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The Los Angeles Dodgers were stunned Thursday morning when longtime ace Clayton Kershaw informed teammates of his retirement through a group message. The announcement came just hours before the start of the team’s four-game series with the San Francisco Giants. It sparked a wave of emotional reactions throughout the Dodgers clubhouse, with Max Muncy among […]

The Texas Rangers are one of five teams in contention for the three American League Wild Card spots. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has found some new energy while helping his team get back into the hunt. While injuries took some wind out of Texas’ sails, Jacob deGrom leads a talented starting rotation. If Adolis Garcia […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Clayton Kershaw’s legendary 18-year career is nearing its conclusion, with the 37-year-old left-hander officially set to retire after the 2025 season. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2014 National League MVP will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. However, what […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready for what they hope will be a deep playoff run. However, Dave Roberts got some surprising news from one of his pitchers. Clayton Kershaw announced his plan to retire at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Los Angeles held a press conference for him before Thursday night’s game […]

The Los Angeles Angels will be without veteran closer Kenley Jansen for their upcoming road series at Coors Field, as the right-hander will not travel to Denver due to ongoing heart-related concerns. The decision is a precaution tied to Jansen’s history with atrial fibrillation, which is known to be aggravated by the high altitude. Jansen […]

The New York Yankees entered Thursday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles needing a win. Aaron Boone’s team is already preparing for the playoffs, but they have not given up on the American League East yet. The Yankees are within arm’s reach of the Toronto Blue Jays for the top spot, even without Gerrit Cole in […]

The Chicago Cubs have locked in a 2025 postseason berth, and they may already have a secret weapon in waiting. Veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton, still an elite MLB base stealer, is playoff-eligible and sharpening his game with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs just in time for October. Hamilton’s value has never been tied to power or […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fighting with the San Diego Padres for the top spot in the National League West. However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is already getting his roster ready for the postseason. With Shohei Ohtani back to dominating on both sides of the ball and Clayton Kershaw entering his final playoff run, things […]

After 18 seasons, two World Series championships, and a résumé that distinguishes him as one of the greatest pitchers of his generation, Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 MLB season. The 37-year-old left-hander will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continue their push for the AL East crown, but a frustrating loss to the Tampa Bay Rays exposed a costly lapse in focus. In the wake of the 4-0 shutout to the series finale, Blue Jays manager John Schneider didn’t hesitate to call out a pivotal at-bat by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will enjoy the final days of Clayton Kershaw. The longtime left-handed pitcher and Cy Young winner will retire from the Dodgers after this season, making the announcement Thursday. But did Freddie Freeman know all along about Kershaw’s intentions? Dodgers reporter for The Athletic Fabian Ardaya revealed Freeman’s role in Kershaw’s decision. […]

With the Detroit Tigers preparing for the 2025 MLB Playoffs, there is no denying that the team is currently going through a slump, losing seven of its last 10 games. As the Tigers are in a tight division race in the AL Central, manager A.J. Hinch would speak about the woes the team is going […]

On paper, the Cleveland Guardians have a roster built for playoff success. With Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan leading the offense and Tanner Bibee at the top of the rotation, they have a chance to be elite. However, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has had to deal with drama in the latter half of the season. […]

With fans theorizing who the Chicago White Sox will pursue in the offseason, the team at the current moment is filled with a ton of rookies, as the future could be shaping up with a handful of games left in the current season. As the rumors around the White Sox will swirl throughout the end […]

With a playoff berth on the line and their veteran starters struggling, the New York Mets embraced a midseason youth movement. The Mets turned to three rookie pitchers to help save the season, calling up Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat. Tong got off to an auspicious start, winning his MLB debut with a […]

None of the past Los Angeles Dodgers legends shone quite as bright as Clayton Kershaw has in his career. He is still a part of Los Angeles and manager Dave Roberts’ postseason strategy. However, the veteran starter announced that he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, making his start against the San […]

The New York Mets are in the final stretch of their push for the final National League Wild Card spot. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has a lot to figure out before the playoffs start. Most importantly, his postseason rotation is unknown behind ace David Peterson. One of the biggest singular factors that will decide the […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to clinch a playoff spot this week. While Boston’s dream scenario could see the team getting everything it wants, the alternative could be very bad. Currently, the Red Sox are tied with the Seattle Mariners for the second wild card spot. They likely will make the 2025 MLB Playoffs. […]

The Detroit Tigers entered Thursday with a 4.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians for the AL Central lead. That lead has shrunk, with Cleveland winning the first two games of the three-game set. But Detroit had the best possible stopper on the hill with their ace going on Thursday afternoon. Tigers’ Cy Young winner Tarik […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are riding high right now, and things look better than ever. Now, it’s time to do more. After the Phillies clinched the National League East, there are bigger aspirations. Yet, it could all go wrong. As the 2025 MLB playoffs get closer, the Phillies’ nightmare scenario could become a reality. It would […]

The Detroit Tigers have a 4.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. With 11 games to go, Detroit is most likely going to win its division for the first time since 2014. But even with Tarik Skubal leading the rotation, there are pitching concerns for the Tigers going into the postseason. What […]

With the Washington Nationals eliminated from the playoffs for the sixth straight season, there is no doubt that the team is looking for a new general manager in the hopes of leading them to the promised land. As the rumors around who the Narionals’ new general manager will be, this most recent report suggests someone […]

The MLB season is currently winding down and simultaneously gearing up for the upcoming playoffs, which are slated to begin with the Wild Card round later this month. Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and others are considered to have a better chance than most at hoisting that elusive World Series trophy. However, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers currently have the best record in baseball. Overall, things are looking good in Milwaukee. The Brewers are chasing records and have a chance to win the top seed in the National League. Despite all that, things can still go horrifically wrong. The Brewers’ nightmare scenario could become a reality if they let their foot […]

The Detroit Tigers enter the final weeks of the regular season with the AL Central still hanging in the balance. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has made it clear that pressure will not define the team, even as every game carries weight. Ace Tarik Skubal is set to take the mound against the Guardians. The Tigers […]

The New York Yankees are in a good place to win the AL Wild Card. Currently, they have a two-game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card standings. Also, the Yankees are not to be counted out as World Series contenders. With the stakes high and the season wrapping up, the Yankees […]

With their 65-88 record, the Pittsburgh Pirates are poised to miss the postseason for the 10th consecutive season. But as the Pirates look towards their future, they have yet another top prospect who will soon take the league by storm. Barring anything unforeseen, Paul Skenes is set to lead the rotation for the foreseeable future. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to win yet another World Series this season. Los Angeles has been guided by several players, including Shohei Ohtani. The club was able to develop Ohtani’s pitching once again this year. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani can play just about anywhere. Does that mean he will put Ohtani in […]

The Chicago Cubs recently notched their first MLB Playoff berth since 2020, advancing as the top Wild Card seed in the National League. For much of the season, the Cubs battled alongside the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL Central Division, but an extremely hot streak from the Brewers during the second half widened the gap. […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking to make a run in the 2025 MLB playoffs and win their 10th title in franchise history. After the Red Sox had another walk-off win, there is hope that the team can make a big run. But what is the Red Sox’s dream scenario for the rest of the […]

The Seattle Mariners were eliminated from postseason contention last season, but they’re well on their way to making their first playoff appearance since 2022. With Cal Raleigh leading the way behind his league-best 56 home runs, the Mariners could become a sneaky team for anyone to face in a seven-game series. However, they still need […]

The northside of Chicago is roaring following the Cubs’ clinching a Playoff spot. After defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Wednesday, the Cubs will play in October for the first time since 2020. A moment that was indeed special for everyone involved, but especially true for OF Ian Happ. In 2017, Happ joined the Cubs […]

The Houston Astros stand on the precipice of another October run, currently positioned as the sixth seed in the American League with an 84-69 record. Despite facing significant injury challenges and roster turnover from their championship core, the Astros’ dream playoff scenario involves a perfect storm of favorable matchups, key player returns, and their proven […]

The MLB postseason is just a few weeks away, with the Los Angeles Dodgers looking for their second straight World Series title. Big-market clubs like the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets should be vying for the title as well. But that does not mean labor negotiations are peaceful. ESPN’s Jeff Passan […]

With their league leading 93-59 record, the Milwaukee Brewers are now trying to clinch the NL Central before beginning their playoff journey. However, the Brewers will be entering their postseason a bit shorthanded when it comes to pitching. Milwaukee has placed Jose Quintana on the injured list with a left calf strain, via the Associated […]

With the Chicago Cubs ending their playoff drought and making the postseason after an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, there is no doubt that the team celebrated, as it had not since the last time they played meaningful baseball in 2020. As the Cubs celebrated with champagne after Wednesday’s victory, there could be some […]

The Chicago Cubs clinched their playoff spot on Wednesday afternoon by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their 88-64 record is the third-best in the National League and will likely earn them the top Wild Card spot. That could pit them against the San Diego Padres in a three-game series at Wrigley Field. But Craig Counsell gave […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night, salvaging the series. Shohei Ohtani hit his 51st homer, and Freddie Freeman launched his 21st to power the offense. The Dodgers also got a great performance from Blake Snell, with seven innings of two-hit, shutout ball. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the […]

The San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 7-4 on Wednesday, forcing a rubber match on Thursday. Manny Machado hit a grand slam to break a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning, launching the Padres to victory. As the Wild Card Series approaches, Machado dropped a firm take about September baseball, per AJ Cassavell […]