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The Philadelphia Phillies are well on their way to winning the NL East, as their lead over the New York Mets ballooned to nine games following their 9-3 win over them on Tuesday night. While it was a team effort that powered Philly to victory, one man stood tall as the biggest star of the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the season on Tuesday, storming back for a 4-3 extra-innings victory over the Houston Astros. The Blue Jays erased a 3-0 deficit with a clutch rally that sent fans at Rogers Centre into a frenzy. The Blue Jays walk-off win came after a […]

Sitting one game back from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, the San Diego Padres need to do everything in their power to end Dave Roberts’ dominance and finally secure a pennant for the first time since 2006. For Fernando Tatis Jr., that meant pulling a page from Spider-Man’s playbook to scale the […]

The New York Yankees suffered a historically disastrous defeat Tuesday night at home, losing 12-2 to the Detroit Tigers in a game defined by a catastrophic seventh inning. The Yankees bullpen meltdown in the Bronx turned a 2-2 tie into a blowout, marking arguably the worst relief performance in the history of the storied franchise. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies (85-60) are a season-best 25 games above .500, but they still appear vulnerable with three weeks left until the playoffs begin. Two-time Cy Young runner-up Zack Wheeler is out for the rest of the campaign due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome. Trea Turner and Alec Bohm are both on the injured list […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a promising sign during their series against the Colorado Rockies, as starting pitcher Roki Sasaki delivered his most encouraging rehab performance to date. While not a guaranteed boost, the latest update surrounding Sasaki brings renewed optimism for a potential late-season return and adds intrigue to a critical stretch in the […]

During Tuesday’s press conference, Vic Fangio, defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles, chose not to talk about football, but about baseball. The coordinator praised the performance of Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies after the pitcher delivered his best outing of the year against the New York Mets. “Who woulda thought Nola would pitch that […]

The New York Mets were expecting the world of Juan Soto when they signed him to a 15-year, $765 million contract. In year one, Soto has delivered as promised. Soto did get off to a slow start, which may have concerned some based on the price tag. However, Soto has managed to turn things around […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been the best team in Major League Baseball since the All-Star Break. Pat Murphy has found a good mix of snacks and lineup tweaks to lead his team to dominance. However, one of the team’s unsung heroes is outfielder Isaac Collins. The young standout is a National League Rookie of the […]

In a matchup that could very well help settle the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies are leading the New York Mets 7-2 at the moment. Tuesday night’s series opener could further extend the Phillies’ lead over the Mets in the division. If the current result holds, Philadelphia’s advantage will grow to nine games, with only […]

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum should already have an Aaron Judge bust ready to go for whenever he is officially enshrined in Cooperstown, but the New York Yankees superstar appears far from done. He has long cleared the threshold for greatness and is now inching his way toward Pinstripes immortality. Many will […]

With their 78-66 record, the Houston Astros hold a two-game lead over the field in the AL West. As the enter the home stretch of the regular season, the Astros will now receive a crucial boost to their pitching corps. Houston has recalled right-handed pitcher JP France from Triple-A, via Matt Kawahara of the Houston […]

In a clash of first-place teams, the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays locked horns in a Tuesday night series opener. Over the next three matchups, the Astros and Blue Jays could give fans a potential glimpse at a postseason showdown. Unfortunately for the Astros, starting pitcher Luis Garcia was pulled after just 1.2 innings […]

The San Diego Padres have received a timely reinforcement as right-hander Michael King has been activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Game 2 in their series against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night. The move provides a crucial lift in the middle of a heated Padres playoff race, with the team just half a […]

Fresh off a 7-0 win over the Athletics in their series opener Monday night, the Boston Red Sox are looking to lock in their spot in the AL playoff field. Three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East, Boston’s third-place status might relegate them to a Wild Card spot. While the Red […]

The Texas Rangers (75-70) trail the Seattle Mariners by one and a half games for the final American League Wild Card slot and have upcoming games against the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets and Houston Astros. It goes without saying that there should be a high sense of urgency in their clubhouse. Baseball is never […]

With their 73-71 record, the Kansas City Royals are only three game out of the final American League Wild Card spot. And now, a crucial member of the lineup is set to make his return to the diamond. The Royals have activated Jonathan India from the injured list, the team announced. In turn, Michael Wacha […]

For the first time since September 3, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have Will Smith in their lineup as they face off against the Colorado Rockies. Initially sidelined early in a Wednesday night showdown against the Pittsburgh Pirates after suffering a right-hand contusion, Smith has watched the Dodgers struggle to replace his All-Star efforts on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated left-handed reliever Alex Vesia from the injured list and optioned right-hander Ben Casparius to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a late-season roster shakeup. With the Dodgers playoff race heating up in September, every bullpen move carries weight—and this one signals a calculated push toward October. Vesia, sidelined since August 21 […]

After signing a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers this offseason following seven seasons with the New York Yankees, Gleyber Torres returns to the Bronx for his first game at Yankee Stadium since leaving the team, adding an extra layer of significance to the Yankees vs. Tigers series. Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke, highlighting both […]

As the Miami Marlins search for more firepower in their lineup, they seem to have found a pretty significant source in outfielder Kyler Stowers. However, injuries have held the All-Star from finishing his impressive 2025 campaign strong. Stowers was placed on the injured list with a left oblique strain in mid-August. He was able to […]

After taking two out of three against the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees are just two games behind Toronto for the AL East lead. Now, the Yankees are set to begin a pivotal three-game midweek series against the Detroit Tigers. This could be a potential AL playoff matchup as well, as both teams […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are dealing with some tough injury news, as the season winds down. Toronto had to place Bo Bichette on the injured list. Bichette suffered an injury while trying to slide into home plate in a recent game with the New York Yankees. The club’s manager can’t help but be frustrated. “Yeah, […]

With less than 20 games left to go in their regular season, it is time for the Athletics to reflect. Mark Kotsay’s team went from a dark horse in the American League back to a familiar spot. However, Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson have had standout seasons as Major League Baseball rookies. They, along with […]

The Chicago Cubs own the top Wild Card spot in the National League as September rolls on. But in recent weeks, their All-Star outfield has struggled. Pete Crow-Armstrong missed a game after fouling a ball off himself, but avoided the IL. The Cubs have placed Kyle Tucker on the injured list with a calf injury […]

At 66-79, the Athletics still have a ways to go before making their way into the playoffs. However, the 2025 season has cast a bright light on the A’s future. Numerous top prospects have now become staples in the lineup. Chiefly amongst the bunch is first baseman Nick Kurtz. He has taken the league by […]

In the countdown to the end of the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays will be without shortstop Bo Bichette for at least the next 10 days after he was officially placed on the injured list with a left knee sprain. The designation was made on Tuesday, retroactive to September 7, as the team looks […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a big series win over the Toronto Blue Jays. After welcoming Aaron Judge back into the outfield, New York inched closer to the top spot in the American League East. Now, a series with AJ Hinch and the Detroit Tigers looms as the next challenge. Hinch could have […]

Despite their current 59-84 record, the Washington Nationals are still fighting. The leadership duo of GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez were fired earlier this season. The Nationals are currently being led by interim general manager Mike DeBartolo and interim manager Miguel Cairo. In an effort to determine Rizzo’s permanent successor, Washington’s ownership and […]

The Texas Rangers have emerged as a true postseason contender in the American League. A few weeks ago, it seemed as if the Rangers were potentially out of the playoff conversation. However, not only is Texas now a legitimate threat in the AL Wild Card race, but the ballclub has a chance of winning the […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has stuck by his struggling shortstop, Anthony Volpe, despite his season-long struggles at the plate and extended woes in the field. It doesn’t seem like that’s about to change. Boone appeared on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast where he reiterated his support for Volpe, even as trade deadline acquisition Jose […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of two Major League Baseball teams playing this season at a minor league park. Tampa Bay has had a rocky relationship with the city in recent months, as the club looks for a permanent home in the area. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal says even though there are discussions about […]

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was effective Monday night as his club earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over the New York Mets. Catcher J.T. Realmuto was sure to give Nola his flowers after the contest. “That was really encouraging just seeing him pitch the way he has for so many years here,” Realmuto told […]

New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas, who suffered an elbow injury in August, will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026, according to a report from the New York Post. Montas last pitched on August 15 against the Seattle Mariners, just three days after manager Carlos Mendoza […]

The Boston Red Sox are working their way through an injury to Dustin May. Boston is calling up Connelly Early to replace May in the rotation, per Foul Territory. Early is expected to start Tuesday night against the Athletics. May is expected to head to the injured list. He is struggling this year, spending time […]

After three straight losses, the Boston Red Sox are back on track. They scored their second consecutive victory on Monday night, kicking off their series in Sacramento against the Athletics with a 7-0 win. Boston ace Garrett Crochet was simply sensational on the mound in this dismantling of the A’s at Sutter Health Park, with […]

The Milwaukee Brewers got a major boost as Christian Yelich made a quick return from his latest injury setback. Coming off an injury that forced him to miss five games, his comeback amazed manager Pat Murphy, who called it “an amazing thing” to see him back in the lineup so soon, per ESPN. Christian Yelich […]

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi, who hasn’t been spectacular in 2025, came so close to pulling off a historic performance on the mound during Monday’s series opener at Progressive Field against the Kansas City Royals. The Cleveland franchise has not produced a no-hitter since the early 1980s, and that continues to be the case after […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers nearly pulled off another no-hitter as Tyler Glasnow dazzled the Rockies. Once again, Glasnow held the opposition hitless through seven innings. In the end, the Dodgers stayed locked in as they kept the momentum late and sealed a 3-1 win. Overall, the Rockies matchup was tense from start to finish, but […]