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The MLB season continues as the Los Angeles Dodgers look to continue their momentum after kickstarting their 2025 campaign with a big win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday morning in Tokyo. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Cubs prediction and pick. Dodgers-Cubs Projected Starters  Roki Sasaki vs. Justin Steele Roki […]

The Houston Astros have a spring training matchup against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. However, the club will be without star outfielder Yordan Alvarez due to an injury he recently sustained. Alvarez is officially out of Tuesday’s lineup, as he’s dealing with a sore thumb, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Reports indicate the […]

The Miami Marlins have scrapped their attempt to recruit players for a practice squad after Major League Baseball (MLB) expressed concerns over the initiative. On March 13, the organization posted an advertisement seeking former collegiate and professional baseball players to join a practice squad. The role offered up to $150 per day and required availability […]

Former first-round draft pick Jack Leiter could get an opportunity to open the season in the Texas Rangers’ rotation after an injury to veteran starter Jon Gray. Leiter is looking to bounce back from a rough MLB debut last season and the new pitch he added could help him stick in the majors. Leiter added […]

New York Yankees fans got a blast from the past on Tuesday during the team’s spring training game against the Boston Red Sox. Former manager Joe Torre went out to make a pitching change, removing starting pitcher Max Fried from the game in the top of the fifth inning. Just like old times 💙 Joe […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has an ally in an unlikely place — the Boston Red Sox dugout. Red Sox manager Alex Cora heaped praise on the oft-criticized Yankees skipper on Tuesday, almost a month after New York signed Boone to a two-year extension. “They’re a really good team, managed by one of the […]

Someone was a part of the Houston Astros trading Kyle Tucker. His name? Chas McCormick. He’s been one of the more highly coveted prospects that the Astros received from the Chicago Cubs. However, his spring training hasn’t gone the way McCormick or anyone else would’ve hoped for. He is 4-for-24 in Grapefruit League games. Regardless […]

In MLB The Show 25, players can use on of three hitting interfaces when up at bat. But what’s the best interface to use, and why? In this guide, we listed all Hitting Interfaces in MLB The Show 25, and which ones are the best to use. Additionally, we’ll provide tips on some other settings […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are taking on the Miami Marlins in a spring training game on Tuesday morning. Both teams are gearing up for the 2025 season with hopes of competing for a potential playoff spot later in the year—however, St. Louis’ star shortstop Masyn Winn was a healthy scratch from the lineup due to […]

The 2025 MLB season kicked off in dramatic fashion in Japan, with an electrifying matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Tokyo Dome was packed with fans and celebrities alike, including legendary comedian and diehard Cubs supporter Bill Murray, who shared a special moment with Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr, per […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five innings of one-run ball on Tuesday morning as the Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 4-1, in game one of the Tokyo Series. With a fastball that hit 98 and a splitter that baffled Chicago hitters, Yamamoto impressed his manager. Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts has been around […]

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers got off to a strong start to their 2024 season with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs from Tokyo, Japan. The game was a rare international contest for the MLB in an attempt to further globalize the game, and occurred weeks before all of the other teams will […]

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell couldn’t help but give Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto his props even in defeat. Yamamoto threw 72 pitches for five innings and struck out four as the Dodgers defeated the Cubs 4-1 in the opening game of the Tokyo Series in Japan. The Cubs jumped out to a 1-0 […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to enter the 2025 season with legitimate World Series aspirations. Avoiding too much injury trouble will be of the utmost importance, though. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com revealed three important updates on Tuesday, via X, formerly Twitter. “Brandon Marsh (bruised left knee) will play on Tuesday. Max Kepler (bruised lower back) […]

Former New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo is still a free agent as Opening Day approaches. Though the Yankees elected not to bring him back after a lackluster season, his ex-teammates and manager are surprised to see he’s still without a job. That includes Yankees captain Aaron Judge. “I am surprised,” he told Brendan Kuty […]

Jokes throughout spring training circled Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs about starting in Tokyo to open the season. Luckily, that wish came to fruition on Tuesday. During the season opener, Imanaga threw four hitless innings before being removed after 69 pitches. He gave up four walks but challenged the Los Angeles Dodgers. His movement […]

In this MLB The Show 25 Batting Guide, we’ll help you understand the hitting mechanics, controls, and different settings to improve your game. Overall, Hitting remains relatively the same to previous MLB The Show titles, so returning players will probably get the controls down right away. Nevertheless, this guide should help new players, as well […]

The Chicago Cubs made a huge trade for Kyle Tucker with the Houston Astros this offseason, acquiring the star outfielder with just one season left before he hits free agency, and one executive believes that he will make over $400 million, while also revealing that some around MLB believe that Tucker is better than Juan […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes seems to have all sorts of new tricks. Skenes is teasing that he’s been working on some secret new pitches this offseason, that no one even knows about. “I’m never going to stop doing that,” Skenes said, per MLB.com. “Maybe I’ll throw a knuckleball 10 years from now.” The Pirates […]

The Minnesota Twins have been looking for Royce Lewis to establish himself as a star over the past few years. He has played at a high level for the most part while on the field, but Lewis has dealt with no shortage of injury concerns. Lewis is expected to miss Opening Day in 2025 with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to notch a win in the 2025 MLB season after they took down the Chicago Cubs in the first leg of the Tokyo Series at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday night. Los Angeles’ 4-1 victory over the Cubs featured excellent pitching from the reigning World Series champions’ […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani admitted to feeling some nerves returning to Japan. Ohtani and his Dodgers club played in Tokyo Tuesday, in the Tokyo Series. The Dodgers won a 4-1 game over the Chicago Cubs to start the Major League Baseball season. Every time Shohei Ohtani stepped up to the plate today, the […]

In MLB The Show 25, you can update rosters to have the most accurate depth charts and lineups just like in real life. But how exactly do you update the rosters in MLB The Show 25? If a player gets traded, signed, or sent down to the minors, how do you make the game reflect […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a fine start to their 2025 MLB season, as they found a way to beat the Chicago Cubs in the first game of the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday via a score of 4-1. The reigning World Series champions missed the services of two of their […]

The Atlanta Braves are agreeing to a minor-league contract with catcher James McCann, per FanSided. McCann is a journeyman player who most recently suited up for the Baltimore Orioles. McCann is a veteran. In his career, he has posted more than 3,000 at-bats. He is a career .241 hitter with 92 home runs and 373 […]

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee’s chances of playing on opening day look bleak. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the 26-year-old centerfielder didn’t play in a Cactus League game on Saturday due to back discomfort. On Monday, he was scheduled to undergo an MRI and will immediately follow up with the team’s doctor. The […]

MLB The Show 25 Update 3 launched over the weekend, with patch notes providing general improvements in gameplay and bug fixes upgrade your experience. Furthermore, this update also adds improvements and fixes to several modes like Road To The Show, Diamond Dynasty, Franchise, and more. Without further ado, let’s dive right in and check out […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome with left rib discomfort, the team announced shortly before the game started. It was a late announcement from the Dodgers, and it will be interesting to see if Freeman can play in […]

In the volatile world of baseball, consistency is something to be cherished. Many fans acknowledge the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves for constantly vying for championships and clinching one divisional title after another. Despite being under constant scrutiny, the New York Yankees deserve their due for compiling 32 straight winning seasons. The […]

The Los Angeles Angels took a flier on Yoan Moncada this offseason. The often banged up veteran was expected to start at third base for LA but a spring training thumb injury is worse than the Angels anticipated, throwing Moncada’s availability into question. While the team has serious concerns, Moncada is confident that he’ll be […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the 2025 season with high expectations. While the National League East will be a competitive division with the New York Mets acquiring Juan Soto and the Atlanta Braves getting Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider back from injury, the Phillies believe they’re a championship-caliber team. Philadelphia will begin the season on […]

The Detroit Tigers aggressively pursued Alex Bregman in MLB Free Agency all winter long. In some ways, they centered their entire offseason around signing the two-time World Series champion. In the end, they failed to reunite Bregman with manager AJ Hinch. Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox, and the third base job seemed to […]

Injuries have piled up for the New York Yankees this spring. The starting rotation has been decimated while Giancaro Stanton and DJ LeMahieu have been sidelined as well. Then, on Monday, Paul Goldschmidt was forced from a spring training game with a back injury. However, it appears the Yankees have dodged a bullet with Goldschmidt, […]

The Chicago Cubs have headed to Japan where they’ll kick off the 2025 season against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. And top Cubs prospect Matt Shaw could make his MLB debut in the season opener. Should Shaw earn the everyday third base job, he would be the first Cubs rookie to man […]

There is perhaps no one more interesting figure in the baseball realm right now than Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, who has a huge following from either side of the hemisphere. With the reigning World Series champions currently in Japan for the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs, the Ohtani gets a bit more […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reigning World Series champions, signed young phenom Roki Sasaki in the offseason and have the most talented team in baseball. But the Athletics, a team that won 69 games last year and doesn’t even have a home city attached to their name, are a tougher ticket in 2025. On its […]

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason after fielding pitches from a host of MLB teams. It was a predictable result, but if you ask some around the league, the road to get there was anything but ordinary. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic published a story on Monday that […]

Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider made his spring training debut on Monday, taking the mound for the first time since his season-ending injury last April. And Strider dominated in 2.2 innings of work against the Boston Red Sox in a Grapefruit League matchup. Following the outing, Strider spoke about getting back in a game after […]

The New York Mets are going with a five-man rotation for the 2025 season, and with the injuries to Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, there are three contenders for the last two spots in the rotation in Griffin Canning, Paul Blackburn and Tylor Megill. Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza, spoke on potentially sending the odd-man out […]