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Despite a disastrous start to the 2025 season, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano isn’t ready to give up on October baseball — and his belief may say more about Baltimore’s recent surge than the standings do. As the Orioles pitching staff steadies and the team’s bats heat up, Sugano’s confidence is helping lead the clubhouse […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been ravaged by injuries this year, particularly when it comes to their pitching staff and bullpen. That hasn’t stopped the defending champions from racking up 56 wins, the second most in all of baseball. The team’s depth and superstar talent are jaw-dropping, and everybody knows they will make a blockbuster […]

This weekend is huge for Brice Matthews and the Houston Astros. The team has just called up their top infield prospect to the Major League roster for a key three-game series against the Texas Rangers. Matthews will make his MLB debut after a strong Triple-A showing. Matthews, the Astros’ first-round pick at No. 28 overall […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance to enter the All-Star break with as much momentum as anyone. A loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday snapped a ten-game winning streak, but the Blue Jays are still hot. Toronto manager John Schneider’s faith in his stars has been justified. George Springer, Bo Bichette, and […]

The Baltimore Orioles may still be buried in the AL East standings, but on Thursday night, they sent a resounding message to anyone writing them off. After sweeping the New York Mets in a commanding doubleheader, Orioles manager Tony Mansolino delivered a fiery postgame message that instantly went viral — and may just go down […]

Don’t look away now, the Baltimore Orioles are winners of five of their last six games. After a very slow start to the campaign, the Orioles are starting to find their groove, and it is coming at almost the last possible time. The MLB Trade Deadline is approaching at the end of the month, and […]

The 2025 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby is All-Star’s marquee event. However, this year’s edition of the competition is not as star-studded as it used to be. Big names like Cal Raleigh and Ronald Acuna Jr. will participate in the derby, but sluggers like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are sitting out. The lack […]

The New York Yankees are always under the microscope of the baseball media world. When Yankees general manager Brian Cashman decided to designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment, the team faced a lot of backlash. Aaron Boone had a conversation with the veteran, telling him that he would come off the bench after Jazz Chisholm Jr. […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is ready to light up the 2025 Home Run Derby stage — and not just with his usual flashy fashion. On Thursday night, the New York Yankees announced that their star second baseman will compete in this year’s Derby, set for Monday, July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Chisholm becomes the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals may have seen the last of Ivan Herrera behind the plate — at least for the foreseeable future. The 25-year-old catcher was assigned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday for a rehab stint as he recovers from a strained left hamstring. Herrera will serve as the Redbirds’ designated hitter through the All-Star […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the most historic franchises in Major League Baseball. They have been competing in the National League since 1887, and they actually played five seasons in the American Association before that. While the modern-day version of the team has struggled badly in the National League Central and has only been […]

The drama surrounding the New York Yankees never stops. After moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. over to third base, the Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment in a shocking move. Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas will both spend time at third base moving forward, but New York is looking for an upgrade. One perfect fit is […]

Clarke Schmidt was attempting to pull the New York Yankees out of a skid and avoid the series sweet against the Toronto Blue Jays when he left his July 3 start early. Schmidt landed on the injured list after the outing and the Yankees expected a prolonged stay. On Thursday, New York confirmed the sixth-year […]

Throughout the history of Major League Baseball, there have been many great quotes. Whether it is players hyping themselves up or coaches calling them out, the league has produced many great moments. One of the best came from Lee Elia, who spent more than 50 years in and around the league with the Philadelphia Phillies, […]

The Atlanta Braves are close to full strength heading into the All-Star break. Chris Sale’s injury is one of the three that Braves manager Brian Snitker has in his starting rotation. Amid their struggles, Atlanta manager Brian Snitker and general manager Alex Anthopoulos do not want to let go of Sale, Ronald Acuna Jr., or […]

When the Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 season, the spotlight was on Kyle Tucker. Chicago traded for the Houston Astros All-Star during the offseason, and he has delivered. However, his teammate, Pete Crow-Armstrong, has emerged as the premier offensive player on the roster. Cubs manager Craig Counsell has been impressed all season, and saw his […]

The New York Mets lost the first game of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles 3-1. Despite seven shutout innings from Drew Peterson, New York could not hold on to their lead and win the game. After squeaking out an extra-innings win on Tuesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has some offensive issues to work on, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost their last six games heading into their final series before the All-Star break. Pittsburgh has fired their manager and done everything they can do to save their season. However, the deficit they need to overcome to make it to the postseason is very large. Because of that, Bryan Reynolds, Ke’Bryan […]

The Boston Red Sox were expected to be one of the best teams in baseball this season, but they haven’t met expectations yet. From injuries to mind-boggling trades, this is not the season that Red Sox fans have hoped for. However, it is far from over, and the Red Sox are in a fine spot […]

The Houston Astros have spent much of 2025 defying expectations. Despite losing Alex Bregman to free agency, trading Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, and enduring a lengthy absence from Yordan Alvarez, the Astros have surged to a 55-38 record and first place in the AL West. Their success has come despite a rotation headlined by […]

The Home Run Derby participants are taking shape, and there was another player who recently accepted the invitation. “Brent Rooker announced on Instagram he’ll participate in the T-Mobile HRDerby! The Athletics slugger is on pace for his third straight 30+ HR season,” MLB wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Rooker is having another strong season, as […]

The Detroit Tigers have emerged as one of the American League’s most surprising contenders in 2025, powered by a deep lineup and a pitching staff that’s exceeded expectations. Yet, as the postseason race intensifies, one glaring weakness remains: third base. Despite a strong start to the year, Detroit’s hot corner has been a revolving door, […]

While people are wondering what the Houston Astros will do at the trade deadline coming at the end of the month, ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan had an idea for a deal with a caveat. As the Astros are going through injuries to Yordan Alvarez and other players, Passan addresses the major concern that the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be going for it at the MLB trade deadline for a long time. With Shohei Ohtani’s historic contract freeing up their books, they have room to add players before July 31. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are floundering near the bottom of the American League. ESPN’s Jeff Passan sees those two […]

It’s been a solid season so far in 2025 for the Philadelphia Phillies, who currently sit at 54-39 after Wednesday evening’s 13-0 road trouncing of the San Francisco Giants. The Phillies are hoping that this is the year they will finally break through and win their first World Series with the modern iteration of the […]

It’s been a rough season so far in 2025 for the Atlanta Braves, who are currently well outside of the playoff picture as the All-Star break approaches. The Braves stumbled out of the gates to an 0-7 record and are somehow in an even worse position than that now ahead of Thursday’s game against the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are rolling through the regular season again. They are trading first place in the NL East back and forth with the New York Mets as the All-Star Game approaches. But the postseason has been difficult for this Philly core, with an NLDS loss to the Amazins ending last year’s 95-win campaign. ESPN’s […]

As there is speculation around potential trades that the New York Mets could do before the deadline, one name that has been mentioned as being a fit is Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen. While there will be an immense amount of rumors around the Mets before the trade deadline, Jeff Passan of ESPN sees Gallen […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a deal to trade right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a 2025 Competitive Balance draft selection, No. 37 overall. For the Rays, Baker will be solid bullpen help, and he adds a power arm that the team needed. For the Orioles, it looks like they’re […]

The Detroit Tigers were going for the sweep on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, but they unfortunately weren’t able to get the win. However, there was a pretty cool moment during the game as Zach McKinstry learned that he is going to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. It looked like there were only […]

The Home Run Derby has people excited, and it has also unleashed the competitive spirit in some of the players who are participating. One of those players is Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero, who was chosen as a replacement for the All-Star Game earlier this week as a substitute for Alex Bregman. Before the […]

Fresh off a thrilling 7–6 win over the Orioles, the New York Mets are recalling infielder Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old gets another shot to contribute at the big-league level. The move, set for the Mets’ Thursday doubleheader against the Orioles, aims to inject speed and energy into the lineup. Acuña has found […]

The New York Mets have made it clear: center field is a glaring need if they hope to keep pace in the National League East. After losing Jose Siri to a season-ending injury and enduring inconsistent production from Tyrone Taylor, the Mets have been scouring the market for a dynamic outfielder who can anchor the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles are starting business early before the MLB trade deadline. Despite high expectations, Baltimore is expected to sell at the July 31 deadline. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has soared into Wild Card contention after a sluggish April. The Rays picked up reliever Bryan Baker in the pre-deadline trade. “Trade: The […]

The Boston Red Sox have already made a massive trade this season. They dealt the face of their franchise, Rafael Devers, to the San Francisco Giants after a contentious season. But the MLB trade deadline is not here yet, and the Red Sox could make more deals. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the connection between Jarren […]

The New York Yankees have been looking to find a way to improve their team this season, and the trade deadline may be where they can get a player they need. As of now, they need the most help at third base and pitching, and there are some names who have been on the trade […]

The Chicago Cubs are still ahead in the National League Central, even with a recent Milwaukee Brewers charge. Despite their division lead, Chicago is expected to be active in the trade market. They made the deal for Kyle Tucker this offseason, making this an all-in year for Craig Counsell’s club. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the […]

The Athletics have one starter representing the team at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. But now, his availability for that game might be in danger. Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson missed Wednesday’s game with a hand injury and may miss Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Manager Mark Kotsay spoke with Mark Anderson of The Associated Press about […]

During the Minnesota Twins’ game against the Chicago Cubs, Byron Buxton exited the contest after suffering a left-hand contusion, as he was hit by a pitch from Cade Horton. Buxton was on the field at the bottom of the first inning when he was hit, and the play was ruled a foul ball. The Twins […]