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San Diego Padres left fielder Ramon Laureano has been one of the best trade-deadline acquisitions this season after the Baltimore Orioles traded him alongside Ryan O’Hearn to the Friars for a handful of prospects. Laureano picked up where he left off in Baltimore by continuing to smash extra-base hits and providing a valuable glove in […]

The Houston Astros are 6-4 in their last 10 games despite a banged-up bullpen. Bryan Abreu and Bennett Sousa have done well for Astros manager Joe Espada in bigger roles. However, Josh Hader’s injury has had a huge impact on Houston’s normal dominance. After his latest update, Espada might have to ride with Abreu as […]

The Atlanta Braves have struggled with injuries throughout the season. Ronald Acuna Jr. went on the injured list for the second time this season with a calf strain. He and Austin Riley got updates earlier this week from Braves manager Brian Snitker. Atlanta hoped that the All-Star outfielder would be back before the weekend. Now […]

Considering the Arizona Diamondbacks (60-62) trail the New York Mets by only four and a half games for the third and final National League Wild Card spot, it is easy to assume that the Snakes are sharing living quarters with Lady Luck these days. Mother Nature does not seem so fond of the ballclub, however. […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently in the middle of a slump. They recently dropped a three-game series 2-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays and have won just four of their past 10 games overall. Chicago’s offense has especially struggled in recent action. Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently addressed the team’s underperformance, via Jesse Rogers of […]

The Cincinnati Reds are just 0.5 games out of a Wild Card spot in the National League. Baseball is a long season for this very reason. You never know who could storm out of the woods and become a playoff contender. The Reds are that team right now. After starting the season below average, the […]

For the first time in ages, the Los Angeles Dodgers do not lead the NL West. That right is owned by the San Diego Padres, who lead the West by one game going into Friday’s matchups. A four-game losing streak, including a sweep by their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, has caused a bit […]

The New York Mets are 64-57, and hold the final National League Wild Card spot. Their starting rotation has faltered over the past few weeks, and it could almost be time to promote one of their top arms as they attempt to make a legitimate October run. Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean is slated to […]

In what’s unfortunately an all-too-familiar sight for Houston Astros fans, Lance McCullers Jr is on the road to recovery again. A few days ago, the right-handed pitcher was sent to the injured list due to a blister on his hand. This was the latest addition to the long list of injuries that McCullers has dealt […]

Ahead of their three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals on the road, the New York Yankees are excited for this season’s MLB Players Weekend. In Friday night’s opener, the Yankees will send starting pitcher Luis Gil to the bump to oppose the Cardinals’ Andre Pallante. It’s a critical series for both teams, as they […]

Ryan Yarbrough and Fernando Cruz are close to returning, and New York Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake knows their comebacks could spark tough bullpen choices. The timing of both moves creates a challenge for the staff. The bullpen already has eight active arms. Adding two more, plus another healthy option on the way, means someone […]

Despite the Minnesota Twins being virtually out of the playoff picture, starting pitcher Pablo Lopez still wants back in. After being shut down in early June due to injury, Lopez is aiming to return to the mound this season. It’s a surprising return, for sure, as the pitcher would risk another injury even though they […]

The New York Yankees are clinging to the final American League Wild Card spot, and it might almost be time to promote one of their top prospects as the season winds down. Outfielder Spencer Jones was the apple of many executives eyes prior to July’s MLB trade deadline. But, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman decided […]

As of August 15, the San Diego Padres have a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Since the MLB trade deadline, the Padres have surged and have been red-hot, while the Dodgers have sputtered and fallen behind San Diego despite having a nine-game lead at the start of July. […]

After the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets on Thursday night, 4-3, the team is still amid a disappointing season, to say the least, based on prior years’ performances. As rumors will swirl around the Braves heading into the offseason, the team still has goals this season, as said by pitcher Bryce Elder and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are on top of the NL East right now, and yet they’re still not at full power. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola was sidelined for the last few months due to an ankle injury he suffered in May. With his absence, the Phillies’ starting rotation endured a massive workload this season. Now, after […]

The Boston Red Sox are fun again. This legendary franchise had drifted far off course over the last three seasons, posting two last-place finishes in the American League East during that span. Whether it be through its actions or oblivious remarks, the organization insulted the fan base time and time again. Sox brass has still […]

The 2025 season is yet another lost one for the Washington Nationals, a team that just couldn’t find a way to return to winning ways after hoisting the World Series trophy in 2019. They entered their Thursday night game against the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies with a 48-72 record — which is “good” for the […]

The New York Mets find themselves stuck in the mud at the moment; after coming out of the All-Star break hot by winning seven of their first nine games, they’ve fallen off a cliff since then — losing 13 out of their past 15, including a 4-3 defeat to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. They […]

The Washington Nationals are playing out another lost season. At 23 games under .500, Washington is headed for its sixth straight losing season. The Nationals’ awful pitching made headlines earlier this month when the club made history as the only team to allow 80 hits, 50 runs and 10 homers in a four-game span. But […]

The Detroit Tigers secured their fourth win in five games on Thursday night with a 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Despite the win, all eyes were on Tarik Skubal, who battled through seven gritty innings and then offered a brutally honest postgame admission about his performance. With the teams separated […]

The Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson continued his remarkable streak of consecutive games played, appearing in his 741st straight contest as the Braves narrowly defeated the New York Mets 4-3 at Citi Field on Thursday night. With this appearance, Olson surpassed Atlanta legend Dale Murphy (740) to claim the fifth-longest streak of the Divisional Era and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped their third straight game on Thursday night, falling 3-2 to the Washington Nationals in a tight NL East battle at Nationals Park. Despite a strong outing from Jesus Luzardo, the Phillies couldn’t generate enough late offense, leading shortstop Trea Turner to offer a blunt assessment of the club’s struggles. The game […]

The New York Mets’ struggles continued on Thursday as the team fell 4-3 to the Atlanta Braves. New York lost for the 13th time in the last 15 games. The brutal slump has left players and coaches alike searching for answers as the Mets desperately attempt to right the ship. New York led 3-2 heading […]

The Toronto Blue Jays continued their hot streak with a dramatic 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night at Rogers Centre, splitting the four-game set 2-2. Powered by a clutch home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a vintage outing from Max Scherzer, Toronto erased a late deficit to secure their 40th home […]

The Minnesota Twins suffered another gut-wrenching loss on Thursday night, but it was manager Rocco Baldelli who stole the spotlight. In a dramatic extra-innings finish against the Detroit Tigers, Baldelli was ejected in the 11th inning and made sure everyone at Target Field saw his frustration — kicking dirt over home plate and tossing his […]

The Atlanta Braves got a much-needed lift on Thursday night as their red-hot center fielder stepped up in a key moment. In a 4-3 win over the New York Mets, Michael Harris II delivered a tying RBI double in the eighth inning that not only swung momentum Atlanta’s way but also marked a major milestone […]

In recent weeks, it seemed as though the New York Mets had put their rough stretch earlier in the season completely in the rearview mirror. But the past 15 games have gone as poorly for the Mets as they could have envisioned, as they are in the middle of a 2-13 stretch made worse by […]

Carlos Mendoza hasn’t been happy with the New York Mets’ recent struggles following their series-ending loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. The Mets have been in poor shape going into the contest, being 1-9 in their last 10 games. This had their overall record slip in the National League standings, losing their status […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal dominated in his last road start on August 2. Facing the Philadelphia Phillies, the All-Star lefty fanned 10 batters without issuing a walk en route to his 11th win of the season. With the performance, Skubal joined Clayton Kershaw as the only pitchers to record 10+ strikeouts without allowing a […]

The Chicago Cubs’ top prospect, Owen Caissie, made his long-anticipated Major League debut Thursday at Rogers Centre, just 35 miles from his hometown of Burlington, Ontario, in a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Ranked No. 45 in baseball by MLB Pipeline, the 23-year-old outfielder was called up after catcher Miguel Amaya sprained his […]

Detroit Tigers LF Riley Greene has had his share of moments. In July, he matched his personal best with two three-run home runs in a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals.   On Thursday, Greene became a highlight reel when he denied Minnesota Twins DH Byron Buxton of a home run with a marvelous catch, per Talkin’ […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced a series of injuries to their pitching staff all season. They had high hopes going into the year that their starting pitchers would help them defend the World Series championship they won a year ago. That could still happen, but the Dodgers are going to need a reversal of […]

When Pete Alonso re-signed with the New York Mets following a lengthy and initially inauspicious negotiation process over the offseason, his name virtually vaulted to the top of the franchise’s all-time home run list. Considering the veteran first baseman’s prolific power and excellent durability, 27 long balls were all but guaranteed. That does not make […]

The New York Yankees are getting two of their injured pitchers back on track. On Thursday, the Yankees announced RHP Fernando Cruz and LHP Ryan Yarbrough are scheduled for rehab starts.  Both will make their way to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre just in time before New York takes on the St. Louis Cardinals. In late June, Cruz […]

Players Weekend is one of the most fun events of the Major League Baseball season. While the Little League Classic game takes center stage, players across the league enjoy the weekend. Many MLB players will showcase custom gear that reveals their passions and hobbies. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made an early statement with his […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are turning to power to try and jolt their offense. With the Rays taking on the San Francisco Giants for a three-game set starting Friday at Oracle Park, the club is expected to promote Bob Seymour from Triple-A Durham, injecting a left-handed bat into the heart of a Rays lineup that […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer turned back the clock against the Chicago Cubs. The former World Series champion out-dueled Matthew Boyd, giving up just one run across seven innings. He needed Davis Schneider to make a highlight reel catch, but the veteran was dominant. However, he walked away from the start confused about […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ season has fallen far short of expectations. Tony Mansolino replaced Brandon Hyde early, and Baltimore never really recovered. Despite the best efforts of Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, the Orioles remain near the bottom of the standings. However, the development of Jackson Holliday is the silver lining that the team can feel […]