks without […]

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez had surgery on his left ring finger after suffering an injury during pregame warmups, according to the Associated Press. The surgery will require Rowdy Tellez to miss an additional four weeks, according to the Associated Press. He was shagging fly balls, and his finger got stuck in the center […]

Stereotypes and microaggressions still run rampant in the world of sports. The MLB has a few people who still enjoy making these jokes but often it is the timing and place where the jokes happen that catch the eye of the public. Johnny Bench is a recent example as he made a horribly placed gag […]

Gerrit Cole has etched his name into the New York Yankees franchise record books, breaking lefty icon Ron Guidry’s record of 23 career games with at least ten strikeouts, via ESPN Stats & Info. Gerrit Cole recorded his 24th career game with 10 strikeouts for the Yankees, passing Ron Guidry for most in franchise history. […]

With the All-Star break come and gone, both MLB franchises and fantasy baseball managers can start getting serious. As the playoffs grow closer, every game becomes crucial. In the waning days of the regular season, properly navigating the waiver wire becomes even more important. The stars from the first half are all likely owned. Finding […]

The Chicago White Sox started the second half on the right, taking two out of three games from the Atlanta Braves. However, the White Sox will now face an opponent much scarier than the Braves after Eloy Jimenez’s latest injury update. Jimenez was removed from Chicago’s Sunday contest against the Braves. The slugger suffered a […]

The New York Yankees have brought back Oswald Peraza to the big leagues, sending Josh Donaldson to the injured list with a strained right calf, according to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Peraza, 23, had been playing for New York’s Triple-A club affiliate, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he compiled a .847 OPS across 45 games. Peraza’s return […]

The San Francisco Giants entered the 2023 MLB season with meek expectations. Winning over 85 games games would’ve been considered a successful campaign, and they will likely exceed that number if they continue their current pace. With over 60 games remaining, the Giants have eclipsed the 50-win plateau already, but they are still only third-place […]

The Baltimore Orioles entered the All-Star break firmly in the playoff hunt with their 56-35 record. As the Orioles look to keep their strong momentum going into the second half, Baltimore has brought in some fiery reinforcements. The Orioles are planning to call up top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez from Triple-A, via Jake Rill of […]

The Detroit Tigers head on the road to take on the Seattle Mariners in game three of a three-game series Sunday afternoon at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. So let’s check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Tigers-Mariners prediction and pick. Detroit (41-50) is coming off back-to-back wins against the Seattle Mariners and […]

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs wrap a three game series at Wrigley Field Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Red Sox-Cubs prediction and pick while letting you know how to watch, as well. The Cubs dropped game one in a home run derby, but […]

The Minnesota Twins head on the road to take on the Oakland Athletics in game three of a three-game series Sunday afternoon at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. So let’s check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Twins-Athletics prediction and pick. Minnesota (47-46) is coming off back-to-back wins against the Oakland Athletics […]

It had been 38 long games without a home run for Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper, the longest drought of his career. Unfortunately for Harper, who is still shaking off the rust after Tommy John surgery, he would get to experience the excitement and relief of breaking a slump for only the briefest of moments, […]

What will the Boston Red Sox do during the MLB trade deadline? Boston currently sits in limbo with their season sitting in a weird middle ground. With the deadline fast approaching, the team needs to make a decision. Will they sell their best assets and play for the next season? Or will they continue to […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated OF/DH Andrew McCutchen off the 10-day IL Sunday, the team announced on Twitter. The Pirates moved McCutchen to the IL on July 8 for right elbow discomfort, but he was eligible to return today, as the Pirates’ initial roster move acted retroactively to July 6. McCutchen missed several games in June […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking for a series win as they take on the Atlanta Braves Sunday afternoon. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a White Sox-Braves prediction, pick, and how to watch. The White Sox were shutout in game one, but they found a way to get […]

This season has been an absolute nightmare for the San Diego Padres. After a magical run to the NLCS last season, many expected San Diego to return to title contention this season. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone swimmingly for them. Despite Fernando Tatis Jr’s return, the team has struggled to find their footing this season. Now, […]

Bryce Harper got off to a late start this season, taking the field for the first time on May 2nd after undergoing Tommy John surgery over the offseason. However, even that month-long delay doesn’t explain the fairly pedestrian numbers that Harper has put up this season. Along the way, he has endured a lengthy home […]

Have the Cincinnati Reds finally found their match? The young upstart team was lighting the MLB on fire over the last month or so, thanks in large part to hotshot rookie Elly De La Cruz’s brilliance. Over the last three games, though, Cincy has been stumped by their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brew […]

The Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels square off in a rubber match on Sunday Night Baseball! This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Astros-Angels prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Astros took game one of the series 7-5. […]

It finally happened. The wait is now over for Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the team’s fans for the former No. 1 overall draft pick’s first home run after a long while. In the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader at home versus the San Diego Padres, Harper ended his home run drought by sending […]

Cody Bellinger is having a dramatic career turnaround with the Chicago Cubs, who continue to reap nice dividends off the investment they put in the former National League Most Valuable Player. Bellinger, who was on fire anew at the plate during Saturday’s 10-4 win at Wrigley Field over the Boston Red Sox, is now hitting […]

The Atlanta Braves found themselves in first place at the 2023 MLB All-Star break. The team has shown little sign of slowing as the second half of the season has gotten underway. The Braves recently got discouraging injury updates on two key relievers. With the trade deadline looming, the Braves have been linked to a […]

Los Angeles Angels top prospect Logan O’Hoppe was performing well during the early goings of the 2023 MLB regular season until he got sidelined by a shoulder injury he sustained during an April game against the Boston Red Sox. However, it appears that he is in the right direction toward a full recovery, as he’s […]

The New York Mets are becoming a legitimate contender to sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Unless they turn their season around quickly, New York will probably have to trade key pieces away. David Robertson and Tommy Pham have been mentioned as players likely to be dealt away if the ball club opts to […]

Holding off the reigning World Series champion Houston Astros for another two-and-a-half months will be a burdensome chore, but the Texas Rangers might just possess enough firepower and grit to pull off such a feat. The team was in great need of the All-Star break after dropping 11 of 16 games and seeing their American […]

The Toronto Blue Jays could use some help on offense as they look to further climb the AL East, and apparently, they are keeping tabs on Nelson Cruz to possibly bring him in. Cruz, who was designated for assignment earlier in the month, is currently a free agent after the San Diego Padres officially released […]

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be sellers ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. It isn’t official yet, but Chicago’s odds of making a playoff run are slim. As a result, players such as SP Marcus Stroman and OF Cody Bellinger are being mentioned in trade rumors. Stroman addressed the trade rumors surrounding himself […]

Although the biggest question surrounding Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani is where he will be after the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline, fans and teams have been forced to shift their focus to his recent injury and subsequent struggles on the mound. Ohtani’s first start out of the All-Star break was disconcertingly similar to his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not giving up on Noah Syndergaard. Despite a disappointing first half on the mound, which ended with a stint on the injured list, Los Angeles seems to believe Syndergaard can return and play a role on the pitching staff. Syndergaard is continuing his pursuit of a Dodgers return on Saturday, as […]

The New York Yankees have been in a deep offensive slump ever since slugger Aaron Judge went on the disabled list after injuring his big toe while running into the bullpen at Dodger Stadium during a game in early June. Since that injury, the Yankees have been sinking in the American League East. Yankees fans […]

The Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners. Our MLB odds series has our Tigers Mariners prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Tigers Mariners. The Seattle Mariners were 7-2 in the nine games just before the All-Star break. After trailing the Los Angeles Angels in the standings for nearly the entire first half […]

The Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels. Our MLB odds series has our Astros Angels prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Astros Angels. The Los Angeles Angels are in big trouble and therefore are in dire need of two wins this weekend. After losing on Friday night to the Houston Astros […]

The season has been a disaster for the St. Louis Cardinals from the start. The signature franchise of the National League expected to have a winning record and contend for the National League Central title once again. However, the 2023 version of the team started losing in April, and the team has not been able […]