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The Atlanta Braves would surely be one of baseball’s most talented teams if they can manage to stay healthy. An avalanche of injuries wiped out their World Series aspirations last season and now it’s threatening to resume in 2025. All-Star third baseman Austin Riley became the latest Brave to sustain an injury when he was […]

The Boston Red Sox signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a $120 million contract this offseason. While the move was met with resistance from veteran Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers, Boston appears to have avoided a contentious situation as Devers ultimately agreed to change positions. Despite the awkward start to his Red Sox career, […]

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers took part in an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants in preparation for the upcoming 2025 MLB season. The game marked the return of superstar Shohei Ohtani to his native country of Japan, as the contest was played in the famous Tokyo Dome. Understandably, the crowd was packed full […]

Although all eyes are on the the Los Angeles Dodgers’ abundance of riches, the Philadelphia Phillies could own the best pitching rotation in baseball. Zack Wheeler is one of the top hurlers in the game. Aaron Nola is extremely durable and pretty effective. Christopher Sanchez is a rising talent who tossed two complete games last […]

The Athletics appear to have some momentum going for them as they enter the 2025 campaign after putting together a strong body of work over the offseason. One area the A’s did not have to worry about during the past few months, though, was their closer spot, which was held down by one of the […]

The Seattle Mariners recently announced that Logan Gilbert will start Opening Day. Luis Castillo was a candidate as well, but Gilbert ultimately earned the nod. Castillo seems to be in support of Gilbert, however. “For five seconds probably I don’t think a word came out, I was just, like, taking it in,” Gilbert told reporters, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to play the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series, but will Mookie Betts be available? The Tokyo Series officially begins the 2025 MLB season with LA and Chicago set to play, but Betts’ status is in question because he has been “feeling under the weather,” Fabian Ardaya of The […]

Paul Skenes enjoyed a memorable first season in the big leagues. Skenes was ultimately selected as the National League Rookie of the Year after pitching to a stellar 1.96 ERA across 23 starts. On Saturday, Pirates manager Derek Shelton informed Skenes that he was selected as the team’s 2025 Opening Day starter. The Pirates shared […]

The Boston Red Sox wanted to add pitching help this past offseason. As a result, the Red Sox acquired Garrett Crochet in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. Not only is Crochet set to help the ball club, but he will reportedly lead the team into the regular season, per Christopher Smith of MassLive. […]

The Baltimore Orioles are going to need a healthy Gunnar Henderson in 2025 in order to make any noise in the competitive American League East. Henderson is currently dealing with an intercostal strain. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde recently provided a promising update on the shortstop, and Henderson offered a similar sentiment while discussing the situation, […]

Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz continues to amaze fans, opponents, and even some of the most experienced baseball minds. The latest to heap praise on the 23-year-old superstar? None other than Reds legend and Hall of Famer Barry Larkin. Larkin, who spent his entire 19-year MLB career with the Reds and was inducted […]

When Cardinals coach Ryan Ludwick first saw Quinn Mathews on the mound in 2024, one name immediately came to mind: Clayton Kershaw. Ludwick, a former MLB outfielder turned coach, didn’t take the comparison lightly. The legendary Dodgers left-hander is a two-time World Series champion, a 10-time All-Star, and a three-time National League Cy Young Award […]

The San Diego Padres’ search for their fifth starter took an unexpected turn Friday night when right-hander Matt Waldron suffered a mild left oblique strain while warming up in the bullpen. The injury, first reported by AJ Cassavell on X, formerly Twitter, has cast doubt on Waldron’s availability for the start of the regular season. […]

The Texas Rangers’ pitching staff took a major hit on Friday, as starter Jon Gray sustained a right wrist fracture during a Cactus League matchup against the Colorado Rockies. The injury occurred when Gray was struck by a 106.4 mph line drive off the bat of Michael Toglia, and manager Bruce Bochy did not mince […]

Alex Gordon will be enshrined as the 31st member of the Royals Hall of Fame, with the Kansas City Royals naming him the lone inductee of the 2025 class on Friday morning. Gordon’s induction ceremony is set for June 13 at Kauffman Stadium before the Royals face the A’s. He will receive a blue jacket, […]

Former All-star reliever for the San Francisco Giants, Camilo Doval, is embracing the challenge of bouncing back after a frustrating 2024 season. Once entrenched as the team’s closer, Doval lost his ninth-inning role after control issues derailed his effectiveness, leading to a demotion to Triple-A Sacramento. Now, he’s focused on regaining his dominance, and he […]

San Francisco Giants reliever Camilo Doval is looking to bounce back in 2025, and he knows exactly who has his back—Buster Posey. The franchise legend, now a key figure in the Giants’ front office, expressed confidence in Doval’s ability to return to form after a rocky 2024 season. Posey’s support means a lot to Doval, […]

With Opening Day fast approaching, the Chicago Cubs are facing a critical decision regarding their starting rotation. While the team boasts a strong offense and one of the best defensive units in baseball, questions about the rotation’s depth and consistency have resurfaced. At the center of these concerns is Justin Steele. The 29-year-old left-hander has […]

The Los Angeles Angels suffered a barrage of injuries in 2024, accentuating the organizational flaws and depth issues that have long existed. This offseason, general manager Perry Minasian made it a top priority to lengthen the roster and specifically acquired multiple infielders who can occupy various parts of the diamond if necessary. It is good […]

Rafael Devers was originally unhappy when questioned about his position in the field after the Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman as a free agent last month. He said at the time that he was the Red Sox 3rd baseman and he intended to play that position in the upcoming season. Rafael Devers was angry […]

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been dealing with a knee injury. On Friday, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol provided an update on the outfielder, via Katie Woo of The Athletic. “Oli Marmol said Jordan Walker (left knee inflammation) has responded ‘really well’ to treatment and the hope is he’ll be back in spring games […]

The Seattle Mariners made a few roster moves on Friday. As the Mariners prepare for the 2025 season, releasing a former All-Star was among the aforementioned moves. The team announced veteran reliever Neftali Feliz has been released. Feliz, 36, made his MLB debut in 2009 with the Texas Rangers. His rookie season was technically in […]

Athletics closer Mason Miller burst onto the scene in 2024, making the All-Star Game and consistently hitting triple digits on the radar gun. He’s already proven to be a valuable piece for this organization as they transition into a move to Las Vegas, but the front office has yet to approach Miller about a contract […]

Austin Riley is a World Series champion, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner and two-time All-Star who has finished in the top 10 for National League MVP voting in three different seasons. Despite all of those accolades, it feels like the best might still be to come. He is knocking on the door of true superstardom, […]

When news broke that Gerrit Cole would be out of action for the 2025 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, fans of the New York Yankees wondered who would take the mound for their favorite club on opening day when the Bronx Bombers are set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers later this month. […]

The New York Mets named Clay Holmes the Opening Day starter for their game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, March 27. It was an odd decision considering the rest of the rotation and that Holmes is being converted from a reliever to a starter. Considering the other pitchers on the roster, like Kodai Senga […]

The new MLB season officially kicks off with Opening Day set for Thursday, March 27. With the new season on the horizon, teams around the league are beginning to announce their Opening Day starters. The New York Mets turned heads with their decision after naming a former New York Yankees reliever as their starter for […]

MLB The Show 25 offers the chance to play as one of eight colleges in its Road To The Show mode. But which one should you play for, and why? In this guide, we’ll go over each College in MLB The Show 25, ranking them and going over their strengths and weaknesses. Without further ado, […]

The Atlanta Braves are playing the Washington Nationals in a spring training game on Friday. After an injury-riddled 2024 season, Atlanta is looking for a bounce-back campaign this year. But they might have another injury to deal with before the season even begins. Braves third baseman Austin Riley was hit by a pitch in the […]

The Cincinnati Reds have high expectations for their 2025 season. After a disappointing 78 wins last year, they fired David Bell and hired World Series Champion Terry Francona to be the manager. Their young core is elite, led by Elly De La Cruz offensively. But they have also developed an ace, Hunter Greene, who has […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have featured a quality team in recent seasons, but they have not earned a World Series victory since 2008. In all reality, Philadelphia has featured championship-caliber teams over the past few years. The ball club has been unable to take care of business in October, though. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave […]

The New York Yankees have dealt with a lot of injuries in spring training. Their rotation has been savaged, with Luis Gil potentially out for month and Gerrit Cole out for the year. That puts a lot of pressure on new addition Max Fried, who signed a record contact with the Yankees. Manager Aaron Boone […]

The Atlanta Braves had the worst-case-scenario season in 2024. They lost Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr for most of the season and barely snuck into the playoffs. When they got there, it was a quick exit at the hands of the San Diego Padres. Acuña is working his way back from injury and should […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to put together a bounce back campaign in 2025 after following up their World Series victory in 2023 by missing the playoffs entirely in 2024. On paper, they once again appear to have a talented team on their hands. However, their closer spot in their bullpen is a question mark, […]

The New York Yankees have been ravaged with injuries this spring training. Giancarlo Stanton may need season-ending surgery, Luis Gil is out for months with a lat strain, and Gerrit Cole will miss the season recovering from Tommy John. That puts Yankees prospect Will Warren in the spotlight as a potential rotation piece. ESPN’s Jeff […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the teams to watch for all of 2025. They hope Max Scherzer and Anthony Santander can lift them to the playoffs but the offseason may be more important. Stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette will be free agents at the end of the season. As the Blue […]

The Cleveland Guardians enter the 2025 season as reigning AL Central champions, but you wouldn’t know it from early projections. According to both Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA standings and FanGraphs, Cleveland isn’t favored to repeat. In fact, they’re projected to finish as low as fourth place, trailing the Twins, Royals, and Tigers. But Guardians pitcher Tanner […]

The Toronto Blue Jays underperformed massively in 2024, winning just 74 games and finishing dead last in the AL East after four straight winning seasons, three of which they qualified for the Wild Card Round. While Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was back to being at his best, the rest of the roster fell flat on their […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki recently took some swings in the batting cage—just not with a bat. In preparation for next week’s Tokyo Series, the Japan native stepped into the right-handed batter’s box holding a samurai sword. What followed was every bit as spectacular as you’d imagine—and then some. Suzuki took a few controlled swings, […]