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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 […]

The Houston Astros are limping into the playoffs. Their manager, Joe Espada, is clinging to the hope that Josh Hader is going to make his return to the bullpen before the playoffs begin. While that may be unlikely, Isaac Paredes’ chances of doing so are much better. Houston may finally get a look at a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one step closer to getting a major bat back in the lineup ahead of October. Outfielder Anthony Santander will play left field tonight during his rehab stint with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. It marks a significant shift from his first 4 appearances as a designated hitter with the Bisons. Santander, […]

It’s been said that San Francisco Giants veteran pitcher Justin Verlander will return for his 21st season. However, he still needs to finish his 20th. On Wednesday, Verlander etched his name in the history books alongside the likes of Roger Clemens, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. Over the course of four games, Verlander has allowed […]

The San Diego Padres are hoping to finish the 2025 regular season strong for a potential postseason run. The team is built to win with the pieces to make a lot of noise in the National League. The Friars are coming off a tough loss to the New York Mets in Game 1 of their […]

There are less than two weeks left in MLB’s regular season. Teams are vying for the final available slots in the postseason, and there has even been some movement near the top of the standings as of recent. Nobody has technically clinched a postseason birth in the American League yet. So, who is in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face their ultimate October moment with a championship roster primed for another World Series run. With just over 10 games remaining in the regular season, the defending champions sit in a commanding position to secure their playoff berth and chase back-to-back titles. The dream scenario unfolds in three critical phases that […]

Paul Skenes burst onto the scene for the Pittsburgh Pirates halfway through the 2024 Major League Baseball season. With the 2025 regular season coming to a close, Skenes’ dominance on the mound has him as the favorite for the National League Cy Young Award. However, contenders like Cristopher Sanchez and Freddy Peralta are looming with […]

The Cubs are in! After a stellar 2025 regular season, the Chicago Cubs have clinched a berth to the postseason for the first time since 2020. THE CUBS ARE POSTSEASON BOUND 👏 This marks their first appearance since 2020.pic.twitter.com/uXWuotnv6v — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 17, 2025 The Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Wednesday to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to clinch the best possible spot in the 2025 MLB postseason. Of course, simply making the playoffs is a quality accomplishment for many teams. However, LA has a World Series-or-bust mentality with October right around the corner. So, what would the team’s nightmare playoff scenario look like? The Dodgers […]

The New York Mets find themselves in the perfect position to capture their first World Series title since 1986, with all the pieces falling into place for what could be a historic October run. After nearly four decades of championship drought, the stars are aligning for this franchise to finally return to baseball’s summit. Championship-Caliber […]

The Chicago White Sox’s chance at contention in 2025 is long gone. However, Will Venable has done a great job getting players like Shane Smith to buy in. His leadership has inspired the team to show some fight down the stretch of the regular season. However, the team suffered a scary moment against the Baltimore […]

The Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday’s action with a chance to sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates. Craig Counsell leaned on his pitching to string some wins together with the playoffs on the way. However, the biggest issue on the team remains the health of Kyle Tucker. He and Daniel Palencia are still on the injured list, leaving […]

The Chicago White Sox will most likely be without Luis Robert Jr. for the rest of the season because of a left hamstring strain, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be the end of him with the team. Robert has a $20 million club option for next season, and there’s a chance that it’ll be picked […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight game with a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. The win brings Torey Lovullo’s team within 1.5 games of the final National League Wild Card spot. As the playoffs become a more realistic outcome, Arizona is starting to shuffle its starting rotation around Zac […]