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The Atlanta Braves have one more series to enter the All-Star break with positive momentum. General manager Alex Anthopoulos has told the league that the Braves are not willing to move on from their stars. However, he gave manager Brian Snitker a new piece to play with in his bullpen, claiming Joey Wentz off waivers […]

When fellow players controversially voted Julio Rodriguez into the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, fans once again condemned the fairness of the selection system. Well, they will get their wish, after all. The Seattle Mariners center fielder will not be competing in the Midsummer Classic, per the team. “He will take the break to recuperate, rest […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one more series before the All-Star break. Before playing the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles claimed a pitcher off the waiver wire. Dave Roberts gets another arm in his bullpen amid rumors that the Dodgers could add a new closer. Ironically, the move is a reunion for Los Angeles, which […]

The San Francisco Giants are in the thick of the National League playoff hunt, sitting at 51-43 and holding the third Wild Card spot in a tightly contested NL West. With their offense bolstered by the headline-grabbing acquisition of Rafael Devers, the Giants’ glaring weakness remains their starting rotation. Inconsistent performances from veterans like Justin […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is this Tuesday. Many of the players who initially were selected to represent the National or American League are being replaced due to injury or the decision not to participate. That is the case once again in this situation. Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez is replacing Texas Rangers starting […]

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize has made it onto the roster of the American League team for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He is replacing the injured Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox. This is a momentous event because Mize will be the sixth Tiger to appear in Atlanta, which represents an essential […]

The Boston Red Sox had the honor of having multiple All-Stars on their team, and one of them happened to be Garrett Crochet. Unfortunately, it looks like he will not be going to the game, according to the Boston Strong social media page. “Garrett Crochet will skip the All-Star Game, Casey Mize will replace him,” […]

As Texas Rangers star Jacob deGrom continues to have strong outings, it has led to a fifth All-Star nod, but the question about his status playing in the actual game has been revealed. While fans were hoping to see the Rangers star in deGrom pitch another gem, it won’t happen at the All-Star game as […]

The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a bold move to inject power and veteran presence into their lineup, targeting Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. With Suarez in a contract year and the Diamondbacks boasting top prospect Jordan Lawlar in Triple-A, the stars may be aligning for a midseason blockbuster that could reshape both clubs’ trajectories. […]

The Chicago Cubs are back. With the All-Star break around the corner, this franchise has proven itself to be a legitimate contender once again. It took longer than the North Side had hoped, but authentic enthusiasm is flowing through Wrigley Field. The Cubbies (55-38) are only a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first […]

The New York Yankees have survived without ace Gerrit Cole, and one of the rotation’s most impressive contributors will get his day in the sun at the 2025 MidSummer Classic. As per multiple sources, Yankees starter Carlos Rodon has been named an American League All-Star. He will replace fellow Yankees southpaw Max Fried, who will […]

Although the New York Mets added another All-Star due to injury, outfielder Brandon Nimmo didn’t hold back. He delivered a sharp critique of the MLB All-Star Game selection process, calling it “broken” and unfair to players who genuinely earn the honor through performance. Before the Mets’ game in Baltimore, Brandon Nimmo took direct aim at […]

The Kansas City Royals have caught a rhythm over the past few games, and it looks like there is life surrounding the team. After their latest win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they’ve won seven of their last 10 games and are sitting in second place in the AL Central. This has led teams to wonder […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks are in an immense amount of rumors before the trade deadline, the team has been connected to the Milwaukee Brewers in the latest reporting from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Diamondbacks pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrikk Kelly have been in speeculation, but it’s also third baseman Eugenio Suarez that has been […]

Many assumed that the Boston Red Sox were waiving the white flag when they traded franchise staple Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, but they are now firmly planted in the Postseason hunt. The Red Sox 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday saw them battle back from a 3-1 deficit and […]

As the MLB trade deadline looms, few names generate as much intrigue as Boston’s Jarren Duran. After a breakout 2024 campaign that saw him post a 6.7 WAR, seventh-best in the majors, Duran established himself as one of baseball’s most dynamic outfielders. While some of that production was buoyed by favorable luck, Duran’s 2025 has […]

Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson left his mark in various locales. He pitched for the Montreal Expos, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. In Seattle, he helped put the team on the map. With Arizona, he won a memorable World Series in 2001. But could he have […]

The New York Mets dropped the first game of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Still, there was a silver lining: another Mets player is heading to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Mets left-hander David Peterson will step in for Robbie Ray, who is unavailable due to a scheduled start on Sunday. David Peterson earns […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in first place in the National League East as the All-Star Break approaches. They have missed Bryce Harper for extended periods, seen JT Realmuto’s offense decline, and need a closer. But their starting pitching has lifted them to a playoff opportunity in a crowded National League. Zack Wheeler has been sensational […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Milwaukee Brewers find themselves in a familiar yet enviable position: playoff contention, but with a glaring need for more power in their lineup. The Brewers, sitting at 53-40 and holding the second wild card in the National League, have defied their modest home run total, just 88, ranking […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find ways to merge themselves with the legacy of Kobe Bryant. When they won the 2024 World Series, their 8th in franchise history, they put two and two together. Los Angeles will continue to honor the late Lakers legend by unveiling a Kobe Bryant bobblehead, per L.A. sportswriter Matthew Moreno. They […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still sputtering in the National League Wild Card race. They are five games out of the final spot with a 46-48 record. Rumors are swirling about Arizona’s trade deadline plans, especially in their pitching rotation. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal has the latest on Diamondbacks pitchers Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen ahead […]

The Cincinnati Reds are playing some good baseball right now, but there is still more to be desired. The Reds are 48-46 on the year, and they sit just 3.0 games back of a Wild Card spot in the National League. With the playoffs in reach, and the MLB trade deadline approaching, Cincinnati has to […]

The Boston Red Sox have won seven consecutive games to take over an American League playoff spot. After trading Rafael Devers, things looked bleak in June. But their hot streak has instilled hope in Beantown ahead of the trade deadline. Some rumors were suggesting that the Red Sox could trade Alex Bregman after the Devers […]

The New York Yankees have been attempting to turn their 2025 around following a six-game skid. They’ve now won four in a row, and their choice to release longtime infielder DJ LeMahieu might make them a fit for one of the game’s most dangerous hitters. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They have won seven consecutive games and nine of their last ten, moving to 50-45. They have done that without one of their important veteran bats for over a month. Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman is set to return from injury soon, […]

The New York Yankees were getting no-hit through seven innings on Thursday night. Despite a series win, it was looking like a sad end to their series against the Seattle Mariners. Then, Jazz Chisholm Jr broke up Bryan Woo’s no-hitter, and Giancarlo Stanton hit a homer to make it 5-3. They tied the game in […]

The Seattle Mariners were on their way to beating the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Bryan Woo had a no-hitter going through seven innings and a five-run cushion. But the Bombers staged a comeback, winning 6-5 in extra innings. Mariners closer Andres Munoz blew the save in the ninth, and catcher Cal Raleigh thinks […]

The fantasy baseball regular season is rounding its final turn, making the waiver wire more important than ever. Meanwhile, the MLB All-Star Break is approaching, and the trade deadline is not far behind. With changes coming to World Series contenders, don’t be afraid to make changes to your team. Here are the top five fantasy […]

The New York Yankees just completed one of their most improbable sweeps in recent memory—and Giancarlo Stanton wants the rest of the league to take notice. After going hitless for seven innings against Seattle starter Bryan Woo, the Bronx Bombers erupted late to shock the Seattle Mariners and complete a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium. […]

The Athletics are deep in a rebuilding year, but Thursday night’s dramatic win over the Atlanta Braves showed exactly why the future is bright for the club. At the center of it all was Tyler Soderstrom, who delivered the biggest moment of his MLB career with a walk-off single in the 11th inning that gave […]

The Boston Red Sox’s hot streak continued Thursday as the club won its seventh straight game. Boston edged out the Tampa Bay Rays in their series opener, winning for the ninth time in the last 10 games. The Red Sox got six strong innings from starter Walker Buehler, who acknowledged the toll the last several […]

NEW YORK- Not many sweeps can be seen as “necessary” throughout the course of a grueling season. But, as captain Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees swept the Seattle Mariners with a 6-5 walk-off victory in extra innings, it became apparent that the season’s circumstances called for such a statement series. Judge roped an […]

The New York Yankees have played a lot of baseball over the last century, but Thursday night in the Bronx, they delivered one of the most improbable wins in franchise history. Facing a 5-0 deficit and being no-hit by Bryan Woo through seven innings, New York somehow pulled off a dramatic 6-5 walk-off win in […]

The Seattle Mariners’ starting pitcher, Bryan Woo, came agonisingly close to history during Thursday night’s clash against the New York Yankees. Woo threw seven no-hit innings before surrendering two earned runs in the eighth, ending his bid for a no-hitter. Despite the spoil, the Mariners acknowledged the stellar outing with a five-word tribute on their […]

Seattle Mariners starter Bryan Woo did his best to help the team avoid a sweep, throwing seven shutout innings and taking a no-hitter into the eighth. But Jazz Chisholm Jr. broke up the no-hit bid and the New York Yankees came storming back from a five-run deficit, winning 6-5 in extra innings. Aaron Judge capped […]

The San Diego Padres may be in the thick of the NL West playoff race, but reinforcements are coming — and one of them just spoke with authority. Michael King, who’s been sidelined since May 18th with a nerve impingement in his right shoulder, made it clear this week, he’s not waiting around for the […]

It’s a good thing that the New York Yankees didn’t trade Giancarlo Stanton to the rival Red Sox. Not just because of the obvious, but because him hitting a home run anywhere else would be blasphemous. Luckily, fans got to see Stanton smash one out of Yankee Stadium against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. It […]

The New York Yankees were looking for a series sweep against the Seattle Mariners Thursday. However, Mariners ace Bryan Woo had other ideas. Seattle’s starter spun seven shutout innings in the series finale, taking a no-hitter into the eighth. But the Yankees’ All-Star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. broke up the bid. Chisholm led off […]