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Baseball’s top prospect Roman Anthony took the field in the big leagues for the first time on Monday night and it was a mixed bag for the Boston Red Sox rookie. Anthony had an RBI groundout in the 10-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, but also made a two-base error in the fifth inning […]

Boston Red Sox star prospect Roman Anthony made his MLB debut on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. While Anthony went hitless in his much-anticipated first game, a 10-8 loss in 11 innings, he did record an RBI groundout. Before going 0-for-4 at the plate in the loss, the 21-year-old Anthony spoke about how he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, reigning World Series champions and perennial powerhouses, are once again in the thick of the National League pennant race as the 2025 trade deadline approaches. Their roster is loaded with star talent, both on the mound and in the field, and their front office, led by Andrew Friedman, has never shied […]

The Atlanta Braves are one of the bigger surprises in baseball this season. The Braves are nine games under .500, and they have lost eight of their last 10 games heading into Tuesday’s tilt with the Milwaukee Brewers. However, the Braves are not as bad as their record suggests. In fact, Atlanta is one of […]

Between injuries and a losing skid, the Arizona Diamondbacks entered Monday night’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners at Chase Field in Phoenix looking to get some good news in the form of a win. That’s exactly what the D’backs got, but not before being taken on a wild rollercoaster ride. Arizona had a 4-0 […]

The New York Yankees continue to lead the American League East with a 39-25 record. New York currently holds a four-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, with both teams sitting at 36-30 overall. The Yankees are seemingly on the verge of receiving a significant boost to their lineup with the […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres are once again at the center of speculation. President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller has built a reputation as one of the league’s most aggressive dealmakers, and the Padres—just a game behind the Dodgers in the NL West—are primed for another playoff push. With […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in an enviable position. With the best record in baseball and a young, dynamic roster, Detroit is not just a playoff contender—they’re a legitimate threat to win the American League Central and perhaps much more. The Tigers’ blend of homegrown talent and calculated […]

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke made headlines with an insane home run robbery against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. In the bottom of the first inning, Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel launched what looked like a sure homer to center. In the now-viral clip, Clarke timed his leap perfectly and snatched the ball from […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a much-needed statement win Monday night, edging out the San Diego Padres 8-7 in a tense extra-inning battle. Fueled by clutch hitting and a gutsy finish from Tanner Scott, L.A. secured a thrilling victory in a crucial NL West showdown. Scott, who signed a four-year, $72 million deal this offseason, […]

At a boiling point in the 11th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was ejected after arguing a called third strike on Romy Gonzalez—a pitch Cora insisted was low. The moment reflected not just one call, but a game full of mounting tension and missed chances. Cora’s reaction came […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to their injury-riddled pitching staff. Manager Dave Roberts gave reporters a series of updates that hint at a wave of reinforcements coming just in time for a tough summer stretch. Blake Snell, the 2023 NL Cy […]

Jose Ramirez has been dominant once again for the Cleveland Guardians. The six-time All-Star third baseman is putting together another stellar season for Cleveland and he’s made a bit of history after a scorching-hot start. Ramirez leads the Guardians in hits, doubles, home runs, runs scored, RBI and stolen bases. It’s the third time in […]

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made an eye-opening remark about facing their I-5 rivals, the San Diego Padres. After narrowly avoiding a sweep by the St. Louis Cardinals with a win in the series finale, Roberts expressed frustration over the team’s recent struggles. That included a 2–1 walk-off loss in Game 2. As the Dodgers prepare […]

The Philadelphia Phillies needed a spark to stop their five-game skid, and Brandon Marsh delivered in walk-off fashion. In Monday night’s dramatic Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs matchup at Citizens Bank Park, Marsh not only gave his team a much-needed win — he reached a major milestone in the process. Marsh’s walk-off single in the 11th […]

At the bottom of the first inning, Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel thought he’d hit himself a dinger against the Athletics. The ball, thrown down the middle at 87 mph by Grant Holman, flew off the bat and went right to left-center field, where the Halos have a notoriously short fence. Nine times […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are battling for NL West supremacy, and Freddie Freeman continues to deliver when it matters most. In Monday night’s high-stakes Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres showdown, the eight-time All-Star added another highlight to his Hall of Fame-caliber résumé — and it came at a pivotal moment for Los Angeles. With a […]

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hit an unmistakable home run against the Milwaukee Brewers as he tries to regain his past form. The Braves have had a very trying season in 2025, especially for a franchise that has made seven straight playoff appearances. Heading into this game, Atlanta was 27-37, losing seven consecutive […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs were trolled by the Detroit Tigers after losing 4-0. It was a game that saw tempers flare and Cubs manager Craig Counsell and second baseman Nico Hoerner getting ejected after arguing over pitch calls.  It came in the 5th inning when Hoerner struck out on a low inside pitch. He […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking on the Chicago Cubs on Monday, as the team tries to earn its 38th win on the season. Zack Wheeler took the mound to start the contest, and his dominant display led to him making franchise history. In the top of the sixth inning with no outs, the 35-year-old pitcher […]

In a moment symbolic of both promise and pressure, Roman Anthony made his MLB debut for the Boston Red Sox this evening. The 21-year-old outfielder, long heralded as the club’s top prospect, received a thunderous standing ovation from Fenway Park as he stepped into the batter’s box for the first time. Anthony’s call-up comes as […]

Notwithstanding their series finale 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on the road on Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays are one of the best teams of late in the big leagues. They have won eight of their last 10 games going into Monday, the most in that span among teams in the American League. Also […]

The two best teams in baseball met up over the weekend for a three-game series, and it did not disappoint. The Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs came into the weekend with the two best records in the game, and Comerica Park in Detroit was packed all weekend. All three games were sellouts, and a […]

The Miami Marlins have placed left-handed starting pitcher Ryan Weathers on the 60-day injured list with a lat strain. It’s been a rough few days for Weathers, who was hit in the head on an errant throw during his start on Saturday. He lasted only three innings that game as the Marlins noticed a significant […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently in second place in the National League East with a 37-28 record. Philadelphia trails the 42-24 New York Mets in the division by 4.5 games as of this story’s writing. Would promoting a top prospect to the big league level give the Phillies a significant boost as they hope to […]

A number of big-name players will be moved ahead of MLB’s July 31 trade deadline. Selling teams will look to move their veterans for prospects who can contribute in the future, whereas trade deadline buyers will add major league talent that can help in a World Series push this season. Fans have already heard rumors, […]

The Boston Red Sox took two out of three games against the New York Yankees on the road this weekend. It may be the set that turns their season around after a dreadful first two months. Since Tristan Casas went down with an injury, fans have been clamoring for one particular reinforcement from Worcester. On […]

There are certain ballclubs that fans just believe will eventually figure things out and find a way into the playoffs. The Atlanta Braves have comfortably occupied a seat in that exclusive club for the last few years. Their impressive depth and unwavering tenacity was on display in 2024, as they overcame prolonged batting slumps and […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is on July 31 at 6 p.m. EDT, but teams are already trending in one direction or the other when it comes to the trade market. Usually, teams will either be sellers or buyers at the trade deadline. However, most teams end up standing pat when they are unable to […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins hates the New York Yankees. A lot. But he’s welcoming the criticism from Yankees fans for saying he’d rather retire than wear pinstripes. The quote got plenty of run this weekend as the two bitter rivals played for the first time in 2025 — particularly on Sunday when Dobbins […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in MLB. They are currently 40-25 and leading the National League Central by four games.  A significant factor for their dominance has been the dominating performance of Kyle Tucker. At this point, he is batting—278 with 67 hits, 12 home runs, and 40 RBIs.  All the […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings have been flipped upside down since the beginning of the season. With bad starts from some solid teams and surprising playoff contenders, we have a very different list than the debut edition in February. But this week, the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers all posted poor records. […]

There is a reason why a pitcher’s record is simply not good enough to be a singular basis of how good one is on the mound. Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes makes for one great example of that. So far in the 2025 MLB regular season, Skenes is only just 4-6 through 14 starts, even […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was placed on administrative leave in August of 2023 before being moved to the restricted list last July, is now officially facing another legal case. He is currently standing trial in his native Dominican Republic for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor, sexual exploitation against a minor […]

The Kansas City Royals lost a series to the Chicago White Sox over the weekend to fall to 34-32. But they had a big prospect make a splash on the big stage over the weekend. After brutal luck in his first games, Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone had a four-hit game over the weekend. Now, […]

The notion that “records are meant to be broken” unquestionably applies to New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. Yesterday, Judge achieved history against the Red Sox by hitting the mark of 23 home runs and batting .396 through 64 games.  In addition, his two home runs equaled him to the “iron horse” Lou Gehrig with […]

The New York Yankees suffered an 11-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night, and while the game itself was entertaining, there was some interesting trash talk that took place before the game thanks to Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins. During New York’s clash with Boston, Jazz Chisholm Jr. responded to Dobbins’ eye-opening […]

As if the series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees that ended on Sunday wasn’t flavorful enough, Boston’s rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins added some more spice to the series just before its finale when he said that he’d choose to retire rather than sign a contract with the Yankees. Judge did […]

The New York Mets have been fueled by last season’s loss in the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers this year, and they have used that to propel themselves to the top of the standings once again. Pete Alonso has been a big reason for that, as the former home run derby champion has been […]