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The Houston Astros blew away the Atlanta Braves on Friday, winning 11-3, all thanks to Zach Cole, who made an unforgettable Major League debut by launching a home run on the first pitch he saw and driving in four RBIs at Truist Park. Called up from Triple-A Sugar Land after posting a .353/.459/.745 slash line […]

For a team that has almost exclusively been in the first place in their division, the mood around the Los Angeles Dodgers hasn’t exactly been great in the months following their World Series win. Fortunately, while Dodgers fans might not love how up-and-down the reigning champions played over the summer, in the opinion of announcer […]

At crunch time, the Toronto Blue Jays are marching towards October with a vengeance. Particularly, they are relying on the power of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to get them to the promised land.  On Friday, that was proven to be the case in a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, per MLB. Not only did the […]

The Miami Marlins had an interesting event take place during their series opener against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Teams usually organize special occasions to enhance the in-game experience for fans. On Friday, the Marlins organized their event so that fans can purchase hot dogs for one dollar each, allowing them to buy as […]

Jose Altuve had a remarkable highlight during the Houston Astros’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Houston began the series looking for a bounce back as they lost two of their last three games to the Toronto Blue Jays. As one of the better teams in the American League, they needed momentum […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League East over the New York Yankees with less than 20 games left. John Schneider has been riding with his team amid a dramatic finish. However, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Co. continue to come through in big moments. However, one of the team’s key players, Bo Bichette, could […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been leading the American League East since June and they have an excellent chance to own the division title before the end of the season. Once that goal is accomplished, Blue Jays manager John Schneider will have his mind set on helping his team succeed in the playoffs. The Blue […]

The pressure is mounting as the New York Mets continue to struggle. After a four-game sweep by the Philadelphia Phillies, New York has lost six straight games and seven of the last eight. The slump comes at a terrible time as the Mets are battling for a Wild Card berth. And on Friday, frustration boiled […]

The Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas is facing the possibility of foot surgery as his 2025 season appears to be over due to persistent plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Thomas, 30, has sat out since early July and will consult a specialist in Indianapolis next week, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The veteran outfielder […]

Dave Roberts did not have a positive injury update on Roki Sasaki’s health as the Los Angeles Dodgers progress through the final month of the 2025 regular season. Sasaki hasn’t appeared on the mound since early May, last taking part in the Dodgers’ matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 9. Four months have passed, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off one of the most important series of their season on Friday night. Dave Roberts leads his team on the road for a three-game set against National League West rival San Francisco Giants. The result could go a long way in determining the standings. With Shohei Ohtani eyeing a return […]

Veteran pitcher Brandon Woodruff has had a rough go of it with injury woes this season, but he appears to be healthy and ready for the upcoming playoffs. With the postseason right around the corner, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed his strategy to help ensure Woodruff remains as healthy as possible. Murphy, who is […]

On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. A series in which some players remain hobbled as a result of injury.  Before the first game, the Cardinals provided news about the status of four of their players, per Katie Woo of The Athletic. Altogether, utility player Brendan Donovan and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a heated battle with the postseason looming. Shohei Ohtani continues to chase records in another MVP-caliber season, finally getting back on the pitcher’s mound. However, the two-way star has not pitched in a week, forcing Emmet Sheehan into a larger role. However, Dave Roberts hinted that he could take […]

The Kansas City Royals (74-73) need to erase a five-game deficit and leap over three teams with just 15 games remaining in the regular season, otherwise they will be spending the playoffs at home. This team made headway in the American League Wild Card standings, but a 4-6 start to September has seen it lose […]

Fresh off a series win over the New York Yankees, the Detroit Tigers’ quest to reach the AL mountaintop appears to near its conclusion. At the moment, the Tigers are a half game behind the AL East leading Toronto Blue Jays for the AL’s top seed. At the moment, both teams would get a first-round […]

After a lengthy standoff, the New York Mets re-signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million contract over the offseason. While the deal kept the slugger in Queens for 2025, it also includes an opt out for the second year. And, barring an unforeseen disaster, Alonso will almost certainly re-enter free agency at the end […]

The New York Yankees needed a good start in their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. Boston had the Yankees’ number the last time the American League East rivals clashed. Aaron Boone did not mince his words about his team’s performance. Luckily for him, Cody Bellinger got off to a good start behind Aaron […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are running away with the National League East and they appear to be days away from clinching the division title. It looked like the Phillies might be engaged in a tough battle with the New York Mets, but their long-time rivals have gone into a deep slump and the Phillies have an […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on their first division championship since 2014. They still need to pick up some wins in this series against the Miami Marlins, however, to achieve that feat. However, fans are currently more concerned with the status of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. Skubal took the mound on Friday to open […]

The Detroit Tigers have been dominant despite suffering injuries throughout the season. Tigers manager AJ Hinch is without Kyle Finnegan for the time being thanks to a forearm issue. However, he lost a key infielder against the Miami Marlins. Trey Sweeney entered the game for Javier Baez after the shortstop hit himself in the face […]

The Houston Astros are taking on the Atlanta Braves in the first of a three-game series with the hopes of remaining firmly in the AL West playoff hunt. With things coming down to the wire, the franchise called up prospect Zach Cole to the majors to provide a boost to the offense. He did just […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has been battling a shoulder injury. Nevertheless, Yankees GM Brian Cashman staked a claim that he was still his shortstop, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.  “Yeah, I think he’s a good player, Boone said. “This year notwithstanding, I think he’s got a lot of positive abilities and, this […]

Seeking to maintain their three-game gap behind the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees began their final regular-season series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Yankees had to travel to Fenway Park for this pivotal three-game set. If things break a certain way in the AL postseason bracket, this could […]

The Houston Astros’ current stretch can best be described by looking to one of America’s most celebrated reality television competition shows, “The Amazing Race.” One of the seasons, which I will not name here, ended in an epic foot race. What was most dramatic about the classic finale is that you can see the inevitable […]

The Atlanta Braves received encouraging news this week as right-hander Reynaldo López continues working toward a full return following shoulder surgery. López threw off a mound for the second time since the procedure, tossing 20 pitches in a bullpen session, and later noted that for the first time in years, he is completely pain-free. The […]

The San Francisco Giants open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. San Francisco is competing for a postseason berth, giving the matchup against its division rival added significance. The team anticipated being shorthanded for the series opener after Matt Chapman was given a one-game suspension. But the Giants received a positive […]

The AL West is in a tight race as the Houston Astros are fighting for first place with the Seattle Mariners, with the Texas Rangers not too far behind. With the playoff race heating up, Houston receives some positive news regarding Isaac Paredes that could largely benefit them in the final stretch of the regular […]

Boston sports fans have a way of telling you when you’re doing a good job, as Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora found out at a local Legal Sea Foods restaurant. As the Red Sox’s AL East race heats up between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays, Cora saw firsthand how appreciative […]

The Houston Astros have placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to right hand soreness, Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle reported. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and McCullers has returned to Houston for further evaluation. Left-hander Colton Gordon has been recalled in the corresponding roster move. McCullers’ absence […]

The Boston Red Sox will host a crucial three-game series with the New York Yankees this weekend. Both teams are in the thick of both the American League East and Wild Card races. The Red Sox have been hit hard by the injury bug during the second half of the season. Roman Anthony, who was […]

The Seattle Mariners have had, by their standards, a successful season. Cal Raleigh needs a strong finish, but the Mariners’ catcher could win the franchise’s first MVP since Ichiro Suzuki in 2021. However, Seattle is fighting for an American League Wild Card spot with the Texas Rangers. In order to make the playoffs, Dan Wilson […]

The Baltimore Orioles have long been out of the playoff picture in a disastrous, injury-plagued season. However, the Orioles have taken on the role of spoiler. The team has won eight of nine games in September and five of six matchups against contenders. Baltimore has the Toronto Blue Jays in its sights next and will […]

The Chicago Cubs saw one of the biggest stars in franchise history finally call it a career. First baseman Anthony Rizzo was a staple on the Cubs’ dominant teams in the 2010s. He was also an integral piece to Chicago’s championship run back in 2016. The former New York Yankees slugger decided to retire from […]

The San Francisco Giants (74-72) are gearing up for a huge series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (82-64) this weekend, as they try to separate themselves from the Cincinnati Reds and cut into the one-and-a-half-game advantage the New York Mets currently hold for the third and final National League Wild Card slot. Bob Melvin and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of a two-team race for the top seed in the National League. Thanks to a dominant stretch from Kyle Schwarber, Rob Thomson’s squad is looking good ahead of the playoffs. The Phillies even added former Boston Red Sox starter Walker Buehler to bolster their rotation. However, Jose Alvarado […]

Fresh off a sweep of the second-place New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on capturing the NL East. A division title would almost certainly lead to a first-round bye in the upcoming postseason bracket, as the Phillies are currently the NL’s second overall seed, behind the Milwaukee Brewers. As the Phillies prepare […]

The New York Yankees are fighting for their playoff lives as the regular season winds down. Earlier this season, Brian Cashman made some moves at the trade deadline. While he addressed weak points he did not give Yankees manager Aaron Boone a starting pitcher. However, the team kicked the tires on Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Paul […]

Things are looking up after the Texas Rangers swept the Milwaukee Brewers, and they are now two games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final AL Wild Card spot. Now, there is a chance that they can make a run. The Rangers’ wildcard hopes and division title hopes are alive. Ultimately, that means what looked […]