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While the Baltimore Orioles are still technically in the AL Wild Card race, the odds of a playoff berth grow slimmer by the day. This past weekend’s series against the Houston Astros showed that while the Orioles still have plenty of fight, it’s clear that GM Mike Elias and his staff still have work to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got a huge boost in their rivalry against the Padres when rookie catcher Dalton Rushing crushed a game-changing home run. Among the many reactions in the Dodgers dugout, none stood out more than Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s. Yamamoto sat stunned, wide-eyed and frozen, as he watched the ball sail over the wall. His […]

Ryan O’Hearn ultimately went from the Baltimore Orioles to San Diego Padres at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but he could have just as easily landed with the Milwaukee Brewers. As O’Hearn tells it, multiple Brewers players, including DL Hall, texted him in the lead-up to the deadline to say, “Hey, we put in a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were somewhat quiet at this season’s MLB trade deadline, but one of the moves they did make has paid dividends in an intriguing fashion. Los Angeles acquired outfielder Alex Call late last month despite other clubs such as the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies showing interest in a potential deal. […]

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers (74-57) did not have a fun National League West road trip — split a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies (37-94) and losing two of three to the San Diego Padres — they return to Chavez Ravine tied for first place in the division. Better yet, the 2024 World Series […]

The San Diego Padres made one of the boldest moves at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring Mason Miller. The team wasted no time clarifying his role. After the trade deadline deal, the Padres asked Miller what position he envisioned within their bullpen. His response to the Padres was simple: “I’m here to do anything […]

Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele wants more respect on the name of teammate and rookie pitcher Cade Horton. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the left-handed pitcher shared his thoughts on Horton, saying that the first-year hurler “just simply isn’t being talked about enough.” Horton has been a solid […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back after key series’ on either coast. Out East, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees to jump them in both league standings and the Power Rankings. And out West, the San Diego Padres have tied the National League West lead after taking two from the Los […]

It has been an uncharacteristically quiet season for Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts, but the three-time World Series champion has attempted to make the most out of the campaign’s final few months. Despite some early struggles, Betts has started to play more efficiently at shortstop. According to Baseball Savant, he ranks in the 88th […]

The San Diego Padres stunned fans by landing Ramon Laureano in a bold MLB trade deadline move. Since joining the Padres, Laureano has been on fire, slashing .338/.393/.584 with four home runs in just 21 games. He even robbed Teoscar Hernandez of a grand slam in a stunning Padres defensive highlight that sent the stadium […]

The San Diego Padres once again made a flurry of acquisitions at this year’s MLB trade deadline. The Padres haul included trades bringing in Athletics reliever Mason Miller, Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin, and veterans Ramon Laureano and Ryan O’Hearn from the Baltimore Orioles. So far, all of them have paid dividends since coming […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 45th home run in Sunday’s 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres, the sensation would also encounter a loud distraction from the stands. The Dodgers slugger would go face-to-face with a heckler during the game, but not in a threatening way, more in a manner that […]

The Seattle Mariners are fighting for an American League Wild Card spot, with the help of two trade deadline acquisitions. Eugenio Suarez has warmed up a little bit from his freezing-cold start. But Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor has been sensational, with steals as an unexpected part of his game. The Athletic’s Chad Jennings spoke […]

Although manager Mike Shildt and the San Diego Padres failed to avenge last week’s sweep at the hands of their rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, two out of three isn’t bad. After a 2-1 win in the series opener, followed by a 5-1 victory, the Padres reclaimed first place in the NL West division. However, […]

On Sunday, Shohei Ohtani delivered another historic moment for the Los Angeles Dodgers, blasting his 45th home run of the season in the ninth inning and fueling the heated Dodgers-Padres rivalry. With the blast, Shohei Ohtani joined an exclusive group of sluggers to reach the 45-homer mark before September. He became just the third player […]

The New York Yankees salvaged their four-game set with the Boston Red Sox thanks to a 7-2 victory on Sunday night. But shortstop Anthony Volpe was not a pivotal part of the effort. Volpe did not start the series finale, and entered the game on defense in the eighth inning. He was also informed that […]

The spectacular 2025 MLB regular season of Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh keeps on getting better. On Sunday, the switch-hitting Raleigh slammed not just one but two home runs in the series finale against the Athletics at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. He hit his first home run in the first inning off A’s starter Jacob […]

The Seattle Mariners are clinging to the final wild card spot in the American League, even as they navigate a brutal slump over the last couple of weeks. However, Cal Raleigh continues to make history during his career year even while some of his teammates try to regain their rhythm. On Sunday, Raleigh had another […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres rivalry has reached another level, and rookie catcher Dalton Rushing is embracing the moment. After helping the Dodgers secure a big win over the Padres, Rushing called the matchup one of the best in baseball. He explained that the energy and passion surrounding these games make them […]

The Texas Rangers are going to be without Marcus Semien for some time, as he has a fracture and sprain in his left foot. He’ll need around four to six weeks to recover, which means he’ll most likely be out for the rest of the season. For the second time in his career, he was […]

The Milwaukee Brewers delivered an emotional scene on Sunday as the entire team joined Bob Uecker’s family on the field before the Giants-Brewers matchup at American Family Field. The Brewers honored Uecker with a touching ceremony. The whole squad stood shoulder-to-shoulder around the mound as members of the Uecker family threw out the ceremonial first […]

On Sunday, the New York Yankees won the series finale against the Boston Red Sox, 7-4, thanks in large part to Jazz Chisholm Jr. setting the tone in the bottom of the second inning with an emotional two-run home run that doubled as a tribute to his dearly departed best friend. But Chisholm wasn’t the […]

The worst-case scenario for the Philadelphia Phillies came true; Zack Wheeler will no longer be pitching for the Phillies for the rest of the 2025 season after requiring thoracic outlet decompression surgery after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, keeping him out for a minimum of six to eight months. This is quite the […]

On Sunday night, the New York Yankees, thanks to a powerful and emotional performance from second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., stopped the bleeding, taking a 7-2 win over their sworn rival Boston Red Sox to prevent what would have been a catastrophic four-game sweep at Yankee Stadium. But it looks like a huge adjustment from […]

The month of August hasn’t gone according to plan at all for the struggling New York Mets. They’ve gone 7-14 in the calendar month, and they were even in the middle of a six-game losing streak courtesy of two straight series sweeps at one point. With these struggles of theirs, they’ve fallen off the pace […]

The Toronto Blue Jays ended their road trip the same way they started it: frustrated by a young ace. After being stifled by Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, they ran into another generational talent Sunday afternoon at loanDepot Park, when Eury Pérez overpowered their lineup in the Marlins’ 5-3 win. The 22-year-old right-hander delivered six innings […]

Heading into their four-game series against the Boston Red Sox this past weekend, the Yankees were beginning to right the ship — having won nine of their past 13 games since Aaron Judge’s return to the lineup. But entering the series finale on Sunday, the Yankees were looking to avoid what would have been an […]

The Minnesota Twins’ top prospect, Walker Jenkins, has officially moved one step away from the majors after being promoted to Triple-A St. Paul, according to Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune. The 20-year-old outfielder, selected No. 5 overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, will join the Saints for their upcoming series in Toledo, making […]

The Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, but the bigger storyline came from the early exit of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. Taillon was cruising through five innings, allowing just one run on three hits with three strikeouts. He had thrown only 62 pitches when manager Craig Counsell walked out […]

Make no mistake about it, the San Francisco Giants intend to win and win big. They have grand ambitions despite residing in the same division as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, but it’s safe to say that they have not met the lofty expectations they’ve set for themselves. But every now and […]

On Sunday night, the New York Yankees avoided what would have been an embarrassing four-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox, taking a 7-2 victory courtesy of a big night from second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm went 2-4 on the night — with two of those hits being home runs to […]

In late July, Aaron Judge had to make a trip to the 10-day injured list after straining his right elbow flexor. The New York Yankees struggled during that span, although they’ve picked up the pace with Judge back as of late, their recent skid against the Boston Red Sox notwithstanding. However, since his return to […]

The New York Yankees avoided a historically damaging sweep with a 7-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium. The victory snapped an eight-game losing streak to their rivals and prevented Boston from completing a four-game sweep in the Bronx for the first time since July 1939. The Yankees’ offense […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto received praise from Dave Roberts after the team’s series finale against the San Diego Padres. Yamamoto started on the mound as he lasted six innings. He did a great job at fending off the Padres’ advances, striking out six batters while conceding four hits and two runs. Roberts reflected […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers salvaged the final game of their three-game set against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, securing an 8-2 win behind home runs from Freddie Freeman, Dalton Rushing, and Shohei Ohtani. The victory not only pulled the Dodgers even with the Padres atop the NL West but also featured an unexpected confrontation […]

Ramon Laureano made a spectacular play against Teoscar Hernandez during Sunday’s matchup between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres already had bragging rights over the Dodgers, securing the series win after taking the first two games. A win on Sunday would have confirmed a sweep, further placing concern for Los Angeles […]

Willy Adames shared a defiant take following the San Francisco Giants’ 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday evening. The Giants were even at one game apiece in the series against the Brewers, needing to win the tiebreaker. They lost Game 1 on a walk-off before bouncing back with a 7-1 victory in Game […]

The New York Yankees captain, Aaron Judge, took another step toward returning to the outfield on Sunday, throwing from right field to bases for the first time since suffering a right flexor strain in late July. Judge, who described the session as “checking a box,” per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, continues to progress through his […]

Luis Robert and the Chicago White Sox have had a tough year in the 2025 season. Despite this, Robert has managed to find silver linings in their campaign. The White Sox dominated the Minnesota Twins 8-0 in the series finale on Sunday. They performed well on both sides of the ball, making the right plays […]