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The San Diego Padres are in the thick of the MLB playoff race and will likely be playing in October again. Now, they need to rectify their playoff struggles and go further. While some believe the Padres are doomed to fail, they will go as far as Manny Machado can take them. Ultimately, there are […]

Blake Snell has been dominant on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, but his approach changes completely when he faces Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. The Dodgers ace admitted he takes a unique strategy whenever Judge steps into the batter’s box. Unlike how he attacks other hitters, Snell openly tells Judge one thing: […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder after feeling a “pop” during a diving play in against the Rays. Volpe’s injury first surfaced in early May during a Yankees game against the Tampa Bay Rays, but initial tests revealed no major damage. Since then, his performance has dipped, […]

Before the Toronto Blue Jays became a potent force, there was the Montreal Expos, who ruled baseball in Canada. Now their story will be told in an upcoming Netflix documentary entitled “Who Killed the Montreal Expos?”, per Christopher Hudspeth of Netflix. The documentary is set for release Oct. 21. It delves deep into the ins […]

The Los Angeles Angels are playing out the string of another lost season. They are 69-77, nine games out of the final Wild Card spot, likely extending their playoff drought to 11 seasons. The Angels have Mike Trout on a massive contract, but his poor season is sounding alarm bells within the organization. Sam Blum […]

The Detroit Tigers continue to grind through a challenging season, and starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is doing his best to stay locked in. The 2024 World Series champion has faced inconsistency on the mound. However, his focus remains on giving his team the best chance to win. Speaking ahead of the Tigers’ series finale against […]

The Seattle Mariners have been on a roller-coaster ride throughout the 2025 MLB season, but as the postseason approaches, they are now poised to secure an AL Wild Card spot. Despite early inconsistencies and midseason struggles, this team has built a strong foundation. The Mariners are anchored by elite pitching, timely hitting, and leadership from […]

The Houston Astros are looking to close out another American League West title this September. On September 1, they got starting pitcher Luis Garcia back off the injured list for the first time since 2023. After a stellar six-inning performance in his return, he took the ball again on September 9. He left that game […]

There was a time when Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was arguably the most consistent player in the sport of baseball. Over the past few years, though, Trout has dealt with injury concerns. Overall, Trout’s performance has also declined — possibly a result of dealing with various injuries. He has not hit a home […]

The New York Mets are battling to keep their postseason dreams alive despite a skid that threatens to sink their season. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo delivered a firm message about the Mets’ postseason outlook and the NL Wild Card race as the team continues to slump. He warned rivals that if the Mets reach October, they […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 2-1 on Wednesday. Nevertheless, Paul Skenes pitched well once again. The right-handed hurler struck out eight Orioles over five scoreless innings while allowing no walks. Skenes is in the middle of a tremendous season to say the least. Former MLB player Xavier […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in ten innings on Wednesday night. The Buccos picked up their 82nd loss on the same night their ace put together another dominant outing. But the Pirates had Paul Skenes on a pitch count, stopping him at 64 pitches despite allowing two hits and no runs […]

Blake Snell delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Mookie Betts led the way with a grand slam. But a solo shot would have sufficed with Snell locked in and the bullpen holding up. The Dodgers demonstrated the awesome power of their rotation over […]

The New York Yankees focused on addressing their bullpen ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, as they acquired right-handed pitchers Camilo Doval, David Bednar and Jake Bird. The Yankees hoped that those moves were enough to boost their confidence in their relievers, as they also entered the MLB All-Star break with a bullpen ERA […]

Yankee Stadium is preparing for a unique blend of baseball and remembrance on Thursday, Sept. 11, when the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers. The game, already significant as the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, will carry added weight with the presence of President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to attend and […]

The Seattle Mariners secured a dramatic win in their playoff chase as Leo Rivas launched his first career walk-off home run to complete a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. His clutch swing extended Seattle’s win streak to five and kept the Mariners firmly in the 2025 American League playoff race. Rivas ambushed the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a roll once again. After getting swept in a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and losing two of three games versus the Baltimore Orioles, the reigning World Series champions have seemingly found the cure to their malaise, which was none other than a date with the worst team in […]

The past two years have not gone according to plan for the Tampa Bay Rays. To start the 2020s, it looked as though they were primed to emerge as a powerhouse in the AL East yet again despite their shoestring budget. However, their franchise cornerstone ended up being guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, […]

The New York Mets are on the verge of a costly four-game sweep, and Francisco Lindor isn’t hiding from it. After a third straight loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the veteran shortstop delivered a candid message about his performance and the team’s skid. As the NL Wild Card race tightens, Lindor’s remarks underscore the urgency […]

The Toronto Blue Jays failed to keep the momentum going after a wild 10th-inning walk-off win against the Houston Astros in the series opener. Toronto was on the verge of another comeback in Wednesday’s game. The team entered the eighth inning down 2-0 and tied things up heading into the ninth. But Jeff Hoffman couldn’t […]

The Houston Astros have needed a spark over the last week or so. The Astros entered play on Wednesday having lost seven of their last 10 games. On Wednesday, though, they got a big performance from Carlos Correa as they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays by the score of 3-2. Correa swatted two hits on […]

The New York Mets are reeling after a brutal three-game stretch against the Philadelphia Phillies, capped by an 11-3 loss on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. The setback deepened the team’s slide and put the Mets playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. Starter Clay Holmes faced postgame questions about the team’s struggles but offered no clear explanation. […]

The New York Yankees will be thrilled that this current three-game set against the Detroit Tigers is almost over, as the first two games have not even gone close to how they planned it. After Detroit shredded the New York bullpen in a 12-2 rout on Tuesday night, the Yankees’ relievers once against struggled to […]

The Detroit Tigers continued their magical 2025 campaign by making history in the Bronx, delivering a two-game stretch never before seen at Yankee Stadium. They became the first visiting team to win back-to-back games by 10 or more runs at either the original or current version of the iconic ballpark—stunning the Yankees and shifting momentum […]

The Washington Nationals’ four-game win streak ended when the Miami Marlins took Wednesday’s matchup 8-3. Washington fell one game short of a season-high five straight victories. But there’s still reason to celebrate as Daylen Lile added his name to the franchise record book. Lile hit his ninth triple of the season against the Marlins. That […]

The New York Yankees looked to bounce back after a blowout loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. New York sent Carlos Rodon to the mound, and he gave them six strong innings. However, it was in the fifth inning that things went sideways. And the Yankees bullpen could not keep the Tigers offense at […]

The Atlanta Braves are in the midst of one of their most disappointing seasons in recent memory, and now Brian Snitker retirement rumors are adding another layer of uncertainty. With the Braves sitting at 65-81 and officially eliminated from playoff contention, the 69-year-old manager addressed speculation about his future in an interview with The Athletic’s […]

The New York Yankees suffered a blowout 11-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night, and reliever Camilo Doval took much of the blame from fans after another brutal outing. The right-hander, acquired at the trade deadline, was shelled in the seventh inning and became a trending topic online—just not for the reasons New […]

After being announced as the three hitter in the Los Angeles Dodgers series finale against the Colorado Rockies, Will Smith was a late scratch, with Dave Roberts instead turning to Ben Rortvedt under the mask. Revealing the move shortly before the opening pitch, the Dodgers broadcast noted that the bone bruise on the top of […]

Freddy Peralta’s incredible scoreless inning streak ended at 30 when Jake Burger hit a leadoff home run against him in the second frame of Wednesday’s series finale. It was the first of two homers Burger hit off Peralta as the Texas Rangers completed the sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s the first time Milwaukee has […]

The Miami Marlins’ season will end the same way it did last year in the National League East. However, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough has found new energy. The emergence of young players on Miami’s roster played a big part. Now, Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez is a lead candidate for the National League Rookie of the […]

For seemingly the first time in months, the Los Angeles Dodgers have more outfielders than they have playing time. That’s right, after largely sticking with the trio of Michal Conforto in left field, Andy Pages in center, and Teoscar Hernandez in right, Roberts is shaking things up following the return of Tommy Edman, giving the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation has been the main story all season for the team. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had to watch as Clayton Kershaw came back from injury. Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Blake Snell spent significant time on the injured list as well. However, Roki Sasaki’s return is on the horizon. The […]

The Detroit Tigers are dealing with off-field controversy as their 2025 playoff push has been overshadowed by serious allegations stemming from a recent misconduct investigation. Tigers CEO Ryan Gustafson responded to the claims following an investigative report published by The Athletic on Wednesday. The report, detailed further in an article from the New York Times […]

The Athletics’ season will end with the team near the bottom of the American League West. Despite finishing with another sub-.500 record, Mark Kotsay’s team can walk away feeling good. The team’s young talent has stood out, including AL Rookie of the Year candidates Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz. The latter hit a major milestone […]

Even at 37 years old, Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman remains one of the best in the business, especially in the ninth inning. He even carried a hitless streak that covered 50 consecutive batters into Wednesday night’s game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. Unfortunately for the eight-time All-Star, that incredible […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reactivated Tommy Edman after a five-week absence and immediately inserted him into the heart of their defense. He returned from a right ankle sprain to start in center field for Wednesday’s series finale vs. the Colorado Rockies. The comeback of the 2024 NLCS MVP gives the Dodgers lineup a timely boost […]

The Washington Nationals are set to welcome back a key piece of their future, as MacKenzie Gore will return to the mound Thursday against the Miami Marlins. The injury update comes at a pivotal point in the Nationals rebuild, offering a rare September storyline for a team focused on evaluating talent. The update surrounding the […]

Tuesday night’s 12-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers was a bit humbling for the New York Yankees. Coming off back-to-back series wins over the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros, the Yankees’ focus was off in the series opener against the Tigers. If New York hopes to finish off three straight series wins over all […]