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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 […]

Shohei Ohtani has put on a show as the Los Angeles Dodgers make their final push for the NL West title. The two-way star is making a strong case for winning his fourth MVP Award. On Tuesday, Ohtani took center stage for the Dodgers, pitching five no-hit innings and joining the 50 home run club […]

After the Los Angeles Dodgers lost back-to-back games to the Philadelphia Phillies, it was up to Blake Snell to salvage the series. Snell accepted the challenge, spinning a masterful game on Wednesday. Until he ran into trouble in the seventh inning. The 10th-year veteran recorded two outs in the seventh before consecutive walks brought the […]

The New York Yankees sustained their torrid offensive momentum as Trent Grisham catapulted the squad to a 10-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in the decisive rubber game of their three-match series. Grisham hit two home runs, a solo shot in the third inning and a three-run blast in the fourth, giving […]

The last time Blake Snell took the mound, he helped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation make history. Snell’s outing against the Colorado Rockies on September 10 capped one of the most dominant five-game stretches ever by a group of starting pitchers. Facing the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Snell made history again. The two-time Cy Young […]

For the second game in a row, reigning National League Most Valuable Player and Los Angeles Dodgers supertar two-way player Shohei Ohtani has gone yard. His home run in Wednesday night’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies helped Los Angeles avoid a three-game sweep, as the team came away with a 5-0 victory at Dodger […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers turned a tense moment into a turning point Wednesday night thanks to pitcher Blake Snell. Facing pressure from the Philadelphia Phillies and with manager Dave Roberts approaching the mound, Snell shook him off and stayed in the game. He responded by striking out the side to close the seventh inning—capping off […]

The Boston Red Sox entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Athletics having lost four of their last five games. With the Wild Card race tightening, Boston badly needed a win. And the resilient Red Sox battled back after trailing by two runs in the fifth inning. Boston forced the game into extra innings before delivering its […]

2025 cannot be viewed as anything other than a successful year for the Toronto Blue Jays. There weren’t too many high expectations for them coming into the 2025 season after a lot of their core players underperformed last year, but they have managed to play much better this season — even looking the part of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are feeling the weight of a long season, and veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman made sure that message came through clearly. After a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday night, Gausman shared a no-frills assessment of the mental and physical toll of the playoff push — one he had discussed […]

The New York Mets suffered another tough loss in their 2025 MLB postseason push, falling 7-4 to the San Diego Padres. But what grabbed headlines wasn’t just the result — it was Juan Soto’s powerful message to the clubhouse after the game. SNYtv posted a video on X (formerly known as Twitter) showing Soto speaking […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ injury challenges mounted on Wednesday as starting pitcher Jose Soriano exited in the second inning of their 9-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Soriano, 26, was struck in the right forearm by a 107.4 mph line drive off the bat of Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers. The […]

The Boston Red Sox have been slipping in the standings as of late. Their once sizable lead in the American League Wild Card has dwindled. They have fallen more than six games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East, and even trail the New York Yankees. On Wednesday night, the Red Sox got […]

Juan Soto and the New York Mets are still trying to lock up a sure spot in the upcoming 2025 MLB playoffs, as they play the San Diego Padres in an ongoing series at CitiField. New York won the first game of the series on Tuesday, 8-3, but failed to follow up on it with […]

The Chicago Cubs are playoff-bound for the first time since 2020, and pitcher Shota Imanaga has suddenly become one of the faces of their postseason push. Following Chicago’s 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, the clubhouse celebration took an unexpected turn — and went viral. The moment came during the Cubs’ celebration after clinching […]

The Detroit Tigers have been near the top of the American League throughout the Major League Baseball season. A major reason for that is the second straight excellent season from Tarik Skubal. The Tigers’ ace won the AL Cy Young award last season and is the favorite to repeat. While Boston Red Sox All-Star Garrett […]

The San Diego Padres entered a series against the New York Mets needing a good performance. Mike Shildt is encouraged by his team despite sitting two losses behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. After losing the series opener to the Mets, the Padres sent a message in Wednesday’s game. Manny Machado […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a setback as the NL West playoff race tightens. Catcher Will Smith will not return from the injured list when first eligible on Saturday. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the decision. Smith is still dealing with swelling in his right hand after suffering a bone bruise earlier this month. The injury […]

Having emphatically announced himself with a debut for the ages, Trey Yesavage is now bracing for his follow-up with the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager John Schneider said on Wednesday the club is “still sorting through” its rotation plans for the weekend, but made it clear that a Yesavage start is “for sure under consideration,” per […]

Unlike the American League, where no team has clinched playoff spot yet, the National League playoff picture is already somewhat clear. In fact, three teams have already clinched postseason berths. So, with less than two weeks left in the regular season, how do the standings line up in the NL? National League divisional leaders Milwaukee […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on a division title, but one key piece of their bullpen remains uncertain. Veteran reliever Paul Sewald is progressing in his recovery from a right shoulder strain, yet manager AJ Hinch has offered no firm plan for his return. With just 11 games left in the regular season, the […]