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Julio Rodriguez may be in the middle of a down season for the Seattle Mariners, but he’s the kind of player who can turn it on at a moment’s notice. This is exactly what Rodriguez did in powering the Mariners to a three-game series sweep over the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers, with his 2-3 night […]

As the Houston Astros look to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt, general manager Dana Brown delivered a wave of updates on the team’s battered pitching staff, offering hope that reinforcements could soon be on the way. The most encouraging news centers around right-hander Cristian Javier, who took a significant step forward in […]

Just days after being added to the American League All-Star roster, Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has withdrawn from the 2025 Midsummer Classic to attend to a personal family matter, according to manager Joe Espada. While Paredes was healthy and in the Astros’ lineup on Sunday, Espada confirmed that the slugger will be stepping […]

The Los Angeles Angels remain in the fringes of the playoff hunt, but the front office cannot operate on delusion and proceed as if they’re a surefire candidate to remain in the postseason picture. They have to be pragmatic, and with that comes the potential to operate as a seller as we near the trade […]

For the first few months of the 2025 MLB season, it sure looked like Jackson Merrill, the runner-up to Paul Skenes in the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year race, was going to avoid having a sophomore slump entirely. Merrilll, for the first two or so months of the season, was raking for the San […]

AJ Hinch was honest about the Detroit Tigers’ recent struggles after their three-game sweep to the Seattle Mariners. The Tigers went through a three-game losing streak going into Sunday’s matchup. It was big step back from the elite form they showcased, having one of the best records in the American League. Unfortunately, they couldn’t bounce […]

The Seattle Mariners made one of the most impactful selections of the 2025 MLB Draft by picking LSU left-hander Kade Anderson with the No. 3 overall pick, a move that combined top-tier talent with financial prudence. Anderson, viewed as one of the premier prospects in the class, agreed to a signing bonus of approximately $8.8 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed its future Sunday through the 2025 MLB Draft. Dave Roberts and company opted for the “hog call.” By taking two talents from the University of Arkansas. Los Angeles announced Zachary Root as selection No. 40. Root starred as a left-handed pitcher for the Razorbacks. But he’s not the only Arkansas […]

The Houston Astros received both promising and measured news regarding the injury status of All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena. Ahead of the All-Star break, Astros GM Dana Brown provided a positive update on Pena’s status, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “Asked if Jeremy Peña could return for the Seattle series after the All-Star break,” […]

The Tampa Bay Rays went to Fenway Park for a four-game series with the hope of separating themselves from the resurgent Boston Red Sox. However, instead of winning or splitting the four games, the Rays found themselves on the wrong end of a sweep even though the team pitched and and played defense extremely well. […]

The Chicago White Sox hit the All-Star Break at 32-65, last place in the AL Central. While this season has been better than last year, already nine wins shy of tying last year’s total, but they should still sell pieces. Last year’s deadline was full of massive trades in Chicago. But the Chicago White Sox […]

Terry Francona made incredible MLB history after Sunday’s matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies. Going into the series finale, Francona racked up 1,999 wins throughout his coaching career. He earned these victories with the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), and Reds. He needed one more victory to reach 2,000. […]

The New York Mets are headed to the All-Star Break at 55-42, a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies. Their massive offseason led to monumental expectations, which they have met so far. They ended the first half with the first appearance for one of their top pitchers. The Mets activated Sean Manaea from the injured list […]

The Boston Red Sox are streaking as they head into the All-Star break with 10 consecutive wins. They have reeled off series sweeps of the Washington Nationals (3 games), Colorado Rockies (3 games) and the Tampa Bay Rays (4 games), and they are just one game behind the second-place New York Yankees and three games […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora surprisingly predicted his team’s current 10-game winning streak back in May, and it serves as a scary warning to the rest of the league. The BoSox came into the 2025 season expecting to break their three-year playoff drought. But early on, this group was underperforming on the field and […]

Carlos Mendoza and the New York Mets had a tough offensive night in their 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. New York trailed 2-0 throughout eight innings of the game. They managed to even up the score in the final frame, but Kansas City pulled off a walkoff win with a game-winning […]

The Houston Astros center fielder, Jake Meyers, will miss at least three weeks due to a right calf strain, according to general manager Dana Brown. The injury occurred when Meyers attempted to return to the field on July 9 against the Cleveland Guardians. Despite already dealing with leg issues before the game, he was placed […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a masterful first half of the season and they go into the All-Star Break in first place in the National League Central Division with a 1.0-game lead over the hard-charging Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs are coming off a series victory over the New York Yankees, winning two of three games […]

The Tampa Bay Rays, famous for their aggressive and often unconventional approach to roster management, could be preparing for another significant move following their recent acquisition of right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles. Holding a 50–46 record and sitting just half a game behind the final AL Wild Card spot, the Rays are […]

The Washington Nationals have been making a lot of surprising moves lately. They fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo just ten days before the MLB Draft. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo was tasked with making the first overall selection on Sunday, and stunned the world. The Nationals made Eli Willits the youngest first […]

The New York Yankees have a lot of representatives at the MLB All-Star Game. Aaron Judge is starting in right, Jazz Chisholm Jr is participating in the Home Run Derby, and Aaron Boone is the manager. With Max Fried originally announced to the team, and considering his past as an Atlanta Brave, he seemed like […]

The Seattle Mariners swept the Detroit Tigers to end the first half 51-45. They started the week getting swept by the New York Yankees, so rolling into the break with momentum was important. Cal Raleigh has been sensational for the Mariners this year, with his 38 homers. But his tenth steal of the season on […]

With the MLB Draft approaching soon, ESPN has released their final mock draft on where they think the young prospects could find themselves by the end of the night. For the Colorado Rockies, they predicted that they would draft the son of Matt Holliday, a former player they selected in 1998. “There has been some […]

The Washington Nationals are entrenched in a rebuild. They recently fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, as the results were not coming fast enough. Interim GM Mike DeBartolo has been immediately tasked with a tough decision. The Nationals have the number one overall pick in Sunday’s MLB Draft, and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel […]

With the July 31 trade deadline looming, the Los Angeles Angels find themselves in a familiar but tricky position — on the fringe of postseason contention and facing a pivotal organizational decision. But if you ask franchise icon Mike Trout, the message to the front office is simple: believe in this team. “I think they […]

The New York Yankees slid into the All-Star Break with a series loss to the Chicago Cubs. They lost the middle game 5-2 on Saturday, even with their ace going. Max Fried left the start after three rough innings with a blister on his left hand. Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke about Fried’s blister before […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, two names have surfaced repeatedly among executives as likely headliners in major deadline deals: Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie and Mariners catcher Harry Ford. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, rival GMs overwhelmingly identified Caissie and Ford as the top prospects most likely to be traded by contending […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves stuck in a familiar position: hovering around .500 and facing a harsh reality as the trade deadline approaches. At 46-50 and 6.5 games back of the final NL Wild Card spot, rival executives believe the D-backs will shift from contenders to sellers. According to one GM, “I don’t see a […]

The Chicago Cubs are back in the playoff conversation in the National League. With young stars Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch leading the way, Chicago should be set for a solid competitive window. To add on, the Cubs are set to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported […]

The Cleveland Guardians got some good news recently, as pitcher Shane Bieber is supposed to be making his rehab start soon, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. “Shane Bieber is set to start on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League. Will be his first start since he had a setback in his Tommy John surgery […]

The New York Yankees have had a roller coaster of a season so far. From flying high in the first two months to a grizzly losing streak in June, the Bombers are entrenched in a division race. Injuries have ravaged the pitching staff, but one key arm could be returning soon. Yankees starter Luis Gil […]

It’s been a strong season thus far for the Houston Astros, who currently sit with an impressive record of 56-39 ahead of Sunday afternoon’s series finale at home against the Texas Rangers. Making matters even more impressive for the Astros is the amount of injuries that the team has dealt with this year, including to […]

The Seattle Mariners have grinned and battled so far this season and have put themselves in a position to make another run at the playoffs in a crowded American League down the back half of the season. However, the Mariners are firmly outside of the top group of contenders in Major League Baseball and could […]

The Chicago Cubs are holding onto first place in the NL Central in what should be an all-in year. They traded for Kyle Tucker, who will be a free agent at the end of the year, to win the World Series. The Cubs cannot let him walk without making a big splash at the MLB […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season, and they are actively seeking reinforcements. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Blue Jays could aggressively pursue Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen ahead of this month’s trade deadline. “GMs believe that the Toronto Blue Jays could be as aggressive as […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the top teams in Major League Baseball so far this season and have a real chance to make a push at the World Series. With just one game left to go until the All-Star break, the Phillies are just a half-game back of the New York Mets in […]

The Baltimore Orioles might not be officially ready to waive the white flag, but speculation regarding their trade deadline plans has already started to circulate. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that the Orioles could look to trade three starters who have not performed well in 2025. Zach Eflin, Charlie Morton, and Tomoyuki Sugano could […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star game will feature the game’s brightest stars, and two of the most dominant pitchers will have a chance to go head-to-head. It was recently announced that Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes and Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal will start for the National League and American League respectively during Tuesday’s All-Star Game […]

Jackson Merrill had been ice cold at the plate, stuck in a brutal 3-for-42 slump and searching for answers. But on Saturday night at Petco Park, the San Diego Padres’ 22-year-old center fielder reminded everyone why he was once the frontrunner for NL Rookie of the Year. Facing one of the game’s toughest arms in […]