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The Philadelphia Phillies just completed a three-game series against the New York Mets. Ultimately, they were swept in all three games. All of which set against the backdrop of a fierce battle in the NL East. Now, the Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series. For MLB insider Jon […]

The Savannah Bananas have taken the baseball world by storm, touring MLB stadiums all summer long. While they look to continue their dominance, they also recently received an apology from MLB. The Athletic’s Evan Drellich outlined the aftermath of Rob Manfred’s second-hand-man apologizing to the Bananas after the golden at-bat drama from last year. “Last […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping to stay afloat in the National League Wild Card conversation. However, the team is expected to lose a key player to the injured list soon, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. “Pavin Smith likely headed to the IL. Will head back to Phoenix for imaging on injured quad. No roster […]

The Houston Astros are making a notable adjustment to their pitching strategy, and it involves Lance McCullers Jr. Astros manager Joe Espada announced that McCullers will work out of the bullpen for now, adding an experienced arm during a crucial stretch. However, this move comes with a catch. According to Brian McTaggart, Espada also revealed […]

The Savannah Bananas are to baseball what the Harlem Globetrotters are to basketball. Former MLB players join the traveling exhibition team that plays and performs before adoring fans. Now it appears MLB wants to get in on the action with the prospect of a formal partnership, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic. According to Bananas […]

The Baltimore Orioles have struggled mightily this season, tumbling down the standings after making the playoffs last year. Now, the team might need to make a trade or two in the 2025 MLB offseason. Starting pitching was a major flaw for the Orioles and one of the reasons for their struggles. The struggles could make […]

The New York Yankees are facing growing concerns as Anthony Volpe’s slump reaches historic lows. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has acknowledged the challenge but remains patient with his young shortstop. Anthony Volpe has posted a shocking .027 on-base percentage over his last 11 games. In 38 plate appearances, he has just one hit and zero […]

The 2025 season has shaped up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with the American League Wild Card race set to come down to the wire. The defending champion Texas Rangers have weathered adversity, injuries, and a rotating cast of contributors, yet they remain firmly positioned for another playoff push. While […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a habit of staying in contention year after year, regardless of injuries, payroll limitations, or expectations from the outside world. They epitomize resourcefulness, blending young talent with established pieces in a way that consistently keeps them relevant in the American League playoff picture. As the season barrels toward its […]

The Detroit Tigers could not bounce back and ended up getting swept by the Athletics. Tigers manager AJ Hinch did not mince words after the series, calling it “really bad.” He admitted the Tigers did not play well and were outplayed on all fronts. The Tigers offense struggled badly with runners in scoring position, going […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in the midst of another awful season. In fact, they just hit rock bottom after the Halos allowed 20 runs against the Texas Rangers. It appears that the Halos will miss the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season, which is the longest streak in the majors. While not a superstar, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a final score of 5-1 on Wednesday. Shohei Ohtani led the way with nine strikeouts on the mound, while the pitching staff overall recorded 19 strikeouts. LA’s 19 strikeouts was the franchise’s highest mark in a nine inning game in the last 125 seasons, according to […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the stretch run of the 2025 season in prime position to secure a National League Wild Card berth. After a rollercoaster year that has tested their resiliency, Torey Lovullo’s club once again finds itself knocking on the postseason door. While the NL Wild Card race is incredibly competitive — with teams […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing out the string of another lost season this September. But that does not mean there is no reason to be excited. The Pirates called up Bubba Chandler for the stretch run, and he joined rare air in his first two appearances, impressing interim manager Don Kelly. ESPN has more from […]

The Cincinnati Reds were just swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers to fall 4.5 games out of the final NL Wild Card spot. While that does not mean their season is over, it may be time to look ahead to the offseason. The Reds should be active in the trade market this offseason, just like […]

The 2025 fantasy baseball playoffs are about to begin, but that does not mean the waiver wire closes up. While the MLB playoff races heat up, your team needs reinforcements. Picking up the right players at the right time is what can lead you to a championship. With the title on the line, the players […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made history Wednesday night, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 at Dodger Stadium and completing their first sweep of the season. The night was particularly remarkable on the mound, as Dodgers pitchers combined for 19 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, the most in at least the last 125 seasons, according to Sarah […]

It wasn’t the type of history the Chicago White Sox were hoping to see, but Korey Lee carved out a unique place in franchise lore during Wednesday night’s 12-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field. Lee became just the third player in White Sox history to both catch and pitch in […]

The Bronx Bombers lived up to their nickname on Wednesday afternoon, and in the process, they made history. Six different Yankees went deep in an 11-2 dismantling of the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium, marking the third time this season that at least six players homered in the same game — a feat no other […]

Sometimes, one player can flip the feel of an entire season. On Wednesday night at Oracle Park, that player was Rafael Devers. The San Francisco Giants’ star DH/first baseman erupted for his best game since arriving in the Bay, hammering two home runs and driving in five runs as part of a 4-for-4 performance in […]

The New York Mets have a rising star making waves in the National League — Nolan McLean. In just his first three big-league starts, the 24-year-old right-hander has done more than stabilize the Mets rotation — he’s already carved out a place in MLB rookie pitcher history. McLean has delivered a dazzling stat line to […]

The Boston Red Sox kept rolling Wednesday with their third straight win over the Baltimore Orioles and their sixth victory in the last seven games. Things were looking bleak for Boston, down a run in the ninth inning. But Ceddanne Rafaela’s clutch two-run homer put the Red Sox up 3-2, and the team held on […]

Shohei Ohtani can do a lot of things in baseball, but up until Wednesday night, one thing he had not achieved since signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers was pick up a pitching victory. He finally got one when he tamed the Cincinnati Reds in a 5-1 victory at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Making his […]

The Cincinnati Reds’ streak of consistency came to a sudden end in Los Angeles. For the first time all season, Cincinnati was swept in a series, falling 5-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Wednesday’s finale at Chavez Ravine. The loss capped a three-game sweep that not only ended an impressive run, but also raised […]

The Texas Rangers unleashed a historic offensive performance Wednesday night, scoring 20 runs, a record for Globe Life Field, on 20 hits, the most the Rangers have ever recorded at their home ballpark, to crush the Los Angeles Angels 20-3. The outburst was the most runs scored by the Rangers in a game since July […]

The San Francisco Giants delivered one of their most explosive offensive performances of the season in a 12-3 win over the Chicago Cubs, fueled by Matt Chapman’s home run that marked a major personal milestone. The veteran third baseman crushed his 200th career homer, a symbolic moment in a much-needed win for a club still […]

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered an ugly ninth-inning collapse against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday as reliever Jeff Hoffman blew a save opportunity. But Toronto got its revenge with an epic eighth-inning comeback in the series finale. Manager John Schneider was fired up after the Blue Jays’ late-game heroics lifted the team to 78-56 on […]

The Houston Astros received a much-needed jolt on Tuesday night when Yordan Alvarez finally broke through in a big way. After a 100-game absence, the slugger smashed his first home run since returning from the injured list, reminding fans and opponents alike just how dangerous he can be. In the eighth inning of Houston’s 4-0 […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers took the field against the Cincinnati Reds in the finale of their series, the pressure was on for Shohei Ohtani to not only show up at the plate but also get things going behind the mound, where he earned his 11th start of the season. Looking to put his last […]

The New York Mets faced the Philadelphia Phillies in a pivotal three-game series in Queens. New York took the first two games of the NL East showdown before giving the ball to Nolan McLean on Wednesday. After a historic start to his career, McLean’s legend grew with a sensational performance against a division rival. The […]

The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Wednesday night at Citi Field, completing a three-game sweep and moving within four games of first place in the NL East. Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean continued his historic start to the season, allowing four hits, striking out six, and walking none over eight shutout innings. […]

The New York Mets capped off a pivotal sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, and Mark Vientos continued his offensive tear in the process. The third baseman launched a two-run homer in the seventh inning, his sixth long ball over the last 10 games, helping New York secure a 6-0 shutout win at Citi […]

The Boston Red Sox got a thrilling ninth-inning lift from Ceddanne Rafaela, whose two-run homer gave them a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Wednesday, sealing a four-game series sweep. The game began explosively with rookie Roman Anthony hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning off Orioles opener Dietrich […]

The San Francisco Giants entered the second game of their series against the Chicago Cubs at 64-68. Bob Melvin’s team is on a winning streak that could propel it back into contention in the National League West. While a division title is out of the question, the Giants continue to fight. A favorable schedule and […]

The New York Mets just sent a message to the entire National League. After completing a sweep of the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night, the Mets have now pulled within just four games of the NL East lead—thanks largely to one dominant factor—clutch hitting. The Mets’ RISP stats since the start of August have been […]

The Milwaukee Brewers put together a historic two-month stretch that allowed the team to take control of the NL Central. Since then, Milwaukee experienced a bit of a cold spell starting with a three-game skid. The Brewers have gone 4-5 in their last nine games and lost back-to-back series for the first time since June […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a hole in the outfield at the trade deadline. The Phillies addressed the issue by trading for Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins. Since arriving, the veteran outfielder has given Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson a much-needed boost. He continued a great series against the New York Mets with another highlight reel […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a three-game winning streak, finally breaking out of a slump. Dave Roberts’ team finishes off a series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight, looking to complete a sweep. However, the biggest news that comes from Wednesday night might be on the status of Max Muncy. Alex Freeland might not have […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki last appeared for the team on May 9, spending the last three and a half months sidelined by a shoulder injury. But the rookie righty had an encouraging rehab start on Tuesday, showing signs of improvement. Manager Dave Roberts is closely monitoring the situation. “Each start has been better,” […]